Westside Community Guide

Grave e e city supports a certi ed full-time police force, including a canine o cer, and a well- equipped all-volunteer re department. A full-time paramedic-sta ed ambulance service also serves the city and surrounding communities. e city has its own water and sewer systems and also provides water for families in surrounding rural areas through a 150-plus mile system. Chamber of Commerce e Greater Gravette Chamber of Commerce works to advance the business, professional and industrial interests of the community and the surrounding area. e Chamber plans a "Smoke on the Border" barbecue competition the rst weekend in April, sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society, and the annual Gravette Day celebration the second Saturday in August also draws a large crowd. Gravette has an abundance of businesses, including restaurants, small shops and larger chain stores. Churches, too, are an integral part of Gravette, with a wide variety to choose from and even more in neighboring towns and communities. Gravette, like the other towns and cities on the west side of Benton County, is close enough to the metropolitan areas of Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale, and Fayetteville for residents to take advantage of colleges and universities, museums and attractions, but is far enough away to enjoy a slower pace and a more hometown atmosphere. Whether coming to visit or stay, you will nd a ready welcome in Gravette. e city lives up to the message on its million-gallon water tower, which stands over downtown and identi es Gravette as " e Heart of Hometown America." ● Gravette mayor Kurt Maddox, center, was joined by state representative Kim Hendren, Justice of the Peace Bob Bland, city council members Melissa Burnett and Ron Theis, city fi nance director Carl Rabey, Main Street merchants and project contractors as he cut the ribbon for Main Street improvements before the annual Gravette Day parade. Photo courtesy of Susan Holland NWA Democrat-Gazette 18 – 2018 Westside Community Guide GRAVETTE FARMERS MARKET 2018 APRIL THRU NOVEMBER EVERY SATURDAY 8:AM - 1:PM •Locally Grown Produce • Freshly Baked Goods • Jams & Jellies • Fresh Eggs • Local Honey • Locally Grown Pork & Beef Located at: Gravette Old Town Park, 110 Park Drive Most vendors can now accept WIC market vouchers and Senior Nutrition vouchers. THANK YOU! M-F 6:30a-6p • Sat 8a-6p • Closed Sunday CALL-IN ORDERS: 479.787.1097 Drive-thru or Come Inside!

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