Bald Knob, Arkansas – Grayson Farms/NCA Amphitheater in Bald Knob, just 30 miles from Batesville, will host a St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital fundraiser featuring a Metallica tribute on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from noon to midnight. The event at 420 Prince Cemetery Road aims to raise funds for pediatric cancer research, offering free admission with donations to St. Jude, parking at $5 per car, $10 per vehicle for camping, and $40 for RV electric hookups.
Organizers are seeking additional food trucks and craft vendors to enhance the festival, which includes a commemorative black T-shirt for attendees. The event promises a day of music and community spirit, encouraging residents from White and Independence Counties to “mark your calendars” for a memorable cause. For vendor inquiries or to confirm attendance, contact (501) 626-7403. Donations can be made at fundraising.stjude.org.
St. Jude Facts:
- Families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing, or food, focusing on recovery. #NoMoreBills
- St. Jude shares research globally, aiding doctors in saving children. #GlobalImpact
- Since 1962, St. Jude has raised the childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to over 80%. #HopeLivesHere
- Operating costs exceed $1 billion annually, funded by donors. #FueledByDonations
- St. Jude’s treatments increased acute lymphoblastic leukemia survival from 4% to 94%. #ResearchSavesLives
- St. Jude aims for a world where no child dies from cancer. #EndChildhoodCancer
The event underscores Bald Knob’s commitment to St. Jude’s mission, with Batesville residents encouraged to attend and support this regional effort. For more details, call (501) 626-7403. #StJudeFundraiser #ForTheKids
