9/03/24 - 9/03/24 - Hempstead County Republican Committee Headquarters Ribbon - 10:00am

9/04/24 - 9/04/24 - Hope Auto Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am

9/05/24 - 9/05/24 - ROC Shared Living Home Ribbon Cutting - 10:00am

9/13/24 - 9/13/24 - Hempstead County Economic Development Annual Meeting - 11:30 am -1:00 pm

Hempstead County Economic Development Annual Lunch Meeting. Please plan to join us!

9/14/24 - 9/14/24 - Evening Lions Food Pantry - 9:00am

9/18/24 - 9/18/24 - Hope Public Schools ABC PreK Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am

9/19/24 - 9/19/24 - Canva Facts & Snacks Sponsored by Red River Lumber - 12:00pm-1:00pm

9/24/24 - 9/24/24 - Southwest Arkansas District Fair Parade - 6:00pm

Register online at http://www.southwestarkansasdistrictlivestockshow.com/parade-online-entries.html


The Fair Parade will begin at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at the intersection of 6th and South Elm Streets. You MUST enter online, link below, before Monday September 23rd at noon. Failure to pre-register means that participation in the parade will NOT be allowed. When registering, all entries must have correct contact information and float description. ALL floats are subject to approval of the parade director and SW Arkansas District Fair. Once the entry is submitted it can not be changed. You must contact us at swardls@yahoo.com for changes.


General Rules

  1. Each float entering competition must be ready to line up by 5pm. Entry numbers on floats must be placed on the right hand (passenger) side.
  2. The 4 float categories are:
    • JUNIOR - represents FFA, FCCLA, 4H, Student Council or other school organizations. 
    • OPEN - represents businesses, factories, commercial and civic clubs. 
    • QUEEN - represents Queen contestants.
    • OTHER - represent floats that do not fit into the first 3 categories. This category will NOT be judged.
  3. NO three-wheelers or four-wheelers are allowed to participate in the parade unless they are driven by an adult and are being used to pull a float.
  4. Parade judges will be at the intersection of 3rd and Elm Streets in the parking lot.
  5. No loud or offensive music is allowed to be played by any float or vehicle.
  6. No candy or other items are allowed to be thrown from any parade vehicle or float.
  7. Results will be announced through Facebook following judging and at the Fair Queen's contest at 7:30pm. Results will also be posted in the Fair Manager's Office.
  8. ONLY Junior, Open and Queen categories will have a 1st-$75.00, 2nd-$50.00 and 3rd-$35.00 place. Prize money may be picked up at the Fair Manager's Office after results are announced.


Line-up Order

  1. All parade entries need to enter off West 16th on to South Elm.
  2. All dignitaries line up at West 6th and South Elm Streets.
  3. All floats line up on South Elm between 6th and 10th Streets.
  4. All bands and marching units line up at West 6th and West 16th
  5. Horses should line up at the parking lot behind Donuts Donuts. All horses must follow Arkansas Livestock and Poultry rules and regulations.
  6. Little League football and cheerleaders line up at West 10th and Elm.
  7. Antique cars, antique engines and new boats line up on South Elm and West 10th Streets.
  8. New cars line up on South Elm at West 10th Street; new farm equipment line up behind new cars.

9/24/24 - 9/28/24 - Southwest Arkansas District Fair -

9/25/24 - 9/25/24 - Leadership Hope-Hempstead County Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am

10/02/24 - 10/02/24 - The Hope ConneXion Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am

10/05/24 - 10/05/24 - Taste of Hope - 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM

Restaurants & eateries will provide “tastings” at the HUB. Activities for all ages throughout downtown! 50’s/60’s photo ops! Music & dancing in the streets! Continuation of the Paint by Number Mural. Much, much more! Theme: Diners, Drive-ins & Dives! Contact: Barb Noble at Elm Street Marketplace

10/05/24 - 10/05/24 - Bless the Badges - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Time set aside to honor all first responders in Hempstead and Lafayette counties.First responders can bring their family for a free grilled meal, games for thechildren and a mini-shopping spree for the first responder to choose fromthousands of dollars worth of new household items. First responders must either:bring their badge or proof of employment for shopping spree!

10/09/24 - 10/09/24 - Hope Water & Light Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am

10/10/24 - 10/10/24 - Design Essentials for Every Room: A Workshop on Choosing Materials, Patterns and Colors Sponsored by Red River Lumber - 12:00pm-1:00pm

Design Essentials for Every Room: A Workshop on Choosing Materials, Patterns and Colors presented by The Design Center at Red River Lumber


Please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/526250656529171/ for more information and registration.

10/12/24 - 10/12/24 - Evening Lions Food Pantry - 9:00am

10/15/24 - 10/15/24 - Junior Auxiliary of Hope Spaghetti Supper - 4:00pm-7:00pm

10/16/24 - 10/16/24 - Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am

10/23/24 - 10/23/24 - ISE Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am

10/29/24 - 10/29/24 - Haunted Hall - TBD

Details coming soon!

11/08/24 - 11/08/24 - Veterans Parade - 5:30 lineup & parade at 6 p.m.

Parade honoring our Veterans from Hempstead County

11/09/24 - 11/09/24 - Evening Lions Food Pantry - 9:00am

11/11/24 - 11/11/24 - Veterans Day Ceremony - 11 a.m

Veterans Day Ceremony

11/13/24 - 11/13/24 - Hebrews 11:1 Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am

11/20/24 - 11/20/24 - Diamond Bank Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am

11/21/24 - 11/21/24 - Christmas Open House - 5:00pm-7:30pm

12/02/24 - 12/02/24 - Christmas Parade - 6:00pm

12/04/24 - 12/04/24 - Hempstead County Courthouse Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am

12/11/24 - 12/11/24 - Farmers Bank & Trust Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am

12/14/24 - 12/14/24 - Evening Lions Food Pantry - 9:00am

12/18/24 - 12/18/24 - Lance & Associates Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am