Local Fest 5
Local Fest is back for its 5th year in Historic Downtown Jonesboro! This event has it all: food, music, pro wrestling…all in a carnival-like atmosphere. Don’t miss out!
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NEA District Fair
Nettleton Baptist Church 7001 Johnson Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401The 2024 NEA DISTRICT FAIR is packed with 9 DAYS of Family Fun! That’s right, 2 WEEKENDS to enjoy the new MIDWAY carnival rides, food, & games. The week is also filled with various agricultural competitions, entertainment, and vendor booths.
Get more details about vendors, the schedule, and live music.
Free
NEA District Fair
Nettleton Baptist Church 7001 Johnson Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401The 2024 NEA DISTRICT FAIR is packed with 9 DAYS of Family Fun! That’s right, 2 WEEKENDS to enjoy the new MIDWAY carnival rides, food, & games. The week is also filled with various agricultural competitions, entertainment, and vendor booths.
Get more details about vendors, the schedule, and live music.
Free
NEA District Fair
Nettleton Baptist Church 7001 Johnson Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401The 2024 NEA DISTRICT FAIR is packed with 9 DAYS of Family Fun! That’s right, 2 WEEKENDS to enjoy the new MIDWAY carnival rides, food, & games. The week is also filled with various agricultural competitions, entertainment, and vendor booths.
Get more details about vendors, the schedule, and live music.
Free
Oktoberfest at Native!
Native Brew Works 515 S. Gee Street, Jonesboro, AR, United StatesIt’s time – Oktoberfest is back at Native on September 27th & 28th. All the fun culminates the week leading up to October 1, as is the Oktoberfest tradition! So, here’s what you need to know:
Special available on September 27th – see store for details.
Special available on September 28th – see store for details.
Food specials available beginning Tuesday, September 24th:
The burger – served on a pretzel bun with beer cheese, caramelized onions, and jalapeño.
The brat – served with sauerkraut and mustard.
Stein-holding competition at the top of every hour on September 28th
Pie eating contest on September 28th at 2pm – deadline to enter is September 20th (because we’re getting these pies made locally from our friends at The Parsonage!) Pie eating contest entry fee is $10 and entry fees will be donated to Brenda’s Table.
Costume contest all weekend long. Take a photo at Native in your costume, post it on Native and make sure to tag us so we see it. We’ll share them on social media for fans to vote and the winner will receive a $50 Native Gift Card. *Just to make sure we see everyone’s, confirm your entry by emailing the pic to info@nativebrewworks.com
Free
Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Fest
Live music, great food, and the flavor of bbq filling the air. More details about who’s playing on what stage and when coming soon.
Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Fest
Downtown JonesboroTHE JONESBORO A&P COMMISSION, RIGHTFIBER, AND THE DOWNTOWN JONESBORO BBQ AND MUSIC FESTIVAL IS PROUD TO BRING ANOTHER WEEKEND OF MUSIC TO DOWNTOWN JONESBORO ON SEPTEMBER 27th AND 28th 2024! THIS IS A FREE EVENT THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!!
Acts include: Ratt, Band of Heathers, Exciter, Al Kapone, Smells Like Nirvanna, Further Down, Flatland Funk Donors, Fallen Within, and StarRoy.
Free
A-State Volleyball vs Georgia State
First National Bank Arena 217 Olympic Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72401Come out and cheer on the Red Wolves volleyball team in a conference match against the Bulldogs of Georgia State at First National Bank Arena!
Free
Glock Demo Day at the Jonesboro Shooting Sports Complex
Jonesboro Sports Shooting Complex 3702 Moore Road Jonesboro, AR 72401Join us for Glock Demo Day here at Jonesboro Shooting Sports Complex presented by United Pawnbrokers & United Police Supply. Saturday 9/28/24 noon-4pm at 3702 a Moore Rd., Jonesboro.
Free
Oktoberfest at Native!
Native Brew Works 515 S. Gee Street, Jonesboro, AR, United StatesIt’s time – Oktoberfest is back at Native on September 27th & 28th. All the fun culminates the week leading up to October 1, as is the Oktoberfest tradition! So, here’s what you need to know:
Special available on September 27th – see store for details.
Special available on September 28th – see store for details.
Food specials available beginning Tuesday, September 24th:
The burger – served on a pretzel bun with beer cheese, caramelized onions, and jalapeño.
The brat – served with sauerkraut and mustard.
Stein-holding competition at the top of every hour on September 28th
Pie eating contest on September 28th at 2pm – deadline to enter is September 20th (because we’re getting these pies made locally from our friends at The Parsonage!) Pie eating contest entry fee is $10 and entry fees will be donated to Brenda’s Table.
Costume contest all weekend long. Take a photo at Native in your costume, post it on Native and make sure to tag us so we see it. We’ll share them on social media for fans to vote and the winner will receive a $50 Native Gift Card. *Just to make sure we see everyone’s, confirm your entry by emailing the pic to info@nativebrewworks.com
Free
NEA District Fair
Nettleton Baptist Church 7001 Johnson Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401The 2024 NEA DISTRICT FAIR is packed with 9 DAYS of Family Fun! That’s right, 2 WEEKENDS to enjoy the new MIDWAY carnival rides, food, & games. The week is also filled with various agricultural competitions, entertainment, and vendor booths.
Get more details about vendors, the schedule, and live music.
Free
A-State Volleyball vs Georgia State
Come out and cheer on the Red Wolves volleyball team in a conference match against the Bulldogs of Georgia State at First National Bank Arena!
Free
Fall Festival Benefitting Local Mpact
Central Baptist Church 3707 Harrisburg Rd Suite 1205, Jonesboro, AR 72404Please join us for our Fall Festival on September 28th 4pm-7pm. Festival will be at the pavilion at Central Baptist Church. There will be food, “trunks” with games and candy, face paint, bounce house, music, and lots more! Tickets are $15 per person upon entering. 2 and under free. Payment can be made in cash, PayPal, or CashApp. All proceeds will go directly to families suffering from infant loss.
Free
Comic Invasion!
Huntington SquareThe “Comic Invasion” LIVE! Tour is landing at the The Lounge of Huntington Square in Jonesboro AR on Saturday Night, Sept 28, at 8pm with 3 amazing acts!
JC Sibala, A 3-Time world series comedy event qualifier! He has performed in multiple clubs and festivals all throughout the country and has a new special, Vanillapino releasing on Oct 17th!
Feature act, JB Buchanan, is more than just a stand up comic. He is also a voice actor and a writer who knows how to keep the crowd laughing!
Winner of “STL’s Funniest” Award, Jack Wright is an amazing choice to MC the show
Free
Jonesboro’s National Night Out Celebration!
An annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. The event is at 315 N. Allis in Jonesboro. It’s a free event that builds community and communication between citizens and local leadership. Come out and meet new neighbors and make new friends!
Free
Arkansas State University School of Music Faculty Recital: Dr. Stephanie Hoeckley, Flute
Faculty Recital at 5:00pm at A-State’s Recital Hall, 114 S Caraway Rd.“Musical Metamorphosis”Dr. Stephanie Hoeckley, fluteDr. Alison Hsieh, piano
Livestream link: https://youtube.com/live/N1yaA2oDhEg?feature=share
Program:Sonata in E minor, BWV 1034 (1724) – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Dance of the Blessed Spirits from Orfeo ed Euridice (1762) – Christoph Willibald Gluck (1714-1787)
Air Vaudois, Op. 108 (1916) – Mélanie Hélène Bonis (1858-1937)
Concertino, Op. 107 (1902) – Camille Chaminade (1857-1944)
Duo for Flute and Piano (1971) – Aaron Copland (1900-1990)
Metamorphosis (2018) – Rhonda Larson (b. 1963)
Great Train Race (1993) – Ian Clarke (b. 1964)
Free
A-State Jazz Ensembles
The Fowler Center 201 Olympic Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72401A-State Jazz EnsemblesMichael Medrick, director
Livestream: https://youtube.com/live/9K9YYoYK0wg?feature=share
Program:Jazz Lab EnsembleBloo Water Groovin’ – Michele Fernandez
Aces and Faces – Buck Clayton, arr. Myles Collins
It’s Always the Rain – Tom Kubis
Just Scratching’ the Surface – Duke Ellington
Jazz OrchestraMoon Walkin’ – Christine Jenson
Tour de Force – Dizzy Gillespie, arr. Phillip Michael Mossman
Down for the Double – Buck Clayton, trans. Alan Glasscock
Soy Lentman Show – Jacob Mann
Free
Arkansas State University’s 100th Anniversary Celebration!
Cooper Alumni Center 2600 Alumni Blvd, Jonesboro, AR 72401 This year marks the 100th anniversary of the A-State Alumni Association!
Join us at the Cooper Alumni Center on Friday, Oct. 4, for an evening of fun during homecoming weekend. Enjoy cocktails, dinner & live entertainment by the ’90s party band, Dial Up. Dress casually & get ready for a night to remember!
Get your tickets here:
Free
Almost, Maine: A Romantic Comedy
The Fowler Center 201 Olympic Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72401Almost, Maine, a romantic comedy set in the unique and fictional town of Almost, Maine, is a collection of nine short vignettes. Each vignette explores a different aspect of love and relationships through the quirky encounters of the town’s residents on a cold, clear night under the Northern Lights.
From unexpected reunions to humorous misunderstandings, the play delves into the complexities of human connection, featuring heartwarming moments and poignant reflections on love, loss, and the pursuit of happiness
Free
Booktoberfest at Native Brew Works
Native Brew Works 515 S. Gee Street, Jonesboro, AR, United StatesIt’s time to talk about one of the best, coziest, most enchanting events of the year: Booktoberfest is back at Native on October 5th!
Please join us in welcoming our friends @verbbookstore back for the 4th Annual Booktoberfest – a book fair for all ages. This event gets better each year, and we are excited to share that in addition to Verb’s mobile pop-up, we will have additional vendors including:
•Excuse Me Ma’am Vintage
•Baked goods from our own Tonya Howe
•Local Authors
•Local Pottery
and more – stay tuned for full details!
PLUS Verb will be hosting special book talks down at their physical location just two blocks away from Native. Mark your calendar because this is a day you do not want to miss!
Free
Doggy Dash 5K Walk and Fun Run
Valley View High SchoolThe Mayor’s Youth Advancement Council of Jonesboro presents Doggy Dash 5K Walk & Fun Run. The event is going to be held at the Valley View High School Parking lot.
This event is intended to get the public out with their best four-legged friends and to raise money for the exceptional community work that the MYAC and NAFA (Northeast Arkansans for Animals) Rescue do every day. NAFA is an all volunteer rescue that specializes in low-cost vaccination events and low-cost cat neuters, in conjunction with Jonesboro Animal Services.
Join the students of the MYAC by bringing your pup (or not) and participating in a 5K Fun Run / Walk for charity! If you cannot join us in person, become a virtual participant. We hope to see you there! This is not a timed event. Proceeds will be divided between the MYAC and Northeast Arkansas for Animals Rescue.
Register at: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/92053/doggy-dash-5k-walk-and-fun-run
Free
Almost, Maine: A Romantic Comedy
The Fowler Center 201 Olympic Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72401Almost, Maine, a romantic comedy set in the unique and fictional town of Almost, Maine, is a collection of nine short vignettes. Each vignette explores a different aspect of love and relationships through the quirky encounters of the town’s residents on a cold, clear night under the Northern Lights.
From unexpected reunions to humorous misunderstandings, the play delves into the complexities of human connection, featuring heartwarming moments and poignant reflections on love, loss, and the pursuit of happiness
Free
Jonesboro Slow Roll Bicycle Ride
Native Brew Works 515 S. Gee Street, Jonesboro, AR, United StatesThursday social ride- every Thursday.
Native Brew Works parking lot
Meetup 6:15 roll out 6:30
No rsvp or membership needed
Free
Mean Girls, Jr.
The Forum 115 E Monroe Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401The Plastics will take the Forum Theater stage for Mean Girls JR! This “fetch” musical is packed with keen wit, an undeniably catchy score, and a sincere message for everyone. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. Cady and her friends devise a “Revenge Party” to end Regina’s reign with Cady going undercover as an aspiring Plastic. When the lines between the real Cady and her Plastic self get blurred, she must find her way back to herself and her true friends. From writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and composer Jeff Richmond (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Adapted from Fey’s 2004 blockbuster film and the Broadway smash hit, Mean Girls JR.
Free
Aiming For Arisa
Jonesboro Sports Shooting Complex 3702 Moore Road Jonesboro, AR 72401Looking to participate in a fun event for a worthy cause at the Jonesboro Shooting Sports Complex on October 12th?! Join us for Aiming for Arisa, presented by Signature Bank, a...
A-State Volleyball vs ULM
First National Bank Arena 217 Olympic Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72401Come out and cheer on the Red Wolves volleyball team in a conference match against LUM at First National Bank Arena!
Free
Mean Girls, Jr.
The Forum 115 E Monroe Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401The Plastics will take the Forum Theater stage for Mean Girls JR! This “fetch” musical is packed with keen wit, an undeniably catchy score, and a sincere message for everyone. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. Cady and her friends devise a “Revenge Party” to end Regina’s reign with Cady going undercover as an aspiring Plastic. When the lines between the real Cady and her Plastic self get blurred, she must find her way back to herself and her true friends. From writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and composer Jeff Richmond (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Adapted from Fey’s 2004 blockbuster film and the Broadway smash hit, Mean Girls JR.
Free
Standup Comedy Showcase
The Recovery Room 223 S Main St, Jonesboro, AR 72401NEA Comedians are back showcasing standup comedy Friday October 11th at The Rec Room in Downtown Jonesboro. Memphis Comedy’s Nathan Jaxon is headlining our show featuring local favorite Ryan Quearry with Betsy Miller, KP Trymore, and John Weems. Bryce Moore is hosting. The show starts at 8:00. Doors open at 7:30. Tickets are only $5! Get yours now at $NEACOMEDIANS
Free
Aiming For Arisa!
Jonesboro Sports Shooting Complex 3702 Moore Road Jonesboro, AR 72401Looking to participate in a fun event for a worthy cause at the Jonesboro Shooting Sports Complex on October 12th?! Join us for Aiming for Arisa, a fundraising event benefitting the nonprofit behavioral mission of Arisa Health. Calling all compassionate sponsors – for $1,000, you can sponsor a team, whether it’s your own group or a mix of local students from school trap shoot teams. Field sponsorships are also available.
Whether you’re seasoned or new to the sport, your involvement makes a meaningful difference. For inquiries or to secure your place, contact Anna at anna.taul@arisahealth.org or call (479) 750-2020 ext. 7224.
Free
St. Bernards Pink Warrior Run/Walk
On Saturday, Oct. 12, the St. Bernards Women’s Council will host the fifth annual Pink Warrior Walk/Run. Survivors and anyone currently undergoing treatment are invited to participate in the Survivor...
Judd Hill Farmer’s Market
Judd Hill Farmer's Market 3350 Aggie Road Jonesboro, AR 72401Jonesboro’s biggest farmer’s market is back for the Spring and Summer season. Location on Aggie Road on the Campus of Arkansas State University, the Judd Hill Farmer’s Market features both indoor and outdoor shopping, live music, fresh produce, meat, and hand-made crafts. Always free to attend.
Free
Hope Found Brewing Hope Coffee Festival
The Gardens at Harmony 4517 E Parker Rd, Jonesboro, AR 72404Get ready to sample various coffees from local coffee shops throughout NEA and get the chance to vote for your favorite.
There will be plenty of other treats on hand to snack on as well. Get your tickets here!
This all goes to support Hope Found, an organization dedicated to raising awareness about human trafficking.
Learn more here.
Free
2nd annual Brewing Hope coffee Festival
The Gardens at Harmony 4517 E Parker Rd, Jonesboro, AR 72404Join us for a fantastic day filled with aromatic brews, delicious treats, and a whole lot of fun. Get ready to sip and sample various coffee from local coffee shops...