the fair is back in 2023!

September 13-16

The Poinsett County Agricultural Fair has celebrated our Poinsett County’s agriculture heritage, community values, and family-focus for more than 140 years.  The carnival is back!

We encourage all visitors to check out the Exhibit Building, Livestock, Entertainment, and Vendors
Thank each of you for your continued support.  We look forward to seeing you at the Fair!
       - Poinsett County Fair Board
2023  PLATINUM   SPONSORS

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Under Construction

Educational Exhibits

Civic or non-profit organizations, Extension Homemakers, 4-H Clubs, FCCLA and FFA Chapters, schools, school groups and other organized youth or adult clubs are invited to display an unmanned, educational exhibit.  
~  Download the Exhibit Rules   ~
 
There is no cost for the exhibit but reservations must be made by contacting the Poinsett County Extension Office at 870-578-4490, by emailing ppugh@uada.edu.

  • Saturday, September 9
    • 10: 00 am.Poinsett County Fair Pageant

  • Tuesday September 12
    • 8:30 am-6:00 pmEducational Exhibit Registration and Check-In

  • Wednesday, September 13
    • 8:30 am-9:00 am.                Baked Goods Entries accepted
    • 9:00 am.                                     Family Living and Educational Exhibit Judging
    • 5:00 pm.                                Ribbon Cutting: Fair Opening
    • 5:00 pm.                                    Carnival and Educational Exhibits Open
    • 6:00 pm-9:00 pm.            Community Gospel Singing

  • Thursday, September 14
    • 5:00 pm.Carnival and Educational Exhibits Open
    • 7:00 pm-10:00 pm.              Musical Entertainment-Canyon Creek
    • 5:00 pm-7:00 pm.                 Livestock Exhibit Check-In

  • Friday, September 15
    • 6:00 pm                                      Carnival and Educational Exhibits Open
    • 6:00 pm                                      Livestock Exhibit Judging
    • 8:30 pm-11:30 pmHarrisburg Homecoming: After Party at the Fair 2023

  • Saturday, September 16
    • 10:00 am                                     Pooch Pageant
    • 12:00 pm                                     Beanbag Baseball Tournament
    • 6:00 pm.                                      Carnival and Educational Exhibits Open
    • 6:00 pm                                       1st Annual Poinsett County Fair Benefit Junior Livestock Jackpot Show 
      • *BENEFIT LIVESTOCK JACKPOT SHOW IS OPEN TO ALL 4-H AND FFA MEMBERS FROM ANY COUNTY*

  • Monday, September 18
    • 8:30 am-11:00 am                  Exhibit Pick-Up Day
      • *ALL EXHIBITS MUST BE PICKED UP BY 11:00 AM*




 
Join us in thanking the following sponsors for their contributions to the 2023 Poinsett County Fair.

2023 PLATINUM  SPONSORS

2023 SILVER SPONSORS

Farm Bureau Insurance
Jordan's Kwik Stop
Rabo AgriFinance
Three Rivers Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Unico Bank

2023 BRONZE  SPONSORS

Ameriprise Financial    
Barry Walls Family
Bill’s Cash Saver                                           City of Weiner /AR Rice Festival
Country Liquor Store                             Delta Medical
Engines INC              
Farm Credit Midsouth                               First Financial Bank
First United Methodist Church of HBG    

Food Giant
Harrisburg Area Chamber of Commerce

Heartland Equipment
Maddox Seeds LLC      
Poinsett Sand & Gravel                             Riceland  
State Representative Dwight Tosh
Vaughn Ford

2023 FAIR FRIENDS SPONSORS

Armstrong Family Dentistry
Auctions And More    
Back In Action                  
Brian L. King, CPA
Bull Motors                                  
Cardinal One Stop
Cart Well Company
Dixie Gin & Warehouse                
FAE Properties  
Farmers Supply                             
Food Giant Pharmacy                               Gregg-Weston Funeral Home
Harrisburg Clinic Pharmacy        
Harrisburg Family Eye Care
Harrisburg First Assembly of God     Harrisburg School District
Jackson’s Funeral Homes            
Ken Grubbs Aero                        
Leonard Insurance Agency        
Long’s Custom Hauling                
Mark Morgan, Realtor                  
Mel’s Steaks, Bar-B-Q and Catering
Parker Homestead                        
Pine Grove Wood Products        
Play School Day Care Center      
Poinsett Turfgrass Company      
Reddmann Tree Farm      
Rice Belt Telephone Co                
Rick’s Diner
Shear Designs
Sweet South                               
 Trumann Animal Clinic                  
Winningham Family
Wright Air

2023 FAIR BOARD

OFFICERS
Steve Jernigan (President)
Garrett Drum (Vice President)
Karen Hutchison (Secretary)
Hayley Skelton (Treasurer)

MEMBERS
Emily Hively
Joshua Drace
Ann Parker
Wanda Burrow
Tabitha Greenway
Patrick Brayan



2023 Advisors

ADVISORS
Craig Allen (ex officio)