Atkins Heritage Festival 2026

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🎉 Celebrating 250 Years of America & 150 Years of Atkins! 🎉

This year's Heritage Festival is a double celebration — we are proud to honor the 250th Birthday of America and the City of Atkins' 150th Birthday. Join us as we celebrate history, community, and tradition!

Festival Information

Date: October 24th, 2026
Opening Ceremony: 10:30 AM
Parade: 1:00 PM
Rodeo & Fireworks: 8:00 PM
Location: Atkins, Arkansas
Admission: FREE

A full day of events from the morning Opening Ceremony with the Mayor, Atkins Choir, and Color Guard, all the way to the evening rodeo and fireworks! See the full schedule for details.

Festival Highlights

👑 Heritage Festival Pageant

New this year! Pageant at 9:30 AM with Kings & Queens crowned in every age group — winners ride in the 1:00 PM parade. Learn more.

🏇 Pony Express Race

The Riding Club reenacts a Pony Express run across Atkins, ending at the Church of the Assumption at 11:00 AM!

🎂 Food & Birthday Cake

Food all day starting at 11:00 AM — burgers, hot dogs, chicken, and drinks — with the presentation of a huge birthday cake at 4:30 PM!

🐎 Rodeo & Fireworks Finale

The celebration closes out with a rodeo and spectacular fireworks show starting at 8:00 PM!

Live music and entertainment all day, featuring The Hurricane Outlaws from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM!

👑 NEW: Heritage Festival Pageant! 👑

Festival day at 9:30 AM at the Church of the Assumption Parish Hall. Divisional Kings & Queens crowned in every age group, plus an Overall Supreme Winner! Entry deadline is October 19th — no entries at the door.

Pageant Details & Entry Info

🌱 Corn Hole Tournament — Sign Up Now! 🌱

Compete for split cash prizes! Individual sign up — no partners needed. Two divisions: 12 & Under ($10) and 13 & Up ($20). Single elimination. Registration closes October 21st.

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