NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. —The Arkansas Folk Festival is underway in North Little Rock, bringing three days of live music, food, art and cultural traditions to the banks of the Arkansas River.
The festival, running June 26 through June 28, officially kicked off Friday evening with a lineup featuring legendary blues musician Bobby Rush. Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams is set to headline Saturday night’s festivities, while Sunday’s schedule includes a Gospel Dinner on the Grounds.
Festival organizers say visitors can expect much more than music…