07/05/2026
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Can we take a real moment to not only congratulate but also thank Tameka Grady & The Winners Circle for creating history down on the Front Street Festival Plaza last week!?
On June 27, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Front Street Plaza and the Loading Dock Stage became the heart of Texarkana’s final major summer event, bringing the sound of the blues home for a special tribute to hometown musician Travis Matthews — a man who’s shared the stage with legends like Ike and Tina Turner, B.B. King, and a number of Grammy Award winners.
The celebration honored that legacy with tribute performances to B.B. King and Stevie Ray Vaughan alongside a live set from Travis Matthews & Company, regional blues acts, the TK Social Steppers and a friendly guitar-player showdown. And true to the festival’s name, the wing game was serious business — vendors squared off for Best Wing, Best Flavor, and Best Sauce, while the community shopped local with area artisans and organizations.
Shoutout to BigBack Shack For Winning 1ST Place!
As Tameka Grady put it, this year wasn’t just about the food and the music — it was about celebrating a hometown full of culture whose contributions to music have left a lasting impact on the community and beyond. Free, family-friendly, and packed with soul — that’s Wings & Blues, and that’s Texarkana.