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Saturday, May 3: Delta Crawfish Festival

The Delta Crawfish Festival will take place from 2-7 p.m. at Harmony Gardens. The event will include an afternoon of live music by The Arkansas Brothers, great food and community fun. Admission is free, with a portion of food sales benefitting the Jonesboro Business Association’s youth programs and community initiatives. Info: (870) 555-1234 or jonesborobusinessassociation.com.

Saturday, May 3: En Plein Air Camera Lucida

Bradbury Art Museum at Arkansas State University will host En Plein Air Camera Lucida, a free workshop designed for non-artists, held from 1–3 p.m. This hands-on event complements the “Panoply: 26 Painted Lives” exhibit and invites participants to explore portraiture and storytelling through guided art activities inspired by the work of Ray Allen Parker. All materials are provided. Info: (870) 972-3687 or bradburyartmuseum.org.

Saturday, May 3: Judd Hill Farmers Market

The Judd Hill Farmers Market opens for the 2025 season at 3350 Aggie Road in Jonesboro. The market will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday. Local vendors will offer fresh produce, baked goods, handmade items and more. Info: (870) 919-6166 or visit juddhillfoundation.org

Thursday, May 8: Red Wolves on the Rooftop

The A-State Alumni Association will host Red Wolves on the Rooftop at the ASU System Office, located at 501 Woodland St., Suite 600 in Little Rock, at 6 p.m. This is an exclusive networking event for A-State alumni and friends with music, refreshments and scenic views. Info: (870) 972-2586 or astatealumni.org.

Saturday, May 10: Spring Without End

The Delta Symphony Orchestra will present “Spring Without End,” the season finale concert, at The Fowler Center at Arkansas State University at 7:30 p.m. The performance will feature musical selections from Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No.1. Info: (870) 761-8254 or visit deltasymphonyorchestra.org.

Saturday, May 10: Judd Hill Farmers Market

The Judd Hill Farmers Market opens for the 2025 season at 3350 Aggie Road in Jonesboro. The market will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday. Local vendors will offer fresh produce, baked goods, handmade items and more. Info: (870) 919-6166 or visit juddhillfoundation.org​​

Friday, May 16: Local MPact Butterflies & Bloom

Local Mpact will host its annual Butterflies & Bloom event at The Gardens at Harmony, located at 4517 E. Parker Rd. in Jonesboro, at 7 p.m. Participants are invited to enjoy a butterfly release, flower-themed activities and more. All proceeds will benefit families that have endured infant loss. For more information, visit localmpact.net.

Friday, May 16: FOA Spring Showcase

The Forum Theatre in Downtown Jonesboro will present The Foundation of Arts’ Spring Showcase at 7 p.m., featuring student performances in dance, music and theater. Tickets are available online or at The Forum Box Office. For more information, call (870) 935-2726 or visit foajonesboro.org.

Saturday, May 17: Story of Hope Benefit Brunch

Hope Found of Northeast Arkansas will host the Story of Hope Benefit Brunch at 9 a.m. at 801 S. Gee Street in Jonesboro. The event will include brunch items from Native Brew Works, Southern Confections and IV Kings Coffee. The event will include floral photo backdrops courtesy of Generations Floral Company and Bearded Bouquet, and live music on the patio by Natalie Pineda. Tickets are $55 each and include brunch and three drinks. Proceeds benefit human trafficking initiatives. Info: (870) 902-0677 or hopefoundnea.org.

Saturday, May 17: Judd Hill Farmers Market

The Judd Hill Farmers Market opens for the 2025 season at 3350 Aggie Road in Jonesboro. The market will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday. Local vendors will offer fresh produce, baked goods, handmade items and more. Info: (870) 919-6166 or visit juddhillfoundation.org​​

Saturday, May 17: FOA Spring Showcase

​The Forum Theatre in Downtown Jonesboro will present The Foundation of Arts’ Spring Showcase at 7 p.m., featuring student performances in dance, music and theater. Tickets are available online or at The Forum Box Office. For more information, call (870) 935-2726 or visit foajonesboro.org​.​

Saturday, May 24: Judd Hill Farmers Market

The Judd Hill Farmers Market opens for the 2025 season at 3350 Aggie Road in Jonesboro. The market will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday. Local vendors will offer fresh produce, baked goods, handmade items and more. Info: (870) 919-6166 or visit juddhillfoundation.org​​

Thursday, May 29: Skirmish Delta Gravel Festival

The Skirmish Delta Gravel Festival will be held Thursday through Saturday in Jonesboro. The local cycling community is invited to this multi-day celebration of gravel biking in the Delta. Rides range from 20 to 100 miles, with workshops, live music, food trucks and vendor booths throughout the weekend. For more details, visit skirmishjonesboro.com.

Friday, May 30: Skirmish Delta Gravel Festival

​The Skirmish Delta Gravel Festival will be held Thursday through Saturday in Jonesboro. The local cycling community is invited to this multi-day celebration of gravel biking in the Delta. Rides range from 20 to 100 miles, with workshops, live music, food trucks and vendor booths throughout the weekend. For more details, visit skirmishjonesboro.com​.​

Saturday, May 31: Gee Street Art & Craft Fair

Open Studio and Field & Light Design Co will host a free Art & Craft Fair at 304 S. Gee St. in Jonesboro from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will include handmade art and crafts from local artisans, vendors, food trucks and more. Info: (870) 206-8039 or openstudiojonesboro.com​. ​​

Saturday, May 31: Skirmish Delta Gravel Festival

​The Skirmish Delta Gravel Festival will be held Thursday through Saturday in Jonesboro. The local cycling community is invited to this multi-day celebration of gravel biking in the Delta. Rides range from 20 to 100 miles, with workshops, live music, food trucks and vendor booths throughout the weekend. For more details, visit skirmishjonesboro.com​.​

Saturday, May 31: Judd Hill Farmers Market

The Judd Hill Farmers Market opens for the 2025 season at 3350 Aggie Road in Jonesboro. The market will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday. Local vendors will offer fresh produce, baked goods, handmade items and more. Info: (870) 919-6166 or visit juddhillfoundation.org​​

Saturday, June 7: Hope Found Ride Against Trafficking

Hope Found of Northeast Arkansas will host its annual Ride Against Trafficking, a community event uniting bikers, cyclists, and families to raise awareness and funds to end human trafficking. The event will take place at Craighead Forest Park beginning at 8 a.m. and will include scenic bike routes, a dice run with cash prizes and a free BBQ lunch for all participants. Bikers, cyclists and families are invited to participate. Info: (870) 761-1090 or hopefoundnea.org.

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