Fundraiser Events
Birdeye '25
Birdeye Gravel is returning for 2025! We're excited to announce the event will take place from November 7-8.
With four different ways to engage in the weekend, this experience is customizable and guaranteed to be personal — the best way to experience Fall in the Delta.
REGISTER HERE:
Explore beautiful terrain with beginner, intermediate, and advanced route options. Savor farm-to-table cuisine and lose yourself in the region's culinary delights. Experience the genuine warmth and friendliness of the Arkansas Delta, house-party style. There are plenty of other things to do: relax, explore… just be!
🚴Rewarding Gravel Rides
🍗 Local Flavors
🍂 Warm Delta Hospitality
🎶 Live Music
Crowley's Ridge offers a unique blend of authentic charm and outdoor adventure in a setting that is both a geographical and ecological anomaly.
First up is a 17 miler point-to-point from Harrisburg back to the farm, followed by a 5k trail run on hand-built single track, and wrap the day with a flat mile through on a groomed path through the pasture. Here's a fun slideshow about running on Crowley's Ridge. If you register for the 17-mile run, the other events (5k and 1 mile) are free. Consider this a marathon training day!
🏃Rewarding Running Terrain
🍗 Local Flavors
🍂 Warm Delta Hospitality
🎶 Live Music
This run is part of the Birdeye Gravel Festival - a rally-style event for runners and cyclists, mixing it up with music, food, and other fun cultural activities. It’s a true one-of-a-kind experience on Crowley's Ridge that you do not want to miss.
No frills. No support. Just you, your bike, and 500 miles of gravel.
This November, riders will take on the inaugural Birdeye 500 — a self-supported odyssey along the entire length of the Crowley’s Ridge Gravel Trail… twice.
📍 Start/Finish: Birdeye, AR
🗓 Touring start: Nov 4, 2 PM
⏱ Racing cutoff: Nov 9, 5 PM
💰 Up to $1,500 in cash prizes if 100+ riders register
The rules? Simple. Ride the route. Carry what you need. Finish by the cutoff. The prize? Bragging rights, a chance at cash, and an unforgettable adventure through the Arkansas Delta.
The event's unique "house-party style" celebration is a defining feature, setting it apart from a typical concert. The legendary celebration, held right at the farm in Birdeye, invites participants to unwind in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The festivities include a farm-to-table dinner featuring local flavors, as well as a selection of locally crafted drinks.
MUSICIAN LINEUP:
Lazy Daisy - Murray Williams & Chanika Ogle
ACCOMMODATIONS:
The festival is hosted on a small farm on the beautiful eastern slope of Crowley's Ridge. Space is limited, so we highly recommend reserving your on-site accommodations as soon as possible. Space is limited - RESERVE YOUR SPOT
08/25 UPDATE
Private rooms at Birdeye Farms and Aunt Betties are SOLD OUT.
Canvas tents - 5 remaining
DIY camping - available
AIRBNBs and VRBOs - several still available.
Camping sites at Village Creek State Park - several still available
BUILDING COMMUNITY:
Our mission at studioDRIFT is to support communities in the Delta through placemaking and outdoor recreation. In line with this goal, we offer free event participation for marginalized and underprivileged individuals. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship for this event, please contact us directly.
GIVING BACK:
All proceeds from the Birdeye Gravel event will directly benefit the Crowley's Ridge Gravel Trail, helping to build and maintain this incredible resource for everyone to enjoy.
If you can’t make it out, consider making a donation!
All proceeds from this event go to support the mission of studioDRIFT and our events. These events attempt to bring awareness to the incredible delta region of Arkansas. Specifically, our efforts in DeValls Bluff focus on creating a hub to anchor our vision for a Delta where local communities might thrive again. If you cannot attend one of our events, consider making a donation.