NCA Family Picnic Honors Metallica’s First Arkansas Show with Tribute Event

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 20, 2025, as Grayson Farms in Bald Knob, Arkansas hosts the NCA Family Picnic: A Tribute to Metallica’s First Arkansas Performance — an all-day celebration of music, community, and charity.

Running from noon to midnight at the North Central Arkansas Amphitheater (241 Prince Cemetery Road), this free-admission event will pay tribute to Metallica’s legendary Kill ’Em All Summer ’83 Tour, which included a stop in Bald Knob. Fans of the iconic band won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to relive history with a full day of music and memories.

🎸 Admission is free, but a minimum $10 donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is kindly requested — because this event rocks for a cause.

💰 Additional details:

• $5 per car for parking

• $10 per vehicle to camp

• $40 for RV electric hookups

Gather your friends and family, pack the lawn chairs and coolers, and come enjoy an unforgettable night under the stars as musicians pay homage to Metallica’s roots while supporting a life-saving mission.