City of Hector, Arkansas

06/15/2026

06/09/2026

It is unlawful for drivers to use any mechanical exhaust device, or motor brake, also known as “Jake braking” within the city limits of Hector. You can be fined up to $200 for each offense. Ordinance Number 2013-01

06/08/2026

🎆🎶 𝗛𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 — 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲! 🎶🎆

Join us in downtown Hector for an afternoon and evening packed with food, music, games, community fun, and an unforgettable fireworks finale!

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
📍 Cecil Riley Memorial Park in Hector, Arkansas
🕑 Event Activities Begin at 2:00 PM
🎶 Live Music Begins at 4:00 PM
🎆 Fireworks Show Starts at 9:30 PM

🏆 Tournament Schedule
☀️ Horseshoe Tournament — Starts at 6:00 PM - Sign-up ends at 5:45 PM
🎯 Baggo Tournament — Starts at 4:00 PM - Sign-up ends at 3:45 PM
🏀 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament — 2:00 PM

🍔 Food Vendors
Come hungry! Our food vendors 𝗝 & 𝗙 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼, 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝗼𝘀 𝟰 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗼𝘀 & 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘃𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹 and 𝗞𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘆 & 𝗡𝗶𝗸𝗸𝗶 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝗕𝗤 & more will be serving up delicious festival favorites throughout the day. Whether you're craving asian cuisine, burgers, tacos, barbecue, sweet treats, or festival snacks, there will be something for everyone to enjoy while taking in the festivities.

🛍️ Merchandise Vendor
Be sure to explore our incredible lineup of merchandise vendors throughout the festival! You'll find handcrafted artisan goods, unique crafts, homemade treats, boutique items, local creations, and one-of-a-kind treasures around every corner.

🎁 Silent Auction
Be sure to stop by our Silent Auction and bid on some incredible donated items! Special thanks to Joshua's Fine Jewelry, Old Bank Golf, Russellville Country Club and the many generous businesses and individuals who have donated prizes.

🎸 One of the featured auction items is a Custom Painted Electric Guitar w/ Accessories (big thanks to Ketcherside Paint & Body Shop)

You won't want to miss the chance to take home this one-of-a-kind package!

🎶 Live Entertainment
Enjoy an outstanding lineup of Arkansas talent throughout the evening featuring:
🎤 Josh Cruse
✝️ Common Ground
🎸 Hill Street Blues Band
🔥 Dirty Lindsey

💙 Thank You to Our Sponsors
Hectorfest would not be possible without the support of these amazing businesses and community partners:

Beauty Zone • Building Roots • The Handlebar • Downtown Taco • Hector Pharmacy • Hickslife Contracting • Ketcherside Paint & Body Shop • Maddi Luxehair • Mountain Timber Saw Mill • R&R Kennels • River Valley Realty • Shop & Call Auto Sales • The Store • Tullous Construction • United Welding Institute • West Fraser • Westside Family Clinic • Z Construction • Custom Auto Paints • Dardanelle Family Dentistry

👏 Please support the businesses that support our community!

Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us for a day filled with competition, great food, live music, amazing prizes, and community spirit.

🎆 𝗛𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 —> https://www.facebook.com/events/1654332515742769

06/02/2026

🎶🔥 𝗛𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 🔥🎶
Closing out Hectorfest 2026 is the high-energy rock powerhouse 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘆!
Known for their electrifying stage show, classic rock attitude, and crowd-pleasing performances, Dirty Lindsey delivers the kind of live music experience that keeps audiences on their feet from the first song to the final encore. With a sound rooted in the spirit of 80’s rock, the band brings powerful vocals, soaring guitar solos, and nonstop energy wherever they perform.
🎤 Band Members:
🎙️ Danny Millsaps — lead vocals / guitar
🎸 Darrell Yates — lead guitar
🎸 Matt Hays — bass
🥁 Sharpe Dunaway — drums
From classic rock favorites to hard-driving anthems, Dirty Lindsey is the perfect band to bring Hectorfest 2026 to an unforgettable finish. If you love loud guitars, big choruses, and authentic Arkansas rock & roll, this is a performance you won’t want to miss.
📍 Hectorfest 2026 => https://www.facebook.com/events/1654332515742769
🕓 Music starts at 4:00 PM, Dirty Lindsey start at 8:00 PM
🔥 Classic Rock • 80’s Rock • High-Energy Entertainment
✨ Don’t miss Dirty Lindsey as they close out Hectorfest with an explosive night of rock & roll! ✨

05/25/2026

🎶✨ 𝗛𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 ✨🎶

Get ready for an unforgettable mix of rock, blues, and country with the 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱!

Formed in 2021, the Hill Street Blues Band features musicians with a combined 200 years of musical expertise, delivering a dynamic sound that spans classic rock, southern rock, blues, classic and modern country, 80’s power ballads, and even contemporary Christian music. Their versatile performances and seasoned musicianship make every show a crowd favorite.

🎤 Band Members:
🎙️ Kelly Hill — lead vocals
🥁 Rick Padgett — drums
🎹 Martha Lynn Burks — keyboard / vocals
🎸 David Waterson — guitar
🎸 Jasper George — bass

Whether you’re a fan of bluesy guitar riffs, classic country hits, or powerful rock anthems, the Hill Street Blues Band brings energy, talent, and timeless music to the HectorFest stage.

📍 Hectorfest 2026 => https://www.facebook.com/events/1654332515742769
🕓 Music starts at 4:00 PM, Hill Street Blues start at 6:35 PM
🎸 Classic Rock • Blues • Country • Arkansas talent

✨ Don’t miss this talented group bringing decades of musical experience and crowd-pleasing favorites to Hectorfest 2026! ✨

05/18/2026

City Council Meeting tonight at 6:30. We hope to see you there!

05/18/2026

🎶✨ 𝗛𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 ✨🎶

Get ready for an uplifting evening of worship and gospel music with 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱!

This talented Christian group brings powerful harmonies, meaningful lyrics, and an encouraging message that resonates with audiences of all ages. Featuring a blend of worship favorites and gospel-inspired music, Common Ground creates an atmosphere of faith, community, and celebration wherever they perform.

🎤 Band Members:
🎸 Jeremy Dodd — guitar, vocals
🥁 Brian Martin — drums, vocals
🎸 Michael Tennison — acoustic guitar
🎙️ Braidyn Snider — vocals
🎹 Matt Standridge — keyboard, vocals
🎸 Zane Snider — bass

Whether you’re singing along, enjoying fellowship with friends, or simply soaking in the festival atmosphere, Common Ground’s performance is sure to be a heartfelt and inspiring part of Hectorfest 2026.

📍 Hectorfest 2026 => https://www.facebook.com/events/1654332515742769
🕓 Music starts at 4:00 PM, Common Ground starts at 5:10 PM
🎶 Worship • Gospel • Community • Arkansas talent

✨ Don’t miss this uplifting performance filled with music, faith, and encouragement at Hectorfest! ✨