‘Mayhaw On Main’ Returns To El Dorado, AR Saturday, May 4th
You and your family are invited to come enjoy the day in Downtown El Dorado, Arkansas during the 4th annual May(haw) on Main. Presented by Main Street El Dorado, the event is coming up on Saturday, May 4th.
It all kicks off at 10 AM on Jefferson Avenue and Elm Street in Downtown El Dorado in conjunction with the Mayhaw Festival, which begins at 8 AM on Jackson Street.
Beth Brumley, executive director of Main Street El Dorado, expressed her enthusiasm for this collaboration;
“We are thrilled to announce the partnership with the Mayhaw Festival. This successful collaboration will evolve into one grand event and the Downtown portion will be known as Mayhaw on Main in the future. Mayhaw on Main offers a full day of enjoyment, including music, games, a kid's foam party, a Mimosa bar, shopping, and more. It's the perfect opportunity to experience the charm of our beautiful downtown and all it has to offer.”
Admission is FREE!
Fun Zone
Kids will have lots to keep them entertained, including a rock-climbing wall, inflatables, a foam party, and even Big Wheel races for the little ones. The races start at 1 PM, and while there's no entry fee, children must register at noon on Jefferson Street.
Great Food
Restaurants on both Elm Street and Jefferson Ave will be open for business, but there will be a variety of food trucks on hand that day including;
- Flossie's Funnel Cakes and Corndogs,
- Willie T’s BBQ
- King Kone's sno cones
- and more.
Live Music on Jefferson Street Courthouse Stage
Live music kicks off at 11 AM with Ruston’s very own Luke Johnson taking the stage. Following that, we have Captain Erick Meadows scheduled to perform at 12:15, and closing out the day will be the fantastic Second Hand Jacket starting at 1:15.
Beer Garden and Mimosa Bar
New this year is “The Well Garden Mimosa Bar”, offering bottomless Mimosas from 11 AM - 1 PM! In addition to our bottomless Mimosa bar, they will also have beer, soft drinks, and water available.
Lots To Do
- Mayhaw on Main Vendors along with all the downtown boutiques and shops will open at 10 AM
- Michaela Miller Photography for a Mother’s Day mini photo shoot that includes a 10-minute session and 10 digital photos located on Elm Street outside All About Flowers.
- FREE rides on the El Dorado Trolley from 10 AM - 2 PM.
- There are several stops to take you from Mayhaw on Main to the Mayhaw Festival. The route covers Peach, Jackson, Main and Washington.
- Horse and Carriage rides are available around El Dorado starting at 10 AM.
- Don't leave without picking up your own jar of Mayhaw Jelly!
To learn more about May(haw) on Main, visit mainstreeteldorado.org. You can also call the Main Street El Dorado office at 870-862-4747. Follow them on Facebook.
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