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    Jason Aldean Food Bank Concert

    Jason Aldean Food Bank Concert

    April 18, 2026 - 7:30 pm at UA-EACC Fine Arts Center
    1700 New Castle Road

    Jason Aldean Food Bank Benefit Concert

    From fields to food banks: Join Jason Aldean and Greenway Equipment for an unforgettable night that fights hunger. Saturday, April 18th, 2026 at the UA-EACC Fine Arts Center in Forrest City, Arkansas. Tickets on sale March 11th at 10 am through the UA-EACC Fine Arts Center Box Office.

    TICKET LINK

    All proceeds raised go directly to three regional food banks: the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas, the Southeast Missouri Food Bank & the Arkansas Food Bank.

    Arkansas ranks 1st in the nation for food insecurity, according to a recent study by the USDA, with nearly 1 in 5 households struggling with food access from 2022 through 2024.

    How to Purchase Tickets

    General on sale tickets can be purchased starting on March 11th at 10 a.m. online through the UA EACC Fine Arts Center Box Office.

     

    General On Sale Ticket Options

    Standard Lower Section – $500 per seat

    Standard Upper Section – $350 per seat

    Event Pre-Party Access

    Optional Additional Pre-Party Add-on – $50 per person

    Pre-Party presented by Greenway & Anheuser Busch

    5:30 pm – 7:30 pm across from concert venue

    Includes:

    Refreshments compliments of Anheuser Busch – water also available, food for purchase & live music

    Bid on Enhanced Experiences

    A limited amount of tickets with enhanced experience and benefits will be available for purchase via online auction through the Arkansas Food Bank.

    Auction begins March 9th at 10 a.m., bidding ends March 11th at 10 a.m.

    Come back on March 9th to place your bid.

    All Access Level

    Only 20 tickets available – auctioned as pairs

    Seats are in the first two rows

    Includes Backstage Meet & Greet with Photo-Op & custom hat

    Pre-Party access included

     

    Premium Level

    Only 34 tickets available – auctioned as pairs

    Seats are in rows 3, 4 & 5

    Includes custom hat

    Pre-Party access included

    On-Site Raffle

    An on-site raffle will be available to ticket holders for the opportunity to win special edition Jason Aldean memorabilia along with John Deere and Greenway Merchandise. Items include: guitars, vinyl sets, hats, duck call & more!

    $25 is equivalent to 1 entry or $100 for 5 entries. Raffle is only open for concert ticket holders.

    To win, you must be 18+ years of age, present at the time of drawing, and have purchased a ticket to the Jason Aldean Benefit Concert. Drawing will take place at the UAEACC Fine Arts Center during the concert on April 18, 2026. Winners will be notified via text during the performance. Prizes must be picked up the night of the event. Prizes not claimed by the end of the event will be forfeited.

    Concert Ticket Donations & Tax Deductions

    The fair market value of the goods/services provided in exchange for your contribution is estimated at $50. Information on fair market value is for planning purposes only and is not tax advice. Please consult a qualified tax professional.

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    June 12, 2026 - 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Simmons Bank Arena
    One Simmons Bank Arena Drive

    We would like to welcome Travis Tritt w/ special guest The Frontmen, to The Theater @ Simmons Bank Arena on Friday, June 12.  Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10am at Ticketmaster.com.

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