Crawfish, Community and a Great Cause: 2nd Annual Delta Crawfish Festival Set for May 3

Jonesboro, Arkansas — Get ready to dig in for a difference! The Delta Crawfish Festival, hosted by the Jonesboro Business Association, is back for its second annual celebration on Saturday, May 3, 2025. We’ll be bringing the heat and flavor for a cause from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Gardens at Harmony located at 4517 E Parker Rd. This is more than just another spring celebration—it’s a fun and enjoyable way to invest in the future of Jonesboro’s youth.

For just $40, attendees will enjoy an all-you-can-eat culinary festival: crawfish courtesy of Delta Crawfish and The Cajun Café, BBQ favorites from Legend’s BBQ Smokehouse & Lounge and fresh handcrafted drinks from Simply the Main Squeeze. Live music from local legends The Arkansas Brothers and plenty of good vibes will round out this fundraising event that makes a real impact in the lives of local students.

Every Ticket Fuels the Future

Proceeds benefit JBA’s groundbreaking Grit-to-Growth Pipeline, an 8-year initiative supporting students from middle school to career launch through hands-on learning, mentorship, entrepreneurship training and workforce development.

“This is about more than just a meal,” said Henry Burrell, Executive Director of JBA. “Every crawfish plate, every song played, every dollar raised helps create opportunity for the next generation of leaders right here in Jonesboro.”

A Cause Worth Supporting

What started out serving only 40 students has grown into a powerful engine for change that now impacts more than 400 youth each year through JBA’s life-changing programs. From mentorship, interview coaching, career prep and job training to business pitch content, internships and long-term tracking to support academic, career and entrepreneurial success, JBA transforms futures—one student at a time.

“When we support our youth, we’re investing in the kind of community we all want to live in: one full of promise, progress, and purpose,” said Burrell.

Enjoy a day of crawfish, community and a cause that matters! Get your tickets today: https://bit.ly/delta-crawfish

ABOUT JONESBORO BUSINESS ASSOCIATION:

The Jonesboro Business Association (JBA) exists to build economic growth through people. Its mission is rooted in creating access, opportunity, and preparation so our 7th through 12th graders have an opportunity to see how they can impact the future of their community. JBA’s Grit-to-Growth Pipeline initiative is an innovative model designed to foster entrepreneurship, workforce readiness, and leadership development—all while building a stronger, more resilient Jonesboro. To learn more, visit jonesborobusinessassociation.com.