Coon Supper, pre-event reception scheduled for Jan. 10

The 14th annual Berry Pre-Coon Supper Reception will be held on January 10, 2026 at the Berry Farm Shop in Gillett.

The reception is a prelude to the Gillett Coon Supper, which is hosted by the Gillett Farmers and Businessman’s Club and has long been a required stop on the Arkansas political circuit.

The 82nd Gillett Coon Supper will be held at the Gillett School Gymnasium at 6:30 p.m. Tickets to the Coon Supper may be purchased by contacting Tyler Place at 870-830-4422.

“The Pre-Coon Supper represents decades of fellowship, public service, and commitment to the people of Arkansas. I’m proud to help carry that legacy forward,” said Mitch Berry. “We have been able to raise $247,000 for public service related scholarships at Arkansas State University. My parents dedicated their lives to public service and knew the importance of investing in the next generation,” said Berry. “We continue to honor them through this event”

The Marion and Carolyn Berry Scholarship is awarded to qualifying Arkansas State University students who show an interest in public policy and public service.

The 2025 scholarship recipients were Casen May, Sarai Stubblefield, and Taylor Hoover.

The pre-supper reception starts at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Berry farm shop. Tickets are $50 each.

Sponsorships are available to be a Berry Good Partner for $5,000, a Berry Good Supporter for $2,500, a Berry Good Host for $1,000 and a Berry Good Friend for $500.

Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. For more information about becoming a sponsor, please contact Becky Barnes Campbell at 501-912-7560 or Gabe Holmstrom at 479-409-3329.