King Biscuit Blues Festival schedule of events

Street buskers play to the delight of listeners at the 2016 King Biscuit Blues Festival. (Courtesy of Bringing the Blues)
Street buskers play to the delight of listeners at the 2016 King Biscuit Blues Festival. (Courtesy of Bringing the Blues)


WEDNESDAY

◼️ Tribute to Bubba Sullivan Event: 3 p.m., Sonny Boy Main Stage. Special guests: Sterling Billingsley, Reba Russell, Kim Wilson, Richard Young, Anson Funderburgh, Bobby Rush

◼️ Music with Bobby Rush, 5:30 p.m., Main Stage

◼️ VIP tent opens, 5:30 p.m., 116 Cherry St. Admission: Any festival wristband or Wednesday-only wristband for $10

◼️ Bubba Sullivan Memorial Jam, 7 p.m.; Main Stage. Free admission

THURSDAY

◼️ Front Porch Jam, 1-3 p.m., Miller Annex, 223 Cherry St.; hosted by Brotha Ric Patton

◼️ The Biscuit Bash (VIP wristband or invitation required), 5:30-8 p.m., VIP Tent. Special guest: 2022 Miss Arkansas Talent Winner Nia Renee Kelly

◼️ Music at Main Stage, noon. Headliner: Fabulous Thunderbirds with Kim Wilson

FRIDAY

◼️ Blues, Bloodys & Biscuits Bar, 10 a.m.-noon, VIP Tent ($10 admission; guests will receive a Blues, Bloodys & Biscuits Bar cup)

◼️ VIP Party, 5:30-8 p.m., VIP Tent; VIP wristband holders only

◼️ Music from Bit-O-Blues artists, 9 a.m.-noon, Court Square Park; Headliner: Spa City Youngbloods

◼️ Music at Front Porch Stage: 1-5:45 p.m., Miller Annex. Headliner: Bigg Robb

◼️ Music at Lockwood-Stackhouse Stage: noon-8:30 p.m. Headliner: Maurice John Vaughn

◼️ Music at CeDell Davis Stage: 4-9 p.m. Headliner: Zora Young

◼️ Music at Main Stage: noon. Headliner: Mavis Staples

SATURDAY

◼️ Flour Power 5K Run: 7:30 a.m., Courthouse Square on Cherry Street

◼️ Tour Da Delta Bike Ride: 8 a.m. check-in, 9 a.m. ride, American Legion Hut, 409 Porter St.; 10 a.m. Family Fun Ride

◼️ Tenth annual Blues Symposium, Malco Theater, 422 Cherry St.; 10-11 a.m. session with Roger Stolle, moderator; 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. session with Don Wilcock, moderator.

◼️ Wrap It Up Taco Bar (VIP wristband required), 6:30 p.m., VIP Tent (football games will be broadcast)

◼️ Music at Front Porch Stage: noon-5:45 p.m., Miller Annex. Headliner: Fillmore Slim

◼️ Music at Lockwood-Stackhouse Stage: 2-8:30 p.m. Headliner: Bigg Robb

◼️ Music at CeDell Davis Stage: 2-9 p.m. Headliner: Blind Mississippi Morris

◼️ Music at Gospel Stage: 4-8:35 p.m. Headliner: Mellowtones

◼️ Music at Main Stage: noon. Headliner: Devon Allman Project

(Information is subject to change, see kingbiscuitfestival.com)

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