Events

FOOD TRUCKS: 

Braggs Big Bites - Fish Chicken, Wings
Boss Hawg - BBQ, Smoked Peach Cobbler, Turkey Legs
Magness Creek Farms - Fresh vegetables, eggs, poultry, canned jellies/jams/pickles/relishes
Sweeney's - Kettle Corn
Kingdom Made Treats - Italian Ice, Funnel Cakes, Deep Fried Oreos
Kona Ice - Shaved Ice
Cheesecake on Point - Cheesecake

UNITY HEALTH RUN THE VILLE 5K:

Saturday, September 2 at 7am
Paradise Park (1 Paradise Park Rd, Jacksonville, AR) 
Our Run the Ville 5K Walk / Run will take place on one of Jacksonville's Paradise Park 5K Course (1 Paradise Park Road, Jacksonville AR 72076), which will take participants through some of the most beautiful sights in Jacksonville! This will be a chip-timed race. Registration is $25. There will be a first, second, and third place overall winner. Each runner will receive a finishers' medal. FestiVille Event T-Shirts can be purchased for an additional $10.

To Register, visit: https://runsignup.com/runtheville5K

VENDOR SHOWCASE:

Saturday, September 2 at 8am
Main Street, Jacksonville, AR
Check out our list of vendors for the FestiVille Vendor Showcase!  These vendors will be set up with goodies like candles, books, jewelry, soaps, and more! Not only can you purchase some fun things to take home, but there will also be vendors of all sorts to tell you about the exciting organizations and facilities we have in our community!
Vendors will be set up at FestiVille on Saturday, September 2nd from 8:00am-8:00pm.  The showcase will be located on the boulevard directly in front of Firestone. Not on this list but want to be a vendor?  It's certainly not too late!  Give us a call today at 501-982-4171!

BOMBS AWAY UNLIMITED SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT:
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Saturday, September 2 at 9am
Sherwood Sports Complex (511 Dee Jay Hudson Drive, Sherwood, AR)
Men's Open, Men's E, & Co-Ed
3GG Entry $325
Cash Prizes
Top HR% Wins NIW Bat
Will stagger times so men can play both co-ed and men's brackets
For more information: Joe Stoute 501-297-0750 or email joe.stoute@ussssa.com

FOP'S CAR SHOW FOR CHRISTMAS:
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Saturday, September 2 (see times below)
Main Street, Jacksonville, AR
The Jacksonville Fraternal Order of Police Hap Horton Memorial Lodge #16 presents the FestiVille Car Show for Christmas on September 2nd!All proceeds to benefit Christmas with a Cop!
Registration - $25 per car
Times:
Registration 7:30a-9:00a
Judging 11:00a
Awards Presentation 2:00p
For more information: mbarger@cityofjacksonville.net or admin@jacksonvillefop.org

COCKRILL'S COUNTRY CRITTERS MOBILE PETTING ZOO & PONY RIDES:

Saturday, September 2 at 8am
Main Street, Jacksonville, AR
A FestiVille staple, Cockrills Country Critters Mobile Petting Zoo & Pony Rides, will be back once again this year!  The FREE Petting Zoo will be open from 8:00am - 6:00pm, and will be located directly across from the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) – Nixon Library!

JACKSONVILLE SENIOR WELLNESS & ACTIVITY CENTER BINGO:

Saturday, September 2 at 9am-12pm & 3pm-6pm
Main Street, Jacksonville, AR
Back by popular demand at this year's FestiVille is the Jacksonville Senior Wellness & Activity Center Bingo Tent!  Bingo games will be run at the Bingo Tent, located in the West Main Street Flea Market parking lot, between 9:00am-12:00pm, and between 3:00pm-6:00pm.  Stop by and play, for free, and win some incredible prizes.

FAB&T HOT AIR BALLOONS:

Saturday, September 2 at 6pm-8pm
Main Street, Jacksonville, AR
For the first time at FestiVille, enjoy the glow of the FAB&T Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides on September 2nd from 6:00pm-8:00pm.  And the best part - it's at no cost to you!
** There will be a limited number of rides, and there is no guarantee that everyone in line will have the opportunity to board the balloons.

MOBILE ADOPTION UNIT - JACKSONVILLE ANIMAL SHELTER:

Saturday, September 2 at 11am-3pm
Main Street, Jacksonville, AR
🐾 If you are looking for your new Furever Friend, look no further than the Jacksonville Animal Shelter, Arkansas' Mobile Adoption Unit, which will be on-site at FestiVille this coming Saturday, September 2nd from 11:00am-3:00pm. You can find the unit located at 115 South James Street in the Sherwin Williams Parking Lot.

JFD JUNIOR FIRE CHALLENGE:

Saturday, September 2 at 12pm-6pm
Main Street, Jacksonville, AR
The Jacksonville Fire Department's JR Fire Challenge is back again this Saturday, Sept 2 for FestiVille in Jacksonville!  Join JFD from 12:00pm-6:00pm on the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) – Nixon Library Front Lawn for our Turnout Games and Target Practice. This year for the first time, make your way through our brand new JFD Inflatable Fire House to learn all about home safety, fire prevention, and evacuation plans during a fire.

RAZORBACK FOOTBALL WATCH PARTY:

Saturday, September 2 at 12pm
Main Street, Jacksonville, AR
🏈 If you're battling between attending the Arkansas Razorbacks game on Saturday, or checking out FestiVille, let us help ease your mind - NOW YOU CAN DO BOTH!  Stop by the Food Court for your grab-n-go lunch, then join the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce for their Big Game Watch Party, where you can enjoy the Arkansas vs Western Carolina game in the AC and on the big screen!
Doors open at 11:45 am. For more information, contact the Chamber at 501-982-1511 or email info@jacksonvillear.org

FIREWORKS OVER MAIN STREET:

Saturday, September 2 at DARK (around 8pm)
Main Street, Jacksonville, AR
Close out FestiVille on Saturday, September 2nd with our Labor Day Fireworks Show, sponsored by the Jacksonville A&P Commission!  Fireworks will begin just after sundown (around 8:00pm) and will be visible from anywhere in downtown Jacksonville!