Events



Schedule of Events 

Pick up a copy of the festival guide upon your arrival or use this list as your way to navigate throughout the week.

Note that information is subject to change for any reason. 

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8

LIVE FROM CLARKSDALE

KING BISCUIT WEEK KICKOFF

Noon-1:30pm | 121 Delta Avenue

DOWNTOWN DELTA STROLL 1:30-4pm

Explore & enjoy live music, cocktails, exhibits & more at Carnegie Public Library, Levon’s, Deak’s & beyond!

MISSISSIPPI WELCOME PARTY

Hopson & Shack Up Inn | 5-10pm

Featuring spirits from Delta Dirt Distillery & Cathead Vodka

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9

LIVE FROM CLARKSDALE

BLUES BRUNCH & SOUTHERN STYLE PICNIC

10am-4pm

ANNUAL JAM NIGHT 8pm until

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10

LIVE FROM CLARKSDALE

BLUES BRUNCH & SEND-OFF 10am-Noon

KING BISCUIT BLUES FESTIVAL

BIT O’BLUES FROM THE MAIN STAGE

The Delta Blues Museum Band – 9:45-10:15am

The Spa City Youngbloods – 10:30-11am

Harrell “Young Rell” Davenport – 11:15am-12pm

Pinetop Perkins Boogie Woogie Showcase – 12:15-1pm

MUSIC FROM THE MAIN STAGE

Heavy Suga & the SweeTones – 1pm

Sterling Billingsley – 2pm

The Wampus Cats – 3pm

Reba Russell Band – 4pm

Gregg Martinez – 5pm

Paul Thorn – 6pm

Mr. Sipp “The Mississippi Blues Child” – 7:30pm

VIP PARTY in the VIP Tent 5:30pm

* VIP Wristband required

Sponsored by Crispy Critters, Cathead Vodka and Chandler and Associates

Merchandise Store / Will Call / Wristbands – 10am-9pm

Food Vendors / Beer Tents / Cash Bar – 12pm-10pm

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11

KING BISCUIT BLUES FESTIVAL

FLOUR POWER 5K RUN 7:30am / Cherry Street at the Phillips Co. Courthouse

TOUR DA DELTA BIKE RIDE 9:30am

BLUES, BLOODYS & BISCUITS BAR

10am – Noon / *No wristband required, bring your ID!

Admission: $10 cash only includes 1 Bloody Mary + Biscuit

MUSIC FROM THE MAIN STAGE

Eden Brent – 1pm

Ghost Town Blues Band – 2pm

Chris O’Leary – 3pm

Anson Funderburgh & The Rockets – 4pm

2 Blues for You – 5pm

Port City Blues Players – 6pm

John Nemeth – 7:30pm

The B.B. King Museum Blues Band – 8:40pm

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT 3-7pm / Phillips Street between King Biscuit Office and Biscuit Row BBQ

Merchandise Store / Will Call / Wristbands – 10am-9pm

Food Vendors / Beer Tents / Cash Bar – 12pm-10pm

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12

LIVE FROM CLARKSDALE

PINETOP PERKINS HOMECOMING & SUPER BLUES SUNDAY

More info at www.livefromclarksdale.org/kingbiscuit

Last modified: October 1, 2025