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Festival Guide 2017 • LIVING BLUES • 1
Compiled by Holly Robinson
Specific dates are provided where possible. However, some festivals had not set their 2017 dates at press time. You can also view this list year round at www.LivingBlues.com
ALABAMA
Bull Pen Blues and BBQ FestivalMay 20, 2017Old York FarmsOakman, Alabama202.544.1108
Annual Old School and Blues FestivalTBAHuntsville DragwayHuntsville, Alabama246.820.9347 www.huntsvillealabamausa.com
Bob Sykes BBQ & Blues FestivalMay 20, 2016DeBardeleben ParkBessemer, Alabamawww.bobsykesblues.com205.426.1400
Freedom Creek FestivalTBACookieman’s Place on Highway 17Aliceville, Alabama205.752.6263www.alabamablues.org
Alabama Blues WeekendJuly 7-8, 2017Tuscaloosa, Alabama205.752.6263www.alabamablues.org/blues-weekend-schedules
W.C. Handy FestivalJuly 21-30, 2017The Shoals Florence, Alabama256.766.7642www.wchandymusicfestival.org/festival.htm
Black Belt Folk Roots FestivalAugust 26-27, 2017Historic Greene County Courthouse SquareEutaw, Alabama205.372.0525alabama.travel/upcoming-events/black-belt-folk-roots-festival-2
Johnny Shines Blues FestivalAugust 19, 2017Tuscaloosa, Alabama205.887.6859
46th Annual Kentuck Festival of the ArtsOctober 21-22, 2017Northport, Alabama205.758.1257www.kentuck.org/the-festival/
ALASKA
Juneau Jazz & ClassicsMay 5-20, 2017Juneau, Alaskawww.jazzandclassics.org907.463.3378
Blues TrainTBAAnchorage to Seward, Alaskawww.alaskarailroad.com800.544.0552
ARIZONA
Phoenix Blues BlastFebruary 25, 2017Margaret T. Hance ParkPhoenix, Arizonawww.phoenixblues.org
5th Annual Alpine County Blues FestivalJune 16-17, 2017Mellody FieldAlpine, Arizona928.245.1143alpineazmusicfest.com/cms/
McDowell Mountain Music FestivalMarch 3-5, 2017Margaret T. Hance ParkPhoenix, Arizona602.343.0453www.mmmf.com
Flagstaff Blues & BrewsJune 10, 2017Continental Country Club Driving RangeFlagstaff, Arizona928.606.5601www.flagstaffblues.com
Blues Heritage Fall Festival TBAReid ParkTucson, Arizonawww.azblues.org
ARKANSAS
Blues in the Natural StateTBAFayetteville, Arkansas479.372.0266www.ozarkbluessociety.org
1st Annual Southbound Music FestivalApril 21-22, 2017Cherry StreetHelena, Arkansaswww.southboundmusicfestival.com
Annual Sunday in the Park SeriesTBACraighead Forest Bandshell Jonesboro, Arkansas870.219.4644www.deltaboogie.net
Ham n’ Beans Blues JamMarch 17, 2017Loft at the EdgeArkansasdeltaboogie.net
Eureka Springs Blues WeekendJune 16-18, 2017Turpentine Creek Wildlife RefugeEureka Springs, Arkansas497.253.7377www.eurekaspringsblues.com
Riverfront Blues FestivalJune 23, 2017Harry E. Kelley ParkFort Smith, Arkansaswww.riverfrontbluesfest.org
20th Annual Hot Springs Blues FestivalSeptember 1-3, 2017Hill Wheatley PlazaHot Springs, Arkansas501.815.2939www.spacityblues.org/bluesfest.html
Annual Delta Boogie Blues FestTBACraighead Forest BandshellJonesboro, Arkansas870.219.4644www.deltaboogie.com
Bikes, Blues & BBQ Motorcycle RallySeptember 20-23, 2017Fayetteville, Arkansas479.527.9993www.bikesbluesandbbq.org
King Biscuit Blues FestivalOctober 4-7, 2017Cherry Street Helena, Arkansas870.572.5223www.kingbiscuitfestival.com
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CALIFORNIA
Robb Bower’s Blues Bash February 18, 2017Menghini WineryJulian, California619.301.9880www.robb-bowerpresents.com
Cruisin’ For a Bluesin’March 9-12, 2017Long Beach, California to Ensenada, Mexico903.454.3381www.cruisinforabluesin.com
Redwood Coast Jazz FestivalMarch 30- April 2, 2017Eureka, California707.445.3378www.rcmfest.org
Spring Harp Fest XVIIIApril 15, 2017Harry Griffen Park AmphitheaterLa Mesa, California619.263.6826www.springharpfest.org
Adams Avenue Unplugged
April 29, 2017San Diego, California619.282.7329www.adamsavenuebusiness.com
12th Annual Ventura County Blues FestivalApril 29, 2017Studio Channels Art Center Moorpark, California805.501.7122venturacountyblues.com
Topanga Blues FestivalMay 7, 2017Topanga Canyon, California714.209.7347www.socialblues.org
Gator by the Bay Zydeco, Blues, & Crawfish FestivalMay 11-14, 2017Spanish Landing ParkSan Diego, California619.234.8612www.gatorbythebay.com
Doheny Blues FestivalMay 20-21, 2017Doheny State BeachDana Point, California949.360.7800www.dohenybluesfestival.com
Sacramento Music FestivalMay 26-29, 2017Sacramento, California916.444.2004www.sacmusicfest.com
Santa Cruz American Music FestivalMay 27-28, 2017Aptos Village ParkAptos, Californiawww.santacruzamericanmusicfestival.com
Simi Valley Cajun and Blues Music FestivalMay 27-28, 2017Rancho Santa Susana Community ParkSimi Valley, California805.517.9000www.simicajun.org
High Desert Music FestivalTBAVictorville FairgroundsVictorville, California760.705.4386www.highdesertmusicfestival.com
Live Oak Music FestivalJune 16-18, 2017Live Oak CampSanta Barbara, California805.781.3030www.liveoakfest.org
Long Beach Bayou FestivalJune 24-15, 2017Rainbow Lagoon ParkLong Beach, California562.912.4451longbeachbayou.com
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Red, White & Blues FestivalJuly 1, 2017Stockton WaterfrontStockton, California707.647.3962www.facebook.com/events/1742855459336348/
Hayward/Russell City Blues FestivalJuly 8-9, 2017Hayward, California510.472.8800www.westcoastbluessociety.com
Fountain Blues FestivalJune 24, 2017Plaza de Cesar Chavez ParkSan Jose, California408.641.4144www.fountainbluesfestival.com
California WorldFestJuly 13-16, 2017Nevada County FairgroundsGrass Valley, California530.274.8384www.worldfest.net
Blues and Bones FestivalJuly 29-30, 2016Calaveras FairgroundsAngels Camp, California209.736.2561www.bluesandbones.com
19th Annual Mammoth Festival of Beers & BluesapaloozaAugust 3-6, 2017Mammoth Lakes, California888.992.7397www.mammothbluesbrewsfest.com
Blue Wing Blues FestivalAugust 4-6, 2017Upper Lake, Californiawww.tallmanhotel.com
San Jose Jazz Summer FestivalAugust 11-13, 2017San Jose, California408.288.7557www.jazzfest.sanjosejazz.org
Annual Art and Soul OaklandAugust 19-20, 2017Downtown Oakland, California510.238.7402www.artandsouloakland.com
Napa Blues, Brews & BBQAugust 26, 2017Napa, California707.257.0322donapa.com/event/blues-brews-bbq/
19th Annual Sebastopol Cajun/Zydeco FestivalSeptember 2-3, 2017Sebastopol, Californiawww.winecountrycajun.com
Delta Blues FestivalSeptember 16, 2017Antioch, CaliforniaQuestion option onwww.deltabluesfestival.net
Bay Area Blues FestivalSeptember 23-24, 2017Main StreetMartinez, California800.310.6563www.bayareabluesfestival.com
Long Beach Bayou FestivalJune 24-25, 2017Rainbow Lagoon ParkLong Beach, California562.912.4451longbeachbayou.com
Mountain Harvest FestivalOctober 14, 2017Quincy, CA530.283.3402www.plumasarts.org
Taste of Soul Family FestivalOctober 21, 2017Los Angeles, California323.299.3800www.tasteofsoulla.org
New Blues FestivalSeptember 2-3, 20177550 E. Spring St.Long Beach, California707.572.5837www.newbluesfestival.com
COLORADO
Durango Blues Train Pt. IJune 2-3 & August 18-19, 2017Durango, Colorado877.872.4607www.durangobluestrain.com
Brighton Blues BlastTBAThe Armory at Brighton Cultural CenterBrighton, Colorado303.710.7091www.heartofbrighton.org
Greeley Blues JamJune 9-10, 2017Island Grove ArenaGreeley, Colorado970.352.3566www.greeleybluesjam.com
13th Annual Blues from the TopJune 24-25, 2017Winter Park, Colorado970.281.9519www.bluesfromthetop.org
20th Annual Blues & BBQ for Better HousingJuly 29, 2017Edgewater, Coloradowww.bluesnbbq.com
Blues Under the BridgeJuly 29, 2017Downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado719.473.4801www.bluesunderthebridge.com
10th Annual Carbon Valley Music FestivalAugust 5, 2017Centennial FieldDacono, Colorado303.833.2317carbonvalleymusicfestival.com
Rocky Mountain Old-Time Music FestivalJuly 5, 2017Clement Park AmphitheaterLittleton, Coloradowww.brownpapertickets.com/event/2900455
Bohemian Nights at New West FestAugust 11-13, 2017Downtown Fort Collins, [email protected]
Blues and BrewsAugust 12, 2017Old South Pearl StreetDenver, Colorado303.734.0718southpearlstreet.com/events/
5th Annual Vail Soul Music FestTBAVail, [email protected]
Trinidaddio BluesfestAugust 26, 2017Central Park Trinidad, Colorado719.846.6407www.trinidaddio.com
Telluride Blues & Brews FestivalSeptember 15-17, 2017Telluride, Colorado866.515.6166www.tellurideblues.com
Annual Otis Taylor Trance Jam Blues FestivalNovember 11, 2017E-Town Concert HallBoulder, Colorado303.579.4917www.trancebluesfestival.com
CONNECTICUT
Blast from the Bayou: Annual Cajun/Zydeco FestivalJune 8-11, 2017Strawberry ParkPreston, Connecticut1800.356.2460strawberrypark.tunestub.com/event.cfm?id=255163&cart
Two Left Feet Blues FestivalAugust 26-27, 2017Simsbury Performing Arts CenterSimsbury, Connecticut
New England Jazz & Blues FestivaLMiddlebury, Connecticut860.307.2909www.newenglandjazzbluesfestival.com
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Black Eyed & Blues FestivalJune 17, 2017Hartford, Connecticut860.278.7427www.blackeyedsallys.com
22nd Annual Litchfield Jazz FestivalAugust 5-6, 2017Goshen FairgroundsGoshen, Connecticut860.361.6285www.litchfieldjazzfest.com
8th Annual Blues, Views & BBQ FestivalSeptember 2-3, 2017Levitt Pavilion and Westport Public LibraryWestport, Connecticutwww.bluesviewsbbq.com
DELAWARE
Riverfront Blues FestivalTBAWilmington, Delaware302.576.2139www.riverfrontbluesfestde.com
Roadhouse BluesfestJuly 22, 2017Magnolia, Deleware302.242.9997www.centraldelawareblues.com/rb2016.html
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Washington DC Lindy Exchange (DCLX)April 7-9, 2017Washington, DCwww.dclx.net
25th Annual Giant National Capital Barbecue BattleJune 24-25, 2017Pennsylvania AvenueWashington, DCwww.bbqdc.com
29th Annual DC Blues FestivalSeptember 2, 2017Washington, [email protected]
College Park Blues FestivalNovember 4, 2017College Park, [email protected]
FLORIDA
Taste of New Orleans Blues & Brews FestivalTBAFt. Pierce, Florida tasteofneworleansfla.wix.com/ftpierce
Florida Jazz & Blues FestivalSeptember 23-25, 2017Cascades Park Tallahassee, Floridafljazzandblues.com
Clearwater Sea Blues FestivalFebruary 17-18, 2017Coachman ParkClearwater, Florida727.562.4700www.myclearwaterevents.com/?page_id=10
Blues and BBQ FestivalFebruary 18, 2017104 Lakeview AvenueDowntown PavilionWinter Garden, Florida407.656.4155www.cwgdn.com
10th Annual Blues B-Q FestivalFebruary 18, 2017Downtown OrlandoOrlando, Florida407.246.2121www.cityoforlando.net/bluesbq/
10th Annual Bonita Blues FestivalMarch 10-11, 2017Riverside ParkBonita Springs, [email protected]
Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues FestivalMarch 17-24, 2017Fort Pierce Marina SquareFort Pierce, Florida772.460.5299www.jazzsociety.org
Funky Biscuit FestMarch 30- April 2, 2017Royal Palm PlaceBoca Raton, Florida561.395.2929www.funkybiscuit.com
George’s Music Springing the Blues FestivalApril 7-9, 2017Seawalk Pavilion Jacksonville Beach, Florida904.270.9301springingtheblues.com
Tampa Bay Blues FestApril 7-9, 2017Vine ParkSt. Petersburg, Florida727.895.6153www.tampabaybluesfest.com
Wanee Music Festival April 20-22, 2017Live Oak, Florida386.364.1683www.waneefestival.com
Bikini Blues BashTBATreasure Island, Florida727.547.4575www.mytreasureisland.com
Smokin’ Blues, Bikes & BBQApril 29, 2017St. Cloud Main StreetSt. Cloud, Florida407.498.0008www.stcloudmainstreet.org
Brick City Blues Fest- “Feed the Need”May 13, 2017Ocala, Florida352.369.6656www.mojogrillandcatering.com
Florida Folk FestivalMay 26-28, 2017White Springs, Florida877.635.3655www.floridastateparks.org/content/64th-annual-florida-folk-festival
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise CaribbeanOctober 21- 28, 2017Ft. Lauderdale, California - Half Moon Cay, Bahamas816.753.7979www.bluescruise.com
Giving Hunger the BluesOctober 28, 2017Van WezelSarasota, [email protected]
Daytona Beach Blues FestivalOctober 6-8, 2017Jackie Robinson Ball ParkDaytona Beach, Floridawww.daytonabluesfestival.com
Downtown Festival & Art ShowNovember 11-12, 2017Gainesville, Florida352.393.8536www.gainesvilledowntownartfest.org
Riverhawk Music FestivalNovember 9-12, 2017Sertoma Youth Ranch Brooksville, Florida863.984.8445www.lindentertainment.com
Mount Dora Blues and Wine FestMay 20-21, 2017Lakefront Elizabeth Evans ParkMount Dora, Florida407-603-9215www.mountdorabluesandwinefest.com
Fest of Rhythm and BluesTBAKissimmee Lakefront ParkKissimmee, Floridawww.visitkissimmee.com
GEORGIA
Savannah Music FestivalMarch 23- April 8, 2016Savannah, Georgia912.525.5050www.savannahmusicfestival.org
Barnesville Barbecue and Blues FestivalApril 21-22, 2017Barnesville, Georgiawww.bbqandblues.org
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Blind Willie McTell Blues FestivalMay 6, 2017Thomson, Georgiawww.blindwillie.com
HAWAII
Big Island Jazz & Blues FestivalJune 1-4, 2017Mauna Kea Beach HotelWaimea, Hawaii808.283.9070www.bigislandjazzandbluesfestival.com
IDAHO
Blues and Bones FestivalAugust 26, 2017Eagle Island State ParkBoise, Idahowww.bluesandbones.com
Boise Blues FestivalJuly 16, 2017Reid Merrill ParkBoise, Idaho208.440.4590www.boiseblues.org
Yellow Pine Music & Harmonica FestivalAugust 4-6, 2017Yellow Pine, Idaho208.633.6945www.yellowpinefestival.org
ILLINOIS
Chi-Town Blues FestivalMarch 4, 2017Star Plaza TheatreChicago, IllinoisVia Ticketmaster: 1-800-745-3000
Chicago Blues FestivalJune 9-11, 2017Millennium Park, Chicago, Illinois312.616.0600www.chicagobluesfestival.us
Blues on the FoxJune 16-17, 2017Riveredge ParkAurora, Illinois630.896.6666riveredgeaurora.com/2017/02/blues-on-the-fox/
Blues, Brews & BBQ FestivalJune 23-24, 2017Champaign, Illinois217.359.6960www.bluesbrewsandbbqfest.com
Sterling Main Street Music FestivalJuly 22, 2017Grandon Civic CenterSterling, Illinois815.626.8610www.sterlingmainstreet.org/main-street-music-fest/
Byron Crossroads Blues FestivalAugust 26, 2017Lyran ParkRockford, Illinois779.537.4006www.crossroadsbluesfestival.com
Peoria Blues and Roots Music FestivalTBARiverfront ParkPeoria, Illinois309.863.5121www.illinoisbluesfestival.com
Deep Blue Innovators Blues FestivalTBARivoli TheatreMonmouth, Illinoiswww.monmouthblues.com
INDIANA
Bloomington BoogiesAugust 13, 2017Ivy Tech Waldron Arts CenterBloomington, Indiana812.334.0415bloomingtonboogies.com/home
Annual BBQ RibFest: Blues, Brews & BBQJune 15-18, 2017Headwaters ParkFort Wayne, Indiana260.602.1831www.bbqribfest.com
Located on the shores of Puget Sound
at Fort Worden State Park in scenic
Port Townsend, WA
Spend a week living and playing alongside masters of acoustic blues traditions: Meredith Axelrod, Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes, Henry Butler, Marcus Cartwright, Eleanor Ellis, Leroy Etienne, Aaron Gunn, Ethan Leinwand, Maria Muldaur, Ben Payton, Adam Tanner, Suzy Thompson, Ernie Vega, Craig Ventresco, Lightnin’ Wells, Phil Wiggins and more. Check website for updates.
July 30 – August 6, 2017The Largest Acoustic Blues Gathering in the Nation.
Artistic Director, Jerron Paxton
CENTRUM PORT TOWNSEND
ACOUSTICBLUESWORKSHOP
Register online at www.centrum.org360-385-3102
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Madison RibberFest: Barbeque, Blues & BalloonsAugust 18-19, 2017Madison, Indiana800.559.2956www.madisonribberfest.com
Bean Blossom Blues FestAugust 24-26, 2017Bill Monroe Music ParkBean Blossom, Indiana812.325.8836beanblossomblues.com
Uptown Jazz and Blues FestivalAugust 26, 2017Lafayette, Indiana765.742.4041www.ujbf.org
Blues at the CrossroadsTBATerre Haute, Indianabluesatthecrossroads.com
BBQ and BluesSeptember 9, 2017McCormick’s Creek State ParkSpencer, Indiana812.829.4344friendsmccormickscreek.org/events.php
IOWA
Cherokee Jazz & Blues FestivalJanuary 20-21, 2017Cherokee, Iowa712.225.6414www.cherokeejazzbluesfestival.com
Mississippi Valley Blues FestivalJune 30-July 1, 2017LeClaire Park Davenport, Iowa563.322.5837www.mvbs.org
Saturday in the ParkJuly 1, 2017Grandview ParkSioux City, Iowa712.277.2575www.saturdayinthepark.com
Blues & BBQJuly 8, 2017Centennial ParkNorth Liberty, Iowa319.626.5726www.northlibertyblues.org
BBQ, Loo & Blues Too!July 14-15, 2017Lincoln ParkWaterloo, Iowa319.404.7308www.mainstreetwaterloo.org/event/2017-bbqloo-and-blues-too/
Annual Rollin’ on the River Blues FestivalAugust 18-19, 2017Keokuk, Iowa660.754.6679www.keokukbluesfest.com
KANSAS
Chautauqua Hills Blues Festival May 27-18, 2017Sedan, KS620.875.0735www.cqbluesfest.com
Spirit of Kansas Blues FestivalJuly 4, 2017Reynolds LogeLake Shawnee, Topekawww.topekabluessociety.org/wp/[email protected]
Paola Roots FestivalAugust 25-26, 2017Paola, Kansas913.294.6427www.rootsfestival.org
Paxico Blues FestivalSeptember 16, 2017Main StreetPaxico, Kansas785.636.5520www.paxicobluesfest.com
Jammin’ in J.C. Blues and Barbecue FestivalSeptember 22-23, 2017Heritage ParkJunction City, Kansas785.238.8069www.jammininjc.com
Blues Masters at the CrossroadsOctober 20-21, 2017Salina, Kansas785.825.8609www.blueheavenstudios.com
KENTUCKY
W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue FestivalJune 14-17, 2017Henderson, Kentucky800.648.3128www.handyblues.org
Blues Harbor FestJune 17, 2017Lake Cumberland State DockJamestown, Kentucky888.782.8336www.lakecumberlandbluesfest.com
Master Musicians FestivalJuly 7-8, 2017Somerset Community College CampusSomerset, Kentucky888.810.2063www.mastermusiciansfestival.org
Louisville Blues ’n’ Barbecue FestivalJuly 21-22, 2017Water Tower ParkLouisville, Kentucky502.583.0333www.louisvillebluesandbbqfestival.com
Kenlake August Blues FestivalAugust 25, 2017Kentucky State Resort ParkHardin, Kentucky270.519.1788www.facebook.com/KenlakeHotAugustBlues/
BBQ & Music at the PointSeptember 15-16, 2017Carrollton, Kentucky502.732.7036www.visitcarrolltonky.org
Garvin Gate Blues FestivalOctober 13-14, 2017Louisville, Kentucky502.445.4193www.garvingatebluesfestival.com
LOUISIANA
10th Annual Big Easy Blues FestivalMarch 24, 2017UNO Lakefront ArenaNew Orleans, LAwww.ticketmaster.com800.745.3000
Congo Square New World Rhythms FestivalMarch 18-19, 2017Louis Armstrong ParkNew Orleans, Louisiana504.558.6100www.jazzandheritage.org/congo-square
14th Blues ’n’ BBQ ChallengeMarch 24-25, 2017Hammond, [email protected]
French Quarter FestivalApril 6-9, 2017New Orleans, Louisiana800.673.5725www.fqfi.org
Baton Rouge Blues FestivalApril 8-9, 2017Downtown Baton RougeBaton Rouge, Louisianainfo@batonrougebluesfestival.orgwww.batonrougebluesfestival.org
Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage WeekApril 8-13, 2017Vermilionville Living History Museum & Folklife ParkVille Platte, Louisiana337.234.8360www.lafolkroots.org
Festival International de LouisianeApril 26-30, 2017Lafayette, Louisiana337.232.8086www.festivalinternational.com
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage FestivalApril 28- May 7, 2017Fair Grounds Race CourseNew Orleans, Louisiana504.410.4100www.nojazzfest.com
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Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco FestivalJune 24-25, 2017Louis Armstrong ParkNew Orleans, Louisiana504.558.6100www.jazzandheritage.org/cajun-zydeco
38th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk FestivalJuly 14-15, 2017Natchitoches, Louisiana318.357.4332louisianafolklife.nsula.edu
Satchmo SummerfestAugust 3-6, 2017New Orleans, Louisiana504.522.5730www.fqfi.org
Le Cajun Music Awards & FestivalAugust 18-20, 2017Rayne Civic CenterRayne, Louisiana281.256.3097www.cajunfrenchmusic.org
Ponderosa Stomp FestivalOctober 5-7, 2017Three Keys in Ace HotelNew Orleans, Louisiana504.810.9116www.ponderosastomp.com
Cutting Edge C.E.August 23-26, 2017Intercontinental HotelNew Orleans, Louisiana504.322.3540www.cuttingedgemusicbusiness.com
Southwest Louisiana Zydeco FestivalTBAZydeco ParkPlaisance, Louisiana337.942.2392www.zydeco.org
Little Walter Music FestivalMay 26-27, 2017Alexandria, Louisiana800.551.9546alexandriapinevillela.com/littlewalter
Bogalusa Blues & Heritage FestivalSeptember 29-30, 2017Cassidy ParkBogalusa, Louisiana985.205.1075www.bogalusablues.com
Festival Acadiens et CréolesOctober 12-15, 2017Girard Park Lafayette, Louisianawww.festivalsacadiens.com
Crescent City Blues & BBQ FestivalOctober 13-15, 2017Lafayette Square Park
New Orleans, Louisiana504.558.6100www.jazzandheritage.org/blues-fest
MAINE
Annual Maine Blues FestivalJune 16-18, 2017Naples, Maine207.333.2135www.mainebluesfestival.com
North Atlantic Blues FestivalJuly 15-16, 2017Rockland, Maine207.596.6055www.northatlanticbluesfestival.com
American Folk FestivalAugust 25-27, 2017WaterfrontBangor, Maine207.262.7765www.americanfolkfestival.com
MARYLAND
Chesapeake Bay Blues FestivalMay 20-21, 2017Sandy Point State ParkAnnapolis, Maryland410.257.7413www.bayblues.org
featuring:
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Acts subject to change
hagerstown, md Blues-Fest.orgTickets: 301.738.8577 ext. 111 or
Sponsored by: The City of Hagerstown / Maryland State Arts Council / Washington County Arts Council
WESTERNMARYLAND
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Annual Western Maryland Blues FestJune 1-4, 2017City Center & City ParkHagerstown, Maryland301.739.8577 ext. 111www.blues-fest.org
Federal Hill Main Street Jazz & Blues FestivalJune 3, 2017 Baltimore, Maryland410.727.4500www.historicfederalhill.org
Silver Spring Blues WeekJune 10-16, 2017Silver Spring, [email protected]
Silver Spring Blues FestivalJune 17, 2017Silver Spring, [email protected]
Annual Common Ground on the Hill FestivalJuly 1, 2017Downtown WestminsterWestminster, Maryland410.857.2771www.commongroundonthehill.org
ArtscapeJuly 21-23, 2017Baltimore, Maryland410.752.8632www.artscape.org
Hot August Blues & Roots FestivalAugust 19, 2017Oregon Ridge ParkCockeysville, Maryland877.321.3378www.hotaugustblues.com
The Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival & CompetitionOctober 14, 2017Calvert County FairgroundsPrince Frederick, Marylandwww.eventbrite.com/e/the-blues-brews-and-bbq-festival-and-competition-tickets-27620761441
Alonzo’s Memorial PicnicSeptember 3, 2017Baltimore, Maryland410.744.2291www.mojoworkin.com
MASSACHUSETTS
The Reel Blues Fest TBANorth Falmouth, Massachusetts508.495.3456www.thereelbluesfest.org
New England Blues FestivalSeptember 24, 2017Middleboro LodgeMiddleboro, Massachusetts 508.269.7700www.nebluesfest.com
New England Blues SummitApril 28-30, 2017Cape Cod Resort and Conference CenterHyannis, Massachusetts781.254.5986www.newenglandbluessummit.com/home.html
Bayou ’n’ Boogie FestivalTBARehoboth, Massachusetts401.965.0849 www.bayounboogiefest.com
The Green River FestivalJuly 14-16, 2017Greenfield Community CollegeGreenfield, Massachusetts413.341.5995www.greenriverfestival.com
Paulie’s NOLA Jazz & Blues FestivalTBAWorcester, Massachusettswww.baevents.com
25th Annual Onset Bay Blues FestivalAugust 5, 2017Lillian Gregerman BandshellOnset, Massachusetts508.295.7072www.onsetbluesfestival.com
Gloucester Massachusetts Blues FestivalAugust 12, 2017Stage Fort ParkGloucester, Massachusetts207.596.6055www.gloucesterbluesfestival.com
North River Blues FestivalAugust 26-27, 2017Marshfield, Massachusetts781.254.5986www.rhythmroomrecords.com
Blues ’n’ Brews FestivalAugust 19-20, 2017Nashoba Valley Ski AreaWestford, Massachusetts978.692.3033www.bluesandbrewsrotary.org
Library Park Blues FestivalSeptember 16, 2017Harrison AvenueWoburn, Massachusetts781.953.5005www.bluesforveterans.org
MICHIGAN
10th Annual White Lake Blues FestivalMay 6, 2017Whitehall, Michigan231.894.4048howmetplayhouse.org/spring17.php
Jackson Blues FestivalJune 1-3, 2017Jackson County AirportJackson, Michigan517.962.5939www.experiencejackson.com
14th Annual Alpena Blues FestivalJune 17, 2017Alpena, Michiganwww.alpenablues.com
Traverse City Blues, Brews & BBQJuly 1, 2017Northwestern Michigan CollegeTraverse City, Michigan231.947.4230www.traversecitybluesfest.com
Kalamazoo Blues FestivalJuly 14-16, 2017Wings Event CenterKalamazoo, Michiganwww.kvba.org
Blissfest FestivalJuly 7-9, 2017Blissfest Festival FarmHarbor Springs, Michigan231.348.7047www.blissfest.org
Ribs ’n’ R&B Music FestivalAugust 11-13, 2017Hart PlazaDetroit, Michigan800.794.7503www.ribsrnbjazzfest.com
Cowpie Music FestAugust 10-12, 2017Alaska, Michigan616.293.2675www.cowpiemusicfestival.com
Petoskey Festival on the BayAugust 18-19, 2017Petoskey Waterfront Petoskey, Michigan231.347.4150www.petoskeyfestival.com
Tawas Blues By The BayAugust 25-27, 2017East Tawas/Tawas City, [email protected]
Marquette Area Blues FestivalSeptember 2-4, 2017Marquette, Michigan906.227.1032www.marquetteareabluessociety.com
Brighton’s Smokin’ Jazz & Barbecue Blues FestivalSeptember 8-9, 2016Brighton, Michigan810.227.5086www.brightoncoc.org
Old Town BluesFestSeptember 15-16, 2017Lansing, Michigan517.371.4600www.oldtownbluesfest.com
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MINNESOTA
Hambone Music FestivalJuly 7-8, 2017History Center of Olmsted CountyRochester, Minnesota507-282-9447www.hambonemusicfestival.com
“Smokin’ in Steele” BBQ And Blues FestJune 2-3, 2017Steele County FairgroundsOwatonna, Minnesota507.279.4015www.smokininsteele.com
Famous Dave’s BBQ & Blues FestivalTBAPeavey PlazaMinneapolis, Minnesota952.294.1300www.famousdaves.com
Santiago ShakedownAugust 26, 2017Bailey Ray’s Bandshell ParkSantiago, Minnesota763.856.8900www.evensi.us/jlw-live-at-the-santiago-shakedown-bailey-rays-roadhouse/198120192
17th Annual Twin Cities Jazz FestivalJune 22-24, 2017Mears ParkSt. Paul, Minnesota651.209.7195www.hotsummerjazz.com
Lakefront Music FestivalJuly 14-15, 2017Mystic Lake Casino HotelPrior Lake, MinnesotaLakefrontmusicfest.com
29th Annual Bayfront Blues FestivalAugust 11-13, 2017Bayfront Festival ParkDuluth, Minnesota715.394.6831 ext. 101www.bayfrontblues.com
MISSISSIPPI
The Mississippi Blues FestMarch 4, 2017Leflore Country Civic CenterGreenwood, Mississippi662.453.9197 www.mississippibluesfest.com
Catfish FestivalApril 1, 2017Belzoni, Mississippi662.247.4838www.belzonims.com
Vicksburg RiverfestApril 7-8, 2017Vicksburg, [email protected]
37th Annual Alcorn State University Jazz FestivalApril 22, 2017Vicksburg, Mississippi601.877.6602www.alcorn.edu/jazzfest
Juke Joint Festival & Related EventsApril 22, 2017Downtown Clarksdale, Mississippi662.624.5992www.jukejointfestival.com
Cotton District Arts FestivalApril 8, 2017Starkville, Mississippi662.324.3080www.cdafestival.com
Annual Crosstie FestivalApril 8, 2017Cleveland, Mississippi662.402.5451www.crosstie-arts.org
Cat Head Mini Blues Festival IApril 23, 2017Clarksdale, Mississippi662.624.5992www.cathead.biz
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Double Decker FestivalApril 28-29, 2017Oxford, Mississippi662.232.2477www.doubledeckerfestival.com
Jazz and BluesApril 15, 2017Gulf Park CampusLong Beach, Mississippi228.865.4500www.usm.edu/gulfcoast/jazz-blues
Natchez Bluff Blues FestTBANatchez, Mississippi601.870.1008www.phatriver.com
Natchez Trace FestivalApril 28-29, 2017Kosciusko, Mississippi662.289.2981www.natcheztravel.com
Market Street FestivalMay 5-6, 2017Columbus, Mississippi662.328.6305www.marketstreetfestival.com
Clarksdale Caravan Music FestMay 12-14, 2017Clarksdale, Mississippi662.524.5144blues2rock.com/Blues2Rock/
Mother’s Day Blues FestivalMay 14, 2017Laurel, Mississippi601.649.9010business.jonescounty.com/events/
City of Batesville’s SpringFestMay 20-21, 2017Batesville, Mississippi662.563.3126www.batesvillemainstreet.com
27th Annual Leland Crawfish FestivalMay 13, 2017Leland, Mississippi662.347.4223lelandchamber.com/m/events/home/
Down from the Hills Heritage Music SeriesTBANew Albany, Mississippi662.538.0014www.ucheritagemuseum.com
The Square AffairMay 20, 2017Carthage, Mississippi601.267.8322www.cityofcarthage.org
World Championship Old Time Piano Playing Contest and FestivalMay 25-28, 2017Oxford, Mississippi662.915.1282oldtimepianocontest.com
Elvis FestivalJune 1-4, 2017Tupelo, Mississippi662.841.6598www.tupeloelvisfestival.com
Blues BashJune 2, 2017Laurel, [email protected]/events/
Catfish in the AlleyApril 1, 2017Columbus, Mississippi662.329.5871www.visitmississippi.org
Juneteenth CelebrationJune 16-17, 2017Columbus, Mississippi662.329.5871www.visitmississippi.org
Bentonia Blues FestivalJune 17, 2017Bentonia, Mississippi662.528.1900www.visityazoo.org
North Mississippi Hill Country PicnicJune 23-24, 2017Waterford, Mississippi662.801.7272www.nmshillcountrypicnic.com
Hill Country Freedom FestivalJune 24, 2017662.534.1047New Albany, Mississippiwww.visitnewalbany.com/summerofmusic/
Lena’s July 4th CelebrationJuly 4, 2017Lena, Mississippi601.267.9231www.leakems.com
Duck Hill Grassroots Blues FestivalJuly 8, 2017Duck Hill, Mississippi662.565.2478www.facebook.com/grassrootsblues/
Oxford Blues FestivalJuly 14-16, 2017Oxford, Mississippi662.259.7190www.oxfordbluesfest.com
Bikes, Blues, and BayousAugust 5, 2017Greenwood, MS662.453.4152www.bikesbluesbayous.com
Sunflower River Blues & Gospel FestivalAugust 11-13, 2017Downtown Clarksdale, Mississippi662.624.5648www.sunflowerfest.org
Cat Head 14th Anniversary Blues PartyTBAClarksdale, Mississippi662.624.5992www.cathead.biz
Annual Robert Johnson Blues FestivalTBATerry, Mississippimichael@robertjohnsonbluesfoundation.orgwww.robertjohnsonbluesfoundation.org/festival06.html
Jackson Rhythm & Blues FestivalAugust 18-19, 2017Jackson Convention Complex Jackson, Mississippi601.960.1891www.jacksonrhythmandbluesfestival.com
Otha Turner Family PicnicTBASenatobia, Mississippi662.562.7606
19th Annual Mississippi Jazz & Heritage FestivalOctober 2017Belzoni, Indianola, Shelby, Greenville, and Greenwood, Mississippi662.453.9197www.jazzmississippi.com
Mississippi John Hurt Gospel & Blues FestivalSeptember 2-3, 2017Avalon, Mississippiwww.mississippijohnhurtfoundation.org
Annual Howlin’ Wolf Memorial Blues FestivalTBAWest Point, Mississippi662.605.0770www.wpnet.org
Gateway to the Delta FestivalSeptember 30, 2017Charleston, Mississippicharlestongatewayfestival.org
Delta Busking FestivalTBAClarksdale, Mississippi901.605.8662www.bridgingtheblues.com
Mississippi Gulf Coast Blues & Heritage FestivalSeptember 9, 2017Jackson County FairgroundsPascagoula, Mississippi228.282.0951www.msgulfcoastbluesfest.com
40th Annual Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage FestivalSeptember 16, 2017Greenville, Mississippi888.812.5837 662.335.3523www.deltabluesms.org
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Farish Street FestivalTBAJackson, Mississippi601.948.5667www.farishstreetheritagefestival.com
Annual Shed BBQ Shedhead Blues FestivalTBAOcean Springs, Mississippi228.875.9590www.theshedbbq.com
Shed Summer Concert SeriesBeginning June 17, 2017Ocean Springs, Mississippi228.875.9590www.theshedbbq.com
Wing Dang Doodle FestivalSeptember 29, 2017Gaddis ParkForest, Mississippi601.469.4332www.wingdangdoodlefestival.com
Mighty Mississippi Music Festival – Highway 61 Blues FestivalSeptember 29- October 1, 2017Warfield Point ParkGreeneville, Mississippi662.347.2920www.mightymississippimusicfestival.com
OktoberfestOctober 7, 2017Carthage ColiseumCarthage, Mississippi601.267.9231www.festivalnet.com
Cat Head Mini Blues Festival IIIOctober 8, 2017Cat HeadClarksdale, Mississippi662.624.5992www.cathead.biz
17th Annual Pinetop Perkins HomecomingOctober 8, 2017Hopson Commissary & the Shack Up InnClarksdale, Mississippi662.902.3866www.pinetopperkinsfoundation.org
5th Annual Pinetop Boogie and Crawfish BoilMay 13, 2017Ground Zero Blues ClubClarksdale, Mississippiwww.pinetopperkinsfoundation.org
Deep Blues FestivalOctober 12-15, 2017The Shack-Up Inn & The New RoxyClarksdale, Mississippi662.313.6220www.deepbluesfest.com
Blues and Heritage FestivalOctober 22, 2016Picayune, Mississippi601.799.3070www.picayunemainstreet.com
The Dancing Rabbit FestivalOctober 28, 2017Macon, Mississippi662.726.4456noxubeealliance.com
Great Delta Bear AffairOctober 28, 2017Rolling Fork, Mississippi662.873.6261www.greatdeltabearaffair.org
Annual Hambone FestivalOctober 26-29, 2017Clarksdale, Mississippi662.403.8810www.hambonefestival.com
Bukka White Blues FestivalOctober 14-15, 2017Aberdeen, Mississippi662.436.8560 662.369.9440www.bukkawhitefestival.com
Grassroots Blues FestivalJuly 8, 2017Duck Hill, Mississippi662.565.2478www.facebook.com/grassrootsblues/
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Mississippi Delta Regional Blues Challenge “Band Competition” October 15, 2017 Club EbonyIndianola, [email protected]
Mississippi Delta Regional Blues Challenge “Solo/Duo Competition”October 22, 2017The Blue BiscuitIndianola, [email protected]
Tommy Johnson Blues FestivalNovember 2017Terry, Mississippi601.212.6088www.tommyjohnsonblues.com
Annual Tallahatchie Flats Fall Music Festival: Rhythm on the RiverTBATallahatchie FlatsGreenwood, Mississippi866.93.FLATSwww.tallahatchieflats.com
Native American DaysOctober 25-28, 2017Winterville Mounds, Mississippi662.334.4684www.mdah.state.ms.us
Mississippi Blues Marathon January 13, 2018Jackson, [email protected]
MISSOURI
Main Street BBQ & BluesfestApril 21-23, 2017Downton Main StreetWashington, Missouriwww.downtownwashmo.org/events/main-street-bbq-bluesfest/
Rock’n Ribs BBQ FestivalApril 21-22, 2017Springfield, Missouri347.424.2566www.rocknribs.com
Round Barn BluesMay 6, 2017Kirksville, Missouri660.665.2760www.woodennickelrestaurant.com
Gladstone Summertime BluesfestJune 2-3, 2017Gladstone, Missouri816.436.4523www.gladstonechamber.com/events
Parkville River Jam Jazz, Blues and Fine Arts FestivalTBAParkville, Missouri816.880.9026www.parkvilleriverjam.com
Bear Creek Blues FestivalTBASlater, Missouri660.529.2212 www.bearcreekblues.com
Boxcar of Blues FestivalTBAKansas City, Missouri816.483.1456www.knuckleheadskc.com
22nd Annual Big Muddy Blues FestivalSeptember 2-3, 2017St. Louis, Missouri314.241.5875www.bigmuddybluesfestival.com
Greater Ozarks Blues FestivalTBASpringfield, Missouriwww.greaterozarksbluesfest.com
Old Webster Jazz & Blues FestivalSeptember 16, 2017Downton Webster GrovesSt. Louis, Missouri314.962.3300www.oldwebsterjazzfest.com/cpsiteframepage.lasso?-token.lpuserref=114131.113118&-token.ref=9485.113118&-token.pagecall=page
Annual Roots ’n’ Blues ’n’ BBQ FestivalSeptember 29- October 1, 2017Stephens Lake ParkColumbia, Missouri573.442.5862www.rootsnbluesnbbq.com
Rhythm & Ribs Jazz & Blues FestivalTBAKansas City, Missouri088.474.8874www.americanjazzmuseum.com
MONTANA
Montana Folk FestivalJuly 7-9, 2017Butte, Montana406.497.6464www.montanafolkfestival.com
Big Sky Blues FestivalAugust 4-6, 2017Pilgrim ParkNoxon, Montana406.827.4210www.bigskyblues.com
Magic City Blues: Montana’s Urban Music FestivalAugust 4-5, 2017Billings, Montana406.534.0400www.magiccityblues.com
Riverfront Blues FestivalAugust 11-12, 2017Riverfront ParkLibby, Montana406.291.0185www.riverfrontbluesfestival.com
NEBRASKA
13th Annual Blues & Balloons FestivalJune 3, 2017Soaring Wings VineyardSpringfield, Nebraska402.253.2479www.facebook.com/events/1291304137592835/
Omaha Summer Arts FestivalJune 9-11, 2017Omaha, Nebraska402.345.5401www.summerarts.org
Playing With Fire ConcertJuly 14-15, 2017Midtown CrossingTurner ParkOmaha, Nebraska402.618.7734www.playingwithfireomaha.net
Blue Water Blues FestivalJuly 22, 2017Ranch WineryLewellen, Nebraska308.778.5542www.bluewaterfest.com
NEVADA
Blues & Brews FestivalApril 14-16, 2017Colorado Belle Casino Resort Laughlin, Nevada702.298.4000www.coloradobelle.com
Las Vegas Brews & Blues FestivalMay 27, 2017The Springs Preserve AmphitheaterLas Vegas, Nevada702.822.7700www.springspreserve.org
Las Vegas Big Blues BenderSeptember 7-10, 2017Plaza Hotel & CasinoLas Vegas, Nevada702.518.3222bigbluesbender.com
Great Eldorado BBQ, Brews & Blues FestivalJune 16-17, 2017Downtown RenoReno, Nevada775.786.5700www.eldoradoreno.com
Jazz and Beyond – Carson City Music FestivalAugust 4-20, 2017Carson City, Nevada775.883.4154www.jazzcarsoncity.com
Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-OffAugust 30- September 4, 2017Nugget Casino ResortSparks, Nevada775.356.3300www.nuggetribcookoff.com
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NEW HAMPSHIRE
Barnful of BluesAugust 5, 2017New Boston, New Hampshire603.325.8659www.granitestateblues.org
White Mountain Boogie ’n’ Blues FestivalAugust 18-20, 2017Thornton, New Hampshire603.726.3867www.whitemountainboogie.com
Portsmouth Maritime Folk FestivalSeptember 23-24, 2017Portsmouth, New Hampshirewww.newenglandfolknetwork.org/pmff/
NEW JERSEY
Bourbon Street Blues FestMay 20-21, 2017Waterloo Concert FieldStanhope, New Jersey973.890.1008www.bourbonstreetbluesfest.com
Michael Arnone’s 28th Annual Crawfish FestJune 2-4, 2017Sussex County FairgroundsAugusta, New Jerseywww.crawfishfest.com
Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues FestivalTBAPoint Pleasant Beach, New Jersey732.933.1984www.jsjbf.orgwww.jerseyshorefestival.org
25th Baymen’s Seafood & Music FestivalJune 24-25, 2017Tuckerton, New Jersey609.296.8868www.tuckertonseaport.org
Anglesea Blues Festival/ New Jersey State Barbecue ChampionshipJuly 7-9, 2017North Wildwood, New Jersey609.523.6565www.angleseablues.com
Asbury Park Blues and BrewsTBAAsbury Park, New Jersey732.933.1984www.jsjbf.orgwww.jerseyshorefestival.org
Long Branch Jazz & Blues FestivalTBALong Branch, New Jersey732.933.1984www.jsjbf.orgwww.jerseyshorefestival.org
Mike Griot’s Essex County/South Mountain International Blues FestivalSeptember 10, 2017West Orange, New Jersey973.378.8973southmountainbluesfestival.com
NEW MEXICO
22nd Annual Silver City Blues FestivalMay 26-28, 2017Silver City, New Mexico888.758.7289www.mimbresarts.org
Albuquerque Blues & BrewsMay 28, 2017Sandia Resort & CasinoAlbuquerque, New Mexico505.886.1251
Annual Animas River Blues Festival July 15, 2017Riverside ParkAztec, New Mexico505.333.4616www.animasriverblues.com
NEW YORK
Mountain JamJune 16-18, 2017Hunter MountainHunter, New York855.821.9209www.mountainjam.com
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Rhythm & Soul Music FestivalTBANew York, New York212.252.2528305.707.4730www.myspace.com/rsmf
Annual Riverhead Blues FestivalTBAVail-Leavitt Music HallRiverhead, New York631.727.5782www.riverblues.org
Barrier Beach Blues & Arts FestivalJune 9-11, 2017Public Library & Kennedy PlazaLong Beach, New York516.456.9902www.barrierbeachblues.com
Great Blue Heron Music FestivalJune 30- July 2, 2017 Sherman, New York716.761.7190www.greatblueheron.com
New York State Blues FestivalJuly 7-8, 2017Clinton SquareSyracuse, New Yorkwww.nysbluesfest.com
Finger Lakes Wine FestivalJuly 14-16, 2017Watkins Glen, New York607.535.2486www.flwinefest.com
Chenango Blues FestivalAugust 18-19, 2017Norwich, New York607.334.5653 ext. 1www.chenangobluesfest.org
Hudson River Blues and BBQ FestivalAugust 2017Hudson River Park Pier 97New York, New York917.661.6824www.hudsonriverpark.org
Hudson Valley Ribfest: BBQ, Bands & MoreAugust 18-20, 2017Ulster County FairgroundsNew Paltz, New York844.742.3378hudsonvalleyribfest.org
Niagara Falls Blues FestivalSeptember 15-17, 2017Niagara Falls, New Yorkwww.niagarafallsbluesfest.org
NORTH CAROLINA
MerlefestApril 27- 30, 2017Wilkesboro, North Carolina800.343.7857www.merlefest.org
Rowan Blues & Jazz FestivalOctober 21, 2017Salisbury, North Carolina704.636.3277www.rowanbluesandjazz.org
Carolina Blues FestivalMay 20, 2017Barber Park Amphitheater Greensboro, North Carolinawww.fest.piedmontblues.org
Annual Blues ’n’ Brews FestivalJune 3, 2017Festival ParkFayetteville, North Carolina910.323.4234www.cfrt.org
Cape Fear Blues FestivalJune 23-25, 2017Wilmington, North Carolina910.350.8822www.capefearblues.org
Festival for the EnoJuly 1 & 4, 2017Durham, North Carolina919.620.9099 ext. 203www.enoriver.org
New River Blues FestivalSeptember 3, 2017The River HouseGrassy Creek, North Carolina336.982.2109www.newriverbluesfestival.info
Bull Durham Blues Festival – 26th AnniversaryTBADurham, North Carolina919.683.1709www.hayti.org/music
NORTH DAKOTA
Winter Blues FestivalFebruary 11, 2017Fargo, North Dakota866.552.5837www.fargobluesfest.com
Buggies ’n’ Blues Classic Car ShowJune 10-11, 2017Mandan, North Dakota701.426.3340www.buggies-n-blues.org
Fargo Blues FestivalJuly 28-29, 2017Newman Outdoor FieldFargo, North Dakota866.552.5837www.fargobluesfest.com
OHIO
Pickle’s Blues ExtravaganzaMarch 3-4, 2017Old City PrimeLima, Ohiowww.oldcityprime.com
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River City Blues FestMarch 17-18, 2017The Lafayette HotelMarietta, Ohio304.422.2944www.bjfm.org
Canton Blues FestivalJune 9-10, 2017Downtown CantonCanton, Ohio330.458.2072www.events.downtowncanton.com
The Toledo Food Bank’s NW Ohio Blues, Rhythm, and Jazz FestivalJune 24, 2017International ParkDowntown Toledo, Ohio419.242.5000 ext. 212www.toledofoodbank.org
Washboard Music FestivalJune 15-17, 2017Logan, Ohio740.380.3828www.washboardmusicfestival.com
Creekside Blues & Jazz FestivalJune 16-18, 2017Creekside ParkGahanna, Ohio614.418.9114www.creeksidebluesandjazz.com
Hudson Blues, Brews & BBQs FestivalTBAHudson, Ohio886.241.7881www.hudsonbluesbrewsandbbq.com
Blues, Brews & BBQJuly 15, 2017Pyramid Hull Sculpture Park & MuseumHamilton, Ohio513.868.8336www.gettothebc.com/events/blues-brews-bbq
Rhythm on the River July 21, 2017Riverside Amphitheater Pomeroy, Ohio740.992.6840www.pomeroyblues.org
Big Bend Blues BashTBAPomeroy, Ohio740.992.6524www.pomeroyblues.org
Canal Winchester Blues and RibfestJuly 28-29, 2017DowntonCanal Winchester, Ohiowww.bluesandribfest.com
Lebanon Blues FestivalAugust 5, 2017DowntownLebanon, Ohio513.588.0321www.lebanonbluesfestival.org
Cincy Blues FestAugust 11-12, 2017Cincinnati, Ohio513.739.2583www.cincybluesfest.org
African-American Cross-Cultural Works Blues & Jazz FestTBAYellow Springs, Ohio937.767.9114 www.aacw.org
Black Swamp Arts FestivalSeptember 8-10, 2017Bowling Green, Ohio877.865.6082www.blackswamparts.org
Midpoint Music FestivalTBACincinnati, Ohio877.572.8690www.mpmf.com
OKLAHOMA
Bixby BBQ’n Music FestivalMay 5-6, 2017Washington Irving Memorial ParkBixby, Oklahoma918.549.8065www.bixbyrotarybbq.com
Paul’s Valley BrickfestTBAPaul’s Valley, Oklahoma405.238.2555www.paulsvalley.com
Enid Blues FestivalOctober 27-29, 2017Government Springs ParkEnid, Oklahoma580.977.9267www.enidbluesfestival.com
Bricktown Blues & BBQ FestivalJune 17-18, 2017Oklahoma City, Oklahoma405.236.4143www.bricktownokc.com/index.php?bricktown-blues-festival
Dusk til Dawn Blues FestivalSeptember 2-4, 2017The D.C. Rentiesville Museum Rentiesville, Oklahoma918.855.0978www.dcminnerblues.com
Hound Dog Blues FestivalTBATulsa, Oklahomawww.tulsaworld.com
OREGON
Soul’d Out FestivalApril 19-21, 2017Portland, Oregon971.230.0029www.souldoutfestival.com
Safeway Waterfront Blues FestivalJune 30- July 4, 2017McCall Waterfront ParkPortland, Oregon503.282.0555www.waterfrontbluesfest.com
Summer Blues FestivalJune 25, 2017Grizzly Peak WineryAshland, Oregon541.944.6764 - Mark Howardwww.ashlandblues.org
21st Bronze Blues & BrewsAugust 11-12, 2017The Wallowa MountainsJoseph, Oregonwww.bronzebluesbrews.com
PENNSYLVANIA
Lancaster Roots and Blues FestivalFebruary 24-26, 2017DowntownLancaster, Pennsylvanialancasterrootsandblues.com/
Blast Furnace Blues FestivalMarch 24-26, 2017SteelStacks CampusBethlehem, Pennsylvania610.332.1300www.steelstacks.org
Media Americana Roots RambleApril 8, 2017State StreetMedia, Pennsylvania610.566.5039www.statestreetblues.com
Bucks County Blues Society Spring Fever FootstomperApril 23, 2017Edgely, Pennsylvania215.943.5898www.buckscountybluessociety.org
Lehigh River Blues JamApril 28, 2017Days HotelAllentown, Pennsylvaniawww.lehighriverbluesjam.com
Annual State Street Blues StrollJune 10, 2017State StreetMedia, Pennsylvania610.566.5039www.statestreetblues.com
Billtown Blues FestivalJune 10, 2017Lycoming County FairgroundsHughesville, Pennsylvania570.584.4480www.billtownblues.org
Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts FestivalJune 17, 2017Honesdale, Pennsylvania570.253.4699www.honesdalerootsandrhythm.com
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Briggs Farm Blues FestivalJuly 6-9, 2017Nescopeck, Pennsylvania570.379.3342www.briggsfarm.com
Music & Wine FestivalJune 10-11, 2017Fort Hunter ParkHarrisburg, Pennsylvania717.599.5188www.dauphincounty.org/Pages/default.aspx
Gypsy Moon Blues FestivalSeptember 2, 2017East Petersburg, Pennsylvaniainfo@gypsymoonbluesfest.comwww.gypsymoonbluesfest.com
Pittsburgh Blues and Roots FestivalJuly 22-23, 2017Syria Shrine CenterCheswick, Pennsylvania412.552.2563bandtogetherpgh.org
AmeriServ Flood City Music FestivalAugust 4-6, 2017Johnstown, Pennsylvania814.539.1889www.floodcitymusic.com
The Peach Music FestivalAugust 10-13, 2017Montage MountainScranton, Pennsylvaniawww.thepeachmusicfestival.com
Philadelphia Folk FestivalAugust 19-20, 2017Schwenksville, Pennsylvania215.247.1300www.pfs.org
Pennsylvania Blues FestivalSeptember 2017Lake Harmony, Pennsylvaniawww.pennsylvaniabluesfestival.com
RHODE ISLAND
25th Annual Cajun & Zydeco Mardis Gras BallFebruary 25, 2017Cranston, Rhode Island401.783.3926 www.mardigrasri.com
9th Annual Bayou ’n’ Boogie FestivalTBADiamond Hill ParkCumberland, Rhode Island401.965.0849www.bayounboogiefest.com
Newport Folk FestivalJuly 28-30, 2017Fort Adams State ParkNewport, Rhode [email protected]
Rhythm & RootsSeptember 1-3, 2017Ninigret ParkCharlestown, Rhode Island888.855.6940www.rhythmandroots.com
SOUTH CAROLINA
Lowcountry Blues BashApril 2, 2017Bowens Island RestaurantCharleston, South Carolina844.297.1962www.alstonwilkessociety.org/lowcountry-blues-bash.html
Solar Eclipse Blues and BBQ Harbor CruiseAugust 21, 2017843.722.1112www.charlestonharbortours.com
Greenwood Blues CruiseJuly 6-9, 2017Multiple VenuesUptown Greenwood, South Carolina864.762.9125www.greenwoodbluescruise.com/
Annual Lowcountry Cajun FestApril 2, 2017James Island County ParkCharleston, South Carolina843.795.4386www.ccprc.com
Sea & Sand FestivalApril 8-9, 2017Folly Beach, South Carolina843.408.6439www.follybeachseaandsand.com
14th Annual Blues by the SeaApril 15, 2017Freshfields Village GreenKiawah Island, South Carolina843.762.9125www.freshfieldsvillage.com/events
Shrimp City Slim’s Mills House Blues ThrowdownMills House HotelCharleston, South Carolina843.762.9125www.millshouse.com
Greater Clemson Music FestivalApril 20-30, 2017Clemson, South Carolina864.650.0585www.clemsonbluesfest.org
Annual Blues Stage at ArtsInternational FestivalApril 8, 2017Francis Marion University Performing Arts CenterFlorence, South Carolinawww.fmarion.edu/news/artsinternational
11th Annual Mac Arnold Cornbread & Collard Greens Blues FestivalApril 27-29, 2017Florence, South Carolina303.757.1949www.macarnold.com/tour.html
Rivertown Music & Arts FestivalMay 6, 2017Conway, South Carolina843.248.6260conwayalive.com/downtown-events/specials-a-entertainment.html
Piccolo Spoleto FestivalMay 26- June 11, 2017Charleston, South Carolina843.762.9125www.piccolospoleto.com
16th Annual Greenwood Blues CruiseJuly 2017Greenwood, South Carolina864.942.8448www.greenwoodbluescruise.com
South Carolina Festival of DiscoveryJuly 6-8, 2017Greenwood, South Carolinawww.facebook.com/events/842326652568490/
21st Annual Carolina Downhome Blues FestivalOctober 5-7, 2017Camden, South Carolina803.425.7676www.fineartscenter.org
Shrimp City Slim’s 4 of July CelebrationJuly 4, 2017City MarinaCharleston, South Carolina843.722.1112www.charlestonharbortours.com
Columbia’s 20th Annual Free Blues FestivalTBAColumbia, South Carolina803.708.4500www.wordofmouthproductions.org
15th Annual Blues Stage at the South Carolina Pecan FestivalNovember 4, 2017Florence, South Carolina843.762.9125www.florencedowntown.com
SOUTH DAKOTA
Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues FestivalJuly 13-15, 2017Sioux Falls, South Dakota605.335.6101www.jazzfestsiouxfalls.com
TENNESSEE
Exit 56 Blues FestMay 27-28, 2017West Tennessee Delta Heritage CenterBrownsville, Tennessee 731.779.9000www.exit56blues.com
Beale Street Music FestivalMay 5-7, 2017Memphis, Tennessee901.525.4611www.memphisinmay.org
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Blues Music AwardsMay 11, 2017Memphis, Tennessee901.527.2583ext. 10www.blues.org
Bonnaroo Music & Arts FestivalJune 8-11, 2017Manchester, Tennessee888.512.7469www.bonnaroo.com
Riverbend FestivalJune 9-17, 2017Chattanooga, Tennessee423.756.2211www.riverbendfestival.com
Jefferson Street Jazz & Blues FestivalJune 17, 2017Bicentennial Mall Nashville, Tennessee615.726.5867www.jumptojefferson.com
Jus’ Blues Music AwardsAugust 2-5, 2017Memphis, Tennessee678.403.1993www.jusblues.org
Muddy Roots Music FestivalSeptember 1-4, 2017Cookeville, TN615.535.2441www.muddyrootsmusic.com
Memphis Music and Heritage FestivalSeptember 2-3, 2017Main StreetMemphis, Tennessee901.525.3655www.southernfolklore.com
Annual Louie Bluie Music & Arts FestivalSeptember 30, 2017Cove Lake State ParkCaryville, Tennesseelouiebluie.org
Hatchie Fall FestivalOctober 21, 2017Brownsville, Tennessee731.779.9000www.hatchiefallfest.com
International Blues ChallengeJanuary 31- February 4, 2017Memphis, Tennessee901.527.2583www.blues.org/ibc
TEXAS
H-Town Blues FestivalApril 15, 2017NRG ArenaHouston, Texas800.653.8000www1.ticketmaster.com/the-11th-annual-htown-blues-festival-houston-texas-04-15-2017/event/3A005177BCE8381D
Old Settler’s Music FestivalApril 20-23, 2017Driftwood, Texaswww.oldsettlersmusicfest.org
9th Annual Simply Texas Blues FestivalMay 20, 2017San Angelo, Texas325.500.1083www.sanangelobluessociety.com
Kerrville Folk FestivalMay 25- June 11, 2017Kerrville, Texas830.257.3600www.kerrville-music.com
T-Bone Walker FestivalJune 2-3, 2017Longview, Texas903.237.1230www.tbonewalkerfest.com
Texas Folklife FestivalJune 9-11, 2017San Antonio, Texas210.458.2224www.texancultures.com
Tall City Blues FestJuly 14-15, 2017Midland, Texas432.262.0034www.tallcitybluesfest.com
Summertime Bikes & Blues FestivalTBAFreeport, Texas979.482.2036www.freeportbluesfestival.blogspot.com
Bedford Labor Day Blues & BBQ FestivalSeptember 1-3, 2017East Austin, Texas817.952.2128www.bedfordbluesfest.com
Annual Eastside Kings FestivalSeptember 9-10, 2017Austin, Texas512.228.8434www.facebook.com/eastsidekingsfestival
Austin City Limits Music FestivalOctober 6-8 & 13-15, 2017Zilker ParkAustin, Texas888.512.7469www.aclfestival.com
Stevie Ray Vaughan Remembrance Ride & ConcertOctober 1, 2017Dallas, Texaswww.srvrideandconcert.org
UTAH
Utah Arts FestivalJune 22-25, 2017Library & Washington SquaresSalt Lake City, Utah801.322.2428www.uaf.org
VERMONT
Discover Jazz FestivalJune 2-11, 2017Burlington, [email protected]
VIRGINIA
Star City Blues JamMarch 2, 2017Sidewinder Steakhouse & SaloonRoanoke, Virginia540.529.8502www.blueridgeblues.org
Sedalia BBQ & Blues Festival April 22, 2017The Sedalia CenterBig Island, Virginia434.299.5080www.sedaliacenter.org
14th Annual Hampton Acoustic Blues RevivalApril 8, 2017Hampton UniversityHampton, Virginia757.722.5811bluesalleyonline@gmail.comwww.natchelblues.org
Tinner Hill Blues Festival: A Tribute to John JacksonJune 9-11, 2017Falls Church, Virginia703.241.4109www.tinnerhill.org
Radio One Richmond Stone Soul Music & Food FestivalJune 10, 2017Classic Amphitheater at Richmond RacewayRichmond, Virginiawww.boomermagazine.com/events/
Winter Blues & Jazz FestivalJanuary 11-14, 2018 Williamsburg, Virginia757.592.4289www.winterbluesjazzfest.com
Annual Columbia Pike Blues FestivalJune 17, 2017Arlington, Virginia703.892.2776www.columbiapike.org
Bayou Boogaloo Music & Cajun Food FestivalJune 2017Norfolk, Virginia757.664.6620www.festeventsva.org
High Tides Colonial Beach Blues FestivalJune 9-11, 2017Colonial Beach, Virginia804.214.0312www.colonial-beach-virginia-attractions.com
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Winchester Blues House FestivalTBAWinchester, Virginia540.662.7066www.winchesterblueshouse.com
Blues at the BeachTBAVirginia Beach, Virginia757.425.3111www.beachstreetusa.com
Bristol’s Rhythm & Roots ReunionSeptember 15-17, 2017Birthplace of Country Music MuseumBristol, Virginia423.573.1927www.bristolrhythm.com
Big Lick Blues FestivalTBARoanoke, Virginia540.342.2640www.virginia.org
Richmond Folk FestivalOctober 13-15, 2017Richmond, VirginiaDowntown Riverfront804.788.6466www.richmondfolkfestival.org
WASHINGTON
Annual UnTapped Blues & Brews FestivalTBAKennewick, Washingtonwww.untappedblues.com
Sunbanks Resort Rhythm & Blues FestivalMay 18-21 & September 7-10, 2017Sunbanks Lakes ResortElectric City, Washington888.822.7195www.sunbanksfestival.com
Northwest Folklife FestivalMay 26-29, 2017Seattle CenterSeattle, Washington206.684.7300www.nwfolklife.org
Tacoma Jazz & Blues FestivalTBATacoma, Washington253.227.0335www.tacomajazzfestival.com
The Crossroads Blues FestivalJune 2017Kettle Falls, Washington509.738.2350www.rockcutblues.com
Sweet Onion FestivalJune 17-18, 2017Walla Walla, Washington509.525.1031www.sweetonions.org
30th Annual Winthrop Rhythm & Blues FestivalJuly 21-23, 2017The Blues RanchWinthrop, Washington509.997.3837www.winthropbluesfestival.com
Mount Baker Rhythm & Blues FestivalAugust 4-6, 2017Deming, [email protected]
Port Townsend Acoustic Blues WorkshopJuly 30- August 6, 2016Port Townsend, Washington360.385.3102www.centrum.org
Port Townsend Acoustic Blues FestivalJuly 30 - August 6, 2017Port Townsend, Washington360.385.3102www.centrum.org
Snoqualmie Railroad DaysAugust 18-20, 2017Northwest Railway MuseumSnoqualmie, Washington425.888.3030 ext. 203www.railroaddays.com
BumbershootSeptember 1-3, 2017Seattle CenterSeattle, [email protected]
WEST VIRGINIA
Snowshoe Mountain Blues, Brews & BBQ August 2017Snowshoe Mountain ResortSnowshoe, West Virginia877.441.4386www.snowshoemtn.com
Heritage Music Blues FestAugust 11-13, 2017Wheeling, West Virginia304.238.6064www.heritagemusicfest.com
Bluefield Blues FestivalAugust 26, 2017Commerce StreetBluefield, West Virginia304.320.3631
WISCONSIN
Blues CaféMarch 11, 2017Rothschild PavillionRothschild, [email protected]
Paramount Blues ChallengeApril 1, 2017Cedarburg, Wisconsin262.208.6288www.graftonblues.org
Hot Rod ‘N’ BluesJune 2017Grafton, Wisconsinwww.graftonblues.org
50th SummerfestJune 28- July 2 & July 4-9, 2017Milwaukee, Wisconsin414.273.2680www.summerfest.com
Prairie Dog Blues FestivalJuly 28-29, 2017St. Feriole IslandPrairie du Chien, Wisconsin888.567.1567www.prairiedogblues.com
Blues on the ChippewaAugust 4-6, 2017Durand, Wisconsin715.495.8091www.bluesonthechippewa.org
Waukesha Blues FestAugust 11-12, 2017Naga-Waukee ParkDelafield, Wisconsin800.366.1961www.waukeshabluesfest.com
25th Big Bull Falls Blues FestAugust 18-19, 2017Fern Island Wausau, Wisconsin715.297.9531www.wausauareaevents.org
Paramount Blues FestivalSeptember 1-3, 2017Coal Dock ParkPort Washington, Wisconsin262.208.6288 or 262.208.6237www.paramountmusic.org
Oktoberfest Blues BashSeptember 28-October 1, 2017La Crosse, Wisconsin608.784.3378www.oktoberfestusa.com
WYOMING
Sweetwater Blues ’n’ Brews FestAugust 12, 2017Bunning ParkRock Springs, Wyoming307.352.1434www.downtownrs.com
CANADA
Winterfolk Blues & Roots FestivalFebruary 17-19, 2017Toronto, Ontariowww.winterfolk.com
Pender Harbour Blues FestivalJune 2-4, 2017Pender Harbour, British Columbia604.741.1186Penderharbourbluesfestival.com
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Barrie Jazz and Blues FestivalJune 8-19, 2017Various VenuesBarrie, Ontariowww.barriejazzbluesfest.com
All Canadian Roots and Blues FestivalTBAPicton, Ontario613.476.8416Theregenttheatre.org
Beaumont Blues and Roots FestivalJune 16-18, 2017Four Seasons ParkBeaumont, Albertawww.beaumontblues.net
Stratford Blues & Rib FestJune 23-25, 2017Stratford, Ontario519.271.3093www.stratfordbluesandribfest.ca
RBC BluesfestJuly 6-16, 2017Lebraton FlatsOttawa, Ontario613-247-1188www.ottawabluesfest.ca
Tremblant International Blues FestivalJuly 7-16, 2017Mont-Tremblant, Quebec819.681.3000 #46643www.tremblantblues.com
Thunder Bay Blues FestivalJuly 7-9, 2017Marina ParkThunder Bay, Ontario800.463.8817www.tbayblues.ca
Beaches Jazz FestivalJuly 7-30, 2017Woodbine ParkToronto, Ontario416.698.2152www.beachesjazz.com
Bluesfest WindsorJuly 13-16, 2017Detroit WaterfrontWindsor, Ontariowww.bluesfestwindsor.com
Kitchener Blues FestivalAugust 10-13, 2017Kitchener, Ontario519.571.2555www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com
Donnacona au Rythme du BluesAugust 11-13, 2017Donnacona, Québec418.285.5696www.donnaconablues.com
Burnaby Blues & Roots FestivalAugust 12, 2017Deer Lake ParkBurnaby, British Columbia604.291.6864www.burnabybluesfestival.com
Trois-Rivieres en BluesAugust 24-27, 2017Trois-Rivieres, Quebec+1.819.378.2009www.3renblues.com
Salmon Arm Roots & Blues FestivalAugust 18-20, 2017Shuswap LakeSalmon Arm, British Columbia+1. 250.833.4096www.rootsandblues.ca
Edmonton Blues FestivalAugust 25-27, 2017Hawrelak ParkEdmonton, Albertawww.bluesinternationalltd.com
Calgary International Blues FestivalJuly 31-August 6, 2017Calgary, [email protected]
Calgary Midwinter BluesfestFebruary 27-March 4, 2017Calgary, Canadacalgarybluesfest.com/17MWschedule.php
Harvest Jazz & Blues FestivalSeptember 12-17, 2017Fredericton, New Brunswick888.622.5837www.harvestjazzandblues.com
MEXICO
Annual Baja Blues FestAugust 18-20, 2017Rosarito Beach Hotel & ResortBaja California, Mexico800.520.5471www.bajabluesfest.org
AFRICA
Cape Town International Jazz FestivalMarch 31-April 1, 2017Cape Town, South Africa+27.21.671.0506www.capetownjazzfest.com
Joy of Jazz Jo’burg International FestivalSeptember 28-30, 2017Johannesburg, South Africawww.joyofjazz.co.za
SOUTH AMERICA
Rio das Ostras Jazz & Blues FestivalTBAwww.riodasostrasjazzeblues.com
ViJazz Blues FestivalMarch 8-11, 2017Ouro Preto, Ponte Nova, Muriaé, ViçosaBrazil www.vijazz.com.br/#o-vijazz
ASIA
JazzmanduOctober 12-18, 2017Kathmandu, Nepal+977.980.351.6450www.jazzmandu.org
EUROPE
Pakkasukko Blues N’ JazzFebruary 3-5, 2017Kemi, Lappland, Finland+358.050.382.4410www.pakkasukko.com
International Boogie and Blues FestivalTBALA Ermelo, Holland +31.0341.568.585www.boogiefestival.nl
International Blues FestivalJune 9-10, 2017GrollooDrenthe, Hollandhollandinternationalbluesfestival.com
Bierbeek Blues’d Up FestivalTBABierbeek, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgiumwww.bierbeekbluesdup.be
Delirium Blues FestivalApril 8, 2017Roeselare, Belgium+32.477.618.388www.hd-b.be
Stompin’ at the SavoyMarch 27- April 2, 2017Helsinki, Finlandwww.blues-finland.com/events/stompinatthesavoy.html
Big Wheel Blues FestivalMay 6, 2017September 9, 2017Isle of Man, United Kingdomwww.bigwheelblues.com
Blues Festival of WalesTBACwm-twrch Uchaf, Powys, United Kingdomwww.greenvalleyarts.co.uk
North Wales Blues & Soul FestivalAugust 4-6, 2017Kendrick’s fieldMold, North Waleswww.nwbluesandsoul.co.uk
Kwadendamme Blues FestivalMay 11-13, 2017Kwadendamme, Zeeland,Netherlands+310.113.649.673www.bluestown.eu
Blues BalticaMay 18-21, 2017Eutin, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany+49.004.945.217.980.60www.blues-baltica.de
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Blues Festival BadenMay 20-27, 2017Baden, Aargau, [email protected]
Duvel Blues FestivalMay 27, 2017Puurs, [email protected]
Dublin City Soul FestivalMay 2017Dublin, Ireland+35.3876.031.022www.dublincitysoulfestival.com
Hebden Bridge Blues FestivalTBAHebden, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom+44.1422.844.716www.yorkshirebluesfestival.co.uk
Great British Rhythm & Blues FestivalAugust 25-17, 2017Cole, LancashireUnited Kingdom+441.282.861.888www.bluesfestival.co.uk
Torrita Blues FestivalJune 22-24, 2017Torrita di Siena, Italy+39.349.080.1381www.torritablues.it
Southern Soul FestivalJune 29- July 2, 2017Copacabana BeachUlcinj, Montenegrowww.southernsoulfestival.com
Skanevik BluesfestivalJuly 6-8, 2017Skanevik, [email protected]
Cognac Blues PassionsJuly 4-8, 2017Cognac, Poitou-Charentes, France+335.453.611.81www.bluespassions.com
Åmål’s Blues FestJuly 6-9, 2017Åmål, Sweden+46.53.271.398www.bluesfest.net
Dereham Blues FestivalJuly 6-9, 2017Dereham, NorfolkUnited Kingdomwww.derehambluesfestival.org.uk
Mostly Jazz, Funk, & Soul FestivalJuly 7-9, 2017Moseley ParkBirmingham, [email protected]/
Vallemaggia Magic Blues FestivalJuly 7- August 3, 2017Vallemaggia, Ticino, Switzerland+419.175.977.26www.magicblues.ch
Blues ExpressJuly 8, 2017Differdange, Luxembourg+352.587.719.00www.bluesexpress.lu
Hondarribia Blues FestivalTBAHondarribia, Basque Country, Spain +346.794.731.61www.blueshondarribia.com
Edinburgh Jazz & BluesJuly 14-23, 2017Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom+441.314.675.200www.edinburghjazzfestival.com
Porretta Soul FestivalJuly 20-23, 2017Porretta Terme, Bologna, [email protected]
Notodden Blues FestivalAugust 3-6, 2017Notodden, Norway+47.934.319.99www.bluesfest.no
Campsoul Music FestivalAugust 26-27, 2017Grove FarmsOxfordshire, UKwww.campsoulfestival.com
The European Blues CruiseTBAMarseilles, France+003.349.154.0053www.europeanbluescruise.com
Harvest Time Blues FestivalSeptember 1-4, 2017Monaghan Town, Ireland+353.473.816.2www.harvestblues.com
Rawa Blues FestivalSeptember 29-30, 2017Katowice, Polandwww.rawablues.com
Copenhagen Blues FestivalTBACopenhagen, Denmarkwww.copenhagenbluesfestival.dk
Stockholm International Jazz & Blues FestivalOctober 2017Stockholm, Swedenwww.stockholmjazz.com
CARRIBEAN
Soul Beach Music FestivalMay 24-29, 2017Aruba [email protected]
Legendary Rhythm and Blues CruiseOctober 21-28, 2017Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Aruba, Curacao & the Bahamas816.753.7979www.bluescruise.com
AUSTRALIA
Byron Bay BluesfestApril 13-17, 2017Tyagarah Tea Tree FarmByron Bay, New South Wales+612.668.583.10www.bluesfest.com.au
Blues on the Broadbeach Music FestivalMay 18-21, 2017Broadbeach CBDGold Coast, Queensland+617.565.601.00www.bluesonbroadbeach.com
Sydney Blues & Roots FestivalOctober 27-29, 2017Windsor, New South Wales+644.090.424.64www.sydneybluesfestival.com.au
Sydney Blues & Roots WinterfestJune 15-17, 2017Windsor, New South Wales+644.040.739.35www.sydneybluesfestival.com.au