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Arkansas History Travel Tour: King Biscuit Blues Festival, Helena-AR
Join us for an Arkansas History field trip to The King Biscuit Blues Festival, one of the nation’s foremost showcases of blues music. Learn a little about the American Blues Art form, the history of the region and the Mississippi River. Held for three days annually in October, tens of thousands of blues enthusiasts converge on downtown Helena, Arkansas to hear performances on the banks of the Mississippi River.
When: Sautrday, October 6
Departure Time: 6:30 a.m. ASU Paragould, 7:00 a.m. ASU Jonesboro
Return Time: Approx. 8:00 p.m.
Where: Helena, AR
Cost: $79
Guide: Judy Blevins
Note: This activity is a non-academic, non-degree seeking workshop offered as a community outreach initiative and is not affiliated with the university’s degree credit programs. This class is not endorsed by the College of Fine Arts.