79th Annual Southwest Arkansas District Fair

Hope residents and the surrounding area are gearing up for the 79th Annual Southwest Arkansas District Fair that kicks off today September 26th. Today is the opening day of the fair and the parade starts at 6pm in downtown Hope. Tonight is also family night at the carnival starting at 5pm and there will be food and exhibits. The fair will continue through Saturday in Hope’s Fair Park located at 206 W Avenue A Street in Hope. 

Tuesday there will be Arts and Crafts, Ag mechanic judging, and the fair queen and talent contest. Wednesday is armband day and will also consist of Arts and Crafts and amusement attractions. On Thursday, there will be a swine show, arts and crafts, and Breakaway Roping at 7pm. Friday there will be a cattle show, sheep show, goat show, live music along with Bull Riding Nationals at 7:30pm. And Saturday there will be a Rabbit Show, Arts and Crafts, a Mariachi Band and Bull Riding Nationals at 7:30pm in the Rodeo Arena.

Armbands are $25 plus the gate admission.
For more information call 870-703-6815.