2009 Heritage Days Festival

Posted by admin | April 21, 2009 .

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2009 Heritage Days Festival

Friday May 22 - Saturday May 23

Menard Heritage Park

Gillett, AR


The Gillett Civic Group in conjunction with the City of Gillett held its 1st annual Heritage Days Festival. Kids enjoyed old fashioned pioneer activities provided by the Arkansas Post Museum. Other kids’ activities included a rock wall and a giant  jumper all located at Menard Heritage Park.

Schedule of Events

Friday May 22nd
1st Annual Heritage Days Pageant

 Saturday May 23rd
Southwind 5k Run/Walk
Antique Car & Tractor Show
Talent Competition
Horse Shoe Tournament
BBQ Cook-off
Tug-of-War Competitions
(Youth & Adult divisions)
Pie Baking Competition
Street Dance

The festival was a huge success even in the rain.  We had around 500 - 600 people in attendance.  We will be updating our entry forms so that we can begin taking entries for the various competitions much earlier next year.

We would like to thank all of our volunteers, vendors, competitors and those who donated the use of their land and those who donated prizes for our competitions as well.  We are planning an even better festival for next year so make plans to attend!  Memorial Day Weekend 2010!!!
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