Get Loud, Messy & Fed at Hot Springs' Beats & Beans Weekend!

This fall, downtown Hot Springs is turning up the volume and turning out the flavor. Two fan-favorite events, the Big Steam Blues & Roots Music Festival and the Spa City Food Truck Festival, are joining forces for one unforgettable cultural mashup: Beats & Beans: The Ultimate Blues and Bites Weekend, set for Sept. 26–27 at Hill Wheatley Plaza and the Bridge Street Entertainment District. Admission is free, with a $100 VIP experience available for those who want premium perks.

Friday kicks off with Grammy-nominated Mississippi bluesman Vasti Jackson, whose soulful guitar work has powered legends like Bobby “Blue” Bland, Little Milton and Z.Z. Hill. Saturday brings Paul Thorn, the powerhouse singer-songwriter who blends Southern rock, Americana, country and blues with grit.

Throughout the two days, you’ll also feel groves from the following:

Keith Johnson & The Big Muddy Band
Fred T. Band
OSO
Matthew Curry
Trey & Jason
Stan Street & The Hopeless Case Band
Jerry McCoy & The Groove Diggers
Tina Cossey Band
Steve Malec Band with special guest Brad Roseberry

If the music doesn’t move you, the food will. The Spa City Food Truck Festival is rolling out 30 food trucks, serving everything from barbecue and wings to international street eats and over-the-top desserts.

This isn’t just a festival; it’s a collision of culture, rhythm and flavor. Whether you’re barefoot in front of the stage, diving into a brisket taco or chilling in the VIP lounge with craft cocktails and shaded seating, Beats & Beans is built for maximum joy.

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