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​Fort Smith Riverfront
Blues Society

 

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will be held
September 21st, 2025
1:00 - 5:00 pm
at DIGS Grill & Bar
in The Bakery District
70 South 7th St, Ft. Smith, AR

​2025
Regional
Blues Challenge

Musicians Note!

Entry Deadline is September 14th, 2025

CONTESTANTS NOTE:

  • Must live within 200 mile radius of Ft. Smith

  • Limit of four Bands & four Solo/Duo acts​

  • Read 'Rules & Guidelines' before you register!

Choose category & Enter now !​

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Categories:

  ($25 entry fee)

  ($50 entry fee)

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Each of our local winners qualify

to enter the Blues Foundation's

International Blues Challenge

on Beale Street in Memphis, TN

January 13th - 17th, 2026!

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2025 winning BAND will receive $800

and SOLO/DUO will receive $400

 to help with travel costs to Memphis.

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Fort Smith Riverfront Blues Society

CONTACT US

The mailing address is:

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Fort Smith Riverfront Blues Society
P.O. Box 8307
Fort Smith, AR 72902

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Contacts:

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Brock Reather | (479) 653-8716 | brockreather@gmail.com

 

Bob Marsh | (479) 650-5413 | bmarsh.malpais@gmail.com

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Thanks for submitting!

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Fort Smith Riverfront Blues Festival

The Riverfront Blues Festival, LTD is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation with a mission to preserve and promote the blues.

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