The Poinsett County Fair has celebrated our county’s agriculture heritage, community values, and family-focus for 137 years. The 2017 fair, themed “Let the Good Times Grow,” is set for August 22nd -26th and promises to provide exciting, family entertainment for hundreds of residents from across Poinsett County and the surrounding areas.

New activities, contests, and exhibits, along with exciting musical entertainment, will highlight this year’s event.  SEE THE FULL SCHEDULE

Armbands on sale now through August 21st at
Circle K at 600 N. Illinois St. (Hwy 1), in Harrisburg. 

Thursday, August 24, 2017 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The Youth BBQ Chicken Cook-Off will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at the Poinsett County Fairgrounds in Harrisburg & is open to Poinsett County youth,
ages 9-19 as of January 1, 2017.

1st Place: $25  -  2nd Place: $15  -  3rd Place: $10

Please join us in this county-wide fellowship. This night is an opportunity to reflect our county’s strong faith while providing inspiration to others. Download the Gospel Night flyer for more information.

The first, “Cory Jackson”, was released in Feb 2015. His second, “Let’s Get It Right”, was released in March 2016.Read more about Cory at http://epk.coryjacksonmusic.com/

Steve Jernigan (President)
Craig Allen (ex officio)
Leigh Blythe (ex officio)
Justin Chlapecka (ex officio)
Tammie Stanford (Sec/Tres)
Angela Swanner                  Scott Harper
Barbara Wright                   Jason Osment
Dustin Faulkner                  Jean Weeks
Evelyn Mitchusson             Ann Parker
Makaleigh Wright               Virginia Weeks