Beatles at the Ridge

Beatles at the Ridge Music Festival in Downtown Walnut Ridge, Arkansas September 19, 2026 - FREE Admission and Parking!!

A full day event including live music, over 100 vendors, kids activities, car show and more!

🎸🍔 Food Vendor Applications Now Open – Beatles at the Ridge 2026! 🍧🎶We’re excited to officially open Food Vendor Applica...
04/14/2026

🎸🍔 Food Vendor Applications Now Open – Beatles at the Ridge 2026! 🍧🎶

We’re excited to officially open Food Vendor Applications for the 2026 Beatles at the Ridge Festival, happening Saturday, September 19 in downtown Walnut Ridge!

If you plan to sell ANY type of food or drink, you must complete the food vendor application — this includes:
✔️ Freshly prepared food
✔️ Drinks, desserts, and treats
✔️ Prepackaged items (jams, jellies, baked goods, snacks, etc.)

👉 If it’s edible or drinkable, this is your application.

Apply here:
https://forms.gle/HxEqScvkN8Zu56tK9

⚠️ Please note: Food vendors cannot register through the standard (non-food) vendor form. This helps us ensure proper placement, spacing, and compliance for all vendors.

Spots are limited and expected to fill quickly, so don’t wait!

We can’t wait to see what you bring to the table this year. 🍴🎶



📸: Williams Baptist University

🎸 Vendor registration is NOW OPEN for one of Arkansas’s award-winning festivals!Non-food vendor registration for the 202...
04/06/2026

🎸 Vendor registration is NOW OPEN for one of Arkansas’s award-winning festivals!

Non-food vendor registration for the 2026 Beatles at the Ridge Festival is now open and we invite artists, crafters, merchandise vendors and exhibitors to be part of this year’s event in historic downtown Walnut Ridge.

Vendor spaces are $75 per space, and full terms and conditions will be available during checkout. Please note that these spaces are NOT for food or snack sales.

Register here:
👉 tinyurl.com/BATRFestival2026

This year’s festival is especially exciting as Beatles at the Ridge was recently named the 2026 Henry Award winner for Tourism Attraction of the Year, presented by the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. The award recognizes events that bring visitors from across the state, nation and around the world to Arkansas — and we are proud that Walnut Ridge continues to be part of that story.

Now in its 13th year, Beatles at the Ridge celebrates the historic 1964 visit of The Beatles to Walnut Ridge — the only verified stop the band made in Arkansas during their first North American tour.

Vendor spaces are limited and filling up fast!

🎸 Vendor registration is opening soon for one of Arkansas’s award-winning festivals!Non-food vendor registration for the...
03/30/2026

🎸 Vendor registration is opening soon for one of Arkansas’s award-winning festivals!

Non-food vendor registration for the 2026 Beatles at the Ridge Festival opens April 6, and we invite artists, crafters, merchandise vendors and exhibitors to be part of this year’s event in historic downtown Walnut Ridge.

Vendor spaces are $75 per space, and full terms and conditions will be available during checkout.

Register here beginning April 6:
👉 tinyurl.com/BATRFestival2026

This year’s festival is especially exciting as Beatles at the Ridge was recently named the 2026 Henry Award winner for Tourism Attraction of the Year, presented by the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. The award recognizes events that bring visitors from across the state, nation and around the world to Arkansas — and we are proud that Walnut Ridge continues to be part of that story.

Now in its 13th year, Beatles at the Ridge celebrates the historic 1964 visit of The Beatles to Walnut Ridge — the only verified stop the band made in Arkansas during their first North American tour.

Vendor spaces are limited, so be ready to sign up when registration opens April 6.

Thank YOU, Lawrence County!
02/25/2026

Thank YOU, Lawrence County!

🎉 BIG NEWS FOR LAWRENCE COUNTY! 🎉We are incredibly proud to share that Beatles at the Ridge Festival has been named a fi...
02/12/2026

🎉 BIG NEWS FOR LAWRENCE COUNTY! 🎉

We are incredibly proud to share that Beatles at the Ridge Festival has been named a finalist for Tourism Attraction of the Year at the 2026 Henry Awards!

Presented by the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, the Henry Awards recognize the very best in tourism, hospitality, and destination development across our state. To see our hometown festival listed alongside some of Arkansas’ premier attractions is an incredible honor.

Beatles at the Ridge celebrates Walnut Ridge’s unique place in music history and continues to bring visitors from across the country—and beyond—to experience our community, our hospitality, and our story. What started as a celebration of history has grown into a signature event that drives tourism, supports local businesses, and showcases everything Lawrence County has to offer.

As a Chamber-led event, this recognition belongs to our sponsors, volunteers, performers, city and county leaders, and every single person who attends and helps make the festival special year after year.

Winners will be announced February 24 in Little Rock at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism and Outdoor Recreation. No matter the outcome, we are already proud of what this festival represents for Walnut Ridge and for all of Lawrence County.

💛 If you’re proud of our community, drop a 🎸 in the comments and help us celebrate!

🏁 Congrats to the winners of the 10th annual Abbey Road Car Show! 🏁The car show is a major part of the Beatles at the Ri...
09/25/2025

🏁 Congrats to the winners of the 10th annual Abbey Road Car Show! 🏁
The car show is a major part of the Beatles at the Ridge festival, and this year we had great participation with 43 entries!

🚙 Awards are selected by people’s choice voting, and the 2025 winners in each category were:
🏆 Antique: Herbert Roth (right) of Bono / 1957 Chevy Bel Air
🏆 Classic: Tim Tolewitzke (center) of Jonesboro / 1971 Corvette
🏆 Late Model: Mike McDaniel (left) of Jonesboro / 2023 Corvette

Thanks to all who participated, and we’ll see you next year!

🌟 What an unforgettable day in downtown Walnut Ridge! 🌟Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 14th Annual Beatles a...
09/21/2025

🌟 What an unforgettable day in downtown Walnut Ridge! 🌟

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 14th Annual Beatles at the Ridge Festival. From the very first note to the final encore, today was filled with music, laughter, and community spirit that truly makes this event so special.

We closed out the night in spectacular fashion with the Liverpool Legends, who once again delivered a star-studded performance that had the crowd singing, dancing, and celebrating the timeless music of The Beatles. 🎶🍓

This festival welcomed attendees from across the country — and even friends who traveled all the way from Ukraine in Eastern Europe — a reminder that the love for Beatles music truly knows no borders. 🌍💛

This event would not be possible without the dedication of our sponsors, volunteers, and committee members, the support of our community, and the thousands of fans who show up year after year to keep the Beatles’ spirit alive in Walnut Ridge. Your energy, excitement, and love for this event are what make Beatles at the Ridge more than a festival — it’s a tradition.

From all of us at the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce: thank you for being a part of it. We can’t wait to see you again next year for even more music, memories, and magic!

🔥 Memphis Jones just lit up the stage and left us buzzing with Beatles spirit! Thank you for bringing the energy and fun...
09/20/2025

🔥 Memphis Jones just lit up the stage and left us buzzing with Beatles spirit! Thank you for bringing the energy and fun to this year’s festival. 🎤🎶

And now… it all leads to this ➡️ The Liverpool Legends take the stage at the top of the hour to close out Beatles at the Ridge in true Fab Four style! 🍓🎸

Find your spot, grab some food, and get ready for a finale you won’t forget! 🙌

👏 A big round of applause for Aaron Headley for sharing his award-nominated talent with us at Beatles at the Ridge! His ...
09/20/2025

👏 A big round of applause for Aaron Headley for sharing his award-nominated talent with us at Beatles at the Ridge! His heartfelt songs and acoustic sound were a true highlight of the afternoon. 🎶

But don’t go anywhere — the party keeps rolling with Memphis Jones hitting the stage next! 🎸✨

🎤 Huge thanks to Dillan Cate and Jay Shephard for bringing their acoustic duo magic to the stage at Beatles at the Ridge...
09/20/2025

🎤 Huge thanks to Dillan Cate and Jay Shephard for bringing their acoustic duo magic to the stage at Beatles at the Ridge! 🎶

Their heartfelt performance had the crowd swaying and singing along — the perfect way to keep the festival vibes rolling. 💛

Stick around, the music and fun are just getting started! 🍓🎸

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