

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Arkansas Roots Music Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of the Godmother of Rock ’n’ Roll, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, an Arkansas music legend whose electrifying guitar and gospel roots helped shape rock, soul, and rhythm &amp; blues.

Born in the Delta and raised in the church, Tharpe’s groundbreaking style influenced generations of artists—from Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley to Little Richard and beyond.

This year’s festival brings together Arkansas musicians to honor her powerful musical legacy.

🎶 Featuring performances by:
• Erin Enderlin
• Mae Estes
• Reverend Greg Spradlin
• Delta Soul Singers

Come experience the sounds of Arkansas roots music and celebrate the artist who helped change American music forever.

Thank you to our sponsors - Judd Hill Foundation, Lost Forty Brewing, Delta Symposium, Greenway Equipment, and KASU!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dyess/arkansas-roots-music-festival/200029815980050
- **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Festivals, Art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 52

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://Bit.ly/ARMF_2026?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=dyess-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Dyess
- **state**: AR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home
- **lat**: 35.597395
- **long**: -90.24493
- **full address**: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home, 4791 W County Road 924,Dyess, Arkansas, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Historic Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home (https://allevents.in/org/historic-dyess-colony-johnny-cash-boyhood-home/18391931)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Johnny Cash Boyhood Home, 4791 W County Road 924,Dyess, Arkansas, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Historic Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Music, Entertainment, Festivals, Art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Arkansas Roots Music Festival ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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