Grant County Living

* What Makes Grant County Special *

Grant County Arkansas is located 40 minutes south of metropolitan Little Rock with clean air, good water, hunting, camping, fishing, and outdoor recreation at your finger tips. Grant County is home to the timber industry and major manufacturing plants producing quality products for commercial construction, brass and plastic plumbing products, landscaping white rock, dunnage bags, and commercial catfish farming industries. Grant County's greatest resource is her people. You know this when you come to visit. We still have time to help our friends and neighbors, our values are bed-rock solid, and our goals are positive. Grant County is someplace special.

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* Attractions and Events *

CHAMBER BANQUET

The Chamber Banquet is held around the first of each year to recognize teachers, businesses, and outstanding volunteers of the year in the community. Entertainment and gifts highlight the evening. For more information call 870-942-3021.

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 Sherman Lites at 870-942-5707.

OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE

Held the first Saturday each December, the community gathers to enjoy the downtown decorations after the ceremonial lighting of the square. People in turn-of-the-century costumes in store window displays demonstrate such activities as quilting, toy making, gold smithing, etc. Strolling carolers are also present. Extended store hours, sales, and refreshments offer the community an opportunity to shop for Christmas. For more information call 870-942-3021.

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 held to raise money for scholarships and draws thousands of area residents for events and activities scheduled over a two day period. For more information call 870-942-3021.

EASTER EGG HUNT

Each spring the Grant County Chamber of Commerce sponsors a community wide Easter Egg Hunt that brings hundreds of children participating in different age groups. Some prize eggs have gifts and money from local businesses.

YOUTH FISHING DERBY

Hosted by your Grant County Chamber of Commerece, Youth Fishing Derby is open to youth ages 15 and under. Every year there are alot of prizes given away. Participants may keep all catfish they catch. For more information please call the Grant County Chamber office.