Festivals & Events

Weekend before Columbus Day
Helena, AR
Billy Ray at work #870-338-8327
b.ray@phillipscountychamber.org
http://www.bluesandheritagefest.com/

The Arkansas blues and heritage festival previously known as the King Biscuit Blues Festival is one of the biggest and free blues festivals in the United States. October 2009 will be kicking off the 24th year of the fest! If you have never been, it is a must see event. It is located on the levee in the historic district of Helena overlooking the Mississippi river. Major blues artist come each year.

Week of Labor Day
1310 W MAIN STREET
MARVELL, AR 72366

Contact Barbie Washburn at work #870-729-1001

Last week in April
Dr. Leslie Chin – 870-572-3408
lrchin@ipa.net
www.wildhogmusic.org

Music, Motorcycles, Poker Run and the Ms. Wild Hog contest.

Mrs. Bettye Hendrix at 870-572-1123
123 Stone Brook, Helena, AR  72342
http://www.warfieldconcerts.com

These outstanding musical events are free of charge to all through the generosity of a former citizen of Helena.  The late Samuel Drake Warfield provided in his will the means for setting up the concerts which have been named for him.

Two weeks after Blues Festival
Barbie Washburn at work #870-829-1001

Middle of August
Delta Cultural Center
info@culturalcenter.com

The Mother’s Best Music Fest is based on the tradition of one man band and cigar box musicians who construct their own instruments. Helena was home to one of the most recognized figures in this genre Doctor Isaiah Ross. “Helena had music innovators that gave birth to the blues, artist that built their own instruments, or created a new style like Dr. Ross” commented Terry Buckalew, “A festival that celebrates musicians who are innovators both in style and unique instruments should feel a linage to the musical heritage of Helena. This was the inspiration behind the festival’s name which originated with the 1940’s radio show in Helena that featured musical innovators from the region.”

Last Saturday in May 
Delta Cultural Center
info@culturalcenter.com

The Delta Family Gospel Fest is an annual event sponsored by the Delta Cultural Center, a museum of the Arkansas Department of Heritage. The festival features the finest local, regional, and national gospel performers.