JONESBORO, AR – Arkansas Rice held a media event in front of Lemonade House Grille on Main Street in downtown Jonesboro to announce a brand-new event, GRAIN & GATHER. The event will take place November 6th & 7th.

This event will feature a Block Party, sponsored by Ostara, on Main Street between Cate and Washington Friday, November 6th from 5:00- 10:00 pm. Several downtown Jonesboro restaurants will participate by serving special rice dishes. There will be live music featuring Cory Jackson, a rice-brat eating contest, local vendors, and tons of children’s activities. The event is free and open to the public.

Arkansas Rice will then cheer on the A-State Red Wolves Saturday, November 7th as they take on the University of Louisiana Monroe Warhawks in the second annual RICE BOWL at Centennial Bank Stadium, kick off is at 2:00 pm.

“Arkansas grows more than 50 percent of the rice in the United States, much of it is grown in Northeast Arkansas. We are excited to celebrate our hard working rice farmers and so many others in the industry who ensure we have a safe and sustainable product,” said Kelly Robbins, Executive Director of Arkansas Rice. “This is a trying time in agriculture; we look forward to showing our appreciation to the industry while continuing to educate our neighbors about the impact of our rice legacy.”This event would not be possible without the many generous sponsors: Anheuser Busch, Arkansas Rice Research & Promotion Board, Ostara, The Rice Stewardship Partnership, Arkansas Farm Bureau, Farm Credit Mid-America, Jonesboro Media Group, EcoLab, Farco, Greenway Equipment, Scott Petroleum, Nutrien, Farmers & Merchants Bank, Poinsett Rice & Grain, Valley Irrigation, Tom Cotton, Gearhead Outfitters, Senator Dan Sullivan, Progressive Tractor, and Producers Rice Mill.

Published Date: November 4, 2026