Sponsored by Everett Buick GMC
The 50th Annual Old Fashioned Day event is coming to Downtown Benton on Saturday, October 12, 2024. It’s shopping, entertainment, contests, games AND a big fundraiser dedicated to supporting the Senior Adults of Saline County. See below for the activities, map and schedule, plus details for the inaugural Cornhole Tournament.
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When/Where
– Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
– Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
– Location: Saline County Courthouse & adjoining streets, Downtown Benton, AR
Activities
In celebration of this golden milestone, we invite the community to come out for a day filled with nostalgic activities, live entertainment, food, and fun for the whole family. Attendees can look forward to a variety of vendors, games, and demonstrations that harken back to days gone by, all while supporting a vital cause.
Cornhole Tournament
Play Cornhole for fun and prizes at Old Fashioned Day. This is the first ever Cornhole Tournament at the OFD festival. It’s set for Saturday, October 12, 11 a.m. Read how to enter and other info at www.mysaline.com/ofd-cornhole-2024.
Map
Schedule
RED = MAIN STAGE (Sevier St by Dragonfly Mural)
BLUE = KIDS STAGE (Main St by Vote Here Building)
GREEN = CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT (Benton First United Methodist Church, W. Sevier Street, west of the square)
9:00–9:15 Welcome & Crowning of OFD “Ma & Pa” & National Anthem by Presley Shipp – Main Stage
9:15–10:45 Barbee & Da Boys live music – Main Stage
9:30 Leah’s Gymnastics—Show Team – Kids Stage
10:00 Doxa Dance Academy – Kids Stage
11 am Cornhole Tournament begins at First United Methodist Church in Christian Life Center (gym). Enter on W Sevier Street.
11:00–1:00 Shaw Revolver – Main Stage
11:00 Drums Alive (Benton Senior Activity Center) – Kids Stage
12:00 Cake Walk – Kids Stage
1:00-1:15 Beard/Mullet/Bonnet Contest – Main Stage
1:00 Jim Baldrige – Kids Stage
1:15-1:45 Benton Senior Dancers – Main Stage
1:45–3:45 Ridgewalker Band – Main Stage
3:45–4:00 Announce Raffle Winners – Main Stage
All Day:
Saline County Courthouse Lawn
Vendor Booths on Courthouse Lawn
Main Street
Kid Rides and Inflatables
Displays – Tractors & Molly Fire Truck
Benton Senior Adult Shoppes – Gazebo, Courthouse Lawn, Main Street
Sevier Street
Food Vendors – Sevier Street
Westside Pharmacy – Flu Shots
Restrooms – Republican Headquarters, Market & Sevier Street
Restrooms – First United Methodist Church, Sevier Street, west of square
Intersection of Main & Sevier Streets
Benton Animal Services – Micro Chipping & Adoption
Benton Fire Department
Benton Police Department
Pafford Medical Services (Ambulance)
Sponsors
The Old Fashioned Day event is a crucial fundraiser for the Saline County Council on Aging. The funds raised will directly benefit the senior adults in our community, providing essential services and programs that enhance their quality of life.
Everett Buick GMC sponsored the 50th Annual Old Fashioned Day event, presenting a check for $10,000 at a gathering at the Benton Senior Activity Center in August.
Thank you to Everett Buick GMC as a presenting sponsor!! The Old Fashioned Day Committee is grateful for the continued support from our sponsors, volunteers, and community members who make this event possible year after year.
Old Fashioned Day is also sponsored by The City of Benton, Stilwell Insurance & Financial Services, Merchants & Farmers Bank, Alcoa Community Federal Credit Union, All Appliance Service & Refrigeration, West Rock Products, Your Ad Team, Don Spears Law, Paul Childress for State Representative, Central Arkansas Baggers, and Stated Apparel.
Browse MySaline’s list of all the events in Saline County, at www.mysaline.com/events.