Festivals & Events

The Searcy Get Down Downtown is a free, fun-filled family event featuring musicians & artists from throughout the Mid-South. The weekend event is centered around the historic court square and begins Friday evening. A children's area is located, in Spring Park, on Saturday and includes inflatables, games, rides and child-friendly entertainment. The event is held in the last week in September.

Beats and Eats is bringing nightlife to Searcy with an art and entertainment events. Their weeknight events feature live music by local talent in our downtown Pocket Park. You will not want to miss the four major events they put on each year. Enjoy Tinkerfest, a collaboration with the Museum of Discovery, that features an array of stem-based activities for the whole family. Did we mention the state's ONLY New Year's Eve Ball Drop in our historic downtown? You can enjoy a laser light show, food, live entertainment, and ring in the new year with thousands of your fellow Searcians!

Held the week after Labor Day at the White County Fair Grounds, the fair has been recognized as one of the top ten county fairs in the nation. The event features a parade, carnival, demolition derby, rodeo, and nationally recognized talent.

There are a host of 4th of July activities around White County to enjoy. Searcy holds a huge 4th of July event featuring hot air balloon rides, a petting zoo, inflatables, food trucks, and nationally recognized entertainment. The all-day event ends with a fireworks display. The town of Floyd hosts their own 4th of July celebration complete with live music, food, and fireworks. Judsonia's annual event includes live music, events, and fireworks. Pangburn marks Independence Day with a parade, fun filled events and contests, live entertainment, and a free BBQ dinner.

The Holiday of Lights Festival makes Searcy a special place during this time of year. The city parks, court square, local businesses and Harding University are a-glow with of the holiday spirit from Thanksgiving until after New Years. The festival kicks off with a televised lighting ceremony that concludes with the opening of the ice-skating rink located in historic Spring Park. For a small fee, the whole family can rent skates and enjoy skating under the lights. The Searcy Christmas Parade features lighted floats, animals, and cars. It’s a favorite of the young and old alike. And what Christmas wouldn't be complete without a visit with Santa at the Santa Hut located on the Square.

Take a step back in time at the recreated 1800’s village donned with red and green decorations for Christmas, where children can visit with Santa and families can enjoy sugar cookies. Children can also play pioneer games, participate in activities, and pet live farm animals. Volunteers, dressed in period costumes, share facts about the buildings and pioneer life, as well as demonstrate pioneer crafts, including blacksmithing, spinning, quilting, knitting, leather working, Dutch oven cooking, wood working and more. Parking and admission are free.

This Christmas, come and experience the birth of Jesus at First Assembly of God in Searcy. This adventure will take you back in time to experience first-hand the birth of our Savior. The annual Living Nativity features live animals and professionally crafted scenery to provide a memorable Christmas experience. The event is typically held for two weekends in December. Admission is free and donations are welcome.