1/10/26 - Chili Cook-off & Meet the Candidates

Chili Cook-off 10 January by Witts Springs Community Voices at 5pm! Meet the Candidates event in Witts Springs from 3 till 5pm!

1/20/26 - FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEETING

GETTING READY FOR -BRUNCH LOVE YOUR LIBRARY A BUNCH BRUNCH

1/22/26 - Searcy County Spelling Bee

1/31/26 - 5th Sat. Breakfast

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

2/14/26 - Valentine Dinner

The annual Valentine Dinner hosted by Witts Springs Community voices is 14 Feb at 6pm!

3/05/26 - 12th Annual Chamber Awards Banquet

12th Annual Chamber Awards Banquet at the Searcy County Civic Center in Marshall on Thursday, 5 March at 6pm! Catered by Kelly & Nikki Small BBQ! 

3/10/26 - Job Fair

Job Fair coming to the Searcy County Civic Center in Marshall on Tuesday, 10 March from 10am till 4pm! Public is invited! Searcy County School District students plan to attend! The new Marshall industry Global Foods Group plans to be there! If you want to set up a table, please reserve your spot by calling the chamber at 870-448-2557.

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/

3/23/26 - 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

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!

4/11/26 - 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

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.

5/09/26 - 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.

5/22/26 - 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!

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

35th North Arkansas Ancestor Fair: Friday June 6 dinner at Los Locos Mexican Restaurant in Marshall. Saturday June 7 at Veterans Hall, Marshall for a day of ancestry exploration! This will also have some focus on the Semiquincentennial! America's 250th Birthday!

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!

7/04/26 - America's 250th Birthday

America's 250th Birthday Celebration! Semiquincentennial! Celebrate in Marshall with a Colonial Reenactment, Parade, and Fireworks!

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

The Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) military medical mission is coming to Searcy County in 2026! The IRT, in partnership with NWAEDD, 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 Department of Defense (DoD) 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, medical, and behavioral health services are planned to be offered July 16th through July 25th! Care is delivered by credentialed healthcare professionals, and services are open to everyone in the community. No insurance or identification required.

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. 

9/30/26 - 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!

10/03/26 - 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

10/31/26 - 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!