South Arkansas Homesteading Conference
The South Arkansas Homesteading Conference provides information and demonstrations on a variety of skills and methods used to attain a sustainable, self-sufficient lifestyle. The conference features a variety of speakers on subjects like gardening, small farm livestock, food preservation, herbs/herbal remedies, alternative energy and more. The conference, sponsored by the Cleveland County Herald, is held in the Spring at the Pioneer Village in Rison. To learn more, visit www.arkansashomesteader.com or visit the Facebook Page.
Cleveland County Fair
The annual Cleveland County Fair is held each September at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds. Attractions include a livestock show, Miss Cleveland County pageants and talent contest, exhibits and carnival. Watch the County Calendar for specific dates.
Great South Arkansas Junk Hunt
The Historic Hwy. 35 Junk Hunt and Hwy 79->Hwy 63 Junk Hunt Loop, both of which Cleveland County served as the epicenter, have merged into the Great South Arkansas Junk Hunt! The Junk Hunt happens twice a year, the first full weekend of April, and the fourth full weekend of October. Featuring over 600 miles of sales, the hunt treks through Rison, Kingsland, New Edinburg, Woodlawn, Pine Bluff, Warren, Star City, El Dorado, Crossett, Magnolia, Monticello, Fordyce, Benton, Dermott and more… including all the communities in between! A local hub of sales and vendors is hosted at the Pioneer Village in Rison. For the latest info, follow The Great South Arkansas Junk Hunt on Facebook, and the accompanying Facebook Sales Group.
Rison In The Fall
Rison in the Fall is an annual event held each October in Rison. It features vendors, entertainment and more. Check the County Calendar for the latest information. For up to date info, visit the Rison In The Fall page on Facebook.
For general information regarding the festival or entertainment, contact Festival Director Douglas Boultinghouse at (870) 510-2433 or Roy Phillips at (870) 461-0581.
The festival welcomes applications from vendors of artisan crafts, cottage foods, small businesses and direct marketing sales to set up at the event.
Christmas In The Village
Christmas in the Village is a holiday extravaganza at the Pioneer Village in Rison. Attractions include Breakfast with Santa, holiday games, contests, vendors and more. Check the County Calendar for dates and information.
Cleveland County Community Theater
The Cleveland County Community Theater hosts a variety of events throughout the year from youth performances, dinner theaters, holiday productions and the Cleveland County Ole Time Jamboree, a variety show full of musical and comedy numbers. For the latest information about auditions or performances, visit the Community Theater Facebook Page. Production dates will be listed on the Community Calendar. To learn more, contact Stacy Walz at (870) 818-4883.