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Upcoming Events in Jonesboro Arkansas


February

Annual Mouth of the South Freestyle Tournament Round 2 - Beginning in February, Highly Motivated Entertainment will host the Annual Mouth of the South Freestyle Tournament. This is a Freestyle Rap tournament. The first of its kind! Three qualifying rounds followed by the Finals. E-mail us for more information.

Address: ASU Pavilion , Jonesboro, Arkansas
Ph: (870) 316-9002 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: mouthofthesouthfreestyletournament@hotmail.com
Fee: $5

April

4 - 7 Wild Hog Poker Run - Motorcycle runs and shows.

August

2 Johnny Cash Music Festival - The Johnny Cash Music Festival will be presented annually by Arkansas State University, with participation by the Cash family, to benefit the Johnny Cash Boyhood Home Project in Dyess, Arkansas. This project involves establishing a museum to honor the Johnny Cash legacy as well as restoring or re-creating his boyhood home. 7PM.

Address: ASU Convocation Center , Jonesboro, Arkansas
Web: www.johnnycashmusicfest.com

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Craighead Forest Lake

Craighead Forest Lake is an 80-acre recreational impoundment located south of Jonesboro on Crowley's Ridge. The lake serves as the focal point of the area's largest city park, which offers fishing, hiking, playgrounds, swimming, camping, pavilions, marina and launch area.

Jonesboro, AR Recreation

Arkansas State University Museum

Directions: Located on the ASU campus Collection of history, natural history and American Indians; regional history museum; paleontology, native American, and "old town" Arkansas exhibits;

Jonesboro, AR Museums

Forrest Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center

Directions: Located off Lawson Road and Ark. 141, south of Jonesboro The second of four nature centers constructed by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, the $4.3-million project includes exhibits on origins and history of the Ridge, topographical models and a 30

Jonesboro, AR Nature Centers

Crowley's Ridge National Scenic Parkway

National scenic byway follows the 198-mile length of the Delta's only "highlands;"

Jonesboro, AR Scenic Views


Things to do near Jonesboro, AR

Lake Poinsett State Park

Directions: From Harrisburg, travel one mile east on Ark. 14, then go three miles south on Ark. 163 to the park 640-acre l...

Crowley's Ridge Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Mallard Lake

Gained national attention when a 16 lb. 4-ounce largemouth bass was caught here, still a state record; boat ramps, wheelchair...

Great River Road National Scenic Byway

The Great River Road, Arkansas's portion of the Mississippi River Parkway, runs for 363 miles paralleling the Mississippi Riv...

Village Creek State Park

Please see Wynne, Arkansas for complete description. ...