Heritage Festival - Atkins, AR

10/18/2026

Jimmy McGee was honored on multiple fronts last night at Our Annual Heritage Festival Sponsor Dinner. This plaque was presented to him from the City of Atkins by the Mayor of Atkins. Jimmy McGee our real live Hero. 90 years of living and loving Atkins with Actions.

When asked to speak. He rose to his feet with moist eyes. He words, as always, never spoken of himself, but with deep emotion. He said, “I love you all”!

10/18/2026

Thank you Chambers Bank for being a sponsor of our 2026 Heritage Festival!

10/18/2026

Come join us on Saturday, October 24th at Heritage Festival - Atkins, AR! Later that evening we will be playing at the Heritage Festival Rodeo, before and after the rodeo. Hope to see you there!!

10/18/2026

We are excited to announce that this year’s Heritage Festival will be a FREE entry event, and it is the weekend of Atkins High School’s Homecoming! We also plan to celebrate America’s 250th birthday as well as the city of Atkin’s 150th birthday!

📍Where: Church of the Assumption, Atkins
🗓️ When: October 24, 2026
⏰ Time: Kicks off at 10:30 AM and we will have activities all day ending with a Rodeo and Fireworks

We have so much fun in store-
👑 Welcome back prior Atkins High School Homecoming Queens
🏇 Revive the Pony Express
🍔 Food and Games
🛻 City Parade
🌽 Corn Hole
🎂Birthday cake
🐂 Rodeo
🎇 Fireworks
AND MORE!

You are not going to want to miss out!

Opening ceremony starts at 10:30 AM, and we will be celebrating all day!

Check out our website for more details:

https://atkinsheritagefest.com

Hope to see you there!

10/18/2026

In one week on Saturday, October 24th we will be celebrating Atkins Turning 150 Years Old by turning our Library into a "Museum" from 11 am to 1 pm. You will get to explore newspaper articles from as early as the 1860's and more!

The Heritage Festival - Atkins, AR will be happening on this day as well with a full day of events including a Parade and more!

10/17/2026

Thank you Joe Ehemann for being a sponsor of our 2026 Heritage Festival!

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

Thank you Odom Media Productions for being a sponsor of our 2026 Heritage Festival!