The Arkadelphian

Dates for the Clark County Fair have been set for the 2023 event. Festivities are lined up for the weeklong event, Sept. 9-17. The theme this year is “Ridin Rockin and Livestockin”.

A full schedule of events can be viewed and/or downloaded by clicking here. The schedule is subject to change. Full brochures can be found at various locations and retailers throughout Clark County.

Most events will take place at the Clark County Fairgrounds, located at 1201 Highway 67 South, Arkadelphia. Nightly admission to the fair is $5 per person.

Kicking off the fair is the Fair Queen Pageant, to be held Saturday, Sept. 9, at OBU’s McBeth Recital Hall.

Registration of entries, including arts & crafts and livestock, will take place Sunday through Tuesday.

Nightly livestock shows will take place Tuesday through Thursday at the Livestock Barn.

The Fair Parade will start at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, in downtown Arkadelphia.

The Carnival, which opens after the parade, runs nightly Wednesday through Saturday.

Rodeo activities take place Friday and Saturday in the arena.

A Petting Zoo is scheduled for Friday morning at the Livestock Barn.

Livestock and poultry sales will be held Saturday morning.