WELCOME to the 33rd Anniversary KING BISCUIT BLUES FESTIVALin Downtown Historic Helena, Arkansas on the banks of the

Mississippi River!

WARM UP WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3Bob Margolin & Bob Stroger Appreciation –

5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.Michael Burks Memorial Jam – 6:00 p.m. until

THURSDAY-SATURDAYCornhole Tournament – times vary

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4Front Porch Jam – 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Biscuit Bash (VIP required) – 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.Live Music and Entertainment – Noon until

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 Blues, Bloodies & Biscuits Bar – 10 a.m. to Noon

VIP Party (VIP required) – 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.Live Music and Entertainment – 9 a.m. to 9:20 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 76Flour Power 5K Run – 7:30 a.m.

Tour da Delta Bike Ride – 9 a.m. / Fun Ride 10 a.m.Blues Symposium – 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

People’s Choice BBQ Competition – 2:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.Raise Your Glass Blast (VIP required)– 7 p.m. untilLive Music and Entertainment – Noon to 10 p.m.

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Attractions & Events

Wednesday, October 3rd* Merchandise Store - Noon to 8:00 p.m.* Will Call/Wristbands - 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Food Vendors - Noon to 10:00 p.m.Blues Bucks Banks - Noon to 10:00 p.m.Information Tent - 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.Beverage Tents - 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.VIP Cash Bar - 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

BOB MARGOLIN & BOB STROGERAPPRECIATION EVENT *Any Festival Wristband or Wednesday-only wristband for $10 (at VIP Entrance)VIP Tent (116 Cherry Street) - 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

MICHAEL BURKS MEMORIAL JAMMain Stage - 6 p.m. until - FREE AdmissionThis year’s jam honors King Biscuit favorites, Bob Margolin and Robert Stroger. At 8 p.m., the two will take to the Main Stage and lead the jam into the night.

Thursday, October 4th* Merchandise Store - 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.* Will Call/Wristbands - 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.Food Vendors - 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.Blues Bucks Banks - 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.Information Tent - 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.Beverage Tents - 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.VIP Cash Bar - 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

FRONT PORCH JAMMiller Annex / 223 Cherry Street - 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.Hosted by Brotha Ric Patton

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENTMark Twain Courtyard / 311 Elm Street / 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.Tickets available at Handiworks on Cherry Street

THE BISCUIT BASH *VIP wristband or invitationVIP Tent (116 Cherry Street) - 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.(sponsored by Arkansas Parks & Tourism)

MUSIC AT THE MAIN STAGENoon until / Headliner: Bobby Rush (sponsored by Slim Chickens, Southern Bancorp and Isle of Capri)

Friday, October 5th* Merchandise Store - 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.* Will Call/Wristbands - 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.Food Vendors - 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.Blues Bucks Banks - 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.Information Tent - 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.Beverage Tents - 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.VIP Cash Bar - 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

BLUES, BLOODIES & BISCUITS BARMark Twain Courtyard / 311 Elm Street / 10 a.m. to Noon $10 - pay at entrance (sponsored by Papi Joe’s TN Pepper Sauce & JB’s Spirit Shop

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENTMark Twain Courtyard / 311 Elm Street / 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.Tickets available at Handiworks on Cherry Street

VIP PARTY *VIP wristbandVIP Tent (116 Cherry Street) / 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.Cash Bar until 11 p.m. (sponsored by Helena Regional Medical Center & Cypert Ridge Family Practice)

MUSIC FROM BIT-O-BLUES ARTISTSCourt Square Park / 9 a.m. to Noon (sponsored by UPS and EnviroTech)

MUSIC AT FRONT PORCH STAGEMiller Annex / 223 Cherry Street - Noon to 6 p.m.

MUSIC AT LOCKWOOD-STACKHOUSE STAGENoon to 8:40 p.m. (sponsored by Delta Cultural Center)

MUSIC AT CEDELL DAVIS STAGE4 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. (sponsored by Lost 40 Brewing) MUSIC AT GOSPEL STAGE6:45 p.m. to 9:20 p.m. (sponsored by Roller Funeral Homes)

MUSIC AT THE MAIN STAGENoon until 10 p.m. / Headliner: Blackberry Smoke (sponsored by Slim Chickens, Southern Bancorp, Isle of Capri)

Saturday, October 6th* Merchandise Store - 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.* Will Call/Wristbands - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Food Vendors - 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.Blues Bucks Banks - 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.Information Tent - 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Beverage Tents - 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

General Information

FREE FESTIVAL SHUTTLE SERVICEAvailable to and from the Isle of Capri Casino - Lula Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to midnight

HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE PARKING Corner of Missouri and Walnut

HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE STAGE AREAGated and secured north side of the Main Stage

FIRST AID STATIONSponsored by Helena Regional Medical Center and Pafford Ambulance

OFFICIAL KING BISCUIT MERCHANDISEMain Stage Gated Area or Hunt Education Center at105 Missouri Street. Items can be purchased with credit card/cash & you must present one form of ID.

BLUES BUCKS BANKS Sponsored by Ludwig Distributing

FESTIVAL WRISTBANDS Wristbands provide entry to Main Stage gated area

ALCOHOL WRISTBANDSLocated in each beer tent or cash barWith a valid ID, those over 21 can receive a wristband for the purchase of alcohol anywhere in the festival.

TENT CITY$70.00 / P: 870-817-7444 / Check-in/out not specifiedOperated by Helena West Helena Fire Dept.

Festival Collectibles & More

2018 KBBF FESTIVAL POSTEROriginal art by Becci Edwards of Metairie, LAA limited number of “The Bridge to the Blues” posters will be signed by the artist.

CUSTOM PAINTED GUITAR & OTHER RAFFLESRaffle tickets for sale on Thursday, Friday and Sat-urday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Main Stage gated area. Prizes include: • Guitar designed by Michael Gauf - Painted Axe • Overnight stays sponsored by the Capital Hotel (Little Rock) and the Peabody Hotel (Memphis) • King Biscuit Festival poster, signed by the artist

2018 SponsorsPRESENTING SPONSORSIsle of CapriSlim ChickensSouthern Bancorp

PRIMARY SPONSORSDelta Cultural Center

SUSTAINING SPONSORSArkansas Parks & TourismCypert Ridge Family Practice / Dr. Scott Hall NEANorac Additives

MAJOR SPONSORSAmos Electric, Heating & Air, Inc.Arkansas Arts CouncilEast Arkansas BroadcastersHelena Regional Medical CenterKathy Bolmer & Andy T.Ludwig DistributingSolFuels, USA, LLC

BLUES KING SPONSORSEntergyEnviroTech Chemical Services, LLCFour Roses Distillery, LLCHelena-West Helena Advertising & Tourism PromotionHays Food TownHelena Marine/Helena Bridge TerminalHelena-West Helena WorldHickory Hill PharmacyHollowell Industries, Inc.Kathy & Bubba Sullivan / Bubba’s Blues CornerLead AdvantageLost 40 BrewingPafford Medical ServicesPillow ClinicRoller Funeral HomesSunstar Insurance of Arkansas / First Delta InsuranceTed SchaffhauserUPS

BLUES LEGEND SPONSORSArkansas Flag & BannerBest WesternBig City Rhythm & BluesBrenda L. Knapp, CPA, Inc.Bruce Adams State FarmCathead VodkaDelta Crop InsuranceH&M LumberHammons & AssociatesHelena National BankHome Pest ControlKFFAKing FarmsL&T Marine/ Carrie & Tommy Galloway, Lonnie LinkMid-South SalesOphelia Polk Moore Family TrustPeterbilt Truck CenterPhillips Community College of University of Arkansas

Robert W. TuckerRowan & Sons ContractorsRowan ConstructionThe Deupree Family FoundationThe Weld that HeldUniversity of Arkansas Pryor CenterWest Hornor ToyotaWROX Radio 97.5 FMYP - Yellow Pages

DELTA BLUES SPONSORSAllen Law FirmAmerimax Coated ProductsAnn & Ted CashionAnna Tscepikow BarryArkansas ConcreteArkansas Rice CouncilArkansas TimesBarnes Tire & Ag Service, IncBeale St. Merchants AssociationsBlackhawk Warehousing and Leasing CompanyBlues Club XXL-The NetherlandsBlues ConspiracyCajun ExpressCarol & Tap JenningsCates & Company CreativeChandler and AssociatesConsolidated Grain and Barge Co.Crossroads Learning ExperienceCrowley’s PondDelk Air, Inc.Delta DermatologyDeSoto MagazineDina & Tim BatesDouble Quick, Inc.Edwardian InnElaine & Jim FrazierFabulous FoodsFloye & Rodger HurtFriends of Hollie & Jerry HensonGraham Plumbing CompanyGunnCo Pump & Control, Inc.HandworksHarris Marketing / MS Design MavenHeidi TubaHoHelena Family DentalHuey’sJill & Barry LawrenceJordan’s Quick Stop / SubwayKelly’s RestaurantLagunitas Brewing CompanyLarry BowdenLisa & Dr. Lance AudirschLiz & David BernstonLL Skin Care, LLCOld River Flying & TMG FarmsOxford AmericanPainted AxePapi Joe’s Pepper Sauce Co.Parker TractorPhillips County Farm BureauPyro ShowsSolomon Farms, LLCSouthern Hardware“Sunshine” Sonny Payne Memorial - The Capes & Tabatznik FamiliesThe Ballard Family / Ann Ballard Bryan

The Sign ShopWhatley Aircraft PaintingWhistling Bull Cattle Co.WooKel Sooie

BLUES BUDDIES SPONSORSA Little Piece of HeavenAlana & Dr. Keith PinchbackAmy & Doug GibsonAmy E. Boyd, P.A., Attorney at LawAndy Riddell FlyingBellaBeverly & Thomas BauerBlues Festival Guide/ RBA PublishingBlues PosseBobby O & The MojosBranscom, Doucette and AnthonyBrenda Hartman MayBrian Putnam, Earline & George Hamilton, Edwige & George GarzenaBrown’s Rental & EquipmentBuddy’s Auto RepairBunge North America- Helena, AR Canterbury Leather/ Scott RileyCarnathan BrothersCathey & A.J. Cascio, Bettie & David FosterCC BlueChalk S. MitchellCindy & Chuck Davis / Messina’s Wine & SpiritsCox ImplementCrestpark Helena, LLCDelia, Kay and SusanDelta Well Screen, Inc.Diana ConwellDouble RDr. Leslie R. ChinDr. Michael J. Lazar / James P. LazarEdwards Food GiantEtoch Law FirmFamily Counseling ServicesGearldean O’DellGreat Rivers Co-opGriffith Farms- Joe GriffithGround Zero Blues ClubHalbert Law OfficeHardman’s, Inc.Helena Family Health Center / EAFHCHelena Physical Therapy & Sports MedicineHolt Pittman, DVMHornor Appraisal Co. / Nancy & Jack HornorHunt Education CenterJames Greve & Cynthia ChristophJB’s SpiritsJoan & Eddie ShirronJulie & Barry RogersKaren & Bud AinsworthKaren Davidson / Stephanie MurphyKenny KilcreaseKim & Morgan ListonKnapp Law FirmLeAnne & Bo MarleyLesco Aviation, LLCLinda & Larry GarrettM-C Drug Store

M&N ConstructionMarty MartMatt & Annie LindseyMelisa & Eric WoodMemphis Scale WorksMichael HauptMo Little Neck Blues ConnectionMockingbird Productions, Co.Monica S. Bennett, CPA, P.A.Murphy USANancy & Rev. Mike WilkieNapa / Sibley Auto & Farm SupplyNita & Robert Murry, Hannah, Hayden & HootieOzark Blues Society of NWAParadise HillPark Hill JewelersPossum Grape Blues SocietyPossum Grape Blues Society TooPurple CowQueen of Clubs, IncRed Hot RockRichard PuskasRobyn & Steven MurrayRosanne & Pace HindsleyRoscopf & Roscopf, P.A. and East Arkansas Title Company, LLCRotary Club of HelenaSaddle Ridge Builders, LTDSheela & Pravin SuchakShelter Insurance - Wesley ToneySmith & Weiland, Surveyors and EngineersSomething Special / Peggy WebsterSonic Drive-InSouthern Outdoors & AgSteve GrushkinStingley’s Heating & AirSuzette Osburn Photography & FramingTeresa Roseberry & Stephenie A. CookeThe Capital HotelThe Peabody Hotel MemphisThe Smith Insurance Agency of Helena, IncThriveTina & Joe Grubbs / Jo & Bill TurnerValerie Cahalin, Patrice Gallagher, Jim “Spike” Speicher, Cindy TerwilligerVivian & Bob WrightWang Dang DoodlesWatts & Chiarmonte’sWest Helena Flowers & GiftsWild Bill & AlonzoWild Hog SaloonWilson’s Communications, LLC

FRIENDS OF THE BLUESBlues & Rhythm UKCenterpoint EnergyGary LowenP.A.T. & Jimmy BillingsleySchubach PharmacyThe CloverVirginia & Roy Barslund

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FLOUR POWER 5K RUNPhillips County Courthouse - Begins at 7:30 a.m.

TOUR DA DELTA BIKE RIDEAmerican Legion Hut / 409 Porter Street / Check-in 8 a.m. / Ride 9 a.m. / Family Fun Ride 10 a.m. (sponsored by UPS)

8TH ANNUAL BLUES SYMPOSIUM Malco Theater / 422 Cherry Street10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. - “Little Joe” Ayers, Marcus “Mookie” Cartwright, Carla Robinson, Anthony “Big A” Sherrod, Roger Stolle (moderator); Noon to 1 p.m. - Bob Corritore, Bob Margolin, Barbara Newman, Carolyn Wonderland, Don Wilcock (moderator)

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENTMark Twain Courtyard / 311 Elm Street / 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.Tickets available at Handiworks on Cherry Street

KANSAS CITY-SANCTIONED BBQ & BLUES ON THE LEVEE + PEOPLE’S CHOICEThe Manchester / 350 Phillips / 2:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.Tickets - $10.00 - sample of BBQ + beer or soft drink.

RAISE YOUR GLASS BLAST *VIP wristband VIP Tent (116 Cherry Street) / 7 p.m.untilCash bar + snacks + football games + Free Bourbon Blast

MUSIC AT FRONT PORCH STAGEMiller Annex / 223 Cherry Street - Noon to 6 p.m.Headliner: Kenny “Beedy Eyes” Smith

MUSIC AT LOCKWOOD-STACKHOUSE STAGENoon to 8:30 p.m. / Headliner: Oakland Blues Divas(sponsored by Delta Cultural Center)

MUSIC AT CEDELL DAVIS STAGE4 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. / Headliner: Blind MS Morris(sponsored by Lost 40 Brewing)

MUSIC AT THE GOSPEL STAGE 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. / Headliner: ReRe & God’s Children (sponsored by Roller Funeral Homes)

MUSIC AT THE MAIN STAGENoon until / Headliner: Dave Mason & Steve Cropper(sponsored by Slim Chickens, Southern Bancorp andIsle of Capri)

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Thursday, October 4th 12:00pm-12:50pm The Oxford All-Stars Band (SBBS IBC Bands Winner)1:10pm-2:15pm Sterling Billingsley2:35pm-3:40pm Heavy Suga & The SweeTones4:00pm-5:10pm Keith Stone with Red Gravy5:30pm-6:40pm Rick Estrin & The Nightcats7:00pm-8:10pm John Nemeth8:30pm until HEADLINER - Bobby Rush

Friday, October 5th 12:00pm-12:55pm Knock Kneed Sally1:10pm-2:10pm Kymestri2:30pm-3:40pm Reba Russell4:00pm-5:10pm Erin Coburn5:35pm-6:45pm Anson Funderburgh & the Rockets7:10pm-8:20pm Paul Thorn8:45pm until HEADLINER - Blackberry Smoke

Saturday, October 7th 12:00pm-12:55pm Backbone Blues Band1:10pm-2:15pm Kenny “Beedy Eyes” Smith Bob Margolin & Bob Stroger2:35pm-3:40pm Jack Pearson4:00pm-5:10pm Hamilton Loomis 5:30pm -6:35pm Andy T Band with Alabama Mike & Anson Funderburgh6:55pm -8:10pm Carolyn Wonderland8:40pm until HEADLINER - Dave Mason

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Lockwood-Stackhouse Stage - Rightor Street (between Ohio & Cherry)

Friday, October 5th11:00am-11:50am Zach Day

(SBBS IBC Solo Winner)12:00pm-12:45pm David Dunavent1:00pm-1:45pm Robert Kimbrough, Sr.2:00pm-2:45pm Spoonfed Blues

featuring Mississippi Spoonman3:00pm-3:45pm C.W. Gatlin Band4:00pm-4:45pm Wampus Cats5:00pm-5:45pm Charles “Skeet” Rodgers

and the Inner City Blues Band6:00pm-7:00pm Lonnie Shields7:20pm-8:30pm HEADLINER - Willie Cobbs

Saturday, October 6th12:00pm-12:45pm Little Joe Ayers1:00pm-1:45pm Andy Coats2:00pm-2:45pm Pure’D Blues Band

featuring Butch Mudbone3:00pm-3:45pm Louis “Gearshifter” Youngblood4:00pm-4:45pm Millage Gilbert5:00pm-5:45pm BB Queen6:00pm-7:00pm Sweet Angel7:20pm-8:30pm HEADLINER - Oakland Blues Divas

Friday, October 5th4:00pm-4:45pm Greasy Tree5:00pm-5:45pm Hairy Larry6:00pm-6:45pm Brody Buster7:00pm-7:45pm Jesse Cotton Stone8:00pm-8:45pm Robert Finley Ban

Saturday, October 6th2:00pm-2:45pm Low Ballers3:00pm-3:45pm Vinnie C4:00pm-4:45pm Deidra & The Ruff Pro Blues Band5:00pm-5:45pm Delta Blues Museum Band6:00pm-6:45pm Marcus “Mookie” Cartwright7:00pm -7:45pm Carson Diersing8:00pm-8:45pm Blind Mississippi Morris9:00pm-9:45pm Tyrannosaurus Chicken

Thursday, October 4th1:00pm-3:00pm Front Porch Jam hosted by Brotha Ric Patton

Friday, October 5th12:00pm-12:45pm Bobby Rush1:00pm-1:45pm Pat Thomas2:00pm-2:45pm Johnie B & Iretta Sanders3:00pm-3:45pm Earl “The Pearl” Banks4:00pm-4:45pm Johnny Rawls5:00pm-6:00pm HEADLINER - Front Porch

Youth Jam Saturday, October 6th12:00pm-12:45pm Robert “Guitar Slim” Finley1:00pm-1:45pm Sweet Angel2:00pm-:45pm Millage Gilbert3:00pm-3:45pm Clarence Davis with Jock Webb 4:00pm-4:45pm Phillip Stackhouse5:00pm-6:00pm Kenny “Beedy Eyes” Smith Band

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Blues Bucks Banks Sponsored by Ludwig Distributing

First Aid StationSponsored by Helena Regional Medical Center and Pafford Ambulance Festival WristbandsSponsored by Slim Chickens andDelta Regional Authority

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Friday, October 5th6:45pm-7:10pm First St. Paul Choir7:15pm-7:40pm St. Peter Choir7:45pm-8:10pm Wofford Chapel Choir8:15pm-8:40pm Silver Cloud Choir8:50pm-9:20pm Hope Choir

Saturday, October 6th5:30pm-5:50pm Phillips County Community Choir6:00pm-6:20pm Chris K.6:25pm -6:45pm Neomi Roberts & Company6:50pm-7:10pm Dixie Wonders7:20pm-7:50pm A-1 Gospel Singers7:55pm-8:15pm Hughes Singers /

New Life Singers8:20pm-8:50pm BJ Generations8:55pm-9:15pm Carter Family9:25pm-10:00pm ReRe & God’s Children

Bit-o-Blues StageCourt Square Park (corner of Cherry & Porter)Sponsored by UPS, Enviro Tech, and Harcros

Friday, October 5th9:00am-9:30am Six String Andrew9:45am-10:15am Grace Kuch10:30am-11:00am D.R. Diamond

& Birthright Blues Project11:15am-12:00pm HEADLINER - Jamiah “Blues Superman” Rogers Band

Front Porch StageMiller Annex / 223 Cherry Street Sponsored by Delta Cultural Center

CeDell Davis StageCorner of Elm & Walnut