The one-and-only King Biscuit Blues Festival returns to its iconic stage in historic Helena, Arkansas, this October 10-11. And it promises to be a weekend to remember.
HELENA, Ark., July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --
King Biscuit Blues Festival
PO Box 118, Helena, AR 72342
LEGENDARY KING BISCUIT BLUES FESTIVAL
ROCKS HELENA, ARKANSAS, THIS OCTOBER
One of the most famous and long-running blues festivals in the world returns to its roots for an amazing weekend like no other.
The one-and-only King Biscuit Blues Festival returns to its iconic stage in historic Helena, Arkansas, this October 10-11. And it promises to be a weekend to remember.
"IT'S THE BISCUIT, BABY!"
According to festival organizers: "It's all about friends and family, culture and community. It's about bringing the best in blues and roots music to the banks of the mighty Mississippi. Like we always say, 'It's the Biscuit, baby!' It's the real thing."
For this year's 38th edition, the King Biscuit Blues Festival is focused on music fans making memories that will last a lifetime. It's also focused on making this epic weekend incredibly affordable.
Blues fans on a budget will love this year's "back to the roots" approach to ticketing: Just $20 a day or $35 for both glorious days on the big Biscuit main stage. Fans are encouraged to buy now at . Wristbands are also available on-site. Details online.
From big touring acts to local Delta favorites, King Biscuit's 2025 Main Stage lineup is sure to please.
FRIDAY, OCT. 10 – MAIN STAGE (wristband required):
• Heavy Suga & the SweeTones (Clarksdale blues trio)
• Sterling Billingsley (Helena blues band leader)
• The Wampus Cats (with Robert "Nighthawk" Tooms)
• Reba Russell Band (Memphis blues diva)
• Gregg Martinez (Lafayette's "Mac Daddy")
• Paul Thorn (blues/rock/country songwriting legend)
• Mr. Sipp ("The Mississippi Blues Child")
SATURDAY, OCT. 11 – MAIN STAGE (wristband required):
• Eden Brent (Mississippi's boogie piano queen)
• Ghost Town Blues Band (award-winning Memphis blues)
• Chris O'Leary (soulful Alligator recording artist)
• Anson Funderburgh (an absolute King Biscuit legend)
• 2 Blues for You (International Blues Challenge favorites)
• Dave Sadler (Arkansas-raised blues/jazz guitarist)
• John Nemeth (one of the great voices on the scene today)
• B.B. King Centennial Blues Band (The King of the Blues lives on!)
"BIT O' BLUES STAGE" FEATURES THE FUTURE
Wake up early on Friday morning as King Biscuit's Bit O' Blues takes to the Main Stage (9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.) to highlight some of the young, up-and-comers who will take blues into the future: The Delta Blues Museum Band, The Spa City Youngbloods, Harrell "Young Rell" Davenport with Miles Hoyt, and the Pinetop Perkins Boogie Woogie Workshop Showcase. Wristband required.
As always, everyone is invited to walk Helena's historic Cherry Street during the festival weekend to people watch, check out tasty food vendors, shop for unique arts & crafts and listen to free street performances. Plus, a trip to King Biscuit isn't complete without shopping the festival's collectible T-shirts, posters and other souvenirs.
KING BISCUIT HISTORY… AND FUTURE
As the home of KFFA's King Biscuit Time—the longest-running radio show ever—Helena became legendary throughout the Delta and, ultimately, the world. First broadcast in 1941, Sonny Boy Williamson II and Robert Lockwood Jr. once played live in the studio. The King Biscuit Blues Festival was founded in 1986 and annually attracts attendees from over 40 states and 20 countries. The 501(c)(3) Sonny Boy Blues Society was established in 1987 to promote and preserve the cultural heritage of the Delta Blues.
Pass the biscuits… and become a King Biscuit Blues Festival sponsor today. Email [email protected] or call 870-572-5223 for more information. Fans who'd like to support the festival can also make donations via .
BONUS: KING BISCUIT WEEK STARTS WEDNESDAY
Starting Wednesday, our friends across the river in Clarksdale, Mississippi, are bookending this year's Helena festival with a pre-Biscuit warm-up festival produced by Shared Experiences USA with support from Visit Clarksdale. Blues performances and panel discussions run all day on Wednesday and Thursday plus Friday morning. This is in addition to Clarksdale's usual 365 music in the clubs and juke joints. Cover charges may apply. Info at
Plus, after Helena's King Biscuit Blues Fest is over, Clarksdale's Super Blues Sunday returns on October 10th with the Cat Head Mini Blues Fest, Bluesberry Backyard Blues Party, 25th annual Pinetop Perkins Homecoming Festival and more from 9 a.m. to midnight. Info at .
Media Contact
Kelly Johnston, King Biscuit Blues Festival, 1 870-572-5223, [email protected], kingbiscuitfestival.com
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