Calendar of Events
No matter what the season, there is always something going on in the City of Decatur. Keeping our residents informed of scheduled events and local happenings is important.
Do you have an upcoming event that you would like to add to our calendar? If so, send us an email and we will be happy to add it. When emailing us be sure to include who is hosting the event, where the event is happening (name and address of location), days and time of the event, and a little detail as to what the event is all about.
We do not do ads for yardsales or garage sales. However, we will advertise the Pickin' Time on 59, which is an event that is for the corridor of Highwy 59. We also do not advertise fund raising events unless it is open to the community and is hosted by an organization or non-profit.
Upcoming Events
Decatur Chamber of Commerce Chili Cook Off and Silent Auction
Begins: 2/22/2025 - 2:00 PM
Ends: 2/22/2025 - 5:00 PM
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Chili Cook Off on Saturday, February 22nd from 2 pm to 5 pm at the Decatur Community Building. There is a $10 entry fee for the competition with the proceeds of the entry fee going to the Decatur Chamber of Commerce. Chamber will be selling bowls of chili with bottled water for $8 to the public.
A silent auction will be held as well. All the proceeds of the chili sold, and the silent auction will go to the Decatur Fire Department for a new Jaws of Life.
If you would like to make donations to the auction or have any questions, please contact Cody at 479-212-1509.
Next Open Date for the Revenue Office
Begins: 2/26/2025 - 8 am
Ends: 2/26/2025 - 4 pm
The DMV (Revenue Office) here in Decatur, Arkansas will be open on Wednesday, February 26th. They are open every 1st and 4th Wednesday of every month unless it falls on a federal holiday.
March opening dates are: March 5th and March 26th
April opening dates are: April 2nd and April 23rd
The City of Decatur has a revenue office that you can renew or get your State issued ID, get a new driver's license, renew a driver's license, change over to a new enhanced driver's license (with proof of residencey and a birth certificate), pay sales tax on a newly purchased vehicle, and get the tag for it; renew tags for vehicles, boats, and even if you need a CDL, they issue those as well.
You will need to be sure to assess any personal property you have with the county you live in before tagging. The closest assessor to Decatur is in Gravette Arkansas, or you can go to the one in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. However, you can do somethings by phone or online. The phone number to the Benton County Assessor is 479-271-1033 ( for personal property) 479-271-1037(for Real Estate), or you can go to this link: Benton County.
City Council Meeting
Begins: 3/10/2025 - 6 p.m.
Ends: 3/10/2025 - 8:30 p.m.
The City of Decatur, Arkansas City Council meetings are always held the second Monday of each month unless otherwise posted. In 2025 those dates will be as follows:
March 10th April 14th May 12th June 9th July 14th August 11th September 8th October 13th November 10th December 8th
All citizens have the right to bring a concern or compliment to council and are given 5 minutes to speak about their concern to the council at the appointed time. However, the council does not have to act on the concern at the time it is presented.