Visit Helena, Arkansas

06/06/2026

🎤 Weekend Guide

Keep the blues alive.

The Sonny Boy Blues Society continues the legacy—hosting the world-famous King Biscuit Blues Festival each year in Helena.

🎶 Come experience the sound for yourself.

06/04/2026

Did you know?

🎶 Sonny Boy Williamson II is featured in the “Arkansas in Song” exhibit at the Delta Cultural Center —celebrating the artists who defined our sound.

His influence still echoes today.

06/02/2026

We are excited to support this event presented by The Music Education Initiative this weekend in Historic Downtown Helena. Live music at 7:30 on Friday and a Blues Music Workshop on Saturday morning. Delta Magic Gist Music Company

06/02/2026

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The blues run deep in Helena—and it starts with legends like Sonny Boy Williamson II.

His sound shaped a genre and put this Delta town on the map.

🎶 Feel the roots.

06/01/2026

Come downtown on Friday and enjoy the live music!!🎶

This weekend's a good one at Gist Music Company! We partnered with The Music Education Initiative and Visit Helena, Arkansas to bring some Blues down to the Gist this weekend! Friday night D.K. Harrell will be there, and then the following morning there will be Blues Music lessons at 9:30!

Bring the lawn chairs because we're closing down the street! A taste of King Biscuit Blues Festival happening this weekend!

Friday at 7:30 PM - Live Blues music
Saturday at 9:30 AM - learn to play the blues!

05/30/2026

🌮 Weekend Guide

Spice up your weekend.

Grab a meal at your favorite Mexican spot, then stop by Abarrotes Vital for specialty ingredients and authentic finds.

🔥 Flavor starts here.

05/28/2026

Did you know?

🌶️ Patio Mexican Restaurant and El Rio Lindo Mexican Restaurant are go-to favorites for classic dishes packed with flavor.

Local taste. Big tradition.

05/26/2026

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Craving bold, authentic flavor?

Helena’s local Mexican spots bring the heat—from fresh plates to specialty finds.

Come hungry.

05/23/2026

🎶 Weekend Guide

Celebrate the season with music and community.

Join the Warfield Concerts Community Picnic on May 30 featuring G3: Garry Goin Group—the perfect finale to a great concert season.

🎵 Bring a chair. Stay for the music.

05/21/2026

Did you know?

🎼 Samuel Drake Warfield believed in the power of music and community.

His legacy lives on through the Warfield Concert Series—bringing live performances to Helena year after year.