3/17/26 - Basket Bingo, Searcy County Senior Center

B-I-N-G-O! Prizes, food. Searcy County Senior Center

3/17/26 - Friends of the Library Meeting

Meeting to discuss upcoming events for the Friends of the Library. Everyone is invited to attend

3/19/26 - Basket Bingo, Ozark Christian Ministries

Basket Bingo supporting Ozark Christian Ministries in Marshall on 19 March beginning at 6:30pm!

3/21/26 - 13th Annual MHS Chocolate Roll Contest & Festival

The 13th Annual MHS Chocolate Roll Contest & Festival is 21 March at Marshall High School! Bakers compete to see who is the World Champion Chocolate Roll Baker! From 10 am till 1pm pay a small fee to sample and judge all the sweet entries! For a fee, participate in the Make & Take Workshop to learn how to bake chocolate rolls! Workshops at 10am, 11am, and 12 noon! Look for a 5K Race.  Antique Car Show 10am till 1pm! Entertainment! Vendor booths available! Contact Dorothy Taylor via email dtaylor@scsd.info or call 501-425-8362 for information. https://www.facebook.com/mhschocolaterolls/

3/21/26 - Opening Day Museum

Saturday, 21 March is Opening Day for the Buffalo River Historic Jail & Museum in Marshall! 10am till 3pm Wednesdays to Saturday! 

3/23/26 - 3/27/26 - 7th-12th Grades Local Spring Break Leadership Retreat

This event is for local students 7th-12th grades to encourage them as they head back to school. What's included: 4 nights lodging, 11 meals, activities, bible study and worship! Cost is $250 per person. Registration Link-https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/eguvmnw

3/24/26 - Chamber After Hours

Light snacks and refreshments will be provided! Come mingle with fellow chamber members and learn more about each other! Free! Leave a donation if so inclined. Bring your business cards or literature!

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3/24/26 - Chamber After Hours

Join us for a Chamber After Hours Tuesday, 24 March from 4:30pm till 6pm at the Searcy County Senior Center in Marshall! Light snacks and refreshments will be provided! Come mingle with fellow chamber members and learn more about each other! Free! Leave a donation if so inclined.

3/27/26 - 3/28/26 - Ozark Mountain Hee Haw

Square Dancing, Good Music, Lots of Laughter.

4/02/26 - Book Sale

Book sale for the Friends of the Library

4/04/26 - Dustin Reid Memorial ATV Ride

Dustin Reid Memorial ATV Ride at 8am in Witts Springs on Saturday 4 February!

4/04/26 - Witts Springs Easter Egg Hunt

Witts Springs Easter Egg Hunt is 2PM in Witts Springs on Saturday, 4 April!

4/04/26 - Rotary Pancake Breakfast

Pancake Breakfast for the Rotary Club of Marshall, Arkansas Saturday, 4 April, 7am till 10am at Marshall Elementary School! Only $5! Proceeds help fund a Marshall High School Scholarship!

4/04/26 - MHS Alumni Banquet

Marshall High School Alumni Banquet at 6pm Saturday, 4 April.

4/11/26 - Searcy County Quilt Show

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

4/14/26 - Wings & Wheels

Wings & Wheels is a free event that gives kids and their families a chance to explore vehicles and aircraft up close. This will be the 4th year for the event. Event time details: Quiet Time is from 4:30-5:00 (no horns or sirens). From 5:00-6:30, there will be vehicle noise allowed. For questions about the event or how to be a part of it, contact Melissa Smyth 870-448-6488.

4/18/26 - Zaden J-Sun Studio to Vegas

Get ready to rock and roll with Zaden J, the award-winning Elvis tribute artist, as he takes the stage at the Ozark Heritage Art Center in Leslie AR! Experience the electrifying Sun Studio to Vegas tribute to the King, showcasing the iconic hits from the 50s, 60s, 68 and 70s. With high energy, incredible talent, and charismatic moves, this is a show for all ages—perfect for a night out with friends and family. Don’t miss your chance to witness this unforgettable performance!
Tickets are just $10 for adults and $5 for kids (Cash only at door)  

4/18/26 - Spring Art Reception

Spring Art Reception, Free, 2-5pm at the Ozark Heritage Arts Center & Museum in Leslie!

4/18/26 - Plant sale and other vendors

Plant sale and other vendors this year. There will be a lot of different stuff this year. We would like to have hand made crafts. plants for sales, jellies , and all kinds of stuff. If you would like to take part of this you may call Lauren Hoffman @ 870 448 7963

5/02/26 - 5/03/26 - Arkansas Cross Country Racing

Arkansas Cross Country Racing coming back to St. Joe May 2-3! If you're a racer traveling from a distance, you can reserve an RV spot at Humming Pines RV Campground so you can wake up refreshed and ready to race! Reserve your spot at Hummingpines.com . To reach them, call 870-439-2810.

5/07/26 - Book Sale

Book Sale

5/09/26 - Snowball Adventure Race

Come join us for the adventure of a lifetime! The Snowball Adventure Race is the only one of its kind to be hosted in Searcy County, Arkansas. This adventure will begin in Snowball with a 6 mile run to the Margaret White area on the Buffalo National River, only a few hills, all gravel and great scenery. You will then jump in your boat for a 8.5 mile paddle down the beautiful Buffalo River to the Tyler Bend launch area. You will then pick up your bicycle at the Tyler Bend Pavilion and start the 11.5 mile gravel journey back to Snowball via the Ozark Grinder Trail. The bike portion has a few uphills, lots of gravel/dirt and amazing views of the Buffalo River. Don't like to run? Paddle? Bike? Sign up as a team! You will need your own bike and your own boat, either canoe or kayak. You will be responsible for delivering your bicycle to the Tyler Bend Pavilion on Race Day. We will assist with your boat shuttle. PFD's are required, helmets strongly encouraged while biking. Drop bags will also be available to reduce your load. When you've completed your adventure, join us for free meal for participants. Under 12? Check out our kid's Adventure Race! Slightly smaller and tons of fun. Follow The Old Snowball House on Facebook for updates or call 870-715-7255.

5/09/26 - Strawberry Festival

Games, Vendors, Crafts.

5/16/26 - Jeepin' It Classy

3rd annual jeep vs. classic car show down, family friendly

5/22/26 - Civic Center 50th Anniversary

Civic Center 50th Anniversary

5/23/26 - Hillbilly Daze Parade

The annual Hillbilly Daze Parade in Witts Springs is Saturday, 23 May at 1030!

5/25/26 - Memorial Day Ceremony

The annual Memorial Day Ceremony on the Courthouse Square in Marshall is Monday, 25 May at 11am. 

5/30/26 - 5th Saturday Breakfast

5th Saturday Breakfast 7am till 9am in Witts Springs by Witts Springs Community Voices!

6/04/26 - Book Sale

Book Sale

6/05/26 - 6/06/26 - 35th North Arkansas Ancestor Fair

35th North Arkansas Ancestor Fair:  To brag on your ancestors, or to lean who they were, go to the 35th North Arkansas Ancestor Fair June 5 & 6, 2025; Saturday from 9 to 3 at the Veterans Hall in Marshall. Family genealogists and historians, local historians, north central Arkansas county historians will be there to help researchers.  Folks that want to share information are given a table and chairs to display information.  WiFi is available. Friday, June 5, four speakers about local history and genealogy present at the Searcy County Library from 1 to 5 pm, followed by a Mixer-dinner to make early contacts, 5:30 to 8:30 at Los Locos.   

6/13/26 - Sky Elements Patriotic Drone Show

Sky Elements is coming to Searcy County! 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

6/13/26 - Witts Springs Appreciation Dinner

Witts Springs Appreciation Dinner on 13 June at 6pm! 

6/20/26 - 71st Annual Leslie Homecoming & Parade

The 71st Annual Leslie Homecoming & Parade concludes festivities during Homecoming Week in Leslie!

6/27/26 - Heritage Park Event

A Heritage Park Event focused on the Semiquincentennial will be on Saturday, 27 June in Marshall at the Canaan Cultural Center next to the Buffalo River Historic Jail and Museum! Free to the Public!

7/03/26 - Fireworks in Leslie America 250

America 250 Celebration

7/04/26 - Independence Day Parade

Independence Day Parade in downtown Marshall on Saturday 4 July, beginning at 11am!

7/16/26 - 7/25/26 - IRT Military Medical Mission

Coming back to Marshall this July, Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) military medical mission! The IRT, in partnership with Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District, Inc., Delta Regional Authority, and various community partners is planned for the 16-25 July timeframe at the Marshall High School! Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) is a military training opportunity that provides hands on experience for service members to train in a joint environment to enhance military readiness, while building civil-military partnerships and providing key services in Searcy County. NO-COST dental, vision, sports physicals, medical, and behavioral health services are planned to be offered July 16th through July 25th! Anyone and everyone is welcome! 160 to 180 Army and Air Force Reserve personnel are coming to Marshall! Care is delivered by credentialed healthcare professionals and services are open to everyone in the community. No insurance or identification required! Free! If you want to volunteer to help with this IRT, please call 8707413678.

8/29/26 - 5th Saturday Breakfast

5th Saturday Breakfast 7am till 9am in Witts Springs by Witts Springs Community Voices!

9/07/26 - 9/12/26 - Searcy County Fair

The Searcy County Fair in Marshall is 7-12 September at the fairgrounds, 105 Armory Street. 

9/19/26 - 2nd Annual Whittlin' and Fiddling' Festival

2nd Annual Whittling' and Fiddlin' festival

9/30/26 - 36th Annual Junkfest

The 36th Annual Junkfest all around Searcy County! 

10/01/26 - 10/03/26 - 36th Annual Junkfest

The 36th Annual Junkfest is 30 Sept to 3 October all over Searcy County!

10/02/26 - 10/03/26 - Dark Sky Festival

The 5th Annual Dark Sky Festival is Friday & Saturday 2-3 Oct at Bear Creek Log Cabins near Marshall!

10/03/26 - Fall ATV Poker Run

Fall ATV Poker Run in Witts Springs on Saturday, 10 October at 

10/10/26 - Witts Springs School Reunion

Witts Springs School Reunion on Saturday, 10 October!

10/17/26 - Pedestal Rock & Lick Fork Bike Ride

11th Annual Pedestal Rock & Lick Fork Ride on Saturday, 17 October in Witts Springs! Sign up at bikereg.com/prlfride Finish with the best post-ride potluck meal! Outstanding Bike Ride in the Ozarks! Great autumn colors, great gravel, great elevation, great hospitality! No one beats Witts Springs' hospitality! Register now! (Pedestal Rock) road distances of 10, 20, 40, 50, 62 and gravel (Lick Fork) distances of 16, 30, 50, and 63! Awesome roads and awesome scenery! (479) 264-8181

10/24/26 - Trick or Treat on Main

Trick or Treat on Main

10/31/26 - 5th Saturday Breakfast

5th Saturday Breakfast 7am till 9am in Witts Springs by Witts Springs Community Voices!

10/31/26 - Witts Springs Trunk or Treat

Witts Springs Trunk or Treat at 5pm on 31 October!

11/11/26 - Veteran's Day Ceremony

The annual Veteran's Day Ceremony in Marshall is held at the Searcy County Veteran's Memorial Hall at 11am on Wednesday 11 November!

11/28/26 - Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

12/04/26 - Santa in the Park

Santa in the Park/Sugarplum Festival Friday 5:30pm till 7pm in Historic Downtown Leslie, Arkansas! Free! Come Shop the local stores and soak up the fun activities and festive spirit! Don't miss it!

12/12/26 - Searcy County Christmas Parade

The Searcy County Christmas Parade in Marshall is on Saturday, 12 December at 530pm! Lineup at the Marshall Grade School at 5pm. Parade route goes down Highway 27 to the Marshall Square! You don't want to miss it!

12/19/26 - Sugar Plum Festival

Sugar Plum Festival in Leslie!