JONESBORO, Ark. (8/21/24) – Details about the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce's 27th annual Paint the Town Red Week have been announced, including plans for its traditional A-State Block Party that will take place in downtown Jonesboro the evening before Arkansas State's home football game against Tulsa on Sept. 7.
The Block Party, sponsored by NEA Baptist, Gearhead Outfitters, Ramsons Construction and the Downtown Jonesboro Alliance (DJA), is scheduled to take place at 210 South Main Street from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The event will begin with live music by Aaron Headley and shopping opportunities with local vendors.
Many of the restaurants will be running specials and multiple family-friendly activities will be in place, including face painting, balloon artists, National Guard vehicles for kids to explore and the opportunity to visit with the A-State men's and women's basketball, women's tennis, women's soccer and baseball teams.