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Engaging community involvement to promote economic growth and historic preservation.

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This program is an opportunity for businesses, organizations, individuals, and families to come together and help preserve our historic district, attract new businesses, and foster a lively, welcoming atmosphere for both residents and visitors. By partnering with us, you’ll help ensure that El Dorado remains a thriving, dynamic destination that honors its past while embracing the potential of tomorrow.

Join us and make a lasting impact!

  • What is the Main Street Program?
    Main Street America™ has been helping revitalize older and historic commercial districts for more than 35 years. Today it is a network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities, rural and urban, who share both a commitment to place and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. Main Street America is a program of the nonprofit National Main Street Center, a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Click here to learn more!
  • How is the Main Street Program Funded?
    Funding comes through our local businesses, professionals, property owners, lending institutions, industry, citizens, and the City of El Dorado. Some grants are received to further sustain & grow the program. Main Street El Dorado hosts several annual events during the year which is used to showcase the downtown entertainment district as well as to generate revenue for the program, including MusicFest which is our biggest fundraiser. These events are made possible through corporate sponsorships/partnerships.
  • How can I use my MAD perks?
    With the Murphy Arts District!
  • Are MSE and MAD not the same thing?
    We are not the same! MSE and MAD are two separate entities that happen to both reside in Downtown El Dorado. Here's the difference:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ MSE: Main Street El Dorado is a nonprofit organization under the program of Main Street America. We are committed to downtown revitalization, economic development, and historic preservation while also providing year-round family friendly activities for locals and visitors to El Dorado. All revenue generated is put right back into Downtown businesses, restoration, and beautification! MAD: "El Dorado Festivals & Events has been working since 2017 to create an Arts & Entertainment District in downtown El Dorado - the Murphy Arts District. Our goal is to provide the city of El Dorado with creative outlets to explore music, dance, theater, art and food in fun and immersive ways that hold true to the people and culture of El Dorado." (from: eldoMAD.com/about-MAD)
  • What's the difference between MSE and the Chamber of Commerce?
    MSE helps bring visitors to El Dorado and enjoy what we have to offer, the Chamber of Commerce serves as an advocate, promoter, and support system for local businesses, and aims to create a favorable business environment and foster economic growth within the El Dorado community.
  • How can I help/volunteer?
    Check out ways to help here!
  • ​​Can I order a pizza for pickup?
    Oops, we're Main Street El Dorado, not Main Street Pizza.
  • Why can't we bring [insert popular artist here] to MusicFest?
    MusicFest (our only fundraiser for the year) is fueled by sponsorships and community investments from the previous year, which help us cover essential costs like rentals, equipment, and logistics. Right now, booking the hottest artists comes with a hefty price tag that's beyond our current budget. But with your ongoing support and donations, we're optimistic about the future! Your contributions can help us grow and eventually bring in those top-tier headliners everyone's buzzing about.
  • Why don't we have a men's clothing store?
    The simple reason is that no one has taken the initiative to open one yet! If you or someone you know has a vision or a passion for bringing a men's clothing store to our downtown area, we're all ears and can help navigate that path.
  • I have an event downtown, can we collaborate?
    Absolutely! We collaborate on the Juneteenth activities and Mi Tiera Fest in the fall!
  • Can we have a pocket park downtown?
    What a great idea that we totally agree with! Give us some time to get our plans together.
  • I don't see my question 🥺
    Ah, street. You must have a great question! Reach out to us here and we'll get that answered ASAP.

All Luxe Elite Partners Receive these Benefits

• Exclusive invitations to special events, including networking opportunities, member-only gatherings, and gala.

• Listing on MSE website with link to business website

• Free vendor space at all Main Street El Dorado events (when registration is submitted by the registration date)

• Logo on Main Street El Dorado E-Blasts

• Main Street El Dorado corporate partner window cling

• 2 Christmas Parade VIP

• 1 Friends of Main Street Advisory Member

• VIP parking & courtesy cart for special Main Street events

• Business highlight/story take-over week on MSE Socials

All Heritage Partners Receive these Benefits

Exclusive invitations to special events, including networking opportunities, member-only gatherings, and gala.

• Receive monthly E-blast

• Main Street El Dorado corporate partner window cling

• Exclusive Downtown Swag

  • What is the Main Street Program?
    Main Street America™ has been helping revitalize older and historic commercial districts for more than 35 years. Today it is a network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities, rural and urban, who share both a commitment to place and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. Main Street America is a program of the nonprofit National Main Street Center, a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Click here to learn more!
  • How is the Main Street Program Funded?
    Funding comes through our local businesses, professionals, property owners, lending institutions, industry, citizens, and the City of El Dorado. Some grants are received to further sustain & grow the program. Main Street El Dorado hosts several annual events during the year which is used to showcase the downtown entertainment district as well as to generate revenue for the program, including MusicFest which is our biggest fundraiser. These events are made possible through corporate sponsorships/partnerships.
  • How can I use my MAD perks?
    With the Murphy Arts District!
  • Are MSE and MAD not the same thing?
    We are not the same! MSE and MAD are two separate entities that happen to both reside in Downtown El Dorado. Here's the difference:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ MSE: Main Street El Dorado is a nonprofit organization under the program of Main Street America. We are committed to downtown revitalization, economic development, and historic preservation while also providing year-round family friendly activities for locals and visitors to El Dorado. All revenue generated is put right back into Downtown businesses, restoration, and beautification! MAD: "El Dorado Festivals & Events has been working since 2017 to create an Arts & Entertainment District in downtown El Dorado - the Murphy Arts District. Our goal is to provide the city of El Dorado with creative outlets to explore music, dance, theater, art and food in fun and immersive ways that hold true to the people and culture of El Dorado." (from: eldoMAD.com/about-MAD)
  • What's the difference between MSE and the Chamber of Commerce?
    MSE helps bring visitors to El Dorado and enjoy what we have to offer, the Chamber of Commerce serves as an advocate, promoter, and support system for local businesses, and aims to create a favorable business environment and foster economic growth within the El Dorado community.
  • How can I help/volunteer?
    Check out ways to help here!
  • ​​Can I order a pizza for pickup?
    Oops, we're Main Street El Dorado, not Main Street Pizza.
  • Why can't we bring [insert popular artist here] to MusicFest?
    MusicFest (our only fundraiser for the year) is fueled by sponsorships and community investments from the previous year, which help us cover essential costs like rentals, equipment, and logistics. Right now, booking the hottest artists comes with a hefty price tag that's beyond our current budget. But with your ongoing support and donations, we're optimistic about the future! Your contributions can help us grow and eventually bring in those top-tier headliners everyone's buzzing about.
  • Why don't we have a men's clothing store?
    The simple reason is that no one has taken the initiative to open one yet! If you or someone you know has a vision or a passion for bringing a men's clothing store to our downtown area, we're all ears and can help navigate that path.
  • I have an event downtown, can we collaborate?
    Absolutely! We collaborate on the Juneteenth activities and Mi Tiera Fest in the fall!
  • Can we have a pocket park downtown?
    What a great idea that we totally agree with! Give us some time to get our plans together.
  • I don't see my question 🥺
    Ah, street. You must have a great question! Reach out to us here and we'll get that answered ASAP.

All Downtown Circles Receive these Benefits

Exclusive invitations to special events, including networking opportunities, member-only gatherings, and gala.

• Receive monthly E-blast

• Main Street El Dorado window cling

  • What is the Main Street Program?
    Main Street America™ has been helping revitalize older and historic commercial districts for more than 35 years. Today it is a network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities, rural and urban, who share both a commitment to place and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. Main Street America is a program of the nonprofit National Main Street Center, a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Click here to learn more!
  • How is the Main Street Program Funded?
    Funding comes through our local businesses, professionals, property owners, lending institutions, industry, citizens, and the City of El Dorado. Some grants are received to further sustain & grow the program. Main Street El Dorado hosts several annual events during the year which is used to showcase the downtown entertainment district as well as to generate revenue for the program, including MusicFest which is our biggest fundraiser. These events are made possible through corporate sponsorships/partnerships.
  • How can I use my MAD perks?
    With the Murphy Arts District!
  • Are MSE and MAD not the same thing?
    We are not the same! MSE and MAD are two separate entities that happen to both reside in Downtown El Dorado. Here's the difference:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ MSE: Main Street El Dorado is a nonprofit organization under the program of Main Street America. We are committed to downtown revitalization, economic development, and historic preservation while also providing year-round family friendly activities for locals and visitors to El Dorado. All revenue generated is put right back into Downtown businesses, restoration, and beautification! MAD: "El Dorado Festivals & Events has been working since 2017 to create an Arts & Entertainment District in downtown El Dorado - the Murphy Arts District. Our goal is to provide the city of El Dorado with creative outlets to explore music, dance, theater, art and food in fun and immersive ways that hold true to the people and culture of El Dorado." (from: eldoMAD.com/about-MAD)
  • What's the difference between MSE and the Chamber of Commerce?
    MSE helps bring visitors to El Dorado and enjoy what we have to offer, the Chamber of Commerce serves as an advocate, promoter, and support system for local businesses, and aims to create a favorable business environment and foster economic growth within the El Dorado community.
  • How can I help/volunteer?
    Check out ways to help here!
  • ​​Can I order a pizza for pickup?
    Oops, we're Main Street El Dorado, not Main Street Pizza.
  • Why can't we bring [insert popular artist here] to MusicFest?
    MusicFest (our only fundraiser for the year) is fueled by sponsorships and community investments from the previous year, which help us cover essential costs like rentals, equipment, and logistics. Right now, booking the hottest artists comes with a hefty price tag that's beyond our current budget. But with your ongoing support and donations, we're optimistic about the future! Your contributions can help us grow and eventually bring in those top-tier headliners everyone's buzzing about.
  • Why don't we have a men's clothing store?
    The simple reason is that no one has taken the initiative to open one yet! If you or someone you know has a vision or a passion for bringing a men's clothing store to our downtown area, we're all ears and can help navigate that path.
  • I have an event downtown, can we collaborate?
    Absolutely! We collaborate on the Juneteenth activities and Mi Tiera Fest in the fall!
  • Can we have a pocket park downtown?
    What a great idea that we totally agree with! Give us some time to get our plans together.
  • I don't see my question 🥺
    Ah, street. You must have a great question! Reach out to us here and we'll get that answered ASAP.
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101 West Main Street, Suite 410
El Dorado, AR 71730

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