Visit the Museum of Carlisle History
Your Museum of Carlisle, Arkansas History is ready for visitors! The Museum Committee has been working overtime to present incredible history and memorabilia displays. In addition to the 50-year display from the Class of 1973, you will find memorabilia from other classes celebrating special reunions, exhibits featuring WWI and WWII, Fred C. Hardke Memorial Field, 100 Years of Bison Football, a Homecoming Queen Gown Gallery, and much, much more.
Don’t miss out on enjoying our prized museum. This truly is a treasure for all Carlisle alums. The Museum will be open on Thursday, October 19 from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 20 from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, October 21 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 until 5:00 p.m.
Friday, October 20 Lineup
Visit the Museum
The museum will be open at 9:00 a.m. on Friday. Come by early to see the displays, get a nametag for the weekend, and shop the alumni store.
Queen’s Luncheon
The royalty luncheon is at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church. Contact Jeanne Perceful for details, tennislady01@yahoo.com or 501- 580-8060. Cost is $15 per person. Cash, checks and cards accepted.
Homecoming Parade
The homecoming parade will immediately follow the afternoon coronation ceremony. The parade will line up in the same location in front of the elementary school. Many alumni are planning to participate in the parade. To register your entry in the parade, contact Kari Jo Sayger via email ksayger@carlisle.k12.ar.us at Carlisle High School or call 870-552-3931
Chamber of Commerce BBQ Supper
The Carlisle Chamber of Commerce is pleased to bring back the Friday night BBQ supper! Join your classmates and friends at the elementary school cafetorium before the ballgame to enjoy a BBQ meal while supporting our Chamber. For $15 you can get pulled pork plate with beans, slaw, tater salad, and a roll. Starting at 4:30.
Bison Football!!
The football game will start at 7:00 p.m. We’ll expect to see you at Fred C. Hardke Field for another exciting Bison victory. Show up early!! Seats will go fast.
Saturday, October 21 Lineup
Set-Up at the Park
Vendor and class tent set up will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday morning. All tents and booths should be set up no later than 10:30 a.m. Please contact Melissa Martin or Mike Calvert at the park on Saturday morning if you have questions.
Lunch
Bring your lawn chair and spend the day in the park with your alumni friends! Starting at 10:30 a.m., our wonderful vendors will return this year with something for everyone! Bring your lawn chair and enjoy browsing all of the vendors and then grab lunch to enjoy with your friends and classmates Did we say bring your lawn chair??
Program & Entertainment
The Saturday afternoon program will kick off at 1:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a great afternoon as we celebrate another year, recognize some special people, and enjoy great Carlisle talent. Let’s have an overflowing crowd to help us make this a great afternoon for everyone!
Nametags & Gear Booth
Nametags are great! Help everyone out by wearing one. Pick up your nametag at the alumni tent. Don’t forget to check out our gear booth! Your purchases help fund the activities of the alumni association and give us an opportunity to continue to sponsor Alumni Homecoming Weekend. Cash, checks and cards accepted.
King Kat Fish Supper!
We hope you will plan to gather with all of your friends at the elementary school cafetorium on Saturday evening to enjoy a King Kat buffet! The meal is $20.00 per person to enjoy the all-you-care-to-eat buffet. We are so grateful to bring back this favorite part of our homecoming weekend. The meal starts at 5:00 p.m. and will go until 7:30 p.m. Cash, checks, and cards accepted.