Spirit of 2026
2026 is the 250th birthday of the United States of America and the 100th birthday of US Highway 65, which runs right through Marshall, Arkansas and Searcy County.
We will be celebrating 2026 with fun events and historical activities to commemorate these important birthdays. Stay tuned for more info to come! Semiquincentennial Calendar of Events
11 Nov - Salute to Veterans Concert with Revolutionary War Music Emphasis, at OHAC in Leslie
13 Dec - The Searcy County Senior Center is hosting the Colonial Christmas Festival at the Searcy County Veteran's Memorial Hall in Marshall! 11am till 3pm.
13 Dec - Searcy County Christmas Parade, 5:30pm in Marshall, Theme: Colonial Christmas
Chamber of Commerce Banquet will include the Semiquincentennial as a theme
11 April - Searcy County Quilt Show 9am till 4pm in Marshall, Will have a category for the 250th Birthday of America. Judging on 10 April
May - Patriot Banners go up
23 May - Parades in Witts Springs and in Big Flat
25 May - Memorial Day Event Marshall
5-6 June - 35th North Arkansas Ancestor Fair
13 June - Sky Elements Patriotic Drone Show at Searcy County "Buffalo River" Airport
(We will host the largest drone show provider in the United States. With our dark skies, we will have a fantastic backdrop to showcase this event. Beginning at dusk, enjoy drones and pyro drones as they light up the sky to celebrate 250 years of the USA! From their website: “Sky Elements has orchestrated and flown some of the largest known drone shows in the world. Just a few of our clients include the MLB, Disney Studios, Marvel, The Seattle Seahawks, Coca-Cola, and many other renowned organizations. By creating mesmerizing and unforgettable experiences, Sky Elements continues to push the boundaries of what's possible with drone technology, solidifying our reputation as a trailblazer in the industry.” https://skyelementsdrones.com )
20 June - Leslie Homecoming & Parade
27 June - Heritage Park Event in Marshall
4 July - Independence Day Parade in Marshall
4 July - Independence Day Fireworks in Witts Springs
4 July - Independence Day Fireworks in Big Flat
4 July - Independence Day Fireworks in Marshall
4 July - Independence Day Fireworks in Leslie
We think the Searcy County, Arkansas stretch is a "Must See" when you cruise US Highway 65 for 966 miles from Clayton, Louisiana to Minnesota, or vice versa! https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Route_65
