Festival Info

Festival Overview

Founded in 1986, the King Biscuit Blues Festival is one of the nation’s foremost showcases of blues music. Held for three full days (plus the bonus “Warm Up Wednesday” the evening before) annually in October, tens of thousands of blues enthusiasts from all over the world converge on historic downtown Helena, Arkansas to hear stirring and uplifting performances of an American art form on the banks of the Mississippi River.

Consisting of five stages (including the levee-top amphitheater “Main Stage”), a wide variety of buskers (street musicians), supplementary events (including the Flour Power 5k Run, the Tour da Delta bicycle race, and a Kansas City sanctioned BBQ Contest), the indescribable personality and culture of “Tent City,” food and arts/crafts vendors galore, and one-of-a-kind shopping in the eclectic shops and boutiques of historic downtown Helena, there is truly something for everyone.

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This information pertains to the 2025 festival. Stay tuned for more information.

General Festival Information
(services, maps, etc.)

Handicapped Accessible Parking

Parking Lot at Missouri and Walnut Streets (first-come, first-serve); Overflow will be in Southern Bancorp Parking Lot

Handicapped Accessible Stage Area

Gated and secured north side of the Main Stage

First Aid Station

Official King Biscuit Merchandise

Located at the Main Stage Gated Area or Hunt Education Center (105 Missouri Street). Items can be purchased with credit card/cash and you present one form of I.D.

Festival Wristbands

Provide entry to the Main Stage gated area

Alcohol Wristbands

Located in each beer tent or cash bar. With a valid ID, those over 21 can receive a wristband for the purchase of alcohol anywhere in the festival.

Camping at Tent City

$100 for the weekend / P: 870-817-7444