Howard County Fair Association

06/17/2026

‼️ PARENT & EXHIBITOR MEETING‼️
TOMORROW- JUNE 18th at 6pm at the fairgrounds!

We will be discussing updates to the show rules and answering any questions. If you have a child showing or interested in showing at the county fair, attendance is strongly encouraged!!!!

➡️Registration will be filled out through the Showman App again this year. Link to registration:
https://showman.app/shows #/howard-county-fair-and-livestock-show-eff1
➡️Registration deadline: July 1, 2026
➡️Livestock ownership AND possession deadline: July 15, 2026

Showman is show management software made for livestock shows. Featuring a cloud based solution for online entries, payments and set of tools that help show day run smoothly.

06/12/2026

LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS:
The entries are live on Showman! Remember to use the same username and password for Showman as you did last year. Only one Showman account is needed per family. You can create multiple exhibitors within your showman account if needed. There is a $10 fee per exhibitor to register for the livestock show.
**Don't forget to enter showmanship!**

Showman is show management software made for livestock shows. Featuring a cloud based solution for online entries, payments and set of tools that help show day run smoothly.

06/10/2026

‼️ PARENT & EXHIBITOR MEETING‼️
JUNE 18th at 6pm at the fairgrounds!

We will be discussing updates to the show rules and answering any questions. If you have a child showing or interested in showing at the county fair, attendance is strongly encouraged!!!!

➡️Registration will be filled out through the Showman App again this year.
➡️Registration deadline: July 1, 2026
➡️Livestock ownership AND possession deadline: July 15, 2026

05/02/2026

Exciting progress is being made on our hog barn remodel!! 🐷 A huge thank you to Smith's Ready Mix for helping make this possible!

04/27/2026

🌟Calling All Local Businesses &
Community Partners!🌟

The Annual Howard County Fair is just around the corner—and we’re looking for sponsors to help make this year’s event the best one yet!

This beloved tradition brings together families, friends, and neighbors for a fun-filled week of livestock shows, carnival rides, delicious food, rodeo events, & more. With your support, we can continue to grow and create an unforgettable experience for everyone.
🤠🎡🎉🎠🎟️🐮🐷🐰🐔🐑

➡️ Sponsorship opportunities include:
• Event banners & signage
• Livestock award sponsorship
• Social media & promotional mentions
• And more!

Supporting the fair is a great way to showcase your business, connect with the community, and support a long-standing local tradition.

If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor or would like more information, please send us a message or contact any Fair Board Member!

Let’s make this year’s fair bigger and better—together! 🎉

04/09/2026

🎉 Event Space for Rent – Book For Your Next Occasion! 🎉
Looking for the perfect place to host your special event? The fairgrounds has multiple facilities available for rent!

🌟 Perfect for:
• Birthday parties
• Baby showers
• Receptions
• Meetings
• Family gatherings & more

🌟 Features:
• Spacious venue
• Tables & chairs included
• Multiple facility options
• Convenient location with easy parking

📩 Contact us at 870-845-9211 for rental inquiries & bookings!

04/06/2026

When you drive by the fairgrounds, we hope you not only notice our new fence but also the sponsorship banners of local businesses! It’s because of the continued support of these businesses that we are able to make improvements to our fairgrounds and host our favorite week of the year: County Fair Week!
🍀🐮🤠🐷🐑🐐🐔🐰We urge you to support these local businesses as they are the ones pouring back into our communities! ❤️

04/02/2026

FARM DAY 2026 is in the books!!!
🌾🚜🐑🐥🐐🌱🐮🤠

220 fourth graders from Nashville Elementary School, JoAnn Walters Elementary, and Grace Christian School came to the fairgrounds Tuesday to learn more about where many of our everyday products and foods come from and the huge impact farming has on our everyday lives!

This event would not have been possible, without the participation from these organizations:
Pilgrim’s Pride- Nashville/DeQueen
Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Nature Center
Howard County Extension - FCS
Arkansas Forestry Division - Dierks Office
Nashville Animal Hospital
Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation
Arkansas Beef Council
Howard County Master Gardeners
Josh Tadlock -ADM Nutrition

Also, a big thank you to Nashville FFA , Dierks Ffa, and Howard County 4-H for helping guide the students throughout the day, as well as running a few of the stations!

03/28/2026

🌟‼️LAST DAY‼️🌟
Today is the LAST DAY to enjoy our 2026 Spring Carnival! 🎡🎠🎢
🔹 Hours: 1-4 p.m., 6-10 p.m. ⏰
🔹 Individual 🎟️ or $25 armbands
🔹 Fun for the whole family! 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒