Delta

"'Oz' organizers, Tom Morris, Monte Lorts, and Stan Melton offer several years of experience and a winning “track record” of bringing the best in live music to the Ozarks. They are proud to have joined forces to provide their expertise to the new and exciting, inaugural OZARKS MUSIC FEST (“The OZ”) on August 27-28, 2010 to benefit the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital and the Boys and Girls Club of Springfield. This 2-day event will feature some of the best national blues artists touring the country along with some New Orleans flavor in funk, soul, rhythm & blues, and everything in between."—Description by festival

"The Brumley Musicfest will be one of the largest gatherings ever of southern gospel and bluegrass acts in Northwest Arkansas. The event is organized by the third-generation of Brumleys, who are continuing the 67-year-old family music business started by the late Albert E. Brumley. The senior Brumley authored over 800 songs, including “I’ll Fly Away” (his most popular song, recorded in every country and every language on the planet, and by every genre of music)."—Description by festival

"This “half small-town fair, half blues festival” does more than simply entertain attendees. It aims to educate and enlighten native Deltans and blues tourists alike through a series of performances, exhibits, and presentations involving music, art, storytelling, film, and children’s events. The event mixes visitors with locals and showcases the economic power of cultural tourism, turning average Deltans into ambassadors for the region."—Description by festival