2026 · Delta Blues Edition
Jonesboro to Arkansas City
Five days across the Arkansas Delta, 6 to 10 October 2026. 347 miles, six host towns, and riders from 28 states and 3 countries.
The 2026 week
Six Days, Six Towns, Six Stories
Reunion · Jonesboro
Jonesboro closed Main Street for us on Monday night.
Connection · Birdeye
The Smith family opened their farm to every rider on the route. Nobody asked them to.
Welcome · Marianna
We skipped the lunch stop on purpose, so riders would eat in town.
Celebration · Helena
KFFA has played the blues live every weekday at 12:15 since 1941. We were in town for the festival.
Belonging · Helena to Stuttgart
A gospel duo sang riders out of Helena on Friday morning.
Farewell · Arkansas City
The streets in Arkansas City are named for steamboats.
Thank you
We are grateful to the host towns, Arkansas State Parks, Arkansas Game and Fish and every partner who made the Delta Blues Edition possible.
