Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – A fall festival and market is scheduled in Jonesboro, aiming to raise money for mental health resources in the community.
Magnolia Mental Health will be hosting its first Fall Festival and Market in late October. It will feature food trucks, vendors, various community mental health resources, free kids’ activities, and live music. It is free to attend.
Proceeds from vendor fees, a planned silent auction, and any acquired sponsorships will benefit Magnolia Mental Health’s coverage of mental health care for qualifying patients.
“We are limited as to how many free services we can provide. This will allow us to reach so many more people that need mental health care,” said Autumn Breckenridge with Magnolia Mental Health.
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Magnolia Mental Health is a nonprofit aiming to provide various free/low-cost mental health care in Northeast Arkansas. The festival will be the organization’s first large fundraiser.
Marybeth Byrd, who was a finalist on “American Idol” and “The Voice,” will headline the live music from 2-4 p.m. Other local bands and artists will perform at the festival, Breckenridge said.
In addition to food trucks and local vendors, Breckenridge said the festival’s community resources will include various local drug recovery programs, such as John 3:16 Ministries or NEA Divine Intervention, as well as other health and food programs.
Breckenridge noted that applications for vendor spots and sponsorships are still open. To apply, interested parties can email magnoliamentalhealth@renewmh.com or call 870-761-8994.
The festival is scheduled for Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Shop Local Park, located at 24 County Road 912.
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