Arkansas River Delta Blues Trail

09/05/2026

09/05/2026

Getting ready to get ready

09/05/2026

Quick Directions: the Pecan Orchards we will be set up at today sits right on HWY 79. As you enter Wabbaseka, it sits on right (Coming from Pine Area) and to the left coming from the opposite end.
See you soon!

09/04/2026

It's a day for the Delta! Join us Saturday to celebrate Queen Sylvia Burton and enjoy a day at Wabbaseka Founders Day / Scatter Fest.

This free community event promises a full day of live entertainment, rich local history, family-friendly activities, and complimentary food for all attendees.

Honoring Blues Royalty: Queen Sylvia Embry Burton
Before she was Queen Sylvia, she was a girl in Wabbaseka, Arkansas, teaching herself piano because nobody would teach her. Her grandmother wanted gospel. Sylvia wanted Chuck Berry. She got both, and she never let go of either one.
She was a true trailblazer as a woman, bassist, and vocalist. A true Arkansas Original from Wabbaseka, Arkansas.

Festival Schedule & Itinerary
This FREE celebration is for everyone!
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Gospel Hour – Kick off the day with uplifting musical performances.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Historical Marker Presentation – Unveiling and dedication honoring blues icon Queen Sylvia Embry Burton.

1:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Music, Food, & Entertainment – Enjoy live music, community activities, and a completely free food spread open to everyone in attendance.

Activities and Giveaways
Throughout the afternoon, attendees can look forward to:
AARP Prize Giveaway: AARP will be on-site hosting special prize drawings.
Children’s Fun Rides: Kids can enjoy thrilling rides, including the “Vertigo” and the “Pirate Ship.”

Live Blues & Entertainment: Continuous musical performances celebrating the roots of the Arkansas Delta.

Admission & Food: 100% Free

What to Bring: Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, family, friends, and plenty of positive energy for a day focused on community togetherness.

Come out to enjoy a full day of food, music, history, and community spirit along the bayou!

09/03/2026

Saturday morning 11am, beautiful Wabbaseka Arkansas community pecan grove. Heritage, Scattersfest and Arkansas River Delta Blues Trail marker unveiling for Queen Sylvia Embry (Burton). Come experience it all!

09/03/2026

ARDBT represented today on KTHV Channel 11

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09/02/2026

We are counting the hours down until Saturday at 11:00 am in the community pecan grove in Ar. To honor Queen Sylvia Burton, the city of Wabbaseka, the colorful collection of people that have made this town so special. Today we want to thank some of our sponsors, and we need more!!! MK Distributors Western Foods Jerry’s Flying Service Peregrine Wealth Clay Jeter farms Shady Grove Pecans Scott Morgan atty, Sutherlands Stuttgart C & B Market We will have more of these wonderful community minded people and businesses by Saturday. Please shop these LOCAL businesses. They are the ones making life better in the Arkansas Delta for everyone. Come join us and enjoy a quintessential Arkansas Delta picnic in a pecan grove, in the shade.

09/01/2026

Saturday September 5th 11:00 to 4:00 pm in the shade of the Wabbaseka Community Pecan Grove. What is more Arkansas Delta than this!!!