RISON – Rison Shine Community Development, Inc. is thrilled to announce a record number of vendors for this year’s Rison in the Fall Festival with over 50 vendors and food trucks setting up at the festival this Saturday, Oct. 18.
“There are crafts, gifts and plenty of food,” said Festival Director Douglas Boultinghouse. “There are a lot of opportunities to eat and shop this year!”
The festival opens to the public at 12 noon Saturday. Boultinghouse urges the public to stay away from the Main Street area prior to the opening time to allow for set up.
Prior to set up, the Fall Into Fitness 5K Run, 1-Mile Walk and 10K Bike Ride will take place on Pine Street at 8:30 a.m., followed by the Joe Cook Memorial Horseshoe Tournament at 10:30 a.m.
“As long as the crowds stay in the locations of the fitness event and horseshoe tournament prior to the official opening time, it should help things run smoothly,” Boultinghouse said.
Fun Activities for Kids
When the festival opens at 12 noon, attendees will get to enjoy fun activities including bounce houses located on Third Street provided by Freedom Assembly, and Rison’s very first “beach” set up in FBT Community Park on Main Street.
One of the food vendors, Mike’s Rolled Ice Cream, will be set up in the park to keep the cool fun going all afternoon at the beach!
Performance Schedule
Performances on the Rise Up Rison Stage will begin at 1 p.m. with native talent Laura Caroline performing country and gospel music. Rising Arkansas-based country music trio will perform at 2:30 p.m. Singer-songwriter Ernie Halter will take the stage at 4 p.m., followed by husband and wife “Beach Country” duo Thom and Coley at 5:30 p.m. Acclaimed country artist and headliner Sunny Sweeney will close out the festival at 7 p.m.
Weather Forecast
Boultinghouse said the festival team is monitoring the weather conditions for Saturday, noting that they keep changing predictions of rain.
“We hold the festival, rain or shine,” Boultinghouse said. “If there’s a chance of lightning, we may have to adjust performance schedules a bit.”
Any updates will be shared across the Rison in the Fall Festival, Rison Shine and Cleveland County Herald social media pages.
List of Vendors
Rison Shine Community Development, Inc. – Official Rison in the Fall T-shirts!
The Crafty Grammy – Door hangers, flower arrangements, dish cloths, dish towels.
Rison FFA – Free bracelets crafted by FFA students.
Toys for Tots – Information, plus a collection box for toys, books, games, etc.
UAMS Health – Information and health screening kits.
Lanwood School – Risonian history.
Momma Judy’s Creations – Gourmet cotton candies, tasty treats, handmade crafts, toys for all ages.
Promise Cookies & More – Cookies, cakes and cinnamon rolls.
Linked By Cass – Permanent jewelry with custom-designed charms.
Jacob Wilson, Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Rison Sports Hall of Fame / Rison Booster Club.
Sunflower Farm Originals – Bows, outfits, jewelry, custom shirts, cups, crochet items.
Cleveland County HAM Radio Operators – Amateur radio information.
Bethel #2 Missionary Baptist Church – Missionary outreach and free crafts for kids.
Color Street Stylist Keeley Banic – DIY manicure nail strips, hand and nail care, clean makeup.
Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church – Cereal giveaway and Bible tracts.
Shrum for Sheriff – Meet candidate Keden Shrum, running for Cleveland County Sheriff.
Rison Church of Christ – Information.
Cleveland County Cares – Help provide Christmas for local children in need during the holidays and year-round. A donation drive with a chance at a gun from Double M Outdoors will be held during the event.
Double M Outdoors in Support of the Rison Millage – Double M will provide information on the upcoming millage election.
Garnett Knives – Handmade knives, leather good and T-shirts.
Paw Paw Wayne’s Get-er-Done Seasoned Crackers – Crackers, jarred goods, produce.
Jax’s Jigs – Hand-tied crappie and bream jigs in a variety of sizes, colors and materials.
C&L Electric Cooperative/C&L Broadband Connect – Information and freebies.
Popcorn & More – Popcorn, cotton candy.
BLW Property Group – Swag items and information from our local mortgage company.
Hannah Gay – Crocheted items, acrylic items, all handmade.
Paisley Potato – Hand-poured soaps, bath bombs, liquid foaming soap and other self-care items.
Lulu’s Permanent Jewelry.
Stephen McClellan for Cleveland County Judge – Meet Stephen McClellan at his booth.
Kathy Halley – Desserts.
Mainline Health Systems.
Lee Freeman for Sheriff – Meet candidate Lee Freeman.
Judy’s Creations – Wallets, keychains, beaded pens, diaper/wipe totes, makeup bags, dog bandanas and more.
Rosemary Sinclair for Cleveland County Judge – Meet Rosemary Sinclair at her booth.
Holly Trucks – Cotton candy, caramel popcorn, wooden door hangers, keychains, earrings.
Just Beat It – Beaded baskets, keychains, pens, purse charms, barware, DIY bead bar.
Shyanne Swaim – Temporary tattoos, face paint, hair tinsels.
Wesley Chapel Church and Cemetery – Preservation information.
Besaw Heritage Farms – Soy wax candles, melts, whipped body butter lotion, beard and hair oil, soap.
Jennifer Handly’s Park Lane – Jewelry from Park Lane.
Jan’s Custom Creations – Custom tumblers, pens, 3D prints, hats.
Food Trucks
Taco Shellz – Street tacos, burritos, quesadillas, corn and agua fresca drinks.
The Pizza Trailer – Wood fired pizza.
Mike’s Rolled Ice Cream – Rolled ice cream and lemonade.
Cheesecake on Point – Personal size cheesecakes in a variety of flavors.
Lucy Mae’s Southern Foods – Catfish filets, catfish steaks, burgers, pork chops, steak phillys. quesadillas and wings.
Mr. B’s Cajun Creole to Geaux – Catfish, seafood and gumbo.
Kingdom Made Treats – Small batch Italian ice, lemonade, funnel cakes, deep fried oreos, footlong corn dogs, nachos.