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2 • LIVING BLUES • Festival Guide 2019
Compiled by Melanie Young Specific dates are provided where possible. However, some festivals had not set their 2019 dates at press time. You can also view this list year round at www.LivingBlues.com.
ALABAMA
Foley BBQ & Blues Cook-OffMarch 16, 2019Heritage ParkFoley, Alabama251.943.5590https://www.foleybbqandblues.net
Spring Fling Music FestivalApril 6, 2019The GroundsMobile, Alabama251.379.8283http://www.springflingmusicfestival.com
10th Annual Bob Sykes BBQ & Blues FestivalApril 27, 2019DeBardeleben ParkBessemer, Alabama205.426.1400https://bobsykes.com
23rd Annual Old School and Blues FestivalMay 25, 2019Huntsville DragwayHuntsville, Alabama246.820.9347 http://www.oldschoolandbluesfestival.com
Alabama Blues WeekJuly 8-13, 2019Tuscaloosa, Alabamahttps://www.alabamablues.org
W.C. Handy FestivalJuly 19-28, 2019The Shoals Florence, Alabama256.766.7642http://www.wchandymusicfestival.org/festival.htm
Black Belt Folk Roots FestivalAugust 24-25, 2019Historic Greene County Courthouse SquareEutaw, Alabama205.372.0525https://alabama.travel/upcoming-events/black-belt-folk-roots-festival
Spring Fling CruiseOctober 10-15, 2019Carnival Fantasy Cruise to Cozumel and Progeso, MexicoMobile, Alabama251.599.8846https://springflingcruise.com/
48th Annual Kentuck Festival of the ArtsOctober 12-13, 2019Northport, Alabama205.758.1257https://www.kentuck.org
Freedom Creek FestivalTBACookieman’s Place on Highway 17Aliceville, Alabamahttps://www.alabamablues.org
Johnny Shines Blues FestivalTBABand of Brothers Brewing Co.Tuscaloosa, Alabama205.887.6859
Bull Pen Blues and BBQ FestivalTBAOld York FarmsOakman, Alabama205.544.1108
ALASKA
33rd Annual Juneau Jazz & ClassicsMay 3-18, 2019Juneau, Alaska907.463.3378https://jazzandclassics.org
Seward Music & Arts Festival September 27-29, 2019Dale R. Lindsey Alaska Railroad Intermodal FacilitySeward, Alaska907.224.2696https://www.sewardfestival.com
ARIZONA
5th Annual Boogie, Brews & Blues FestivalFebruary 16, 2019Gateway ParkYuma, Arizona619.301.9880http://robb-bowerpresents.com
McDowell Mountain Music FestivalMarch 1-3, 2019Margaret T. Hance ParkPhoenix, Arizona602.343.0453https://www.m3ffest.com
Phoenix Blues BlastMarch 9, 2019Margaret T. Hance ParkPhoenix, Arizona602.252.0599http://www.phoenixblues.org
SABHF Blues & Brews FestivalMarch 30, 2019Gene C. Reid ParkTucson, Arizonahttps://azblues.org
Flagstaff Blues & BrewsJune 7-8, 2019Continental Country Club Driving RangeFlagstaff, Arizona928.606.7600https://flagstaffblues.com
7th Annual Alpine Country Blues FestivalJune 14-15, 2019Mellody FieldAlpine, Arizona928.245.1143http://alpineazmusicfest.com/cms/
Blues in BisbeeSeptember 7, 2019Old City ParkBisbee, Arizona520.327.1529http://bluesinbisbee.com
ARKANSAS
2019 Crossroad FestivalMarch 1-3, 2019Arts & Science Center for Southeast ArkansasPine Bluff, Arkansas870.536.3375https://www.asc701.org/crossroad-festival/
Riverfront Blues FestivalJune 21-22, 2019Harry E. Kelley River ParkFort Smith, Arkansashttps://riverfrontbluesfest.org
Hot Springs Blues FestivalAugust 31, 2019Hill Wheatley PlazaHot Springs, Arkansas501.815.2939http://www.spacityblues.org/bluesfest.html
Bikes, Blues & BBQ Motorcycle RallySeptember 25-28, 2019Fayetteville, Arkansas479.527.9993https://bikesbluesandbbq.org
King Biscuit Blues FestivalOctober 9-12, 2019Cherry Street Helena, Arkansas870.572.5223https://kingbiscuitfestival.com
Eureka Springs Blues WeekendTBATurpentine Creek Wildlife RefugeEureka Springs, Arkansas479.253.7377http://eurekaspringsblues.com
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CALIFORNIA
San Jose Jazz Winter FestFebruary 14-17, 2019San Jose, California408.288.7557https://sanjosejazz.org/winter-fest/
Delta Blues Festival Benefit ConcertMarch 2, 2019El Campanil TheatreAntioch, Californiawww.deltabluesfestival.net
Cruisin’ For a Bluesin’March 14-17, 2019Long Beach, California to Ensenada, Mexico903.454.3381https://cruisinforabluesin.com
Spring Harp Fest XXMarch 20, 2019Harry Griffen Park AmphitheaterLa Mesa, California619.263.6826www.springharpfest.org
New Blues FestivalApril 27, 2019Huntington Beach, California562.338.4805http://www.newbluesfestival.com
Adams Avenue UnpluggedApril 27, 2019San Diego, California619.282.7329www.adamsavenuebusiness.com
36th Annual Topanga Blues FestivalMay 4, 2019Topanga Canyon, California714.209.7347https://scbsevents.org
Redwood Coast Music FestivalMay 9-12, 2019Eureka, California707.445.3378www.rcmfest.org
Gator by the Bay Music, Louisiana Food & Crawfish FestivalMay 9-12, 2019Spanish Landing ParkSan Diego, California619.234.8612https://www.gatorbythebay.com
Doheny Blues FestivalMay 18-19, 2019Sea Terrace ParkDana Point, California949.360.7800https://dohenybluesfestival.com
Simi Valley Cajun and Blues Music FestivalMay 25-26, 2019Rancho Santa Susana Community ParkSimi Valley, California805.517.9000www.simicajun.org
Ojai Blues FestJune 1, 2019The Art CenterOjai, Californiahttps://www.facebook.com/ojaibluesfest/
Live Oak Music FestivalJune 21-23, 2019El Chorro Regional ParkSan Luis Obispo, California805.781.3030www.liveoakfest.org
38th Annual San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews FestivalJune 22, 2019 Plaza de Cesar Chavez ParkSan Jose, California408.641.4144https://fountainblues.com
Red, White & Blues FestivalJune 29, 2019Alameda County FairgroundsAlameda, California510.472.8800https://www.westcoastbluessociety.org
High Sierra Music FestivalJuly 4-7, 2019Plumas County FairgroundsQuincy, Californiahttp://highsierramusic.com
Hayward/Russell City Blues FestivalJuly 13-14, 2019Hayward City Hall PlazaHayward, California510.472.8800https://www.westcoastbluessociety.org
California WorldFestJuly 11-14, 2019Nevada County FairgroundsGrass Valley, California530.274.8384https://worldfest.net/
24th Annual Mammoth Festival of Beers & BluesapaloozaAugust 1-4, 2019Mammoth Lakes, California888.992.7397http://mammothbluesbrewsfest.com
31st Annual Long Beach Jazz FestivalAugust 9-11, 2019Rainbow Lagoon ParkLong Beach, California562.424.0013http://longbeachjazzfestival.com
San Jose Jazz Summer FestAugust 9-11, 2019San Jose, California408.288.7557https://summerfest.sanjosejazz.org
9th Annual Polk Street Blues Festival August 17-18, 2019Polk StreetSan Francisco, California800.310.6563https://www.sresproductions.com/events/bay-area-blues-festival/
Napa Blues, Brews & BBQAugust 24, 2019First StreetNapa, California707.257.0322https://donapa.com/event/blues-brews-bbq/
Blues and Bones FestivalSeptember 28, 2019Calaveras County FairgroundsAngels Camp, Californiawww.bluesandbones.com
Taste of Soul Family FestivalOctober 19, 2019Crenshaw BoulevardLos Angeles, California323.299.3800https://tasteofsoul.org
Legendary Rhythm and Blues Mexican Riviera CruiseOctober 26-November 2, 2019San Diego, California to Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo816.753.7979https://bluescruise.com
Signifyin’ BluesNovember 7-10, 2019Los Angeles, Californiahttps://www.signifyinblues.com
Long Beach Bayou FestivalTBAQueen Mary Events ParkLong Beach, California562.912.4451http://longbeachbayou.com
Blue Wing Blues FestivalTBAUpper Lake, California707.275.2244http://tallmanhotel.com
New Blues FestivalTBALong Beach, California562.338.4805https://www.newbluesfestival.com/
Red, White & Blues BarbecueTBAStockton WaterfrontStockton, California707.647.3962https://www.facebook.com/events/1742855459336348/
Art + Soul OaklandTBADowntown Oakland, California510.238.7402www.artandsouloakland.com
Mountain Harvest Beer FestTBAPlumas-Sierra County FairgroundsQuincy, California530.283.3402www.plumasarts.org
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Ojai Bowlful of BluesTBALibbey BowlOjai, California805.836.4665https://bowlfulofblues.org
COLORADO
16th Annual Beaver Creek Blues, Brews & BBQ FestivalMay 24-26, 2019Beaver Creek ResortBeaver Creek, Colorado970.754.0020https://www.beavercreek.com
Durango Blues TrainMay 31-June 1 & August 16-17, 2019Durango, Colorado970.728.8037www.durangobluestrain.com
Greeley Blues JamJune 7-8, 2019Island Grove ArenaGreeley, Colorado970.356.7787https://greeleybluesjam.org
17th Annual Blues from the TopJune 29-30, 2019Rendezvous Event Center at Hideaway ParkWinter Park, Coloradohttps://grandblues.org
10th Annual Rocky Mountain Old-Time Music FestivalJuly 10-14, 2019Parrish RanchBerthoud, Coloradohttps://www.thecroma.org
Blues Under the BridgeJuly 13, 2019Colorado Springs, Colorado719.473.4801www.bluesunderthebridge.org
Bohemian Nights at NewWestFestAugust 9-11, 2019Downtown Fort Collins, Colorado970.472.7656www.bohemiannights.org
Trinidaddio Blues FestAugust 24, 2019Central Park Trinidad, Colorado719.846.6407http://www.trinidaddiobluesfest.com
26th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews FestivalSeptember 13-15, 2019Telluride Town ParkTelluride, Colorado970.728.8037https://www.tellurideblues.com
Otis Taylor Trance Blues Jam FestivalNovember 9, 2019eTown HallBoulder, Colorado303.579.4917www.trancebluesfestival.com
Brighton Blues BlastTBAThe Armory Performing Arts CenterBrighton, Colorado303.655.2026 http://brightonarmory.org
Blues & BBQ for Better Housing FestivalTBACitizens ParkEdgewater, Colorado720.480.4477http://bluesnbbq.com
12th Annual Carbon Valley Music & Spirits FestivalTBACentennial FieldDacono, Colorado303.833.2317http://carbonvalleymusicfestival.com
Denver OktoberfestTBALarimer StreetDenver, Colorado303.734.0718https://thedenveroktoberfest.com
Sunflower River Blues Fest
Home base for all the great ones & FREE since 1988
August 9-11 - Clarksdale - www.sunflowerfest.org
Super Chikan Johnson Jimmy Duck Holmes Kenny Brown
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CONNECTICUT Strawberry Park Blast from the Bayou Cajun Zydeco FestivalJune 6-9, 2019Strawberry ParkPreston, Connecticut860.886.1944https://www.strawberrypark.net
24th Annual Litchfield Jazz FestivalJuly 26-28, 2019Goshen FairgroundsGoshen, Connecticut860.361.6285https://litchfieldjazzfest.com
Stafford Springs Blues FestivalAugust 3, 2019Stafford Springs, Connecticuthttps://www.facebook.com/StaffordSpringsBluesFest/
Black-Eyed & Blues FestTBABushnell ParkHartford, Connecticut860.278.7427www.blackeyedsallys.com
Blues, Views & BBQ FestivalTBALevitt PavilionWestport, Connecticuthttps://www.bluesviewsandbbq.com
New England Jazz & Blues FestivalTBAMiddlebury, Connecticut860.307.2909www.newenglandjazzbluesfestival.com
DELAWARE
St. Georges Blues FestivalJune 8-9, 2019Fort DuPont State ParkDelaware City, Delawarehttp://www.bluehorizonpromotions.com
Riverfront Blues FestivalTBAWilmington, Delaware302.576.2136www.riverfrontbluesfestde.com
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Washington DC Lindy Exchange (DCLX)April 25-28, 2019Washington, DChttps://dclx.org
27th Annual Giant National Capital Barbecue BattleJune 22-23, 2019Pennsylvania AvenueWashington, DC202.828.3099https://bbqindc.com
12th Annual College Park Free Blues FestivalTBACollege Park, Marylandwww.collegeparkbluesfest.eventbrite.com
FLORIDA
8th Annual Winter Garden Blues & BBQ FestivalFebruary 9, 2019Downtown PavilionWinter Garden, Florida407.656.4111http://www.cwgdn.com/453/Winter-Garden-Blues-BBQ
Clearwater Sea-Blues FestivalFebruary 23-24, 2019Coachman ParkClearwater, Florida727.562.4700www.sea-blues.com
Taste of New Orleans Blues & Brews FestivalMarch 2, 2019Causeway CoveFort Pierce, Florida https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-new-orleans-blues-and-brews-festival-tickets-54598221751
13th Annual Bonita Blues FestivalMarch 8-9, 2019Riverside ParkBonita Springs, [email protected]
Wanee Block PartyMarch 22-23, 2019Fort Lauderdale, Floridahttps://www.jointherevolution.net/concerts/wanee-block-party/
Fort Pierce Jazz WeekMarch 25-29, 2019Fort Pierce Marina SquareFort Pierce, Florida772.460.5299www.jazzsociety.org
29th Annual Springing the Blues FestivalApril 5-7, 2019Seawalk Pavilion Jacksonville Beach, Florida904.270.9301www.springingtheblues.com
Rhythm & RibsApril 5-7, 2019Francis FieldSt. Augustine, Floridahttps://rhythmandribs.net/
Biscuit Fest 8April 10-11 and 13-14, 2019The Funky BiscuitBoca Raton, Florida561.395.2929www.funkybiscuit.com
Tampa Bay Blues FestApril 12-14, 2019Vinoy ParkSt. Petersburg, Florida727.895.6153www.tampabaybluesfest.com
Smokin’ Blues, Boats, Bikes & BBQMay 11, 2019St. Cloud Main StreetSt. Cloud, Florida407.498.0008www.stcloudmainstreet.org
Women in Blues ShowcaseMay 19, 2019Cypress & Grove Brewing Co.Gainesville, Florida352.376.4993ncfblues.org
Florida Folk FestivalMay 24-26, 2019Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State ParkWhite Springs, Florida850.245.2157https://www.floridastateparks.org/FloridaFolkFestival
Brick City Blues FestivalJune 14, 2019Reilly Arts CenterOcala, Florida352.547.5059https://www.facebook.com/BrickCityBluesFestival/
BBQ and Blues FestivalOctober 11-13, 2019Lakeridge Winery & VineyardsClermont, Florida800.768.9463http://lakeridgewinery.com/Events/bbq-and-blues/
Riverhawk Music FestivalNovember 7-10, 2019Sertoma Youth Ranch Brooksville, Florida863.984.8445http://lindentertainment.com/riverhawk/
Forgotten Music FestivalNovember 8-9, 2019Mexico Beach, Florida850.890.6035https://www.forgottenmusicfestival.com
Downtown Festival & Art ShowNovember 16-17, 2019Gainesville, Florida352.393.8536www.gainesvilledowntownartfest.org
Bradenton Blues FestivalDecember 6-8, 2019Riverwalk Event PavilionBradenton, Florida941.621.6471http://www.bradentonbluesfestival.org
Giving Hunger the BluesTBAVan Wezel PACSarasota, Floridawww.givinghungertheblues.org
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Hoodoo Voodoo Halloween Blues BallTBADowntowner SaloonFort Lauderdale, Florida954.399.2583http://www.hoodoovoodoo.com
GEORGIA
Barnesville BBQ and Blues FestivalMarch 15-16, 2019Barnesville, Georgia770.358.5884https://barnesville.org/bbq-blues
Savannah Music FestivalMarch 28-April 13, 2019Savannah, Georgia912.234.3378www.savannahmusicfestival.org
2nd Annual Atlanta Blues FestivalApril 13, 2019Fox TheatreAtlanta, Georgia404.881.2100https://www.foxtheatre.org/events/detail/atlanta-blues-festival
26th Annual Blind Willie McTell Blues FestivalMay 4, 2019Thomson, Georgiahttp://blindwillie.com
2nd Annual Fountain City Father’s Day Blues FestivalJune 16, 2019Columbus Civic CenterColumbus, Georgia706.653.4460https://civiccenter.columbusga.gov/events/Blues/
Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ FestivalSeptember 19-21, 2019Blue Ridge, Georgiahttps://blueridgebluesandbbq.com
Georgia Blues and Roots FestivalTBAMable House Barnes AmphitheaterMableton, Georgiahttp://www.gabluesnroots.org
HAWAII
Willie K’s BBQ BluesfestJanuary 5, 2019Maui Arts & Cultural CenterMaui, Hawaiihttps://williekbluesfest.com
Big Island Jazz & Blues FestivalMay 30-June 2, 2019Mauna Kea Beach HotelWaimea, Hawaii808.573.5530www.bigislandjazzandbluesfestival.com
7th Annual East Hawaii Jazz and Blues FestivalOctober 27, 2019Nani Mau GardensHilo, Hawaiihttps://hawaiiislandveterans.org/east-hawaii-jazz-and-blues-festival/
Maui Jazz & Blues FestivalTBAMaui, Hawaiiwww.mauijazzandbluesfestival.com
Honolulu BBQ & Blues FestivalTBAHilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach ResortHonolulu, Hawaiihttps://www.hawaii.com/event/honolulu-bbq-blues-festival/
IDAHO
Coeur d’Alene Blues FestivalMarch 29-31, 2019Coeur d’Alene ResortCoeur d’Alene, Idaho855.703.4648https://www.cdaresort.com/play/events/blues-festival
Historic Wallace Blues FestivalJuly 12-14, 2019Wallace, Idahowww.wallacebluesfestival.com
Spend a week living and playing alongside masters of acoustic blues traditions: Aaron Jonah
Lewis, Andrew Alli, Ben Hunter, Sunpie Barnes, Cedric Watson,
Coleman Akin, Dalton Ridenhour, Ernie Vega, F. H. Henry and Frog &
Henry, Guy Davis, Jim Kweskin, Joe Seamons, John Miller,
Jonathan Doyle, Jontavious Willis, Junious Brickhouse, Kit Stovepipe,
Lightnin’ Wells, Mark Puryear, Maxwell Poulos, Phil Wiggins,
Reverend Robert Jones, Rick Franklin, Robin Rapuzzi, Sean
Cronin, Shirley Smith, Suzy Thompson, Terry “Harmonica”
Bean, and Valerie Turner.
Guy Davis
with Artistic Director Jerron Paxton
ACOUSTICBLUESWORKSHOP
July 28 – August 4Register online at centrum.org For questions, call 360-385-3102 x116
The Largest Acoustic Blues Gathering in the Nation.
Located on the shores of Puget Sound at Fort Worden State Park in scenic
Port Townsend, WA
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Yellow Pine Music & Harmonica FestivalAugust 1-3, 2019Yellow Pine, Idaho208.633.6945https://www.yellowpinefestival.org
Blues and Bones FestivalAugust 24, 2019Eagle Island State ParkEagle, Idahowww.bluesandbones.com
ILLINOIS
Grafton Winery Blues FestivalMay 18-19, 2019Grafton Winery & BrewhausGrafton, Illinois618.786.3001https://www.thegraftonwinery.com
Chicago Blues FestivalJune 7-9, 2019Millennium Park Chicago, Illinois312.744.3370https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_blues_festival.html/
PACC Blues, Brews & BBQ FestivalJune 13, 2019Warehouse 109Plainfield, Illinoishttps://business.plainfieldchamber.com/events/details/2nd-annual-blues-brews-bbq-festival-17069
Blacks, Whites and Blues FestivalAugust 3-4, 2019Springfield, Illinoishttps://blackswhitesandbluesfestival.org
Joliet Blues FestivalAugust 10, 2019Billie Limacher Bicentennial ParkJoliet, Illinois815.724.3762https://www.jolietbluesfestival.com
Prairie CrossroadsBlues FestivalAugust 10, 2019Champaign County FairgroundsUrbana, Illinoishttp://bluesfest.prairiecrossroadsblues.org
Old Capitol Blues & BBQ August 23-24, 2019Old State Capitol PlazaSpringfield, Illinoishttps://www.facebook.com/Springfield.Illinois.Usa/
Crossroads Blues FestivalAugust 24, 2019Lyran ParkRockford, Illinois779.537.4006www.crossroadsbluesfestival.com
Peoria Blues & Heritage Music FestivalAugust 30-31, 2019Riverfront ParkPeoria, Illinois309.839.1220http://peoriabluesandheritagefestival.com
Windy City Blues FestivalSeptember 6-8, 2019Cermak WoodsLyons, Illinoishttps://windycitybluesfest.org
Riverside Art, Wine & Blues FestivalSeptember 7, 2019Riverside ParkMurphysboro, Illinois608.684.6421https://www.facebook.com/riversideartwinebluesfestival/
River City Soul FestTBAPeoria RiverFrontPeoria, Illinoishttps://peoriaparks.org/event/river-city-soul-fest-20th-anniversary-blues-night-2/
Logan Center BluesfestTBAReva and David Logan Center for the Arts at the University of ChicagoChicago, Illinois773.702.2787https://www.loganbluesfest.org
Cairo Heritage Blues FestivalTBACairo, Illinoishttps://www.facebook.com/cairoheritagefoundation/
Blues on the FoxTBARiveredge ParkAurora, Illinois630.896.6666http://riveredgeaurora.com/2017/02/blues-on-the-fox/
INDIANA
Chi-Town Blues FestivalMarch 23, 2019The Venue at Horseshoe CasinoHammond, INhttps://www.songkick.com/festivals/2825594-14th-annual-chitown-blues/id/36559769-14th-annual-chitown-blues-festival-2019
22nd Annual BBQ RibFest: Blues, Brews & BBQJune 13-16, 2019Headwaters ParkFort Wayne, Indiana260.602.1831http://bbqribfest.com
Broad Street Blues & BBQ FestivalJune 28-30, 2019Griffith Central ParkGriffith, Indiana219.924.7500https://www.facebook.com/Broadstreetbluesfest/
21st Annual Firefighters Blues FestivalJuly 20th, 2019Kamm Island ParkMishawaka, Indianahttp://firefightersblues.org
Bloomington BoogiesAugust 10-12, 2019Bloomington, Indiana812.334.0415https://bloomingtonboogies.com/
Madison RibberFest: BBQ & Blues August 16-17, 2019Madison, Indiana800.559.2956www.madisonribberfest.com
La Porte County Blues FestivalAugust 17, 2019Amphitheater at Fox ParkLa Porte, Indianahttp://laporteblues.org
Bean Blossom Blues FestAugust 22-24, 2019Bill Monroe Music Park & CampgroundBean Blossom, Indiana812.325.8836http://www.beanblossomblues.com
Fishers Blues FestAugust 30, 2019Nickel Plate District AmphitheaterFishers, Indiana317.595.3150http://npdamp.com/157/Blues-Fest
5th Annual Blues on the Rock FestivalSeptember 1, 2019Rockport City ParkRockport, Indianahttps://www.facebook.com/BluesontheRockFestival/
11th Annual BBQ and BluesSeptember 7, 2019McCormick’s Creek State ParkSpencer, Indiana812.829.4344https://friendsmccormickscreek.org
Blues at the CrossroadsSeptember 13-14, 2019Terre Haute, Indiana812.234.9536www.bluesatthecrossroads.com
NABBBFest: New Albany Blues, Brews, & BBQSeptember 27-28, 2019Bicentennial ParkNew Albany, Indiana502.445.5343https://nabbbfest.com
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Southern Indiana Bacon & Blues FestivalOctober 5-6, 2019South Harrison ParkLaconia, Indianahttps://www.southernindianabaconandbluesfestival.org
IOWA
Cherokee Jazz & Blues FestivalJanuary 18-19, 2019Cherokee, Iowa712.225.6414http://cherokeejazzbluesfestival.com
Winter Blues FestFebruary 1-2, 2019Downtown MarriottDes Moines, Iowahttp://cibs.org
Mississippi Valley Blues FestivalJuly 5-6, 2019LeClaire Park Davenport, Iowa563.322.5837http://mvbs.org
Saturday in the ParkJuly 6, 2019Grandview ParkSioux City, Iowa712.277.2575http://saturdayinthepark.com
Bicycle, Blues & BBQJuly 12-14, 2019Clear Lake, Iowahttps://bicyclebluesbbq.com
North Liberty Blues & BBQJuly 13, 2019Centennial ParkNorth Liberty, Iowa319.626.5726https://northlibertyblues.org
BBQ’Loo & Blues Too!July 19-20, 2019Lincoln ParkWaterloo, Iowa319.404.7308https://www.mainstreetwaterloo.org/bbq
Blue Ribbon Blues FestAugust 3, 2019Jefferson County FairgroundsFairfield, Iowa641.233.7438https://southeastiowabluessociety.org
Czech Village BluesAugust 10, 2019Czech VillageCedar Rapids, Iowahttps://czechvillagefriends.org
31st Annual Rollin’ on the River Blues FestivalAugust 16-17, 2019Keokuk, Iowa660.754.6679http://www.rollinontheriverkeokuk.com
27th Annual Bowlful of BluesSeptember 1, 2019Maytag ParkNewton, Iowa641.840.0972http://www.southskunkblues.org
KANSAS
Wichita RiverfestMay 31-June 8, 2019Wichita, Kansas877.934.3378https://wichitariverfest.com
Kansas City KansasStreet Blues FestivalJune 29, 2019Lavender’s Circle L RanchKansas City, Kansas913.991.3451https://www.kckblues.com
Spirit of Kansas Blues FestivalJuly 4, 2019Reynolds LodgeLake Shawnee Topeka, Kansashttps://www.topekabluessociety.org/
OCTOBER 25-27, 2019
T H E I N A U G U R A LANNOUNCING
Salmon Lake ParkGrapeland, TX
www.lonestarbluesfest.com@lonestarbluesfest @lone_star_blues lonestarbluesfest
K I N D LY S U P P O R T E D B Y
Holly Springs CDC
ROBERT KIMBROUGH SR.wants
2C YOUR FACEIN THA PLACE
MAY 17-19, 2019THE HUT, HOLLY SPRINGS, MS
kimbroughcottonpatchsoulbluesfestival.com
Friends of Graceland TooPartially funded by the Holly Springs Tourism and Recreation Bureau
Cot
ton Patch Soul Blues Festival
Kimbrough3Days of
Cotton PatchSoul BluesExhibit, Classes, Jams
Hosted byRobert Kimbrough Sr.
Special guestsThe Kimbrough Brothers
RL BOYCEDuwayne Burnside
Eric Deaton and MORE!
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30th Annual Paola Roots FestivalAugust 23-24, 2019Paola Park SquarePaola, Kansas913.294.6427www.rootsfestival.org
16th Annual Paxico Blues FestivalSeptember 21, 2019Main StreetPaxico, Kansas785.636.5520http://www.paxicobluesfest.com
Chautauqua Hills Blues Festival TBASedan, KS620.875.0735www.cqbluesfest.com
Jammin’ in J.C. Blues and Barbecue FestivalTBAHeritage ParkJunction City, Kansas785.238.8069www.jammininjc.com
Blues Masters at the CrossroadsTBASalina, Kansas785.825.8609marc@acousticsounds.comwww.blueheavenstudios.com
KENTUCKY
BBQ, Blues & BikesMay 25, 2019Elizabethtown, Kentuckyhttps://bbqbluesfest.com
10th Blues Between the BridgesMay 26, 2019 Proud Mary BBQLexington, Kentuckyhttps://www.gbusyblues.com
Germantown Schnitzelburg BluesFestivalMay 31-June 1, 2019Next to Check’s CafeLouisville, Kentuckyhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/gtownbluesfest/
W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue FestivalJune 12-15, 2019 Audubon Mill ParkHenderson, Kentucky800.648.3128www.handyblues.org
Louisville Blues, Brews & BBQ FestivalJune 21-22, 2019Water Tower ParkLouisville, Kentucky502.583.0333www.louisvillebluesandbbqfestival.com
Master Musicians FestivalJuly 19-20, 2019Somerset Community College Somerset, Kentucky888.810.2063http://mastermusiciansfestival.org
Kenlake Hot August Blues FestivalAugust 22-24, 2019Kenlake State Resort ParkHardin, Kentucky270.519.1788http://kenlakeblues.com
Bands & BBQ at the PointSeptember 13-14, 2019Carrollton, Kentucky502.732.7036http://www.visitcarrolltonky.org
Garvin Gate Blues FestivalOctober 11-12, 2019Louisville, Kentucky502.445.4193www.garvingatebluesfestival.com
Blues Harbor FestTBALake Cumberland State DockJamestown, Kentucky270.343.2525www.lakecumberlandbluesfest.com
LOUISIANA
13th Annual Shreveport Blues FestivalMarch 8, 2019Shreveport Municipal AuditoriumShreveport, Louisiana318.841.4000https://www.shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com/event/the-13th-annual-shreveport-blues-festival/
T-Bois Blues FestivalMarch 15-16, 2019Falgout Alligator FarmLarose, Louisianahttp://www.tboisblues.com
Hammond Smokin’ Blues & BBQ ChallengeMarch 22-23, 2019Hammond, Louisianahttp://www.hammondbbq.com
Congo Square New World Rhythms FestivalMarch 30-31, 2019Louis Armstrong ParkNew Orleans, Louisiana504.558.6100www.jazzandheritage.org/congo-square
French Quarter FestivalApril 11-14, 2019New Orleans, Louisiana504.522.5730https://fqfi.org
12th Annual Big Easy Blues FestivalApril 12, 2019UNO Lakefront ArenaNew Orleans, LAhttps://www.arena.uno.edu/event/12th-annual-big-easy-blues-festival/69/
Baton Rouge Blues FestivalApril 13-14, 2019Downtown Baton RougeBaton Rouge, Louisianahttp://www.batonrougebluesfestival.org
Festival International de LouisianeApril 24-28, 2019Lafayette, Louisiana337.232.8086https://festivalinternational.org
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage FestivalApril 25-May 5, 2019Fair Grounds Race CourseNew Orleans, Louisiana504.410.4100www.nojazzfest.com
Breaux Bridge Crawfish FestivalMay 3-5, 2019Parc HardyBreaux Bridge, Louisiana337.332.6655http://bbcrawfest.com
Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage WeekMay 5-10, 2019Chicot State ParkVille Platte, Louisiana337.234.8360https://www.lafolkroots.org
Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo Music FestivalMay 17-19, 2019New Orleans, Louisiana504.488.3865https://thebayouboogaloo.com
Bluesberry FestivalJune 8, 2019Bogue Falaya ParkCovington, Louisianahttps://www.thebluesberryfest.com
Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco FestivalJune 22-23, 2019Louis Armstrong ParkNew Orleans, Louisiana504.558.6100www.jazzandheritage.org/cajun-zydeco
Lebeau Zydeco FestivalJuly 6, 2019Immaculate Conception Catholic Church GroundsLebeau, Louisiana337.945.4238http://lebeauzydecofestival.com
40th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk FestivalJuly 26-27, 2019Natchitoches, Louisiana318.357.4332http://louisianafolklife.nsula.edu/2019-natchitoches-nsu-folk-festival/
Satchmo SummerfestAugust 2-4, 2019New Orleans, Louisiana504.522.5730https://fqfi.org
Le Cajun Music Awards & FestivalAugust 15-17, 2019Rayne Civic CenterRayne, Louisiana337.349.2575http://www.cajunfrenchmusic.org
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Cutting Edge CEAugust 21-24, 2019InterContinental HotelNew Orleans, Louisiana504.322.3540http://www.cuttingedgenola.com
Southwest Louisiana Zydeco FestivalAugust 31, 2019Historic Yambilee Festival GroundsOpelousas, Louisiana337.232.7672www.zydeco.org
Highland Jazz & Blues FestivalSeptember 14, 2019Columbia ParkShreveport, Louisianahttp://www.highlandjazzandblues.org
Festival Acadiens et CréolesOctober 10-13, 2019Girard Park Lafayette, Louisianahttp://www.festivalsacadiens.com
Crescent City Blues & BBQ FestivalOctober 18-20, 2019Lafayette Square ParkNew Orleans, Louisiana504.558.6100www.jazzandheritage.org/blues-fest
Slidell Jazz & Blues FestivalNovember 2, 2019Heritage ParkSlidell, Louisianahttp://slidelljazzandblues.com
Treme Creole Gumbo FestivalNovember 17-18, 2019Louis Armstrong ParkNew Orleans, Louisiana504.558.6100https://www.jazzandheritage.org/treme-gumbo/
Ponderosa Stomp EventsTBANew Orleans, Louisiana504.810.9116http://www.ponderosastomp.com
Little Walter Music FestivalTBAAlexandria, Louisianahttps://littlewalterfoundation.org/contact
Bogalusa Blues & Heritage FestivalTBACassidy ParkBogalusa, Louisiana985.205.1075www.bogalusablues.com
Blackpot Festival TBAVermillionville Historic VillageLafayette, Louisianahttps://www.blackpotfestival.com
MAINE
14th Annual Maine Blues FestivalJune 14-16, 2019Naples, Maine207.333.2135www.mainebluesfestival.com
North Atlantic Blues FestivalJuly 13-14, 2019Public LandingRockland, Maine207.596.6055http://www.northatlanticbluesfestival.com
American Folk FestivalAugust 23-25, 2019Bangor WaterfrontBangor, Maine207.262.7765https://americanfolkfestival.com
Northeast Blues FestivalTBABangor WaterfrontBangor, Maine207.989.5631https://www.facebook.com/NortheastBluesFestival/
MARYLAND
Berlin Jazz & Blues, Wine & BrewsMay 4, 2019Main StreetBerlin, Maryland410.641.4775https://berlinchamber.org/jazz-blue-bash/
Silver Spring Blues FestivalJune 15, 2019Silver Spring, Marylandhttp://silverspringbluesfest.yolasite.com
22nd Annual Common Ground on the Hill FestivalJuly 13, 2019Carroll County FairgroundsWestminster, Maryland410.857.2771https://www.commongroundonthehill.org
38th Annual ArtscapeJuly 19-21, 2019Baltimore, Maryland410.752.8632http://www.artscape.org
Hot August Music FestivalAugust 17, 2019Oregon Ridge ParkCockeysville, Maryland877.321.3378http://hotaugustmusicfestival.com
Southern Maryland Wine, Jazz, R&B and Funk FestivalAugust 17, 2019Calvert County FairgroundPrince Frederick,Maryland202.439.4942https://www.facebook.com/SouthernMDPremierFestival
Easterns Bayside Blues & Wine FestivalAugust 17, 2019Eastern Yacht ClubBaltimore, Maryland703.481.6525http://easternsbaysidefestival.com
National Folk FestivalSeptember 6-8, 2019Salisbury, Marylandhttps://nationalfolkfestival.com
Chestertown Jazz FestivalSeptember 12-14, 2019Wilmer ParkChestertown, Maryland410.810.2060.https://www.facebook.com/ctownjazzfestival/
GrooveFEST Music FestivalSeptember 21, 2019Downtown CambridgeCambridge, Maryland443.477.0843https://downtowncambridge.org
Federal Hill Main Street Jazz & Blues FestivalTBA Baltimore, Maryland410.727.4500http://www.fedhill.org/event/17th-annual-federal-hill-jazz-blues-festival
Alonzo’s Memorial PicnicTBABaltimore, Maryland410.744.2291http://www.mojoworkin.com
Greenbelt Blues FestivalTBARoosevelt CenterGreenbelt, Marylandhttps://www.facebook.com/GreenbeltBluesFest
MASSACHUSETTS
The Green River FestivalJuly 12-14, 2019Greenfield Community CollegeGreenfield, Massachusetts413.341.5995https://www.greenriverfestival.com
Sweet Molasses Blues Dance ExchangeJuly 26-28, 2019Boston, Massachusettshttps://www.sweetmolassesblues.com
27th Annual Onset Blues FestivalAugust 3, 2019Lillian Gregerman BandshellOnset, Massachusetts508.295.7072http://onsetbluesfestival.com
Gloucester Massachusetts Blues FestivalAugust 10, 2019Stage Fort ParkGloucester, Massachusetts207.596.6055http://gloucesterbluesfestival.com
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Springfield Jazz & Roots FestivalAugust 10, 2019Court SquareSpringfield, Massachusetts413.219.8229https://springfieldjazzfest.com/
Green Harbor Roots FestivalAugust 18, 2019Marshfield, Massachusetts781.254.5986http://www.rhythmroomentertainment.com
North River Blues FestivalAugust 24-25, 2019Marshfield, Massachusetts781.254.5986http://www.rhythmroomentertainment.com
18th Annual Blues ’n Brews FestivalSeptember 7, 2019JFK PlazaLowell, Massachusetts978.496.9313http://www.bluesnbrewsrotary.org
Cape Cod Roots & Blues FestivalSeptember 14, 2019Nauset BeachOrleans, Massachusettshttps://capecodrootsandblues.com
Library Park Blues FestivalTBALibrary FieldWoburn, Massachusetts781.953.5005http://www.bluesforveterans.org
New England Blues Festival & Car CruiseTBAMiddleboro LodgeMiddleboro, Massachusetts 508.269.7700http://www.nebluesfest.com
Riverside Blues, Brews & BBQTBAFranklin County FairgroundsGreenfield, Massachusetts413.772.1553http://www.riversidebluesandbbq.com
The Reel Blues Fest TBAWoods Hole,Massachusetts508.495.3456http://www.thereelbluesfest.org
Salem Jazz & Soul FestivalTBASalem WillowsSalem, Massachusettshttp://www.salemjazzsoul.org/
Hudson-Concord Elks Balloons & Blues FestivalTBAElks ClubHudson, Massachusettshttp://www.hudsonelksballoonfestival.com
MICHIGAN
Ferndale Blues & Music FestivalJanuary 25-February 2, 2019Ferndale, Michigan248.259.0058http://ferndalebluesfestival.org
Motor City Blues FestivalMarch 16, 2019Fox TheatreDetroit, Michigan313.471.6611https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/motor-city-blues-festival-1
Mr. B’s 22nd Annual Blues and Boogie Piano CelebrationApril 24-28, 2019The ArkAnn Arbor, Michiganwww.mrbpiano.com
West Branch Blues & Brews FestivalMay 3-4, 2019West Branch, Michigan989.345.3503http://westbranchblues.com/index.html
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Jackson Blues FestivalJune 13-15, 2019Jackson County AirportJackson, Michigan517.962.5939https://jacksonbluesfest.com
16th Annual Alpena Blues FestivalJune 22, 2019Alpena, Michigan989.657.9313https://www.facebook.com/AlpenaBluesFest/
Marshall Blues FestivalJune 22, 2019Marshall, Michigan269.781.5183 https://www.marshallbluesfest.com
39th Annual Blissfest Folk and Roots FestivalJuly 12-14, 2019Blissfest Festival FarmHarbor Springs, Michigan231.348.7047https://blissfest.org
Cowpie Music FestivalAugust 8-10, 2019Shagbark FarmCaledonia, Michigan616.293.2675https://www.cowpiemusicfestival.com/
Ribs R&B Music FestivalAugust 9-11, 2019Hart PlazaDetroit, Michigan800.794.7503http://ribsrnbmusicfestival.com
Ann Arbor Blues FestivalAugust 16-18, 2019Washtenaw Farm Council FairgroundsAnn Arbor, Michiganhttps://www.a2bluesfestival.com
Petoskey Festival on the BayAugust 15-17, 2019Petoskey Waterfront Petoskey, Michigan231.347.4150http://www.petoskeyfestival.com
Tawas Blues By The BayAugust 23-25, 2019Harbor ParkEast Tawas, Michiganhttps://www.bluesbythebaytawas.org/index.html
13th Annual Brighton’s Smokin’ Jazz & Barbecue Blues FestivalSeptember 6-7, 2019Brighton, Michigan810.227.5086https://www.brightoncoc.org/brighton-smokin-jazz-barbecue-blues-festival
Michigan BluesFestSeptember 20-21, 2019Old TownLansing, Michigan517.485.4283http://www.oldtownbluesfest.com
Traverse City Blues, Brews & BBQTBAHagerty CenterTraverse City, Michigan231.947.4230https://www.cherryfestival.org/events/2019/blues-brew—bbq
26th Annual Kalamazoo Blues FestivalTBAKalamazoo, Michigan269.381.6514https://kvba.org/festival
12th Annual St. Louis Blues FestivalTBASt. Louis, Michigan989.621.6404http://www.saintlouisbluesfestival.com
End of Summer BluesfestTBAAlpha, Michigan906.265.3822https://www.iron.org/events/events/bluesfest/
Marquette Area Blues FestivalLabor Day WeekendMarquette, Michigan906.227.1032https://marquetteareabluessociety.org
Blues-N-Brews FestivalTBAAdrian, Michigan517.260.0934http://www.blues-n-brews.com
MINNESOTA
Twin Cities Winter Jazz FestivalMarch 31, 2019Crooners Lounge & Supper ClubMinneapolis, Minnesotahttp://www.twincitiesjazzfestival.com/winter/
Smokin’ in Steele BBQ & Blues FestivalMay 31-June 1, 2019Steele County FairgroundsOwatonna, Minnesota507.279.4015http://www.smokininsteele.com
21st Annual Twin Cities Jazz FestivalJune 20-22, 2019Mears ParkSt. Paul, Minnesota651.209.7195http://www.twincitiesjazzfestival.com
Lowertown Blues & Funk FestJuly 19-20, 2019Mears ParkSt. Paul, Minnesotahttp://lowertownbluesfestival.com
31st Annual Bayfront Blues FestivalAugust 9-11, 2019Bayfront Festival ParkDuluth, Minnesota715.817.6933https://www.bayfrontblues.com
Boundary Waters Blues FestivalAugust 29-September 1, 2019Ely, Minnesota218.349.5520http://www.elyblues.com
Santiago ShakedownTBABailey Ray’s Bandshell ParkSantiago, Minnesota763.856.8900
MISSISSIPPI
Mississippi Blues Marathon January 26, 2019Jackson, Mississippi504.454.6561http://msbluesmarathon.events/
Soul City Blues FestivalMarch 16, 2019Mississippi ColiseumJackson, Mississippi678.322.8098https://www.facebook.com/XperienceJxn
Southern Miss Jazz and Blues FestivalMarch 30, 2019Gulf Park CampusLong Beach, Mississippi228.865.4500https://www.usm.edu/gulfcoast/jazz-blues
Catfish in the AlleyMarch 30, 2019ColumbusMississippi662.329.1191http://www.visitcolumbusms.org/event/catfish-in-the-alley/
Spring JamMarch 30, 2019Attala County ColiseumKosciusko, Mississippi678.322.8098https://www.facebook.com/XperienceJxn
World Catfish FestivalApril 6, 2019Belzoni, Mississippi662.247.4838https://www.belzonibe.com/catfishfest.hth
Ridgeland Fine Arts FestivalApril 6-7, 2019Renaissance at Colony ParkRidgeland, Mississippi601.605.5252https://www.ridgelandartsfest.com/
Juke Joint Festival & Related EventsApril 11-14, 2019Downtown Clarksdale, Mississippi662.624.5992http://www.jukejointfestival.com/
Cotton District Arts FestivalApril 13, 2019Starkville, Mississippi662.324.3080https://www.cdafestival.com/
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Crosstie Arts & Jazz FestivalApril 13, 2019Cleveland, Mississippi662.579.8881http://www.crosstiefestival.com/
Cat Head Mini Blues Festival IApril 14, 2019Clarksdale, Mississippi662.624.5992https://www.cathead.biz/
39th Annual Alcorn State University Jazz FestivalApril 18, 2019Vicksburg Convention CenterVicksburg, Mississippi601.877.6261http://www.alcorn.edu/jazzfest
Double Decker FestivalApril 26-27, 2019Oxford, Mississippi662.232.2477https://doubledeckerfestival.com/
Natchez Trace FestivalApril 26-27, 2019Kosciusko, Mississippi662.289.2981https://www.natcheztracetravel.com/
Bones Fest XXIIIMay 2-5, 2019Clarksdale, Mississippihttps://rhythmbones.com/
Market Street FestivalMay 3-4, 2019Columbus, Mississippi662.328.6305https://www.marketstreetfestival.com/
Leland Crawfish FestivalMay 4, 2019Leland, Mississippi662.686.2687http://lelandchamber.com/page/Leland-Crawfish-Festival
Vicksburg RiverfestMay 10-11, 2019Vicksburg, Mississippihttps://riverfestms.com/
Clarksdale Caravan Music FestMay 11, 2019Clarksdale, Mississippi662.627.6149http://blues2rock.com/
Pinetop Boogie and Crawfish BoilMay 11, 2019Ground Zero Blues ClubClarksdale, Mississippihttps://pinetopperkinsfoundation.org/
Mother’s Day Blues FestivalMay 12, 2019Laurel FairgroundsLaurel, Mississippi734.994.0138http://www.jtrproductions.com/
Hill Country HarmonicaMay 16-19, 2019Foxfire RanchWaterford, Mississippi504.799.9043http://www.hillcountryharmonica.com/home.html
Kimbrough Cotton-Patch Soul Blues FestivalMay 17-19, 2019The HutHolly Springs, Mississippihttps://kimbroughcottonpatchsoulbluesfestival.com/
Batesville SpringFestMay 17-18, 2019Batesville, Mississippi662.563.3126http://batesvillemainstreet.com/
Square AffairMay 18, 2019Carthage, Mississippi601.267.9231http://www.leakems.com/
World Championship Old- Time Piano Playing Contest & FestivalMay 23-26, 2019Oxford, Mississippi662.915.1282http://oldtimepianocontest.com/
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Red’s Old Timers Blues FestivalMay 25, 2019Martin Luther King ParkClarksdale, Mississippi405.412.8796https://www.facebook.com/redsoldtimersbluesfestival/
Goat Fest VIMay 31-June 2, 2019Shack Up InnClarksdale, Mississippi662.624.8329https://www.facebook.com/goatfestatthecrossroads/
B. B. King HomecomingJune 1, 2019Fletcher Park & Club EbonyIndianola, Mississippi662.887.9539https://bbkingmuseum.org/
Tupelo Elvis FestivalJune 5-9, 2019Tupelo, Mississippi662.841.6598https://www.tupeloelvisfestival.com/
Lauren Rogers Museum of Art’s Blues BashJune 7, 2019Lauren Rogers Museum of ArtLaurel, Mississippi601.649.6374https://www.lrma.org/
Bentonia Blues FestivalJune 10-15, 2019Bentonia, Mississippi662.528.1900http://visityazoo.org/
Pinetop Perkins Foundation 10th Annual Workshop ExperienceJune 11-14, 2019Hopson Plantation & Shack Up InnClarksdale, Mississippihttps://pinetopperkinsfoundation.org/
North Mississippi Hill Country PicnicJune 28-29, 2019Waterford, Mississippihttp://www.nmshillcountrypicnic.com/
Grassroots Blues FestivalJuly 12-13, 2019Duck Hill, Mississippiwww.facebook.com/grassrootsblues
19th Annual Jus’ Blues Music AwardsAugust 1, 2019Horseshoe Casino & HotelTunica, Mississippi678.403.1993https://www.jusblues.org/
Bikes, Blues & BayousAugust 3, 2019Greenwood, Mississippi662.453.4152https://bikesbluesbayous.racesonline.com/
Sunflower River Blues & Gospel FestivalAugust 9-11, 2019Downtown Clarksdale, Mississippihttp://www.sunflowerfest.org/
Cat Head 17th Anniversary Blues PartyAugust 11, 2019Clarksdale, Mississippi662.624.5992https://www.cathead.biz/
Otha Turner Family PicnicAugust 23-24, 2019Senatobia, Mississippi662.562.7606https://www.instagram.com/goatpicnic/
24th Annual Black Prairie Blues FestivalAugust 30, 2019West Point, Mississippi662.295.8361http://blackprairiebluesfestival.com/
9th Annual Sam Chatmon Blues FestivalSeptember 20-21, 2019Hollandale, Mississippi662.827.2241https://www.hollandaleblues.com/
42nd Annual Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage FestivalSeptember 21, 2019Greenville, MS662.335.3523https://www.deltabluesms.org/
20th Annual Highway 61 Blues FestivalOctober 5, 2019Leland, Mississippi662.686.7646www.highway61blues.com
The Dancing Rabbit FestivalOctober 5, 2019Macon, Mississippi662.726.4456https://www.facebook.com/dancingrabbitfestival/
Deak’s Harmonica Block PartyOctober 5, 2019Clarksdale, Mississippi217.218.2194http://deakharp.com/
Mighty Mississippi Music FestivalOctober 10-12, 2019Warfield Point ParkGreenville, Mississippihttp://www.mightymississippimusicfestival.com/
Bukka White Blues FestivalOctober 11-12, 2019Aberdeen, Mississippi 662.369.9440http://bukkawhitebluesfestival.com/
9th Annual Gateway to the Delta FestivalOctober 12, 2019Charleston, Mississippi662.647.0942https://charlestongatewayfestival.org/
Cat Head Mini Blues Festival IIOctober 13, 2019Cat HeadClarksdale, Mississippi662.624.5992https://www.cathead.biz/
Super Blues SundayOctober 13, 2019Clarksdale, Mississipi662.624.5992https://www.cathead.biz/
Pinetop Perkins Homecoming CelebrationOctober 13, 2019Hopson Plantation & Shack Up InnClarksdale, Mississippihttps://pinetopperkinsfoundation.org/
Delta Hot Tamale FestivalOctober 17-19, 2019Greenville, Mississippi662.378.3121https://www.mainstreetgreenville.com/delta-hot-tamale-festival.html
Deep Blues FestivalOctober 17-20, 2019The Shack Up Inn & The New RoxyClarksdale, Mississippi662.313.6220https://deepbluesfest.com/
Native American DaysOctober 23-25, 2019Winterville Mounds, Mississippi662.334.4684https://www.facebook.com/wintervillemounds/
Hambone FestivalOctober 24-27, 2019Hambone GalleryClarksdale, Mississippi662.403.8810http://www.stanstreet.com/hambone-festival.html
Great Delta Bear AffairOctober 26, 2019Rolling Fork, Mississippi662.873.6261https://greatdeltabearaffair.org/
12th Annual Blues and Heritage FestivalOctober 26, 2019Picayune, Mississippi601.799.3070https://picayunemainstreet.com/
Music at the MoundsOctober 29-30, 2019Grand Village of the Natchez IndiansNatchez, Mississippi601.446.6502http://www.mdah.ms.gov/new/events/music-at-the-mounds/
Burdine’s Blues & Greens FestivalDecember 6-7, 2019Shack Up InnClarksdale, Mississippihttps://www.bbgfestival.com/
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Shed Summer Concert SeriesTBAOcean Springs, Mississippi228.875.9590www.theshedbbq.com
Delta JubileeTBAClarksdale, Mississippiwww.clarksdale-ms.com Oxford Blues FestivalTBAOxford, Mississippi662.259.7190http://oxfordbluesfest.com/
Mississippi John Hurt Homecoming FestivalTBAAvalon, Mississippi312.810.1954https://www.facebook.com/johnhurtfoundation
Mississippi Gulf Coast Blues & Heritage FestivalTBAJackson County FairgroundsPascagoula, Mississippi228.282.0951http://www.msgulfcoastbluesfest.com/
Wing Dang Doodle FestivalTBAGaddis ParkForest, Mississippi601.469.4332http://www.wingdangdoodlefestival.com/
Mississippi Delta Regional Blues Challenge Band CompetitionTBAClub EbonyIndianola, Mississippi662.887.4913www.indianolablues.org
OktoberfestTBACarthage ColiseumCarthage, Mississippi601.267.9231http://www.leakems.com/
Mississippi Delta Regional Blues Challenge Solo/Duo CompetitionTBAThe Blue BiscuitIndianola, Mississippi662.887.4913www.indianolablues.org
Tommy Johnson Blues FestivalTBAJackson, Mississippi601.212.6088https://www.facebook.com/tommyjohnsonblues/
Hill Country Freedom FestivalTBA662.534.1047New Albany, Mississippihttp://www.visitnewalbany.com/summerofmusic/
Farish Street Heritage FestivalTBAJackson, Mississippi601.948.5667http://www.farishstreetheritagefestival.com/
Shed BBQ Shedhead Blues FestivalTBAOcean Springs, Mississippi228.875.9590www.theshedbbq.com
Mobile Street FestivalTBAHattiesburg, Mississippihttp://mobilestreetfestival.com/
MISSOURI
Missouri Blues FestMarch 15, 2019The Blue NoteColumbia, Missouri573.874.1944http://thebluenote.com/event/missouri-blues-fest/
13th Annual Gateway Blues FestivalMarch 22, 2019Chaifetz ArenaSt. Louis, Missouri314.977.5000http://www.thechaifetzarena.com/events/gateway-blues-festival
Hotrods & BBQ Blues FestivalApril 6, 2019Murphy’s PubHumansville, Missouri417.754.2490https://www.417mag.com/events/hotrods-bbq-blues-festival/
Rock’n Ribs BBQ FestivalApril 25-27, 2019Ozark Empire Fair GroundsSpringfield, Missouri347.424.2566https://rocknribs.com
WashMO BBQ, Bikes & BluesApril 26-28, 2019Washington Farmers’ MarketWashington, Missouri636.239.1743https://www.downtownwashmo.org/events2019/2019/4/26/washmo-bbq-bikes-amp-blues
Round Barn BluesMay 4, 2019Kirksville, Missouri660.665.2760http://kirksville.net/roundbarn/
Stomp the Blues out of HomelessnessMay 18, 2019Community Blood Center of the OzarksSpringfield, Missourihttp://stompthebluesoutofhomelessness.com
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Greater Ozarks Blues Bash FestivalMay 18, 2019West Plains, Missourihttp://gobluesbash.com
Gladstone Summertime BluesfestJune 7-8, 2019Oak Grove ParkGladstone, Missouri816.436.4523https://www.gladstonechamber.com/bluesfest
Blues Funk FestivalAugust 10, 2019West City ParkFestus, Missourihttps://www.cityoffestus.org/294/Blues-Funk-Festival---Aug-10-2019
24th Annual Big Muddy Blues FestivalLabor Day WeekendSt. Louis, Missouri314.241.5875www.bigmuddybluesfestival.com
Old Webster Jazz & Blues FestivalSeptember 21, 2019Downtown Webster GrovesSt. Louis, Missouri314.962.3300http://oldwebsterjazzfest.com/
Farmington Fall Fest Blues, Brews & BBQSeptember 21-22, 2019Farmington, Missouri573.366.8540https://farmingtonfallfest.com
Roots ’n’ Blues ’n’ BBQ FestivalSeptember 27-29, 2019Stephens Lake ParkColumbia, Missouri573.442.5862https://rootsnbluesnbbq.com
Rhythm & Ribs Jazz & Blues FestivalTBAKansas City, Missouri816.474.8463www.americanjazzmuseum.org
Kansas City Jazz and Heritage FestivalTBAKansas City, Missouri816.474.8463www.americanjazzmuseum.org
Boxcar of Blues FestivalTBAKansas City, Missouri816.483.1456www.knuckleheadskc.com
MONTANA
Montana Folk FestivalJuly 12-14, 2019Butte, Montana406.497.6464https://montanafolkfestival.com
Magic City Blues: Montana’s Urban Music FestivalAugust 1-3, 2019Billings, Montana406.534.0400http://www.magiccityblues.com
Big Sky Blues FestivalAugust 2-4, 2019Pilgrim ParkNoxon, Montana406.370.1288http://bigskyblues.com
Riverfront Blues FestivalAugust 9-10, 2019Riverfront ParkLibby, Montana406.291.0185http://www.riverfrontbluesfestival.com
Flathead Lake Blues & Music FestivalAugust 16-17, 2019Regatta Shoreline AmphitheaterPolson, Montana406.890.9952http://www.flatheadlakebluesfestival.com
NEBRASKA
Omaha Summer Arts FestivalJune 7-9, 2019Omaha, Nebraska402.345.5401https://www.summerarts.org
Nebraska Folk & Roots FestivalJune 15, 2019Pinewood BowlLincoln, Nebraska402.435.5335https://nebraskafolkandroots.com
Playing With Fire July 13 & August 24, 2019Turner Park at Midtown CrossingOmaha, Nebraska402.618.7734http://playingwithfireomaha.net
ZoofestJuly 19-20, 2019The Zoo BarLincoln, Nebraska402.435.8754http://www.zoobar.com
Rhythm Blues & Arts FestSeptember 1, 2019Lewis & Clark LandingOmaha, Nebraskahttps://rbafest.com
Blues & Balloons FestivalTBASoaring Wings VineyardSpringfield, Nebraska402.253.2479https://www.soaringwingswine.com
NEVADA
Henderson BluesFestApril 13, 2019Henderson PavilionHenderson, Nevada702.267.4849http://www.cityofhenderson.com
Blues & Brews FestivalApril 19-21, 2019Colorado Belle Casino Resort Laughlin, Nevada702.298.4000https://www.coloradobelle.com
Las Vegas City of Lights Jazz & R&B FestivalApril 27-28, 2019Government AmphitheaterLas Vegas, Nevadahttp://www.yourjazz.com
Las Vegas Brews & Blues FestivalMay 11, 2019The Springs Preserve AmphitheaterLas Vegas, Nevada702.822.7700https://www.springspreserve.org
Great Eldorado BBQ, Brews & Blues FestivalJune 14-15, 2019Downtown RenoReno, Nevada775.786.5700https://www.eldoradoreno.com
Jazz and Beyond – Carson City Music FestivalAugust 9-25, 2019Carson City, Nevada775.883.4154http://jazzcarsoncity.com
Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-OffAugust 28- September 2, 2019Nugget Casino ResortSparks, Nevada775.356.3300https://nuggetribcookoff.com
Las Vegas Big Blues BenderSeptember 5-8, 2019Hard Rock Hotel & CasinoLas Vegas, Nevada702.518.3222http://bigbluesbender.com
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Barnful of Blues FestivalAugust 3, 2019New Boston, New Hampshire603.325.8659http://granitestateblues.org
White Mountain Boogie n’ Blues FestivalAugust 16-18, 2019Thornton, New Hampshire603.726.3867https://www.whitemountainboogie.com
Portsmouth Maritime Folk FestivalSeptember 28-29, 2019Portsmouth, New Hampshirehttp://www.pmffest.org
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NEW JERSEY
Michael Arnone’s 30th Annual Crawfish FestMay 31-June 2, 2019Sussex County FairgroundsAugusta, New Jerseyhttp://www.crawfishfest.com
27th Annual Baymen’s Seafood & Music FestivalJune 22-23, 2019Tuckerton, New Jersey609.296.8868https://tuckertonseaport.org
Anglesea Blues Festival/ New Jersey State Barbecue ChampionshipJuly 12-14, 2019North Wildwood, New Jersey609.523.6565http://www.angleseablues.com
Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues FestivalAugust 24, 2019Long Branch, New Jersey732.933.1984https://jsjbf.org
Mike Griot’s Essex County/South Mountain International Blues FestivalTBAWest Orange, New Jersey973.378.8973http://southmountainbluesfestival.com
NEW MEXICO
Red, White & Blues FestivalApril 20, 2019St. Clair Winery & BistroLas Cruces, New Mexicohttps://www.mvjazzblues.net
Silver City Blues FestivalMay 24-26, 2019Gough ParkSilver City, New Mexico575.538.2505https://www.silvercitybluesfestival.org
Albuquerque Blues & BrewsMay 26, 2019Sandia Resort & CasinoAlbuquerque, New Mexico505.796.7500http://www.abqbluesandbrews.com
Land of Enchantment Blues FestivalTBABernalillo, New Mexico505.255.9798http://www.enchantmentblues.org
NEW YORK
Folk 2 Funk FestivalMarch 29-31, 2019Long Beach Public LibraryLong Beach, New York516.432.6342http://aip-arts.org
Mountain JamJune 13-16, 2019Bethel WoodsBethel, New Yorkhttps://mountainjam.com
New York State Blues FestivalJune 27-29, 2019Clinton SquareSyracuse, New Yorkhttps://www.nysbluesfest.com
Great Blue Heron Music FestivalJuly 5-7, 2019Sherman, New York716.761.7190https://greatblueheron.com
Finger Lakes Wine FestivalJuly 12-14, 2019Watkins Glen, New York607.535.2486http://www.flwinefest.com
Chenango Blues FestivalAugust 16-17, 2019Chenango County FairgroundsNorwich, New York607.334.5653 ext. 1http://www.chenangobluesfest.org
Hudson Valley Ribfest: BBQ, Bands & MoreAugust 16-18, 2019Ulster County FairgroundsNew Paltz, New York844.742.3378https://hudsonvalleyribfest.org
Niagara Falls Blues FestivalSeptember 13-14, 2019Niagara Falls, New Yorkhttp://www.niagarafallsbluesfest.org
Barrier Beach Blues & Arts FestivalTBALong Beach, New York516.432.6342http://aip-arts.org
Hudson River Park Blues BBQ FestivalTBAHudson River Park Pier 97New York, New York212.627.2020https://hudsonriverpark.org
NORTH CAROLINA
OooWee BBQ and Blues FestivalMarch 30, 2019OooWee BBQPineville, North Carolina980.345.6883https://www.eatoooweebbq.com
Pleasure Island Seafood, Blues and Jazz FestivalApril 13-14, 2019Kure Beach, North Carolina910.458.8434http://www.pleasureislandnc.org
MerleFestApril 25-28, 2019Wilkes Community CollegeWilkesboro, North Carolina800.343.7857http://merlefest.org
Durham Blues & Brews FestivalMay 18, 2019Durham Central ParkDurham, North Carolinahttps://www.durhambluesandbrewsfestival.com
33rd Annual Carolina Blues FestivalMay 18-19, 2019LeBauer Park Greensboro, North Carolinahttps://carolinabluesfestival.com
Blues ’n’ Brews FestivalJune 8, 2019Festival ParkFayetteville, North Carolina910.323.4234http://bnb.cfrt.org
Cape Fear Blues FestivalJune 22-23, 2019Wilmington, North Carolina910.350.8822http://www.capefearblues.org
Festival for the EnoJuly 4 & 6, 2019West Point on the EnoDurham, North Carolina919.620.9099https://www.enofest.org
Soulshine Farm Music FestivalAugust 8-10, 2019Green Mountain, North Carolinahttps://www.soulshinefarmfest.com
John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues FestivalAugust 31-September 1, 2019Oak Hollow Festival ParkHigh Point, North Carolina366.819.5299https://coltranejazzfest.com
New River Blues FestivalSeptember 1, 2019River House InnGrassy Creek, North Carolina336.982.2109https://newriverbluesfestival.info
Down Home Southern Soul Blues FestTBAPitt County FairgroundsGreenville, North Carolina
NORTH DAKOTA
Winter Blues FestivalFebruary 9, 2019Ramada BallroomFargo, North Dakota866.552.5837http://fargobluesfest.homestead.com
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Buggies ’n’ Blues Classic Car ShowJune 8-9, 2019Mandan, North Dakota701.751.2983http://www.buggies-n-blues.org
Fargo Blues FestivalJuly 26-27, 2019Newman Outdoor FieldFargo, North Dakota866.552.5837http://fargobluesfest.homestead.com
OHIO
Cincinnati Winter Blues ExperienceFebruary 16, 2019Fretboard BrewingCincinnati, Ohio513.739.2583https://cincyblues.org
Pickle’s Blues WeekendMarch 8-9, 2019Old City PrimeLima, Ohio419.227.7463https://www.oldcityprime.com
River City Blues FestMarch 15-16, 2019The Lafayette HotelMarietta, Ohio740.376.0222http://bjfm.org
Canton Blues FestivalJune 7-8, 2019Downtown CantonCanton, Ohio330.458.2054https://www.cantonchamber.org/canton-blues-fest
Washboard Music FestivalJune 13-15, 2019Logan, Ohio740.277.1806http://washboardmusicfestival.com
Creekside Blues & Jazz FestivalJune 14-16, 2019Creekside DistrictGahanna, Ohio614.418.9114http://www.creeksidebluesandjazz.com
Cincy Blues FestJuly 13, 2019Schmidlapp Event LawnCincinnati, Ohio513.739.2583https://cincybluesfest.org
Big Bend Blues BashJuly 26-27, 2019Pomeroy, Ohio740.992.6524http://www.pomeroyblues.org
Canal Winchester Blues and RibfestJuly 26-27, 2019DowntownCanal Winchester, Ohio614.270.5053https://www.bluesandribfest.com
Blues, Brews & BBQJuly 27, 2019Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & MuseumHamilton, Ohio513.868.8336https://www.pyramidhill.org
Lebanon Blues FestivalAugust 3, 2019DowntownLebanon, Ohio513.638.2752https://lebanonbluesfestival.com
Black Swamp Arts FestivalSeptember 6-8, 2019Bowling Green, Ohio877.865.6082http://www.blackswampfest.org
Rhythm on the River TBACourt GrillPomeroy, Ohio740.992.6840http://www.pomeroyblues.org
The Toledo Food Bank’s Northwest Ohio Music FestivalTBAInternational ParkDowntown Toledo, Ohio419.242.5000 ext. 212http://www.toledofoodbank.org
OKLAHOMA
Rentiesville Springing the Blues Mini FestApril 20-21, 2019Oklahoma Blues Hall of FameRentiesville, Oklahoma918.855.0978dcminnerblues.com
Bixby BBQ’n Blues FestivalMay 3-4, 2019Washington Irving Memorial ParkBixby, Oklahoma918.549.8065https://bixbyrotarybbq.com
Dusk til Dawn Blues FestivalAugust 30-September 1, 2019Oklahoma Blues Hall of FameRentiesville, Oklahoma918.855.0978http://dcminnerblues.com
Paul’s Valley BrickfestTBAPaul’s Valley, Oklahoma405.238.3308http://paulsvalley.com
Bricktown Blues & BBQ FestivalTBAOklahoma City, Oklahoma405.236.4143http://www.bricktownokc.com
OREGON
Soul’d Out FestivalApril 16-21, 2019Portland, Oregon971.230.0029http://www.souldoutfestival.com
8th Annual Inner City Blues FestivalApril 27, 2019North Portland Eagle’s LodgePortland, Oregon503.419.7093http://www.hcao.org/
Safeway Waterfront Blues FestivalJuly 4-7, 2019Tom McCall Waterfront ParkPortland, Oregon800.820.9884http://www.waterfrontbluesfest.com
Birding & Blues FestivalTBAPacific City, Oregon503.965.6247https://birdingandblues.org
Summer Blues FestivalTBAGrizzly Peak WineryAshland, Oregon541.944.6764 - Mark Howardhttps://www.ashlandblues.com
PENNSYLVANIA
Lehigh River Blues JamJanuary 26, 2019Days HotelAllentown, Pennsylvania800.241.6246http://www.lehighriverbluesjam.com
Lancaster Roots and Blues FestivalFebruary 22-24, 2019DowntownLancaster, Pennsylvania717.875.2772https://lancasterrootsandblues.com
Boscov’s Berks Jazz FestApril 5-14, 2019Reading, Pennsylvania610.898.1930https://berksjazzfest.com
Media Americana Roots RambleApril 13, 2019State StreetMedia, Pennsylvania610.566.5039http://www.statestreetblues.com
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Bucks County Blues Society Spring Fever FootstomperApril 28, 2019Edgely, Pennsylvania215.946.4794http://www.buckscountybluessociety.org
Dauphin County Music & Wine FestivalJune 8-9, 2019Fort Hunter Mansion & ParkHarrisburg, Pennsylvania717.599.5751http://www.dauphincounty.org
Billtown Blues FestivalJune 14-16, 2019Lycoming County FairgroundsHughesville, Pennsylvania570.584.4480https://www.billtownblues.org
State Street Blues StrollJune 15, 2019State StreetMedia, Pennsylvania610.566.5039http://www.statestreetblues.com
Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts FestivalJune 15, 2019Honesdale, Pennsylvaniahttps://honesdalerootsandrhythm.com
Franklin Blues & Barbecue FestivalJune 15-16, 2019Franklin, Pennsylvania814.671.1497https://www.franklinbluesandbbq.org
Blast Furnace Blues FestivalJune 28-30, 2019SteelStacks CampusBethlehem, Pennsylvania610.332.1300https://www.steelstacks.org
Briggs Farm Blues FestivalJuly 11-14, 2019Nescopeck, Pennsylvania570.379.3342https://www.briggsfarm.com
The Peach Music FestivalJuly 25-28, 2019Montage MountainScranton, Pennsylvaniahttp://thepeachmusicfestival.com
Pittsburgh Blues and Roots FestivalJuly 27-28, 2019Syria Shrine CenterCheswick, Pennsylvaniahttps://www.pghbluesrootsfest.com
AmeriServ Flood City Music FestivalAugust 2-3, 2019Johnstown, Pennsylvania814.539.1889https://www.floodcitymusic.com
Erie’s Blues & Jazz FestivalAugust 2-4, 2019Erie, Pennsylvania814.459.5477https://www.facebook.com/BluesandJazzFestival/
58th Annual Philadelphia Folk FestivalAugust 15-18, 2019Old Pool FarmSchwenksville, Pennsylvania215.247.1300https://pfs.org
Phoenixville Blues FestivalSeptember 7, 2019Reeves ParkPhoenixville, Pennsylvaniahttps://pvilleblues.org
Gypsy Moon Blues FestivalSeptember 7, 2019East Petersburg, Pennsylvaniahttps://www.facebook.com/gypsymoonbluesfest
Reading Blues FestTBAReading, Pennsylvania610.898.1830http://www.readingbluesfest.com
RHODE ISLAND
New England Winter Blues FestivalFebruary 9, 2019Knickerbocker Music CenterWesterly, Rhode Island401.315.5070https://knickmusic.com/
Newport Folk FestivalJuly 26-28, 2019Fort Adams State ParkNewport, Rhode Islandhttp://www.newportfolk.org
Newport Jazz FestivalAugust 2-4, 2019Fort Adams State ParkNewport, Rhode Islandhttp://www.newportjazz.org
Rhythm & RootsAugust 30-September 1, 2019Ninigret ParkCharlestown, Rhode Island401.783.3926https://rhythmandroots.com
SOUTH CAROLINA
Lowcountry Blues BashMarch 3, 2019Bowens Island RestaurantCharleston, South Carolina844.297.1962http://www.alstonwilkessociety.org
Blues & BBQ Harbor CruisesThursdays, March 21-November 8; First Fridays, April-October 2019Charleston, South Carolina843.722.1112https://www.charlestonharbortours.com
Lowcountry Cajun FestivalApril 7, 2019James Island County ParkCharleston, South Carolina843.795.4386https://www.ccprc.com
Arts International FestivalApril 13, 2019Francis Marion UniversityFlorence, South Carolina800.368.7551https://www.fmarion.edu/artsinternational
15th Annual Blues by the SeaApril 14, 2019Freshfields Village GreenKiawah Island, South Carolina843.768.6491https://freshfieldsvillage.com
Greater Clemson Music FestivalWeekends in Festival Guide 2019Clemson, South Carolina864.650.0585http://www.clemsonmusicfest.org
13th Annual Mac Arnold Cornbread & Collard Greens Blues FestivalApril 25-27, 2019Fountain Inn, South Carolina303.757.1949https://www.macarnold.com/tour
Rivertown Music & Craft Beer FestivalMay 4, 2019Conway, South Carolina843.248.6260https://conwayalive.com/event/rivertown-music-and-beer-festival-2/
Piccolo Spoleto FestivalMay 24-June 9, 2019Charleston, South Carolina843.724.7305http://www.piccolospoleto.com
July 4th Blues & BBQ Harbor CruiseJuly 4, 2019Charleston, South Carolina843.722.1112https://www.charlestonharbortours.com
South Carolina Festival of Discovery / Greenwood Blues CruiseJuly 11-13, 2019Multiple VenuesUptown Greenwood, South Carolina864.942.8448http://www.uptowngreenwood.com/events/sc-festival-of-discovery
Sea & Sand FestivalSeptember 21, 2019Folly Beach, South Carolinahttps://visitfolly.com
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Blues & Jazz FestivalOctober 3-4, 2019Rock Hill, South Carolina803.328.2787https://www.yorkcountyarts.org
South Carolina Pecan FestivalNovember 2, 2019Florence, South Carolina843.665.2047http://www.florencedowntown.com
Carolina Downhome Blues FestivalTBACamden, South Carolina803.425.7676https://www.fineartscenter.org
Columbia Annual Free Blues FestivalTBAColumbia, South Carolina803.708.4500http://www.wordofmouthproductions.org
SOUTH DAKOTA
Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues FestivalJuly 19-20, 2019Yankton Trail ParkSioux Falls, South Dakota605.335.6101https://www.siouxfallsjazzfest.com
Oahe Blues FestJuly 19-20, 2019Grey Goose Store & Social ClubPierre, South Dakota605.945.0794https://www.facebook.com/GreyGooseStore
Deadwood JamSeptember 13-14, 2019Deadwood, South Dakota800.344.8826https://www.deadwood.com
TENNESSEE
International Blues ChallengeJanuary 22-26, 2019Memphis, Tennessee901.527.2583https://blues.org/international-blues-challenge/
Beale Street Music FestivalMay 3-5, 2019Memphis, Tennessee901.525.4611https://www.memphisinmay.org
Blues Music AwardsMay 9, 2019Memphis, Tennessee901.527.2583https://blues.org/blues-music-awards/
Exit 56 Blues FestMay 25-26, 2019West Tennessee Delta Heritage CenterBrownsville, Tennessee 731.779.9000http://exit56blues.com
Bonnaroo Music & Arts FestivalJune 13-16, 2019Manchester, Tennessee888.512.7469https://www.bonnaroo.com
Riverbend FestivalMay 29-June 1, 2019Chattanooga, Tennessee423.756.2211https://riverbendfestival.com
Muddy Roots Music FestivalAugust 30-September 1, 2019Cookeville, Tennessee615.534.2441http://www.muddyrootsrecords.com/mr_events/mr_musicfest/
Hatchie Fall FestOctober 19, 2019Brownsville, Tennessee731.779.9000http://www.hatchiefallfest.com
Jefferson Street Jazz & Blues FestivalTBANashville, Tennessee615.726.5867http://www.nashvillejazzandbluesfest.com
Memphis Music and Heritage FestivalTBAMain StreetMemphis, Tennessee901.525.3655https://www.southernfolklore.com
Louie Bluie Music & Arts FestivalTBACove Lake State ParkCaryville, Tennessee423.566.0329http://louiebluie.org
TEXAS
20th Annual KNON Blues FestivalJanuary 26, 2019Poor David’s PubDallas, Texas214.828.9500http://www.knon.org
South by Southwest Music FestivalMarch 11-17, 2019Austin, Texashttps://www.sxsw.com/festivals/music/
H-Town Blues FestivalMarch 29, 2019NRG ParkHouston, Texas832.667.1400https://www.nrgpark.com
Old Settler’s Music FestivalApril 11-14, 2019Tilmon, Texashttps://oldsettlersmusicfest.org
Big Pines Blues Festival Junior ShowcaseMay 11, 2019Heritage PlazaLongview, Texas903.237.1230https://www.facebook.com/Big-Pines-Blues-Festival-349894248368489/
11th Annual Simply Texas Blues FestivalMay 18, 2019Oakes StreetSan Angelo, Texas325.500.1083http://www.sabluessociety.com
Kerrville Folk FestivalMay 23-June 9, 2019Kerrville, Texas830.257.3600https://www.kerrvillefolkfestival.org
Texas Folklife FestivalJune 7-9, 2019San Antonio, Texas210.458.2300http://www.texancultures.com
Tall City Blues FestJuly 12-13, 2019Midland, Texas432.262.0034http://www.tallcitybluesfest.com
Bedford Blues & BBQ FestivalAugust 30-September 1, 2019Bedford, Texas817.952.2128https://www.bedfordbluesfest.com
Eastside Kings FestivalSeptember 14-15, 2019East Austin, Texas512.228.8434https://www.facebook.com/EastsideKingsFestival/
Austin City Limits Music FestivalOctober 4-6 & 11-13, 2019Zilker ParkAustin, Texas888.512.7469https://www.aclfestival.com
Lone Star Blues & Heritage FestivalOctober 25-27, 2019Salmon Lake ParkGrapeland, TXhttps://www.lonestarbluesfest.com/
KNON Fort Worth Blues FestivalTBAFort Worth, Texas214.828.9500http://www.knon.org
Remembrance Ride & Concert Benefiting Stevie Ray Vaughan Scholarship FundTBAAustin, Texashttps://www.facebook.com/remembrancerideandconcert
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UTAH
Utah Arts FestivalJune 20-23, 2019Library SquareSalt Lake City, Utah801.322.2428https://uaf.org
VERMONT
Discover Jazz FestivalMay 31-June 9, 2019Burlington, Vermont802.863.7992https://discoverjazz.com
VIRGINIA
Winter Blues & Jazz FestivalJanuary 17-20, 2019 Williamsburg, Virginia757.592.4289https://www.winterbluesjazzfest.com
Sedalia BBQ & Blues Festival April 27, 2019The Sedalia CenterBig Island, Virginia434.299.5080http://sedaliacenter.org/index.html
Tinner Hill Music FestivalJune 8, 2019Falls Church, Virginia703.241.4109https://www.tinnerhill.org
15th Annual Stone Soul Music & Food FestivalJune 8, 2019Virginia Credit Union Live at Richmond RacewayRichmond, Virginia804.672.9299https://kissrichmond.com
Bayou Boogaloo Music & Cajun Food FestivalJune 28-30, 2019Norfolk, Virginia757.441.2345https://festevents.org
Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ FestivalAugust 3, 2019Roanoke, Virginia540.343.2624http://www.jeffcenter.org/blueridgebluesfest
American Music FestivalAugust 30-September 1, 2019Virginia Beach, Virginia757.385.7873https://liveonatlantic.com
Bristol’s Rhythm & Roots ReunionSeptember 20-22, 2019Birthplace of Country Music MuseumBristol, Virginia423.573.1927https://www.birthplaceofcountrymusic.org
Richmond Folk FestivalOctober 11-13, 2019Downtown RiverfrontRichmond, Virginia804.788.6466https://www.richmondfolkfestival.org
Columbia Pike Blues FestivalTBAArlington, Virginia703.892.2776http://columbia-pike.org
WASHINGTON
Sunbanks FestivalMay 16-19 & September 5-8, 2019Sunbanks Lakes ResortElectric City, Washington888.822.7195http://www.sunbanksfestival.com
Northwest Folklife FestivalMay 24-27, 2019Seattle CenterSeattle, Washington206.684.7300https://www.nwfolklife.org
Sweet Onion FestivalJuly 20, 2019Walla Walla, Washington509.529.8755https://www.sweetonions.org
32nd Annual Winthrop Rhythm & Blues FestivalJuly 19-21, 2019The Blues RanchWinthrop, Washington800.8240.9884https://winthropbluesfestival.com
Port Townsend Acoustic Blues Festival and WorkshopJuly 28- August 4, 2019Fort Worden State ParkPort Townsend, Washington360.385.3102https://centrum.org/port-townsend-acoustic-blues-festival-workshop/
Mount Baker Rhythm & Blues FestivalAugust 2-4, 2019Deming, Washingtonhttp://www.bakerblues.com
BumbershootAugust 30-September 1, 2019Seattle CenterSeattle, Washingtonhttps://www.bumbershoot.com
Snoqualmie Railroad DaysTBASnoqualmie, Washington425.888.3030http://www.railroaddays.com
WEST VIRGINIA
Blues & Swing Week July 14-19, 2019Augusta Heritage Center of Davis & Elkins CollegeElkins, West Virginiahttps://augustaheritagecenter.org304.637.1209
Heritage Music Blues FestAugust 9-11, 2019Heritage Port AmphitheaterWheeling, West Virginia304.238.6064https://www.heritagemusicfest.com
Bluefield Blues FestivalTBACommerce StreetBluefield, West Virginia304.320.3631https://bluefieldbluesfest.com
Snowshoe Mountain Blues, Brews & BBQ TBASnowshoe Mountain ResortSnowshoe, West Virginia877.441.4386https://www.snowshoemtn.com
WISCONSIN
Blues CaféMarch 8-9, 2019Rothschild PavillionRothschild, Wisconsinhttps://midwestblues.org
Paramount Blues ChallengeMarch 16, 2019Port Washington, Wisconsin262.208.6288http://paramountmusic.org
Monroe Balloon & Blues FestivalJune 14-15, 2019Green County FairgroundsMonroe, Wisconsin608.214.3852https://monroeballoonrally.com
SummerfestJune 26-30 & July 2-7, 2019Milwaukee, Wisconsin414.273.2680https://summerfest.com
New Glarus Blues, Brews & Food Truck FestivalJune 29, 2019New Glarus, Wisconsin608.527.2095https://www.swisstown.com
Prairie Dog Blues FestivalJuly 26-27, 2019St. Feriole IslandPrairie du Chien, Wisconsin608.326.0085http://www.prairiedogblues.com
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Blues on the ChippewaAugust 2-4, 2019Durand, Wisconsinhttps://www.bluesonthechippewa.com
13th Annual Waukesha Rotary BluesFestAugust 9-10, 2019Naga-Waukee ParkDelafield, Wisconsin800.366.1961http://www.waukeshabluesfest.com
Big Bull Falls Blues FestAugust 16-17, 2019Fern Island ParkWausau, Wisconsin715.297.9531https://www.wausauevents.org
Mineral Point Blues and Roots FestivalAugust 24, 2019Gundry HouseMineral Point, Wisconsin
Oktoberfest USASeptember 26-29, 2019La Crosse, Wisconsin608.784.3378https://www.oktoberfestusa.com
Rods-n-Relics 29th Annual Car ShowTBALime Kiln ParkGrafton, Wisconsin262.208.6288http://paramountmusic.org
Paramount Music Festival TBAPort Washington, Wisconsin262.208.6288 http://paramountmusic.org
WYOMING
Sweetwater Blues ’n’ Brews FestAugust 10, 2019Bunning ParkRock Springs, Wyoming307.352.1434https://www.downtownrs.com
INTERNATIONAL
CANADA
Winterfolk Blues & Roots FestivalFebruary 22-24, 2019Toronto, Ontariohttps://www.winterfolk.com
Calgary Midwinter BluesfestFebruary 25-March 1, 2019Calgary, Albertahttp://www.calgarybluesfest.com
Pender Harbour Blues FestivalJune 7-9, 2019Pender Harbour, British Columbia604.741.1186https://www.penderharbourbluesfestival.com
Barrie Jazz and Blues FestivalJune 6-17, 2019Barrie, Ontariohttp://www.barriejazzbluesfest.com
Beaumont Blues and Roots FestivalJune 21-22, 2019Four Seasons ParkBeaumont, Albertahttps://bbrf.ca
Stratford Blues & Rib FestJune 21-23, 2019Stratford, Ontariohttps://stratfordbluesandribfest.com
RBC BluesfestJuly 4-14, 2019Lebreton FlatsOttawa, Ontario613-247-1188https://ottawabluesfest.ca
Thunder Bay Blues FestivalJuly 5-7, 2019Marina ParkThunder Bay, Ontario807.684.4444http://www.tbayblues.ca
Tremblant International Blues FestivalJuly 5-14, 2019Mont-Tremblant, Québec819.681.3000 #46643https://blues.tremblant.ca
Beaches Jazz FestivalJuly 5-28, 2019Woodbine ParkToronto, Ontario416.698.2152http://beachesjazz.com
Bluesfest WindsorJuly 5-6 & July 12-13, 2019Riverfront Festival PlazaWindsor, Ontariohttp://www.bluesfestwindsor.com
Calgary International Blues FestivalJuly 29-August 4, 2019Calgary, Canadahttp://www.calgarybluesfest.com
Festival de Blues de Donnacona August 7-11, 2019Donnacona, Québechttps://www.donnaconablues.com
Kitchener Blues FestivalAugust 8-11, 2019Kitchener, Ontario519.571.2555https://kitchenerbluesfest.com
Burnaby Blues & Roots FestivalAugust 10, 2019Deer Lake ParkBurnaby, British Columbiahttps://www.burnabybluesfestival.com
Salmon Arm Roots & Blues FestivalAugust 15-18, 2019Salmon Arm Fair GroundsSalmon Arm, BritishColumbia250.833.4096https://www.rootsandblues.ca
Trois-Rivières en BluesAugust 22-25, 2019Trois-Rivières, Québec819.378.2009http://3renblues.com
Edmonton Blues FestivalAugust 23-25, 2019Hawrelak ParkEdmonton, Albertahttp://www.bluesinternationalltd.com
Harvest Jazz & Blues FestivalSeptember 10-15, 2019Fredericton, New Brunswick888.622.5837http://www.harvestjazzandblues.com
MEXICO
Tequila Blues Explosion Festival January 10-13, 2019Ixtapa, Mexico+52.1.755.101.5989https://bestformexico.com/bluesfest/
Baja Blues FestAugust 9-11, 2019Rosarito Beach Hotel & ResortBaja California, Mexico619.513.7626https://www.bajabluesfest.org
AFRICA
Cape Town International Jazz FestivalMarch 29-30, 2019Cape Town, South Africa+27.21.671.0506https://www.capetownjazzfest.com
Joy of Jazz FestivalSeptember 26-28, 2019Johannesburg, South Africahttp://www.joyofjazz.co.za/home
SOUTH AMERICA
Rio das Ostras Jazz & Blues FestivalJune 20-23, 2019Rio das Ostras, Brazilhttp://www.riodasostrasjazzeblues.com/joomla/index.php
Mississippi Delta Blues FestivalNovember 21-23, 2019Caxias do Sul, Brazilhttps://mdbf.com.br
ViJazz & Blues FestivalTBAOuro Preto, Ponte Nova, Muriaé, ViçosaBrazil+55.31.3891.2580http://www.vijazz.com.br
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CENTRAL AMERICA
Boquete Jazz & Blues FestivalFebruary 21-24, 2019Boquete, Chiriquí, Panamahttp://www.boquetejazzandbluesfestival.com
ASIA
JazzmanduOctober 17-23, 2019Kathmandu, Nepal+977.980.351.6450http://jazzmandu.org
EUROPE
London Blues Week 2019January 14-19, 2019The 100 ClubLondon, United Kingdomhttps://www.the100club.co.uk
Pakkasukko Blues N’ JazzJanuary 30-February 3, 2019Kemi, Lappland, Finlandhttp://pakkasukko.com
European Blues ChallengeApril 4-6, 2019Ponta DelgadaAzores, Portugalhttp://www.europeanbluesunion.com
Holland International Blues FestivalJune 14-15, 2019Grolloo, Netherlandshttp://www.hollandinternationalbluesfestival.com
Kwadendamme Blues FestivalMay 10-11, 2019Kwadendamme,Netherlands+310.113.649.673http://kwadendamme.weebly.com
Bluesfest EutinMay 16-19, 2019Eutin, Schleswig-Holstein, Germanyhttps://blues-baltica.de
Blues Festival BadenMay 18-25, 2019Baden, Aargau, Switzerlandhttps://www.bluesfestival-baden.ch
Blues Rules XMay 24-25, 2019Château de CrissierLausanne, Switzerlandhttp://www.blues-rules.com/
Duvel Blues FestivalMay 25, 2019Puurs-Sint-Amands, Belgiumhttp://www.duvelblues.be
Torrita Blues FestivalJune 20-22, 2019Torrita di Siena, Italy+39.349.080.1381http://www.torritablues.it
JazzAsconaJune 20-29, 2019Ascona, Switzerlandwww.jazzascona.ch
Southern Soul FestivalJune 26-July 1, 2019Velika PlazaUlcinj, Montenegrohttp://www.southernsoulfestival.com
SummerbluesJune 28, 2019Basel, Switzerlandhttps://www.summerblues.ch
Skanevik BluesfestivalJuly 4-6, 2019Skanevik, Norwayhttp://blues2017.skaanevikblues.com
Cognac Blues PassionsJuly 4-8, 2019Cognac, France+335.453.611.81https://www.bluespassions.com
Dereham Blues FestivalJuly 10-14, 2019Dereham, Norfolk, United Kingdomhttp://www.derehambluesfestival.org.uk/
Åmål’s Blues FestJuly 11-14, 2019Åmål, Sweden+46.53.271.398http://www.bluesfest.net
Mostly Jazz, Funk, & Soul FestivalJuly 12-14, 2019Moseley ParkBirmingham, United Kingdomhttps://mostlyjazz.co.uk
Edinburgh Jazz & BluesJuly 12-21, 2019Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom+441.314.675.200http://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com
Vallemaggia Magic Blues FestivalJuly 12-August 8, 2019Vallemaggia, Ticino, Switzerland+419.175.977.26http://www.magicblues.ch
Blues ExpressJuly 13, 2019Differdange, Luxembourg+352.587.719.00https://www.bluesexpress.lu
Porretta Soul FestivalJuly 18-21, 2019Porretta Terme, Bologna, Italyhttp://www.porrettasoul.it
Notodden Blues FestivalAugust 1-4, 2019Notodden, Norway+47.934.319.99https://www.bluesfest.no
North Wales Blues & Soul FestivalAugust 2-4, 2019Theatr Clwyd FieldsMold, North Wales,United Kingdomhttp://www.nwbluesandsoul.co.uk
OFF FestivalAugust 2-4, 2019Katowice, Polandhttp://off-festival.pl
Great British Rhythm & Blues FestivalAugust 23-25, 2019Colne, LancashireUnited Kingdom+441.282.861.888https://www.bluesfestival.co.uk
Campsoul Music FestivalAugust 24-25, 2019Grove Farms, Milton HillOxfordshire, United Kingdomhttps://campsoulfestival.com
Harvest Time Blues FestivalSeptember 6-8, 2019Monaghan Town, Irelandhttp://www.harvestblues.ie
The European Blues CruiseSeptember 30-October 4, 2019 from Marseille, France+003.349.154.0053http://europeanbluescruise.com
Rawa Blues FestivalOctober 11-12, 2019Katowice, Polandhttps://www.rawablues.com/en/
Stockholm Jazz FestivalOctober 11-20, 2019Stockholm, Swedenhttp://stockholmjazz.se
Lucerne Blues FestivalNovember 8-17, 2019Lucerne, Switzerlandhttps://www.bluesfestival.ch
Tenby Blues FestivalNovember 8-10, 2019Tenby, Wales, United Kingdomhttps://www.tenbyblues.co.uk/
Blues, Rhythm & Rock FestivalsVarious dates and locations,United Kingdomhttp://solidentertainments.com/presents.htm
Blues sur SeineTBAMantes-la-Jolie, Francehttps://www.blues-sur-seine.com
Hondarribia Blues FestivalTBAHondarribia, Basque Country, Spain +346.794.731.61http://www.blueshondarribia.com/en
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Copenhagen Blues FestivalTBACopenhagen, Denmarkhttp://www.copenhagenbluesfestival.dk
CARRIBEAN
Legendary Rhythm and Blues Eastern Caribbean CruiseOctober February 3-10, 2019Fort Lauderdale, Florida to St. Thomas, St. Maarten & Half Moon Cay816.753.7979https://bluescruise.com
Soul Beach Music FestivalMay 22-28, 2019Aruba https://soulbeach.net/2019/
AUSTRALIA
Great Hawkesbury Blues Weekend IIMarch 29-31, 2019Tate’s Hawkesbury HotelWindsor, New South Waleshttps://www.facebook.com/sydneybluesfest/
Byron Bay BluesfestApril 18-22, 2019Tyagarah Tea Tree FarmByron Bay, New South Waleshttps://www.bluesfest.com.au
Blues on Broadbeach Music FestivalMay 16-19, 2019Broadbeach CBDGold Coast, Queensland+617.565.601.00http://bluesonbroadbeach.com