Since 2005, the Fort Smith Jazz Festival has been providing an annual venue for jazz artists from around the region and nation.

This year, the event will be held Saturday, June 4, at Ross Pendergraft Park, downtown on Garrison. The music starts at 3, and goes to about 10:30. Admission is free, food and beverage vendors will be onsite, and several great Fort Smith bars and restaurants are within walking distance. So bring some chairs (or blankets), plan to stay awhile and soak up some great jazz!

Oh, yes... don't forget your dancing shoes!

The Artists:

3:00 - 4:15     Northside High School

4:30 - 5:45     Don Bailey

6:00 - 7:15     Scott McQuade

7:30 - 8:45     Tommy Crook 

9:00 - 10:15   The Pidgin Band

Our Vendor: Cara's!! 

Yes - we all know who she is. Extreme southern-cooked goodness with a guilt-free flair! Cara's will be there with yummies for the whole family! What's on the menu, you ask?...

•    Pulled Pork Tacos
•    Shredded Chicken Tacos
•    Nachos
•    Chips and salsa
•    Popsicles
•    BBQ sandwiches
•    Watermelon slices
•    Drinks (I heard a mention of Homemade Lemonade!!)

How better to start the Summer than with good food and good Jazz?