St. Francis County Fair

10/17/2026

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Our annual Fair Tabloid is available this week. Thank you for Forrest City Advertising and Promotion Commission for their sponsorship! Also, Forrest City Times-Herald for production and distribution. Contact Margy Cannon at 870-270-6766 if you would like some at your business for community members to pick up! Visit the comment section for a link to a PDF copy as well!
Available at Forrest City Times-Herald, St. Francis County Extension - UADA Office, Hughes Drive In, St. Francis County Farm Bureau, Express Cleaners, Stumpy's Dockside Grill (Horseshoe), St. Francis County Museum and the newspaper stand in Forrest City, Marianna, C**t and Palestine.

10/16/2026

When people say that it takes a village… it REALLY does! Here is a glimpse of our village!

A BIG thank you to members of Rusty Nails Cowboy Church, just up the road from the fairgrounds, who volunteered to help clean up our exhibit buildings! We couldn’t do what we do without great volunteers like them!

We’re getting ready!! Fair week is almost here!

10/12/2026

We had a blast last year & can’t wait for this year! Bring the family, grab dinner from the Kountry Kitchen & win some great prizes!!

Don't forget to mark your calendars for BINGO night at the fair!
We will be set up in the Kountry Kitchen on Tuesday, October 20th at 6 p.m.

10/08/2026

NEW THIS YEAR!! FREE Face Painting
We're so thankful for Forrest City Advertising and Promotion Commission! We're so fortunate for the work they sponsor in our community!! 👏👏👏

10/08/2026

🍪 CALLING ALL COOKIE BAKERS! 🍪

Think you've got the best cookie recipe around? It's time to put your baking skills to the test at the St. Francis County Fair! 🎡 We're excited to host the King Arthur Baking Contest, proudly sponsored by King Arthur Baking Company!

🏆 This year's featured category is COOKIES! Whether you have a tried-and-true family favorite or a creative new recipe, we want to see (and taste!) your best!

📅 Thursday, October 22 ⏰ Judging begins at 5:30 p.m.
📍 Kountry Kitchen – Fairgrounds

Two Age Divisions:
🍪 Youth: Ages 5–17
🍪 Adult: Ages 18 and older

Contest Details:
✅ Entries must be made using King Arthur Flour.
✅ Bring your completed entry form and recipe.
✅ Bring your opened King Arthur Flour bag or the UPC label.
✅ Entries must be submitted on a disposable container.
✅ Submit entries between 4:00–5:30 p.m.

A big THANK YOU to King Arthur Baking Company for sponsoring this sweet competition!

So grab your mixing bowls, preheat those ovens, and show us what you've got! 🍪🏅

10/07/2026

We're so excited about this again this year!! 🎃🎃🎃

HAVE YOU HEARD?! 🎃

JASFC is headed back to the fair this year and we’re bringing back our PUMPKIN PATCH donated by Southern Outdoors! 🍂🧡

Mark your calendars and come see us at the fair to paint your very own pumpkin to take it home! We can’t wait to see you October 22nd!

10/04/2026

Not a new event but looking to grow this event! It will be a day packed with fun for everyone!

09/30/2026

LAST DAY TO SIGN UP and guarantee a t-shirt is TOMORROW!!

🏃🎨 Registration is OPEN for the St. Francis County Fair Color Run 5K & 1-Mile! Join us for a fun, colorful way to kick off your Fair Saturday! 🌈👕
Sign up by October 1 to guarantee your Color Run T-shirt!
📅 Saturday, October 24 | Registration at 7:30AM - Races at 8:00AM
🏃 5K & 1-Mile options — fun for all ages!
Register today — don’t wait if you want to guarantee your shirt!
More info and Link to register: https://forms.gle/yf6ZCWUbXXDMk98m9

09/30/2026

12/12/2025

We had issues with printing some checks this year. They will be ready for pickup at the St. Francis County Extension office starting MONDAY! If you know any of these people - let them know or tag them! Apologies for the delay!

STONE, NITA
SWINDLE,SYNDEY
TAYLOR, HARLEY
THOMPSON, JOSHUA
THOMPSON, LEVI
THOMPSON, NICK
THOMPSON, STARLYA
WEDDINGTON, MARY
WILLIAMS, SYLVIA