Beatles at the Ridge is always the third weekend in September, which is the same weekend the Beatles visited Walnut Ridge in 1964. The next Beatles at the Ridge is Saturday, September 16, 2023. See the Music Lineup.
Admission is FREE! Entertainment is FREE! Parking is FREE!
There are lots of great vendors along the streets, so you will want to bring money for food, crafts, and other items.
ATM machines are available.
Beatles at the Ridge takes place in Historic Downtown Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.
Walnut Ridge
The Hotel Rhea
117 W Main St.
Ridge Resort
501 N Hwy. 67B
Lodging in town is limited and is booked very early. Jonesboro, Arkansas offers a variety of lodging and is approximately 20 minutes from Downtown Walnut Ridge. Pocahontas and Hardy also have lodging available.
Memphis International Airport will be your closet airport, which is a 90 minute drive.
If you have your own plane, you can land at Walnut Ridge Regional Airport, which is just outside of town, and where the Beatles landed in September, 1964.
Beatles at the Ridge is a rain or shine festival, and will NOT be cancelled. Check the weather forecast and bring umbrellas or sunscreen accordingly.
There is no official seating at the festival, please bring your own lawn chairs.
Small coolers for personal snacks and drinks will be allowed. NO GLASS CONTAINERS WILL BE ALLOWED.