39th Annual King Biscuit Blues Festival · October 8–10, 2026
Festival Info
Festival Info
Maps, Rules & Everything Else
Everything you need for the grounds: stages, parking, vendors, rules, weather, and who to call.
Live Weather — Helena, Arkansas · Festival Days
Thu, Oct 8
Partly cloudy · High 82° / Low 58°
Rain chance 20% · Wind up to 8 mph
Fri, Oct 9
Clear · High 80° / Low 57°
Rain chance 15% · Wind up to 7 mph
Sat, Oct 10
Clear · High 78° / Low 56°
Rain chance 10% · Wind up to 6 mph
Stages & Maps
The Main Stage anchors the festival.
See the festival map →Open downtown Helena in your maps app →Parking
Free street parking and public lots ring downtown — arrive early. Accessible parking is at the Missouri & Walnut Streets lot.
Transportation
Fly into Memphis (~1¼ hr) or Little Rock (~2 hr) and drive US 49; the Helena Bridge connects to Mississippi. Rideshares are limited — plan late-night rides ahead.
Downtown Helena on Google Maps →Food & Vendors
Tamale stands, catfish plates, barbecue, and beer gardens line Cherry Street and the levee. Downtown restaurants are steps away.
Eat, Stay, Shop & Play →Merchandise
The official festival merch store and will call downtown run festival hours. Check out our exclusive DELTA ROOTS merchandise.
Visit the DELTA ROOTS Merch Store →Emergency & Important Notices
First-aid stations sit near the Main Stage and Cherry Street. Call 911 for emergencies. Festival office: (870) 572-5223. Lost & found is at will call.
Festival Rules & FAQ
- Wristbands must be worn at all times in stage areas — grab early-bird tickets online (held at will call) or buy on-site October 8–10.
- Small lawn chairs and blankets welcome; leave oversized recliners and coolers at home.
- No glass, no outside alcohol — beer gardens and cash bars are on site (21+, ID required).
- Pets stay home — downtown is packed wall to wall. Service animals welcome.
- Rain or shine — pack a poncho and check the Live Festival Updates board.
- Bring some cash — many vendors are cash-only.
- Tent City camping is coordinated through the festival office, (870) 572-5223.
Delta Roots Merch Giveaway
Register below for the DELTA ROOTS merch giveaway, drawn at the end of the 39th Annual King Biscuit Blues Festival. No purchase needed to enter.