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By Bev, January 26, 2012 5:17 pm

Gentry’s annual awards banquet will be Feb. 23 at the new Wooden Spoon Restaurant.
Outstanding volunteer and community service awards will be presented at that time. The Lifetime Achievement Award(s) will be presented also.
Special speaker will be Gentry’s Rick Parker who will talk about the Civil War. Parker is a local historian who has researched and compiled area history on that event. He will also talk about how this area connects with the Heritage Trail.
The banquet will begin at 6 p.m. with the awards and program beginning at 7 p.m. To make reservations, please send $20 a seat to Gentry Chamber, PO box 642, Gentry, Ar. 272734. (The meal will include homemade pie!)
This event always sells out so please make your reservations early. It’s a first-come-first served basis.

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By Bev, October 17, 2011 4:34 pm

The annual Christmas Parade will be Dec. 10 on Main Street. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. and travel from the east end of Main Street by the railroad tracks to the west end (and the northeast corner of the city park). There will be awards for the best theme, best lighting. best music and best overall. The theme for this year’s parade is “A Stars and Stripes Christmas.”
The Gentry Chamber of Commerce will also host an open house and treats with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 10 in the Gentry Chamber of Commerce Building, 212 East Main. Kiddos are invited to talk to Santa and get a bag of treats from 4 to 6 p.m. that afternoon.
There is no entry fee or pre-registration for the parade.

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By Bev, October 17, 2011 4:23 pm

Gentry’s annual Trick or Treat on Main Street will be on Halloween, Oct. 31, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Ghosts and Goblins are invited to stroll Main Street and trick or treat participating merchants, churches, individuals and community groups.
About 1,500 children participated in last years events.
Businesses, groups and individuals are invited to team up for the event if the cost is too much for them to handle individually. Anyone living or working on highway 59 or the outskirts of Gentry who would like to contribute to the treats may set up a table on the city’s sidewalks in front of empty buildings.

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By Bev, August 29, 2011 5:13 pm

Gentry’s Got Talent will be part of the Gentry Fall Festival held in the Gentry City Park on Oct 9. The talent show will be part of many activities sponsored by the Gentry United Way and the Gentry Chamber of Commerce.
The open talent show will begin around 12:30 p.m. in the performing pavilion. A $300 cash first place and a $200 cash runner-up prize, and a $50 prize for third sponsored by Gentry United Way, will be awarded.
Entry forms may be obtained at Gentry City Hall or by calling 479-736-2358 and one will be sent. There is no entry fee for the competition. Forms must be postmarked no later than Oct. 5 or turned into Gentry City Hall no later than Oct 7. Due to time restriction, entries could be limited. They will be accepted on a first come basis – including postmarks.
Check in for participants and CD’s will be at about 12 p.m. in front of the performing stage in the park. Judges decision will be final. All ages encouraged.
Entertainment at this year’s event will include concerts by Tiffany Donahue Fisher, the Flint Hill Rambers and Dale Johnston, also known as the Gospel Troubadour.

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By Bev, August 29, 2011 5:11 pm

Arts and crafters are invited to Gentry for the Annual Fall Festival Oct. 9. Activities and entertainment will begin at 12:30 p.m. and the event will be open until 5:30 p.m. at the Gentry City Park.
“We are offering free booth space to arts and crafters at this Sunday afternoon event,” Bev Saunders, Gentry Chamber of Commerce director said. “We are also offering free booth space to political candidates, educational booths or Gentry Chamber of Commerce members.”
Those who would like to reserve booth space may pick up a form at Gentry City Hall or the Gentry Chamber of Commerce building. There will only be 25 booths reserved on a first-come basis. Those who would like a form sent to them may contact Saunders at 479-736-2358. Please leave name and mailing address for the form on the recording.
Several activities are planned for this annual event including free concerts by the Flint Hill Ramblers and Dale Johnston.
Gentry United Way agencies will host games and special activities in efforts to raise funds for the local United Way. There will be inflatables for the children to play on and festival foods.
The Gentry Fire Department will host its annual car show in conjunction with the Fall Festival. Those who need more information may call t 479-736-9976.

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By Bev, August 29, 2011 5:09 pm

TIRED IRON 20th ANNUAL FALL SHOW

September 9-11, 2011

13344 Taylor Orchard Road, Gentry, AR

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

HOME ANTIQUE BUILDING Each Day 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

BLACKSMTH’S SHOP
Friday Exhibitions at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., & 3 p.m.
Saturday all day with Blacksmiths of Arkansas giving demonstrations
Sunday open for visitors

SAWMILL & BANDSAW DEMONSTRATIONS
Friday 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., & 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., & 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. & 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

ENGINE POWERED SAW DEMONSTRATIONS
Each day at 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.

THRESHING DEMONSTRATIONS
9 a.m to 9:30 a.m. & 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

PARADE OF POWER Each day at noon

KIDDY PEDAL TRACTOR PULL
Saturday only at 1 p.m. at the bleachers

TRACTOR GAMES Each day at 2 p.m. at the bleachers

CHURCH SERVICE Sunday at 10 a.m.

KITCHEN HOURS
Breakfast Served 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Lunch Served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Drinks – Chips – Ice Cream served all day

Contact Glenn Smith at 479-736-2841 or glennsmith736@earthlink.net
Website: tiredironoftheozarks.org

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By Bev, August 1, 2011 12:14 pm

Fall Festival Sunday Oct. 13

The annual Gentry United Way Fall Festival will be Sunday Oct. 9 in the Gentry City Park. The event will happen from 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Special events at this year’s events will include a concert by Gentry’s own Dale Johnston, also known as the Gospel Troubadour. Johnston recently won the Male Solo Artist at the Music City Gospel Showcase in Tennessee. He is an amazing songwriter and singer.
Also performing will be the Flint Hill Ramblers, another local blue grass group that has won many regional honors including one at Branson Mo.
Other events in the park will include mutton bustin, a talent show, lots of food and games for the kiddos and a car show.
Watch for more details to follow.

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By Bev, June 16, 2011 4:24 pm

Freedom Fest – Gentry 2011

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By Bev, May 19, 2011 2:17 pm

The 2011 Little Miss and Mister Gentry will be crowned at the annual Freedom Fest celebration July 4th in the Gentry City Park. The pageant will be held at 6 p.m. on the Main Stage that evening. Application forms are available at Gentry Bank, Arvest Bank, Liberty Bank, Pioneer Patchworks, Gentry City Hall, Ten Tiny toes and Gentry Chamber of Commerce.
Youngster between the ages of three-years-old and five-years-old as of July 1, 2011 can compete for the titles. The child’s family must live in the Gentry School District. Deadline for entry forms to be turned into Ten Tiny Toes at 217 East Main, Gentry, or postmarked is June 29. The first ten contestants in each division will be accepted.
Judging will be based on adherence to the Freedom Fest theme, overall appearance, behavior, personality shown in on-stage interview and attitude.
For more information, contact pageant director Michelle Finnell at 479-957-4594.

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By Bev, May 17, 2011 1:03 pm

A fun day in the park, softball games, inflatables for the kiddos, rock walls, lots of good food, bands, skydivers, and fireworks at dusk are only part of the activities that will happen Monday July 4th in the Gentry City Park when the community celebrates Freedom Fest. The softball tourney will start early in the day; all arts and craft and general merchandise booths as well as food booths will be open by noon.

Adult Co-ed Softball Tourney
Contact Jodye Pool at 479-790-8988 for more information.

General Merchandise Vendors Invited
Individuals with arts and crafts or those with general merchandise may rent a booth at the annual event. A 12 x 12 booth with electricity is $60, 12 X 18 is $75, and 12 X 24 is $90. Vendor forms may be picked up at Gentry City Hall or by calling 479-736-2358 and one will be mailed to you. Forms may also be obtained through email by contacting Bev Saunders at info@gentrychamber.com.

Skydivers!
Skydivers will do exhibitions at noon, 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. These divers are from Skydive SkyRanch. Divers will drop into the Gentry City Park.

The Arkansas Game and Fish will have on display its Mobile aquarium where visitors can view many of the native Arkansas fish. This display is free to the public.

Car Show
For More information, contact Tammie Runyan at 479-238-4979.

Little Miss and Mister Gentry
Contestants must be ages 3, 4 and 5 and live in the Gentry School District. Contact Michelle Finnell at 479-957-4594.

Antique Tractor Show and free wagon rides
Tired Iron of the Ozarks will display antique tractors, machinery and equipment. Free tractor rides up and down the streets of Gentry will be hosted by the club. These rides will happen throughout the day.

Music
A favorite and home town band Earl’s Garage will perform at 8 p.m.

Fireworks Display
A free fireworks will happen at dusk.

Much more to come!