Pulaski County Fair organizers emphasize safety as top priority amid controversy on social media

Yahoo

17-05-2025

PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. – If you miss the sounds and smells that come with the fair, get ready to smile because the Pulaski County Fair is back for another year.
According to marketing director, Susan Prowse, the county fair brings in 'on average 20,000 people a year.'
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The large numbers are causing safety concerns and according to social media, potentially leading people to sit this year out.
The fair will run through Monday, May 26. The gates will be open from 5 to 10 p.m. on weekdays and noon to 11 p.m. on weekends. Gates will be closed on Monday, May 19, and Tuesday, May 20.
'I think everyone will be pleasantly surprised with how safe and fun and wholesome this feels down here on the river,' Prowse said.
People in the comment section on the KARK 4 News Facebook page shared different outlooks.
Some comments read, 'We should all take bets on when the first shooting will happen,' and 'You better get your bulletproof vest on.'
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'I hope to change that perception as we continue,' Prowse said, adding that the fair 'hadn't had any major issues' in the five years of the event.
The North Little Rock Police Department echoed that the comments on social media don't reflect the safety of the fair in the past.
Prowse said the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office and the North Little Rock Police Department are both working this event.
'I hope people at home understand that this has been safe and it is fun and wholesome,' Prowse added. 'For five years, we've seen consistent smiles and happiness, and I'm addicted to watching people have fun.'
The fair showcases the P.B.J. Happee Days Shows carnival midway, featuring rides, games, a petting zoo, a large beer garden with live music, an array of novelty and arts vendors, delectable food options and a selection of adult beverages.
Butch Patrick, who played Eddie Munster on the iconic 60s The Munsters sitcom, will make a personal appearance with the famous Dragula and Eddie's Chopper on May 16 & 17.
Make sure to check the Pulaski County Fair's social media pages to stay up to date on any weather-related decisions that are made.
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For more information, head over to ThePulaskiCountyFair.net.
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