Rising Rural Voices Festival
2026 — Dardanelle, AR/US
Event listings and descriptions for each participating group
FBLA: The following events will be offered.
- Broadcast Journalism
- Business Ethics
- Public Speaking
FFA:
- The extemporaneous public speaking event develops FFA members’ abilities to express themselves on a given agriculture-related topic without prior preparation or rehearsal. Participants formulate and present their remarks in a limited time, showcasing their spontaneous speaking skills. Judges evaluate speaking, presentation, content, and ability to answer questions about the speech’s topic.
Theater/Choir Programs:
- Reader's Theater
- Word's and Music
- Solo Musical Theatre
- Duet Musical Theatre
Speech:
- Informative Speaking
- Original Oratory
- Impromptu Speaking
- Duet Improv
- Poetry
Debate:
- IPDA Debate