EVENTS

There are many exciting events that occur in Grant County throughout the year.

Below is a list of some of our major events. You may find some entry forms below for events that are held throughout the year. For Timberfest-related events, including the Timberfest Pageant that is held prior to Timberfest, please click on the Timberfest link.

CHAMBER BANQUET

Held around the first of each year to recognize teachers, business and outstanding volunteers of the year in the community.  Entertainment and gifts highlight the evening.  For more information call 870 942-3021 or click here.

EASTER EGG HUNT

Each year the Chamber sponsors an Easter Egg hunt that brings hundreds of children participating in different age groups. Some prize eggs have gifts and money from local businesses.

GRANT COUNTY FAIR AND LIVESTOCK SHOW

The Grant County Fair and Livestock show is sponsored by The Grant County Fair Board in cooperation with the Cooperative Extension Office.  Held the third week in September, each year the fair features a parade, carnival, exhibits and an ARA-CRRA approved Rodeo.  For more information call 870 942-2231.

GRANT COUNTY MUSEUM

Located just off State Highway 46 South at 52 Shackleford Road in Sheridan, The Grant County Museum/Heritage Square is one of the most interesting local history museums in the region.  The museum features an expanding collection of restored buildings on the five acres with an 11,000 square foot exhibit and administration building that exhibits artifacts relating to Grant County's history.  Special programs are featured throughout the year.  For more information call 870 942-4496.

 CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE

The downtown area of Sheridan will be alive with twinkling lights and sounds of the holidays during the 22nd annual Christmas Celebration.  The Grant County Chamber of Commerce and Down Home Sheridan are joining forces for this event to be held on Thursday, December 3, 2009 starting at 5:30 p.m. The community gathers to enjoy the downtown decorations after the ceremonial lighting of the square. Extended store hours, sales and refreshments offer the community an opportunity to shop for Christmas.  Click an event below for the appropriate entry form if you are interested in participating in one of the Christmas on the Square events. For more information call 870-942-3021.

• ^{Christmas Parade Entry}

• ^{Business Decorating Contest}

• ^{Center Street Decoration Contest}

TIMBERFEST

The Grant County Chamber of Commerce sponsors Timberfest the first weekend in October, featuring the Arkansas State Lumberjack Championship, parade, arts and crafts, amusements, antique car show, pageants and much more.  The event is help to raise money for scholarships and draw thousands of area residents for events and activities scheduled over a three day period.  For more information call 870-942-3021, or

click here.