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Wednesday thru Sunday, Oct. 7-11 –
The King Biscuit Blues Festival has become one of the nation’s notable showcases of blues music. Now in its 30th year, this year’s festival features Bobby Rush, Robert Randolph and the Family Band and Taj Mahal on the main stage. The festival’s mission is to sustain the culture, the heritage and the authenticity of the Delta Blues. Tens of thousands of blues devotees and historians flood the Historic Downtown Helena, Ark., to hear uplifting performances of this classic American art form. For more information, visit www.kingbiscuitfestival.com.