This is the only jail of its kind in Northeast Arkansas. The door of the jail is made of old wagon wheel rims. The little jail served its purpose for many years, and those who spent the night there, never wanted to return. Pioneer Days is the theme for the annual Celebration at Maynard, held each year, in mid-September. The event was originated with an idea of an annual home-coming.
Every year there are people renewing old acquaintance.
Friday is open day, with a craft fair, concessions, tours of the museum, and a gospel singing until dark, then families continue to visit. 115, and proceeding downtown, and to the park. There will be numerous activities for all ages on the Maynard Museum and Park grounds, following the parade. Activities, including the flag raising, National Anthem, public speaking, awarding of trophies to the best entry in the parade, men's chili contest, baking contest, pioneer dress contest, beard contest, bonnet contest, turkey shoot, hula-hoop derby, money in the haystack for children, General Store, demonstration of antique equipment, and live country music. Log Cabin Tours take us back to an era of the founders of our community, in the late 1800s and early 1900s, when our forefathers were struggling to make homes for their families.