Thornton will kick off the Calhoun County Hogskin Holidays Festival on Saturday, April 1, 2023. The Festival is an annual event that was started several years ago, and Thornton was designated as the area to begin the kickoff. Its tradition is valued in the sense that it brings the entire community, surrounding areas and people from across Arkansas together for common purposes.
The kickoff will begin with live musical entertainment and a barbecue dinner that will be held at the Thornton Fire Station/ Community Room in Thornton, Arkansas, from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Tickets for the event may be purchased for $10.00. Carry outs will be available for those who do not desire to stay and eat. Live music will be provided for your entertainment throughout the event. As in the past, valuable door prizes will be awarded throughout the event.
Your support is greatly needed and appreciated. The kickoff for the Calhoun County Hogskin Holidays Festival is sponsored by Thornton Step-By-Step, Inc. Step-By-Step, Inc. is an organization within the community, working in conjunction with the City of Thornton, that focuses on community improvement and improving the quality of life for its citizens. All proceeds raised from the Kickoff Barbecue will remain with the organization and be used to help bring about the needed improvements.
Everyone is invited to the Festival Kickoff. This will be a fun event with great excitement and door prizes. If you have attended one of these events during past years, then you know about the delicious barbecue. A special invitation is extended to all politicians, all governmental officials of municipalities, counties, and the State of Arkansas, along with our U. S. senators and representatives. This would be a great opportunity for persons holding political positions, or for those aspiring for an office, to be exposed to the people of the Thornton community and surrounding areas. There will be an opportunity for office holders in government on all levels to be exposed to the audience. We are expecting a large turnout and a great time. Tickets are on sale and may be purchased from the members of STEP BY STEP, Inc., or through City Hall. To get information regarding ticket purchase, or for any other information pertaining to the event, you may call any of the following persons: LevenisPenix (870)352-8241 SharonScott (870)352-7968 Donna Massey (870) 352-5179 Mayor’sOffice (870)352-3576
