living blues festival guide

2016 Festival Guide • LIVING BLUES • 1

Compiled by George McDaniel

Specific dates are provided where possible. However, some festivals had not set their 2016 dates at press time. You can also view this list year round at www.LivingBlues.com

ALABAMA

Bull Pen Blues and BBQ FestivalTBAOld York FarmsOakman, Alabama202.544.1108

Annual Old School and Blues FestivalTBAHuntsville DragwayHuntsville, Alabama246.820.9347 www.huntsvillealabamausa.com

Bob Sykes BBQ & Blues FestivalMay 21, 2016Bessemer, Alabamawww.bobsykesblues.com205.426.1400

Freedom Creek FestivalJune 4, 2016Cookieman’s Place on Highway 17Aliceville, Alabama205.752.6263www.alabamablues.org

W.C. Handy FestivalJuly 22-31, 2016The Shoals Florence, Alabama256.766.7642www.wchandymusicfestival.com

Black Belt Folk Roots FestivalAugust 27-28, 2016Eutaw, Alabama205.372.0525www.eutawonline.com/festival.htm

6th Annual Johnny Shines Blues FestivalTBATuscaloosa, Alabama

Kentuck Festival of the ArtsOctober 15-16, 2016Kentuck Park Northport, Alabama205.758.1257www.kentuck.org

ALASKA

Juneau Jazz & ClassicsMay 16-21, 2016Juneau, Alaskawww.jazzandclassics.org907.463.3378

Blues TrainTBAAnchorage to Seward, Alaskawww.alaskarailroad.com800.544.0552

ARIZONA

Phoenix Blues BlastMarch 5, 2016Margaret T. Hance ParkPhoenix, Arizonawww.phoenixblues.org

McDowell Mountain Music FestivalMarch 11-13, 2016Hance ParkPhoenix, Arizona602.343.0453www.mmmf.com

Blues, Brews and BBQJune 18, 2016Continental 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

Wild Hog Motorcycle Rally & MusicfestApril 21-24, 2016Helena, Arkansaswww.wildhogmusic.org

Annual Sunday in the Park SeriesTBACraighead Forest Bandshell Jonesboro, Arkansas870.219.4644www.deltaboogie.net

Eureka Springs Blues WeekendJune 16-19, 2016Eureka Springs, Arkansas800.638.7352www.eurekaspringsblues.com

Riverfront Blues FestivalJune 24-25, 2016Harry E. Kelley ParkFort Smith, Arkansaswww.riverfrontbluesfest.org

17th Annual Hot Springs Blues FestivalSeptember 3-4, 2016Hot Springs, Arkansas501.815.2939www.hotsprings.org

Annual Delta Boogie Blues FestTBACraighead Forest BandshellJonesboro, Arkansas870.219.4644www.deltaboogie.com

Bikes, Blues & BBQ Motorcycle RallySeptember 21-24, 2016Fayetteville, Arkansas479.527.9993www.bikesbluesandbbq.org

King Biscuit Blues FestivalOctober 5-8, 2016Cherry Street Helena, Arkansas870.572.5223www.kingbiscuitfestival.com

CALIFORNIA

Robb Bower’s Blues Bash February 6, 2016Menghini WineryJulian, California619.301.9880www.robb-bowerpresents.com

Cruisin’ For a Bluesin’March 17-20, 2016Long Beach, California to Ensenada, Mexico972.805.5100www.cruisinforabluesin.net

Redwood Coast Jazz FestivalMarch 31- April 3, 2016Eureka, California707.445.3378www.rcmfest.org

Spring Harp Fest XIVMarch 26, 2016Harry Griffen Park AmphitheaterLa Mesa, Californiawww.springharpfest.org

Adams Avenue UnpluggedApril 30- May 1, 2016San Diego, California619.282.7329www.adamsavenuebusiness.com

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9th Annual Ventura County Blues FestivalTBAMoorpark CollegeMoorpark, California805.501.7122www.venturacountybluessociety.org

Topanga Blues FestivalTBATopanga Canyon, California714.209.7347www.socialblues.org

Gator by the Bay Zydeco, Blues, & Crawfish FestivalMay 5-8, 2016Spanish Landing ParkSan Diego, California619.234.8612www.sandiegofestival.com

Doheny Blues FestivalMay 21-22, 2016Doheny State BeachDana Point, California949.360.7800www.dohenybluesfestival.com

Sacramento Music FestivalMay 27-30, 2016Sacramento, California916.444.2004www.sacmusicfest.com

Santa Cruz American Music FestivalMay 28-29, 2016Aptos Village ParkAptos, Californiawww.santacruzamericanmusicfestival.com

Simi Valley Cajun and Blues Music FestivalMay 28-29, 2016Rancho Santa Susana Community ParkSimi Valley, California805.517.9000www.simicajun.org

High Desert Music FestivalTBAVictorville FairgroundsVictorville, California760.705.4386www.highdesertmusicfestival.com

Live Oak Music FestivalJune 17-19, 2016Live Oak CampSanta Barbara, California805.781.3030www.liveoakfest.org

Catfish Blues FestivalTBALakeport, California707.262.1900www.catfishbluesfestival.com

Long Beach Bayou FestivalTBARainbow Lagoon ParkLong Beach, California562.912.4451www.longbeachfestival.com

Red, White & Blues FestivalTBAAlameda County FairPleasanton, California707.647.3962www.bayareabluessociety.net

Hayward/Russell City Blues FestivalTBAHayward/Russell City, California510.836.2227www.bayareabluessociety.net

Metro Fountain Blues FestivalJune 25, 2016Cesar Chavez PlazaSan Jose, California408.353.3087www.fountainbluesfestival.com

California WorldFestJuly 14-17, 2016Grass Valley, California530.214.8384www.worldfest.net

Blues and Bones FestivalJuly 29-30, 2016Angels Camp, California209.736.2561www.bluesandbones.com

19th Annual Mammoth Festival of Beers & BluesapaloozaAugust 4-7, 2016Mammoth Lakes, California888.992.7397www.mammothbluesbrewsfest.com

Blue Wing Blues FestivalAugust 5-7, 2016Upper Lake, Californiawww.tallmanhotel.com

San Jose Jazz Summer FestivalAugust 12-14, 2016San Jose, California408.288.7557www.jazzfest.sanjosejazz.org

Annual Art and Soul OaklandAugust 20-21, 2016Downtown Oakland, Californiawww.artandsouloakland.com

Napa Blues, Brews & BBQAugust 27, 2016Napa, California707.257.0322www.donapa.com

19th Annual Sebastopol Cajun/Zydeco FestivalTBASebastopol, California707.823.3631www.winecountrycajun.com

Delta Blues FestivalSeptember 17, 2016Antioch, California925.698.8024 www.deltabluesfestival.net

Bay Area Blues FestivalSeptember 24-25, 2016Martinez, California800.310.6563www.bayareabluesfestival.com

Bay for the Bayou – Part DeuxTBASan Francisco, California415.269.0066www.forthebayou.org

Thunderfest Car Show and Music FestivalTBACovina, California626.380.8204www.covina.com

Mountain Harvest FestivalOctober 15, 2016Quincy, CA530.283.3402www.plumasarts.org

Taste of Soul Family FestivalOctober 15, 2016Los Angeles, Californiawww.tasteofsoulla.org(323) 299-3800

Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise CaribbeanOctober 29- November 5, 2016Los Angeles, California816.753.7979www.bluescruise.com

COLORADO

Durango Blues Train Pt. IJune 3-4, 2016San Juan National ForestDurango, Colorado877.872.4607www.durangobluestrain.com

Brighton Blues BlastTBAThe Armory at Brighton Cultural CenterBrighton, Colorado303.710.7091www.heartofbrighton.org

Greeley Blues JamJune 11, 2016Island Grove ArenaGreeley, Colorado970.356.7787www.greeleybluesjam.com

13th Annual Blues from the TopJune 25-26, 2016Winter Park, Colorado970.281.9519www.grandblues.org

19th Annual Blues & BBQ for Better HousingTBAOlde Town Arvada, Coloradowww.bluesnbbq.com


Blues Under the BridgeJuly 30, 2016Colorado Springs, Colorado719.473.4801www.bluesunderthebridge.com

7th Annual Carbon Valley Music FestivalAugust 6, 2016Dacono, Coloradowww.cityofdacono.com303.833.2317

Rocky Mountain Music FestivalTBA--AugustClement Park AmphitheaterLittleton, COwww.therockymountainmusicfestival.com

Bohemian Nights at New West FestAugust 12-14, 2016Downtown Fort Collins, [email protected]

Blues and BrewsAugust 13, 2016Old South Pearl StreetDenver, Colorado303.242.1032www.oldsouthpearlstreet.com

5th Annual Vail Soul Music FestTBAVail, [email protected]

Trinidaddio BluesfestAugust 27, 2016Central Park Trinidad, Coloradowww.trinidaddio.com

Telluride Blues & Brews FestivalSeptember 16-18, 2016Telluride, Colorado866.515.6166www.tellurideblues.com

Annual Otis Taylor Trance Jam Blues FestivalNovember 5, 2016E-TownBoulder, Colorado303.579.4917www.trancebluesfestival.com

CONNECTICUT

Blast from the Bayou: Annual Cajun/Zydeco FestivalJune 9-12, 2016Strawberry ParkPreston, Connecticut860.886.1944www.strawberrypark.net

Mystic Blues FestivalTBAMystic, Connecticutinfo@mysticbluesfestival.comwww.mysticbluesfestival.com

New England Jazz & Blues FestivalTBAMiddlebury, Connecticut800.526.3040www.newenglandjazzbluesfestival.com

Black Eyed & Blues FestivalTBAHartford, Connecticut860.278.7427www.blackeyedsallys.com

19th Annual Litchfield Jazz FestivalAugust 6-7, 2016Goshen FairgroundsGoshen, Connecticut860.361.6285info@litchfieldjazzfest.comwww.litchfieldjazzfest.com

8th Annual Blues, Views & BBQ FestivalTBA--SeptemberLevitt Pavilion and Westport Public LibraryWestport, Connecticutwww.bluesviewsbbq.com

DELAWARE

Riverfront Blues FestivalAugust 5-7, 2016Wilmington, Delaware302.576.2139www.riverfrontbluesfestde.com

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Washington DC Lindy Exchange (DCLX)April 14-17, 2016Washington, DCwww.dclx.net

Safeway’s National Capital Barbecue BattleJune 25-26, 2016Washington, DCwww.bbqdc.com

27th Annual DC Blues FestivalSeptember 3, 2016Washington, DC202.962.0112www.dcblues.org

College Park Blues FestivalNovember 5, 2016College Park, Marylandwww.dcblues.org

FLORIDA

Taste of New Orleans Blues & Brews FestivalTBAFt. Pierce, Florida tasteofneworleansfla.wix.com/ftpierce

Clearwater Sea Blues FestivalFebruary 20-21, 2016Clearwater, Florida727.562.4700www.clearwaterseablues.com

Riverwalk Blues & Music FestivalFebruary 26-28, 2016Esplanade ParkFort Lauderdale, Floridawww.riverwalkbluesfestival.com

Blues and BBQ FestivalTBA for 2017Downtown PavilionWinter Garden, Florida407.656.4155www.cwgdn.com

10th Annual Blues B-Q FestivalFebruary 27, 2016Orlando, FLwww.cityoforlando.net407.246.2121

10th Annual Bonita Blues FestivalMarch 11-12, 2016Riverside ParkBonita Springs, [email protected]

Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues FestivalTBAFort Pierce Marina SquareFort Pierce, Florida772.460.5299www.jazzsociety.org

Funky Biscuit FestMarch 30- April 3, 2016Royal Palm PlaceBoca Raton, Florida561.395.2929www.funkybiscuit.com

George’s Music Springing the Blues FestivalTBASeawalk Pavilion Jacksonville Beach, Floridawww.facebook.com/georgesblues

Tampa Bay Blues FestApril 8-10, 2016Downtown St. Petersburg, Florida727.895.6153www.tampabaybluesfest.com

Wanee Music Festival April 14-16, 2016Live Oak, Florida386.364.1683www.waneefestival.com

Bikini Blues BashTBATreasure Island, Florida727.547.4575www.mytreasureisland.comSmokin’ Blues, Bikes & BBQApril 30, 2016St. Cloud, Florida407.498.0008www.stcloudmainstreet.org

Brick City Blues FestMay 7, 2016Ocala, Florida352.369.6656www.ocala.com


Florida Folk FestivalMay 27-29, 2016White Springs, Florida877.635.3655www.floridastateparks.org/folkfest

Amelia Island Blues FestivalSeptember 11-12, 2015DowntownFernandina Beach, Floridawww.ameliaislandbluesfest.com

Giving Hunger the BluesTBA Sarasota, Florida941.366.55555oclockclub@comcast.netwww.givinghungertheblues.org

Daytona Beach Blues FestivalOctober 7-9, 2016Jackie Robinson Ball ParkDaytona Beach, Florida386.846.7302www.daytonabluesfestival.com

Downtown Festival & Art ShowNovember 5-6, 2016Gainesville, Florida352.393.8536www.gainesvilledowntownartfest.org

Riverhawk Music FestivalTBASertoma Ranch Brooksville, Florida863.984.8445www.lindentertainment.com

Mount Dora Blues and Wine FestTBAMount Dora, Floridawww.mountdorabluesandwinefest.com

Fest of Rhythm and BluesTBAKissimmee Lakefront ParkKissimmee, Floridawww.visitkissimmee.com

GEORGIA

Savannah Music FestivalMarch 24- April 9, 2016Savannah, Georgia912.525.5050www.savannahmusicfestival.org

Barnesville Barbecue and Blues FestivalApril 22-23, 2016Barnesville, Georgiawww.bbqandblues.org

Blind Willie McTell Blues FestivalMay 7, 2016Thomson, Georgia706.597.1000www.blindwillie.com

HAWAII

Big Island Jazz & Blues FestivalTBAKohala, Hawaii808.882.7222www.bigislandjazzandbluesfestival.com

IDAHO

Blues and Bones FestivalJune 11, 2016Crooked FlatsEagle, Idahowww.bluesandbones.com

Boise Blues FestivalJuly 17, 2016Julia Davis ParkBoise, Idahowww.boiseblues.org

Caldwell Blues on the BanksAugust 5, 2016Caldwell, Idahowww.bluesonthebanks.com

Yellow Pine Music & Harmonica FestivalAugust 5-7, 2016Yellow Pine, Idaho208.633.3300www.harmonicacontest.com

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ILLINOIS

Chi-Town Blues FestivalMarch 5, 2016Star Plaza TheatreChicago, Illinois

Chicago Blues FestivalJune 10-12, 2016Grant Park, Downtown Chicago, Illinoiswww.chicagobluesfestival.us

Blues on the FoxJune 17-18, 2016Riveredge Park Music GardenAurora, Illinois630.896.6666www.downtownaliveaurora.com

Blues, Brews & BBQ FestivalJune 24-25, 2016Champaign, Illinois217.359.6960www.bluesbrewsandbbqfest.com

Sterling Main Street Music FestivalJuly 23, 2016Grandon Civic CenterSterling, Illinois815.626.8610www.sterlingmainstreet.org

Byron Crossroads Blues FestivalAugust 27, 2016Crossroads of 2nd and UnionByron, Illinois779.537.4006www.crossroadsbluesfestival.com

Illinois Blues and Roots Music FestivalSeptember 2-3, 2016Riverfront ParkPeoria, Illinois309.863.5121www.illinoisbluesfestival.com

Deep Blue Innovators Blues FestivalTBARivoli TheatreMonmouth, Illinoiswww.monmouthblues.com

INDIANA

Med Flory Jazz and Blues FestivalJune 11, 2016Logansport, Indiana574.735.2787Floryfest.com

Annual BBQ RibFest: Blues, Brews & BBQTBAHeadwaters ParkFort Wayne, Indiana206.602.1831www.bbqribfest.com

Southbend Music FestTBASouth Bend, Indiana574.299.4765www.sbpark.org

Madison RibberFest: Barbeque, Blues & BalloonsAugust 19-20, 2016Madison, Indiana800.559.2956www.madisonribberfest.com

Bean Blossom Blues FestAugust 25-27, 2016Bill Monroe Music ParkBean Blossom, Indiana812.325.8836beanblossomblues.com

Uptown Jazz and Blues FestivalAugust 27, 2016Lafayette, Indiana765.742.4041www.ujbf.org

Blues at the CrossroadsSeptember 9-10, 2016Terre Haute, Indianawww.bluesatthecrossroads.com

BBQ and BluesSeptember 10, 2016McCormick’s Creek State ParkSpencer, Indiana812.829.4344www.indianafestivals.org

IOWA

Cherokee Jazz & Blues FestivalJanuary 15-16, 2016Cherokee, Iowa712.225.6414www.cherokeejazzbluesfestival.com

Liberty Centre Mississippi Valley Blues FestivalJuly 1-2, 2016LeClaire Park Davenport, Iowa563.322.5837www.mvbs.org

Saturday in the ParkJuly 2, 2016Grandview ParkSioux City, Iowa712.277.2575www.saturdayinthepark.com

Blues & BBQJuly 9, 2016North Liberty, Iowa319.626.5726www.northlibertyblues.org

BBQ, Loo & Blues Too!July 15-16, 2016Waterloo, Iowa319.404.7308www.mainstreetwaterloo.org

27th Annual Rollin’ on the River Blues FestivalAugust 19-20, 2016Keokuk, Iowawww.keokukbluesfest.com

KANSAS

Chautauqua Hills Blues Festival TBASedan, KS620.725.3834www.cqbluesfest.com

Paola Roots FestivalAugust 26-27, 2016Park SquarePaola, Kansas913.294.6427www.rootsfestival.org

Paxico Blues FestivalSeptember 17, 2016Downtown PaxicoPaxico, [email protected]

Jammin’ in J.C. Blues and Barbecue FestivalSeptember 23-24, 2016Heritage ParkJunction City, Kansas785.238.8069www.jammininjc.com

Blues Masters at the CrossroadsOctober 21-22, 2016Salina, Kansas800.716.3553www.blueheavenstudios.com

KENTUCKY

W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue FestivalJune 15-18, 2016Henderson, Kentucky800.648.3128www.handyblues.org

Blues Harbor FestJune 18, 2016Lake Cumberland State DockJamestown, Kentucky888.782.8336www.lakecumberlandbluesfest.com

Spirit of Kansas Blues FestivalJuly 4, 2016Topeka, [email protected]

Master Musicians FestivalJuly 8-9, 2016Somerset, Kentucky888.810.2063www.mastermusiciansfestival.org

Louisville Blues ’n’ Barbecue FestivalJuly 22-24, 2016The Water TowerLouisville, Kentucky502.583.0333www.louisvillebluesandbbqfestival.com


Hot August Blues FestivalAugust 26-27, 2016Kentucky LakeHardin, Kentucky270.293.6641www.hotaugustbluesfestival.com

BBQ & Music at the PointSeptember 16-17, 2016Carrollton, Kentucky800.325.4290www.carrolltontourism.com

Garvin Gate Blues FestivalOctober 7-8, 2016Louisville, Kentucky502.896.9833www.garvingatebluesfestival.com

LOUISIANA

9th Annual Big Easy Blues FestivalFebruary 27, 2016UNO Lakefront ArenaNew Orleans, LAwww.ticketmaster.com 800.745.3000

7th Annual T-Bois Blues FestivalMarch 17-19, 2016T-Bois Alligator FarmLarose, Louisianawww.tboisbluesfestival.com

Congo Square Rhythms FestivalMarch 19-20, 2016Louis Armstrong ParkNew Orleans, Louisiana504.558.6100www.jazzandheritage.org/congo-square

Blues ’n’ BBQ Challenge – 10 Year AnniversaryMarch 25-26, 2016Hammond, Louisiana985.507.9175www.hammondbluesandbbq.com

32nd Anniversary French Quarter FestivalApril 7-10, 2016New Orleans, Louisiana800.673.5725www.fqfi.org

Baton Rouge Blues FestivalApril 9-10, 2016Downtown Baton RougeBaton Rouge, Louisiana225.383.0968www.batonrougebluesfestival.org

Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage WeekApril 9-14, 2016Chicot State parkVille Platte, Louisiana337.234.8360www.lafolkroots.org

Natchitoches Jazz/R&B FestivalApril 15-16, 2016Downtown Natchitoches, Louisianawww.natchjazzfest.com

Festival International de LouisianeApril 20-24, 2016Lafayette, Louisiana337.232.8086www.festivalinternational.com

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage FestivalApril 22- May 1, 2016New Orleans, Louisiana504.410.4100www.nojazzfest.com

Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco FestivalJune 18-19, 2016Louis Armstrong ParkNew Orleans, Louisiana504.558.6100www.jazzandheritage.org/cajun-zydeco

36th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk FestivalJuly 15-16, 2016Natchitoches, Louisiana318.357.4332www.nsula.edu/folklife

Satchmo SummerfestAugust 4-7, 2016New Orleans, Louisiana800.673.5725www.fqfi.org

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Le Cajun Music Awards & FestivalTBACade Community CenterCade, Louisiana713.240.5089www.cajunfrenchmusic.org

Ponderosa StompTBANew Orleans, Louisiana504.810.3119www.ponderosastomp.com

Cutting Edge Music Business Conference & Roots Music GatheringAugust 25-27, 2016New Orleans, Louisianawww.cuttingedgemusicbusiness.com

Southwest Louisiana Zydeco FestivalSeptember 3, 2016Zydeco ParkPlaisance, Louisiana337.942.2392www.zydeco.org

Bogalusa Blues & Heritage FestivalSeptember 23-24, 2016Bogalusa, Louisiana985.732.6200www.bogalusablues.com

Festival Acadiens et CréolesOctober 13-16, 2016Girard Park Lafayette, Louisianawww.festivalsacadiens.com

Crescent City Blues & BBQ FestivalOctober 14-16, 2016Lafayette Square ParkNew Orleans, Louisiana504.558.6100www.jazzandheritage.org/blues-fest

MAINE

Annual Maine Blues FestivalJune 17-19, 2016Naples, Maine207.333.2135www.mainebluesfestival.com

North Atlantic Blues FestivalJuly 16-17, 2016Rockland, Maine207.596.6055www.northatlanticbluesfestival.com

American Folk FestivalAugust 26-28, 2016Bangor, Maine207.992.2630www.americanfolkfestival.com

MARYLAND

Chesapeake Bay Blues FestivalMay 21-22, 2016Sandy Point State Park410.257.7413Annapolis, Marylandwww.bayblues.org

Annual Western Maryland Blues FestJune 2-5, 2016Hagerstown, Maryland301.739.8577 ext. 116www.blues-fest.org

Federal Hill Main Street Jazz & Blues FestivalJune 5, 2016Baltimore, Maryland410.727.4500www.historicfederalhill.org

Silver Spring Blues WeekJune 13-17, 2016Silver Spring, Marylandwww.silverspringblues.com

Silver Spring Blues FestivalJune 18, 2016Silver Spring, Marylandwww.silverspringblues.com

Annual Common Ground on the Hill FestivalJuly 9-10, 2016Carroll County Farm MuseumWestminster, Maryland410.857.2771www.commongroundonthehill.org

ArtscapeJuly 15-17, 2016Baltimore, Maryland410.752.8632www.artscape.org

Blues and Brews FestivalJuly 23, 2016Steppingstone MuseumHavre de Grace, Maryland410.939.2299www.steppingstonemuseum.org

Hot August Blues & Roots FestivalAugust 20, 2016Oregon Ridge ParkCockeysville, Maryland887.321.3378www.hotaugustblues.com

Alonzo’s Memorial PicnicTBABaltimore, Maryland410.744.2291www.mojoworkin.com

MASSACHUSETTS

The Reel Blues Fest April 29, 2016 with other dates to followNorth Falmouth, Massachusetts508.495.3456www.thereelbluesfest.org

New England Blues SummitMay 13-15, 2016Cape Cod Resort and Conference CenterHyannis, Massachusetts781.834.2948www.rhythmroomrecords.com

Bayou ‘n’ Boogie FestivalTBARehoboth, Massachusetts401.965.0849 www.bayounboogiefest.com

Green River FestivalJuly 8-10, 2016Greenfield, Massachusetts413.773.5463www.greenriverfestival.com

Paulie’s NOLA Jazz & Blues FestivalTBAWorcester, Massachusettswww.baevents.com

24th Annual Onset Bay Blues FestivalAugust 6, 2016Onset, Massachusetts508.295.7072www.onsetbluesfestival.com

Gloucester Blues FestivalLibrary Park Blues FestivalTBAGloucester, Massachusetts978.325.0705www.gloucesterbluesfestival.com

North River Blues FestivalTBAMarshfield, Massachusettswww.rhythmroomrecords.com

Blues ’n’ Brews FestivalTBAWestford, Massachusetts978.772.3612www.bluesandbrewsrotary.org

Wachusett Mountain Music FestivalSeptember 10-11, 2016Princeton, Massachusetts978.464.2300www.wachusett.com

Library Park Blues FestivalSeptember 17, 2016Woburn, Massachusettswww.bluesforveterans.org

MICHIGAN

Annual White Lake Blues FestivalMay 7, 2016Whitehall, Michigan231.894.5523www.killerblues.net

Jackson Blues FestivalJune 2-4, 2016Jackson County AirportJackson, Michigan517.962.5939www.experiencejackson.com

12th Annual Alpena Blues FestivalJune 18, 2016Alpena, Michiganwww.alpenablues.com


Traverse City Blues, Brews & BBQJuly 2, 2016Southside Festival GroundsBuckley, Michiganwww.traversecitybluesfest.com

Kalamazoo Blues FestivalJuly 7-9, 2016Kalamazoo, Michigan269.381.6514www.kvba.org

BlissfestJuly 8-10, 2016Blissfest Festival FarmHarbor Springs, Michigan231.348.7047www.blissfest.org

Ribs ’n’ R&B Jazz FestivalAugust 12-14, 2016Detroit, Michigan800.794.7503www.ribsrnbjazzfest.com

Cowpie Music FestAugust 12-14, 2016Alaska, Michigan616.293.2675www.cowpiemusicfestival.com

Festival on the BayAugust 19-20, 2016Petoskey, Michiganwww.petoskeyfestival.com

Blues by the Bay in the TawasesAugust 26-28, 2016East Tawas/Tawas City, Michigan989.362.5276www.bluesbythebaytawas.org

Marquette Area Blues FestivalSeptember 2-4, 2016Marquette, Michigan906.228.9925www.marquetteareabluessociety.com

Brighton’s Smokin’ Jazz & Barbecue Blues FestivalSeptember 9-10, 2016Brighton, Michigan810.227.5086www.brightoncoc.org

Old Town BluesFestSeptember 16-17, 2016Lansing, Michigan517.371.4600www.oldtownbluesfest.com

MINNESOTA

Hambone Music FestivalTBARochester, Minnesota507.424.5880www.hambonemusicfestival.com

“Smokin’ in Steele” BBQ Contest and Blues FestJune 3-4, 2016Steele County FairgroundsOwatonna, Minnesota507.279.4015www.smokininsteele.com

Famous Dave’s BBQ & Blues FestivalTBAPeavey PlazaMinneapolis, Minnesota952.294.1300www.famousdaves.com

Santiago ShakedownTBABailey Ray’s Bandshell ParkSantiago, Minnesota763.856.8900www.baileyrays.com

17th Annual Twin Cities Jazz FestivalJune 23-25, 2016Mears ParkSt. Paul, Minnesotawww.hotsummerjazz.com

Lakefront Music FestivalJuly 15-16, 2016Prior Lake, Minnesota952.403.9601Lakefrontmusicfest.com

PENNSYLVANIA BLUES FESTIVALSeptember 16-18, 2016

Split Rock Resort, Lake Harmony PA

produced by Michael Cloeren

Buckwheat ZydecoRonnie Earl &The Broadcasters

Kenny NealThe Campbell Brothers

Guy DavisToronzo Cannon

Delmark Delmark Records Revue-The Mike Wheeler Band with

s/g Jimmy Burns & Peaches Staten

10 addtional national acts

www.pabluesfestival.com www.splitrockresort.com


27th Annual Bayfront Blues FestivalAugust 12-14, 2016Duluth, Minnesota715.394.6831www.bayfrontblues.com

MISSISSIPPI

Mississippi Blues FestMarch 5, 2016Leflore Country Civic CenterGreenwood, Mississippi662.453.9197 www.mississippibluesfest.com

Catfish FestivalApril 2, 2016Belzoni, Mississippi662.247.4838www.belzonims.com

Vicksburg RiverfestApril 15-16, 2016Vicksburg, Mississippiwww.riverfestms.com

36th Annual Alcorn State University Jazz FestivalApril 16, 2016Vicksburg, Mississippi601.877.6602www.alcorn.edu/jazzfest

Juke Joint Festival & Related EventsApril 16, 2016Downtown Clarksdale, Mississippi662.624.5992www.jukejointfestival.com

Cotton District Arts FestivalApril 16, 2016Starkville, Mississippi662.324.3080www.cdafestival.com

Annual Crosstie FestivalApril 16, 2016Cleveland, Mississippi662.402.5451www.crosstie-arts.org

Cat Head Mini Blues Festival IApril 17, 2016Clarksdale, Mississippi662.624.5992www.cathead.biz

Double Decker FestivalApril 22-23, 2016Oxford, Mississippi662.232.2477www.doubledeckerfestival.com

Natchez Bluff Blues FestTBANatchez, Mississippi601.870.1008www.phatriver.com

Natchez Trace FestivalApril 29-30, 2016Kosciusko, Mississippi662.289.2981www.natcheztravel.com

Market Street FestivalMay 6-7, 2016Columbus, Mississippi662.328.6305www.marketstreetfestival.com

Clarksdale Caravan Music FestMay 6-8, 2016Clarksdale, Mississippi901.605.8662www.visitmississippi.org

Mother’s Day Blues FestivalMay 8, 2016Laurel, Mississippiwww.visitmississippi.org

City of Batesville’s SpringFestMay 13-14, 2016Batesville, Mississippi662.563.3126www.batesvillemainstreet.com

24th Annual Leland Crawfish FestivalMay 14, 2016Leland, Mississippi662.347.4223www.highway61blues.com

Down from the Hills Heritage Music SeriesMay 21, 2016New Albany, Mississippi662.538.0014www.ucheritagemuseum.com

The Square AffairMay 21, 2016Carthage, Mississippi601.267.9231www.cityofcarthage.org

World Championship Old Time Piano Playing Contest and FestivalMay 26-30, 2016Oxford, Mississippiwww.oldtimepiano.org

B.B. King Homecoming ConcertMay 28, 2016Indianola, Mississippi662.887.9539www.bbkingmuseum.org

Elvis FestivalJune 2-5, 2016Tupelo, Mississippi888.273.7798www.tupeloelvisfestival.com

Blues BashJune 3, 2016Laurel, [email protected]

Levitt AMP Concert SeriesJune 4-every Saturday for 10 weeks662.316.9557New Albany, Mississippi

Juneteenth CelebrationJune 17-18, 2016Sim Scott ParkColumbus, Mississippi662.329.5871www.visitmississippi.org

43rd Bentonia Blues FestivalJune 18, 2016Bentonia, Mississippi662.528.1900www.visityazoo.org

North Mississippi Hill Country PicnicJune 24-25, 2016Potts Camp, Mississippi662.801.7272www.nmshillcountrypicnic.com

Hill Country Blackberry FestivalJune 25, 2016662.316.9557New Albany, Mississippi

Lena’s July 4th CelebrationJuly 4, 2016Lena, Mississippi601.267.7118www.leakems.com

Duck Hill Grassroots Blues FestivalJuly 8-9, 2016Duck Hill, Mississippi662.565.2478www.grassrootsblues.com

Oxford Blues FestivalJuly 15-16, 2016Oxford, Mississippi662.259.7190www.oxfordbluesfest.com

Bikes, Blues, and BayousAugust 6, 2016Front StreetGreenwood, MS662.453.4152www.bikesbluesbayous.com

Sunflower River Blues & Gospel FestivalAugust 12-14, 2016Downtown Clarksdale, Mississippi662.624.5648www.sunflowerfest.org

Cat Head 14th Anniversary Blues PartyAugust 14, 2016Clarksdale, Mississippi662.624.5992www.cathead.biz

Annual Robert Johnson Blues FestivalTBATerry, Mississippimichael@robertjohnsonbluesfoundation.orgwww.robertjohnsonbluesfoundation.org/festival06.html

Jackson Rhythm & Blues FestivalAugust 19-20, 2016Jackson, Mississippi601.960.1891www.jacksonrhythmandbluesfestival.com


Otha Turner Family PicnicTBASenatobia, Mississippi662.562.7606

19th Annual Mississippi Jazz & Heritage FestivalTBABelzoni, Indianola, Shelby, Greenville, and Greenwood, Mississippi662.453.9197www.jazzmississippi.com

Mississippi John Hurt Gospel & Blues FestivalSeptember 3-4, 2016Avalon, Mississippiwww.mississippijohnhurtfoundation.org

Annual Howlin’ Wolf Memorial Blues FestivalSeptember 4, 2016West Point, Mississippi662.605.0770www.wpnet.org

Gateway to the Delta FestivalTBACharleston, Mississippiwww.charlestongatewayfestival.com

Delta Busking FestivalTBAClarksdale, Mississippi901.605.8662www.bridgingtheblues.com

Mississippi Gulf Coast Blues & Heritage FestivalSeptember 10, 2016Pascagoula, Mississippi228.497.5493www.msgulfcoastbluesfest.com

39th Annual Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage FestivalSeptember 17, 2016Greenville, Mississippi888.812.5837 662.335.3523www.visitthedelta.com

Farish Street FestivalTBAJackson, Mississippi601.948.5667www.farishstreetheritagefestival.com

Annual Shed BBQ Shedhead Blues FestivalTBAOcean Springs, Mississippi228.875.9590www.theshedbbq.com

Wing Dang Doodle FestivalSeptember 24, 2016Gaddis ParkForest, Mississippi601.469.4332www.wingdangdoodlefestival.com

Mighty Mississippi Music Festival – Highway 61 Blues FestivalSeptember 30- October 2, 2016Warfield Point ParkGreeneville, Mississippi662.347.4223www.highway61blues.com

OktoberfestTBACarthage, Mississippi601.267.9231www.festivalnet.com

Cat Head Mini Blues Festival IIIOctober 9, 2016Cat HeadClarksdale, Mississippi662.624.5992www.cathead.biz

16th Annual Pinetop Perkins HomecomingTBAHopson CommissaryClarksdale, Mississippi662.902.3866www.pinetopperkinsfoundation.org

Deep Blues FestivalOctober 13-16, 2016Clarksdale, Mississippiwww.deepbluesfest.com

Blues and Heritage FestivalOctober 22, 2016Picayune, Mississippi601.799.3070www.picayunemainstreet.com


The Dancing Rabbit FestivalOctober 22, 2016800.487.0165Macon, Mississippi

Great Delta Bear AffairOctober 22, 2016Rolling Fork, Mississippi662.873.6261www.greatdeltabearaffair.org

Annual Hambone FestivalOctober 27-30, 2016Clarksdale, Mississippi662.253.5586www.hambonefestival.com

Bukka White Blues FestivalWeekend after Columbus DayAberdeen, Mississippi662.436.8560 662.369.9440www.bukkawhitefestival.com

Mississippi Delta Regional Blues ChallengeTBAHistoric Club EbonyIndianola, [email protected]

Tommy Johnson Blues FestivalNovember 4-5, 2016Terry, Mississippi601.212.6088www.tommyjohnsonblues.com

Annual Tallahatchie Flats Fall Music Festival: Rhythm on the RiverTBATallahatchie FlatsGreenwood, Mississippi866.93.FLATSwww.tallahatchieflats.com

Native American DaysTBAWinterville Mounds, Mississippi662.334.4684www.mdah.state.ms.us

St. Gabriel Harvest FestivalNovember 5, 2016Mound Bayou, Mississippi662.741.3255www.stgabrielmc.org

Mississippi Blues Marathon January 7, 2017Jackson, [email protected]

MISSOURI

11th Annual St. Louis Blues FestivalMarch 3-4, 2016Chaifetz ArenaSt. Louis, Missouri314.977.5000www.thechaifetzarena.com

Main Street BBQ & BluesfestApril 15-17, 2016Washington, Missouri888.792.7466www.downtownwashmo.org

Rock’n Ribs BBQ FestivalApril 22-23, 2016Ozark Empire Fair GroundsSpringfield, Missouri347.424.2566www.rocknribs.com

Round Barn BluesApril 30, 2016Kirksville, Missouri660.665.2760www.woodennickelrestaurant.com

Gladstone Summertime BluesfestJune 3-4, 2016Gladstone, Missouriwww.gladstonechamber.com816.436.4523

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

19th Annual Big Muddy Blues FestivalTBASt. Louis, Missouri314.241.5875www.bigmuddybluesfestival.com

Greater Ozarks Blues FestivalTBASpringfield, Missouriwww.greaterozarksbluesfest.com

Old Webster Jazz & Blues FestivalSeptember 17, 2016St. Louis, Missouri314.962.3300www.oldwebsterjazzfestival.com

8th Annual Roots ’n’ Blues ’n’ BBQ FestivalSeptember 30- October 2, 2016Stephens Lake ParkColumbia, Missouriwww.rootsnbluesnbbq.com

Rhythm & Ribs Jazz & Blues FestivalTBAKansas City, Missouri816.474.8463www.americanjazzmuseum.com

MONTANA

Montana Folk FestivalJuly 8-10, 2016Butte, Montana406.497.6464www.montanafolkfestival.com

Big Sky Blues FestivalAugust 5-7, 2016Noxon, Montana406.827.4210www.bigskyblues.com

Magic City Blues: Montana’s Urban Music FestivalAugust 5-6, 2016Billings, Montana406.670.2329www.magiccityblues.com

Riverfront Blues FestivalTBARiverfront ParkLibby, Montana406.293.5900www.riverfrontbluesfestival.com

NEBRASKA

Spring Wine, Beer, Blues and Balloon FestivalJune 4, 2016Soaring Wings VineyardSpringfield, Nebraska402.253.2479www.soaringwingswine.com

Omaha Summer Arts FestivalJune 10-12, 2016Omaha, Nebraska402.345.5401www.summerarts.org

Playing With Fire 11th Anniversary CelebrationTBAOmaha, Nebraskawww.playingwithfireomaha.net

Blue Water Blues FestivalTBALewellen, Nebraska308.778.5542www.bluewaterfest.com

NEVADA

Blues & Brews FestivalApril 22-24, 2016Colorado Belle Casino Resort Laughlin, Nevada702.298.4000www.coloradobelle.com

Las Vegas Brews & Blues FestivalMay 28, 2016The Springs Preserve AmphitheaterLas Vegas, Nevada702.822.7700www.springspreserve.org


Great Eldorado BBQ, Brews & Blues FestivalJune 17-18, 2016Reno, Nevada775.786.5700www.eldoradoreno.com

Jazz and Beyond – Carson City Music FestivalTBACarson City, Nevada775.883.4154www.jazzcarsoncity.com

Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-OffAugust 31- September 5, 2016Sparks, Nevada800.648.1177www.nuggetribcookoff.com

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Barnful of BluesTBANew Boston, New Hampshire603.325.8659www.granitestateblues.org

White Mountain Boogie ’n’ Blues FestivalAugust 19-21, 2016Thornton, New Hampshire603.726.3867www.whitemountainboogie.com

Portsmouth Maritime Folk FestivalSeptember 24-25, 2016Portsmouth, New Hampshirewww.newenglandfolknetwork.org/pmff/

NEW JERSEY

Centenary Blues BashMarch 18-19, 2016Hackettstown, New Jersey908.979.0900www.centenarystageco.org

Bourbon Street Blues FestTBALebanon Township, New Jersey609.488.4789www.bourbonstreetbluesfest.com

Cape May Music FestivalMay 29 - June 16Cape May, NJ 08204(609) 884-5404, (800) 275-4278 ext. 153 [email protected]

Michael Arnone’s 27th Annual Crawfish FestJune 3-5, 2016Sussex County FairgroundsAugusta, New Jerseywww.crawfishfest.com

Pt. Pleasant Jazz & Blues FestivalJune 18, 2016Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey732.933.1984www.jsjbf.orgwww.jerseyshorefestival.org

Baymen’s Seafood & Music FestivalJune 25-26, 2016Tuckerton, New Jersey609.296.8868www.tuckertonseaport.org

Anglesea Blues Festival/ New Jersey State Barbeque ChampionshipJuly 8-10, 2016North Wildwood, New Jersey609.523.6565www.angleseablues.com

Asbury Park Blues and BrewsJuly 23, 2016Asbury Park, New Jersey732.933.1984www.jsjbf.orgwww.jerseyshorefestival.org

Long Branch Jazz & Blues FestivalAugust 27, 2016Long Branch, New Jersey732.933.1984www.jsjbf.orgwww.jerseyshorefestival.org

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South Orange International Blues FestivalSeptember 11, 2016West Orange, New Jersey973.378.8973www.southorangebluesfestival.com

NEW MEXICO

20th Annual Silver City Blues and Bikes FestivalMay 27-29, 2016Gough Park Silver City, New Mexico888.758.7289www.mimbresarts.org

River & Brews Blues FestTBARed River, New Mexico800.348.6444 ext. 1www.redriverbluesfest.com

11th Annual Animas River Blues Festival July 16, 2016Riverside ParkAztec, New Mexico505.333.4616www.animasriverblues.com

NEW YORK

11th Annual Mountain JamJune 2-5, 2016Hunter, New York855.821.9209www.mountainjam.com

Rhythm & Soul Music FestivalTBANew York, New York212.252.2528305.707.4730www.myspace.com/rsmf

Annual Riverhead Blues FestivalJune 16-17, 2016Vail-Leavitt Music HallRiverhead, New York631.727.5782www.riverblues.org

Barrier Beach Blues & Arts FestivalTBALong Beach, New York516.456.9902www.barrierbeachblues.com

Great Blue Heron Music FestivalJuly 1-3, 2016Sherman, New York716.761.7190www.greatblueheron.com

New York State Blues FestivalJuly 8-9, 2016Syracuse, New York315.952.1259 www.nysbluesfest.com

Finger Lakes Wine FestivalJuly 15-17, 2016Watkins Glen, New York866.461.7223www.flwinefest.com

Chenango Blues FestivalAugust 19-20, 2016Norwich, New York607.334.5653 ext. 1www.chenangobluesfest.org

Hudson River Blues and BBQ FestivalAugust 20, 2016Hudson River Park Pier 97New York, New York917.661.6824www.hudsonriverpark.org

Niagara Falls Blues FestivalSeptember 16-18, 2016Niagara Falls, New Yorkwww.niagarafallsbluesfest.org

NORTH CAROLINA

MerlefestApril 28- May 1, 2016Wilkesboro, North Carolina800.343.7857www.merlefest.org

Rowan Blues & Jazz FestivalMay 13-14, 2016Salisbury, North Carolina704.636.3277www.rowanbluesandjazz.org

Carolina Blues FestivalMay 21, 2016Festival ParkGreensboro, North Carolinawww.fest.piedmontblues.org

Annual Blues ’n’ Brews FestivalJune 4, 2016Festival ParkFayetteville, North Carolina910.323.4234www.cfrt.org

Cape Fear Blues FestivalJune 17-19, 2016Wilmington, North Carolina910.350.8822www.capefearblues.org

Festival for the EnoJuly 2 & 4, 2016Durham, North Carolina919.620.9099 ext. 203www.enoriver.org

New River Blues FestivalSeptember 4, 2016The 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 6, 2016Fargo, North Dakota866.552.5837www.fargobluesfest.com

Buggies ’n’ Blues Classic Car Show – 21st Anniversary CelebrationJune 11-12, 2016Mandan, North Dakota701.258.8876www.buggies-n-blues.org

Fargo Blues FestivalJuly 29-30, 2016Fargo, North Dakota866.552.5837www.fargobluesfest.com

OHIO

Pickle’s Blues ExtravaganzaTBALima, Ohio419.221.3897www.picklesbluesextravaganza.com

River City Blues FestMarch 18-19, 2016Marietta, Ohio304.422.2944www.bjfm.org

Canton Blues FestivalJune 10-11, 2016Canton, Ohio800.533.4302www.events.downtowncanton.com

The Toledo Food Bank’s NW Ohio Blues, Rhythm, and Jazz FestivalTBAPromenade ParkDowntown Toledo, Ohio419.242.5000 ext. 212www.toledofoodbank.org

Washboard Music FestivalJune 16-18, 2016Logan, Ohio740.380.3828www.washboardmusicfestival.com

Creekside Blues & Jazz FestivalJune 17-19, 2016Creekside ParkGahanna, Ohio614.418.9114www.creeksidebluesandjazz.com

Hudson Blues, Brews & BBQs FestivalTBAHudson, Ohio886.241.7881www.hudsonbluesbrewsandbbq.com

Rhythm on the River June 24- July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016Pomeroy, Ohio740.992.6524www.pomeroyblues.org


Big Bend Blues BashJuly 29-30, 2016Pomeroy, Ohio740.992.6524www.pomeroyblues.org

Canal Winchester Blues and RibfestJuly 29-30, 2016Canal Winchester, Ohiowww.bluesandribfest.com

Lebanon Blues FestivalAugust 6, 2016Lebanon, Ohio513.588.0321www.lebanonbluesfestival.org

Cincy Blues FestAugust 12-13, 2016Cincinnati, Ohio513.739.2583www.cincybluesfest.org

African-American Cross-Cultural Works Blues & Jazz FestTBAYellow Springs, Ohio937.767.9114 www.aacw.org

Black Swamp Arts FestivalSeptember 9-11, 2016Bowling Green, Ohio419.354.2723www.blackswamparts.org

Midpoint Music FestivalTBACincinnati, Ohio877.572.8690www.mpmf.com

OKLAHOMA

Bixby BBQ’n Music FestivalMay 6-7, 2016Washington Irving Memorial ParkBixby, Oklahomawww.bixbyrotarybbq.com

Paul’s Valley BrickfestTBAPaul’s Valley, Oklahoma405.238.2555www.paulsvalley.com

Bricktown Blues & BBQ FestivalTBAOklahoma City, Oklahoma405.236.4143www.bricktownokc.com

Dusk til Dawn Blues FestivalSeptember 4-6, 2016Rentiesville, Oklahoma918.855.0978www.dcminnerblues.com

Hound Dog Blues FestivalTBATulsa, Oklahomawww.tulsaworld.com

OREGON

Soul’d Out FestivalApril 13-17, 2016Portland, [email protected]

Safeway Waterfront Blues FestivalJuly 1-4, 2016McCall Waterfront ParkPortland, Oregon503.282.0555www.waterfrontbluesfest.com

Beacon Hills Blues FestivalTBAAshland, Oregon541.944.6764 - Mark Howardwww.ashlandblues.org

Bronze Blues & BrewsAugust 12-13, 2016Joseph, Oregon541.432.2215www.bronzebluesbrews.com

PENNSYLVANIA

Lancaster Roots and Blues FestivalFebruary 26-28, 2016Lancaster, Pennsylvania717.945.5500lancasterrootsandblues.com/


Blast Furnace Blues FestivalMarch 11-13, 2016SteelStacks CampusBethlehem, Pennsylvaniawww.steelstacks.org

Media Americana Roots RambleApril 9, 2016Media, Pennsylvaniawww.statestreetblues.com

Bucks County Blues Society Spring Fever FootstomperApril 17, 2016Edgely, Pennsylvania215.946.4794www.buckscountybluessociety.org

Lehigh River Blues JamApril 29-30, 2016Allentown, Pennsylvaniawww.lehighriverbluesjam.com

Annual State Street Blues StrollJune 11, 2016Media, Pennsylvania610.566.5210www.statestreetblues.com

Billtown Blues FestivalJune 18, 2016Hughesville, Pennsylvania570.584.4480www.billtownblues.org

Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts FestivalJune 18, 2016Honesdale, Pennsylvania570.253.4699www.honesdalerootsandrhythm.com

Briggs Farm Blues FestivalJuly 8-10, 2016Nescopeck, Pennsylvania570.379.3342www.briggsfarm.com

Pittsburgh Blues FestivalTBAHartwood AcresPittsburgh, Pennsylvania412.460.2583www.pghblues.com

AmeriServ Flood City Music FestivalAugust 5-7, 2016Johnstown, Pennsylvania814.539.1889www.floodcitymusic.com

The Peach Music FestivalAugust 11-14, 2016Montage MountainScranton, Pennsylvaniawww.thepeachmusicfestival.com

Philadelphia Folk FestivalAugust 18-21, 2016Philadelphia, Pennsylvania215.247.1300www.pfs.org

Pennsylvania Blues FestivalSeptember 16-18, 2016Lake Harmony, Pennsylvaniawww.pennsylvaniabluesfestival.com

RHODE ISLAND

24th Annual Cajun & Zydeco Mardis Gras BallFebruary 13, 2016Cranston, Rhode Island401.783.3926 www.mardigrasri.com

9th Annual Bayou ’n’ Boogie FestivalTBADiamond Hill ParkCumberland, Rhode Island401.965.0849www.bayounboogiefest.com

Newport Folk FestivalJuly 22-24, 2016Fort Adams State ParkNewport, Rhode [email protected]

Rhythm & RootsSeptember 2-4, 2016Ninigret ParkCharlestown, Rhode Island888.855.6940www.rhythmandroots.com

SOUTH CAROLINA

Lowcountry Blues BashFebruary 28, 2015Charleston, South Carolina843.762.9125www.bluesbash.com

Blues and BBQ Harbor CruisesBeginning March 31 through the end of October (Every Thursday)843.722.1112www.charlestonharbortours.com

25th Annual Lowcountry Cajun FestApril 3, 2016James Island County ParkCharleston, South Carolina843.795.4386www.ccprc.com

Sea & Sand FestivalTBAFolly Beach, South Carolina843.408.6439www.follybeachseaandsand.com

12th Annual Blues by the SeaApril 10, 2016Freshfields VillageKiawah Island, South Carolina843.762.9125www.discoversouthcarolina.com

Greater Clemson Music FestivalApril 15-24, 2016Clemson, South Carolina864.650.0585www.clemsonbluesfest.org

Annual Blues Stage at ArtsInternational FestivalTBAFrancis Marion UniversityFlorence, South Carolinawww.fmarion.edu

10th Annual Mac Arnold Cornbread & Collard Greens Blues FestivalApril 28-30, 2016Florence, South Carolina843.662.8424www.macarnold.com/tour.html

Rivertown Music & Arts FestivalMay 7, 2016Conway, South Carolina843.248.2273www.visitmyrtlebeach.com

Piccolo Spoleto FestivalMay 27- June 12, 2016Charleston, South Carolina843.579.3100spoletousa.org/

16th Annual Greenwood Blues CruiseJuly 7-9, 2016Greenwood, South Carolina864.942.8448www.greenwoodbluescruise.com

South Carolina Festival of DiscoveryJuly 7-9, 2016Greenwood, South Carolinawww.festivalofdiscovery.com

20th Annual Carolina Downhome Blues FestivalOctober 6-8, 2016Camden, South Carolina803.425.7676www.fineartscenter.org

10th Annual American MusicCelebrationTBAFreshfields VillageKiawah Island, South Carolina843.762.9125www.myspace.com/americanmusiccelebration

Columbia’s 20th Annual Free Blues FestivalTBAColumbia, South Carolina803.708.4500www.wordofmouthproductions.org

Pee Dee Blues BashTBAFlorence, South Carolina843.762.9125www.peedeebluesbash.com

South Carolina Pecan FestivalNovember 5, 2016Florence, South Carolina843.762.9125www.florencedowntown.com


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SOUTH DAKOTA

Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues FestivalJuly 14-16, 2016Sioux Falls, South Dakota605.335.6101www.jazzfestsiouxfalls.com

TENNESSEE

Beale Street Music FestivalApril 29- May 1, 2016Memphis, Tennessee901.525.4611www.memphisinmay.org

37th Blues Music AwardsMay 5, 2016Memphis, Tennessee901.527.2583www.blues.org

Bonnaroo Music & Arts FestivalJune 9-12, 2016Manchester, Tennesseewww.bonnaroo.com

Riverbend FestivalJune 10-18, 2016Chattanooga, Tennessee423.756.2211www.riverbendfestival.com

Jefferson Street Jazz & Blues FestivalJune 18, 2016Nashville, Tennessee615.726.5867www.jumptojefferson.com

Jus’ Blues Music AwardsAugust 3, 2016Memphis, Tennessee678.403.1993www.jusblues.org

Muddy Roots Music FestivalSeptember 2-5, 2016Cookeville, TN615.971.2754www.muddyrootsmusic.com

Memphis Music and Heritage FestivalSeptember 3-4, 2016Memphis, Tennessee901.525.3655www.southernfolklore.com

10th Annual Louie Bluie Music & Arts FestivalSeptember 24, 2016Cove Lake State ParkCaryville, Tennesseewww.louibluie.org

Hatchie Fall FestivalOctober 15, 2016Brownsville, Tennessee731.779.9000www.hatchiefallfest.com

International Blues ChallengeJanuary 31- February 4, 2017Memphis, Tennessee901.527.2583www.blues.org/ibc

TEXAS

H-Town Blues FestivalFebruary 5, 2016NRG ArenaHouston, Texas832.667.1400www.ngrpark.com

Old Settler’s Music FestivalApril 14-17, 2016Driftwood, Texas512.346.0999 ext. 3www.oldsettlersmusicfest.org

8th Annual Simply Texas Blues FestivalMay 14, 2016San Angelo, Texas325.656.3366www.sanangelobluessociety.com

Kerrville Folk FestivalMay 26- June 12, 2016Kerrville, Texas830.257.3600www.kerrville-music.com

T-Bone Walker FestivalJune 3-4, 2016Longview, Texas903.237.1230www.tbonewalkerfest.com

Texas Folklife FestivalJune 10-12, 2016San Antonio, Texas210.458.2300www.texancultures.com

Tall City Blues FestJuly 8-9, 2016Midland, Texas432.262.0034www.tallcitybluesfest.com

Navasota Blues FestivalTBANavasota, Texas936.825.6600www.navasotabluesfest.org

Summertime Bikes & Blues FestivalSeptember 2-3, 2016Freeport, Texas979.482.2036www.freeportbluesfestival.blogspot.com

Bedford Labor Day Blues & BBQ FestivalSeptember 2-4, 2016Bedford, Texas817.952.2128www.bedfordbluesbbq.com

Annual Eastside Kings FestivalSeptember 9-11, 2016Austin, Texas512.228.8434www.facebook.com/eastsidekingsfestival

Austin City Limits Music FestivalSeptember 30- October 2 & October 7-9, 2016Zilker ParkAustin, Texaswww.aclfestival.com

Stevie Ray Vaughan Remembrance Ride & ConcertOctober 2, 2016Dallas, Texaswww.srvrideandconcert.org

UTAH

Utah Arts FestivalJune 23-26, 2016Salt Lake City, Utah801.322.2428www.uaf.org

VERMONT

Discover Jazz FestivalJune 3-12, 2016Burlington, [email protected]

VIRGINIA

Star City Blues JamMarch 3, 2016Sidewinder Steakhouse & SaloonRoanoke, Virginia540.529.8502www.blueridgeblues.org

Sedalia BBQ & Blues Festival May 7, 2016Big Island, Virginia434.299.5080www.sedaliacenter.org


14th Annual Hampton Acoustic Blues RevivalTBAHampton, Virginia757.722.5811www.natchelblues.org

Tinner Hill Blues Festival: A Tribute to John JacksonJune 10-12, 2016Falls Church, Virginia703.241.4109www.tinnerhill.org

Stone Soul Music & Food FestivalJune 11, 2016Richmond, Virginiawww.kissrichmond.com

Virginia Blues & Jazz FestivalTBA Hot Springs, Virginia877.558.1689www.garthnewel.org

Annual Columbia Pike Blues FestivalTBAArlington, Virginia703.892.2776www.columbiapike.org

Bayou Boogaloo Music & Cajun Food FestivalJune 24-26, 2016Norfolk, Virginia757.664.6620www.festeventsva.org

Colonial Beach Blues FestivalTBAColonial Beach, Virginia804.214.0312www.colonial-beach-virginia-attractions.com

Winchester Blues House FestivalTBAWinchester, Virginia540.662.7066www.winchesterblueshouse.com

Blues at the BeachTBAVirginia Beach, Virginia757.425.3111www.beachstreetusa.com

Bristol’s Rhythm & Roots ReunionSeptember 16-18, 2016Bristol, Virginia423.573.1927www.bristolrhythm.com

Big Lick Blues FestivalTBARoanoke, Virginia540.342.2640www.virginia.org

Richmond Folk FestivalOctober 7-9, 2016Richmond, VirginiaDowntown Riverfront804.788.6466www.richmondfolkfestival.org

WASHINGTON

Annual UnTapped Blues & Brews FestivalMay 13-14, 2016Kennewick, Washingtonwww.untappedblues.com

Sunbanks Resort Rhythm & Blues FestivalMay 19-22 & September 8-11, 2016Electric City, Washington888.822.7195www.sunbanksfestival.com

Northwest Folklife FestivalMay 27-30, 2016Seattle, Washington206.684.7300www.nwfolklife.org

Tacoma Jazz & Blues FestivalTBATacoma, Washington253.227.0335www.tacomajazzfestival.com

The Crossroads Blues FestivalJune 16-18, 2016Kettle Falls, Washington509.738.2350www.rockcutblues.com

Sweet Onion FestivalJune 18-19, 2016Walla Walla, Washington509.525.1031www.sweetonions.org

29th Annual Winthrop Rhythm & Blues FestivalJuly 15-17, 2016The Blues RanchWinthrop, Washington509.997.3837www.winthropbluesfestival.com

Mount Baker Rhythm & Blues FestivalJuly 28-31, 2016Bellingham, Washington360.383.0850www.bakerblues.com

Port Townsend Acoustic Blues WorkshopJuly 31- August 7, 2016Port Townsend, Washington360.385.3102www.centrum.org

Port Townsend Acoustic Blues FestivalAugust 5-6, 2016Port Townsend, Washington360.385.3102www.centrum.org

Snoqualmie Railroad DaysAugust 19-21, 2016Snoqualmie, Washington425.888.3030www.railroaddays.com

A Case of the Blues REBOOTAugust 20, 2016Yakima, Washington509.453.8280www.yakimagreenway.org/blues

BumbershootSeptember 2-4, 2016Seattle CenterSeattle, Washington206.673.5060www.bumbershoot.com

Westport Blues FestivalSeptember 9-11, 2016Westport, Washington360.268.0111www.westportblues.com

WEST VIRGINIA

Riverside Blues FestivalTBAElkins, West Virginia304.591.4494www.riversidebluesfest.com

Snowshoe Mountain Blues, Brews & BBQ August 5-6, 2016Snowshoe Mountain ResortSnowshoe, West Virginia877.441.4386www.snowshoemtn.com

Heritage Music Blues FestAugust 12-14, 2016Wheeling, West Virginia304.238.6064www.heritagemusicfest.com

WISCONSIN

Blues CaféMarch 12, 2016Wausau, Wisconsin715.432.4349www.gnbs.org

Paramount Blues ChallengeApril 2, 2016Circle B Recreation CenterCedarburg, Wisconsinwww.graftonblues.org

Cajun FestJune 4, 2016Trempealeau HotelTrempealeau, Wisconsin608.534.6898www.trempealeauhotel.com

Hot Rod ‘N’ BluesJune 25, 2016Grafton, Wisconsinwww.graftonblues.org

48th SummerfestJune 29- July 3 & July 5-10, 2016Milwaukee, Wisconsinwww.summerfest.com

Prairie Dog Blues FestivalJuly 29-30, 2016Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin888.567.1567www.prairiedogblues.com


Blues on the ChippewaAugust 5-7, 2016Durand, Wisconsin715.647.2154www.bluesonthechippewa.org

Waukesha Blues FestAugust 12-13, 2016Naga-Waukee ParkDelafield, Wisconsin800.366.1961www.waukeshabluesfest.com

Big Bull Falls Blues FestAugust 19-20, 2016Wausau, Wisconsin715.843.0748www.wausauareaevents.org

Paramount Blues FestivalSeptember 2-4, 2016Grafton, Wisconsin262.208.6288 or 262.208.6237www.graftonblues.org

Oktoberfest Blues BashTBALa Crosse, Wisconsin608.784.3378www.oktoberfestusa.com

WYOMING

Sweetwater Blues ’n’ Brews FestTBABunning ParkRock Springs, Wyoming307.352.1434www.sweetwaterbluesnbrews.com

CANADA

Winterfolk Blues & Roots FestivalFebruary 12-14, 2016Toronto, Ontariowww.winterfolk.com

Pender Harbour Blues FestivalJune 3-5, 2016Pender Harbour, British Columbia604.883.9961Penderharbourbluesfestival.com

Barrie Jazz and Blues FestivalJune 9-20, 2016Barrie, Ontariowww.barriejazzbluesfest.com

All Canadian Roots and Blues FestivalTBAPicton, Ontario613.476.8416Theregenttheatre.org

Beaumont Blues and Roots FestivalJune 17-19, 2016Beaumont, Alberta780.233.7779www.beaumontblues.net

Stratford Blues & Rib FestJune 24-26, 2016Stratford, Ontario519.271.3093www.stratfordbluesandribfest.ca

RBC BluesfestJuly 7-17, 2016Lebraton FlatsOttawa, Ontario866.258.3748www.ottawabluesfest.ca

Tremblant International Blues FestivalJuly 8-17, 2016Mont-Tremblant, Quebecwww.tremblantblues.com

Thunder Bay Blues FestivalJuly 8-10, 2016Marina ParkThunder Bay, Ontario807.343.2309www.tbayblues.ca

Beaches Jazz FestivalJuly 8-24, 2016Woodbine ParkToronto, Ontario416.423.2224www.beachesjazz.com

Bluesfest WindsorJuly 14-17, 2016Windsor, Ontario866.934.6889www.bluesfestwindsor.com

Kitchener Blues FestivalAugust 4-7, 2016Kitchener, Ontario519.571.2555www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com

Donnacona au Rythme du BluesAugust 11-14, 2016Donnacona, Québec418.285.5696www.donnaconablues.com

Burnaby Blues & Roots FestivalTBADeer Lake ParkBurnaby, British Columbia604.291.6864www.burnabybluesfestival.com

Trois-Rivieres en BluesAugust 18-21, 2016Trois-Rivieres, Quebecwww.3renblues.com

24th Salmon Arm Roots & Blues FestivalAugust 19-21, 2016Salmon Arm, British Columbia250.833.4096www.rootsandblues.ca

Edmonton Blues FestivalAugust 19-21, 2016Hawrelak ParkEdmonton, Alberta780.708.7230www.bluesinternationalltd.com

Harvest Jazz & Blues FestivalSeptember 13-18, 2016Fredericton, New Brunswick888.622.5837www.harvestjazzandblues.com

AFRICA

Cape Town International Jazz FestivalApril 1-2, 2016Cape Town, South Africa+27.21.671.0506www.capetownjazzfest.com

Joy of Jazz Jo’burg International FestivalTBAJohannesburg, South Africawww.joyofjazz.co.za

SOUTH AMERICA

Rio das Ostras Jazz & Blues FestivalTBAwww.riodasostrasjazzeblues.com

ASIA

JazzmanduOctober 20-26, 2016Kathmandu, Nepal+977.1980.351.6450www.jazzmandu.org

EUROPE

Pakkasukko Blues N’ JazzFebruary 5-7, 2016Kemi, Lappland, Finland+358.16.4580100www.pakkasukko.com

International Boogie and Blues FestivalTBALA Ermelo, Holland +31.0341.568.585www.boogiefestival.nl

Bierbeek Blues’d Up FestivalTBABierbeek, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgiumwww.bierbeekbluesdup.be

Delirium Blues FestivalApril 9, 2016Lichtervelde, Belgium+32.0477.618.388www.hd-b.be

Stompin’ at the SavoyApril 11-17, 2016Helsinki, Finlandwww.blues-finland.com/events/stompinatthesavoy.html

Big Wheel Blues FestivalApril 29- May 1, 2016Isle of Man, United Kingdomwww.bigwheelblues.com

Blues Festival of WalesTBACwm-twrch Uchaf, Powys, United Kingdomwww.greenvalleyarts.co.uk

Kwadendamme Blues FestivalMay 13-14, 2016Kwadendamme, Zeeland,Netherlands+31.0113.649.673www.bluestown.eu


Blues BalticaMay 13-16, 2016Eutin, Schleswig-Holstein, Germanywww.blues-baltica.de

Blues Festival BadenMay 21-28, 2016Baden, Aargau, Switzerlandwww.bluesfestival-baden.ch

Duvel Blues FestivalMay 28, 2016Puurs, Belgiumwww.duvelblues.be

Dublin City Soul FestivalMay 28-29, 2016Dublin, Ireland+35.3876.031.022www.dublincitysoulfestival.com

Hebden Bridge Blues FestivalTBAHebden, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom+44.01422.844.716www.yorkshirebluesfestival.co.uk

Torrita Blues FestivalJune 23-25, 2016Torrita di Siena, Italy+39.7572.057.768www.torritablues.it

Southern Soul FestivalJune 30- July 3, 2016Ulcinj, Montenegrowww.southernsoulfestival.com

Skanevik BluesfestivalJune 30- July 2, 2016Skanevik, Norway+47.91716.989www.skaanevik-blues.com

Dundee Blues Bonanza TBADundee, Scotland, United Kingdomwww.dundeebluesbonanza.co.uk

Cognac Blues PassionsJuly 5-9, 2016Cognac, Poitou-Charentes, France+33.0545.361.181www.bluespassions.com

Åmål’s Blues FestJuly 7-10, 2016Åmål, Sweden+46.053.271.398www.bluesfest.net

Dereham Blues FestivalJuly 7-10, 2016Dereham, NorfolkUnited Kingdomwww.derehambluesfestival.org.uk

Mostly Jazz, Funk, & Soul FestivalJuly 8-10, 2016Moseley ParkBirmingham, UKmostlyjazz.co.uk/

Vallemaggia Magic Blues FestivalJuly 8- August 4, 2016Vallemaggia, Ticino, Switzerland+41.091.753.1885www.magicblues.ch

Blues ExpressJuly 9, 2016Differdange, Luxembourgwww.bluesexpress.lu

Hondarribia Blues FestivalJuly 14-17, 2016Hondarribia, Basque Country, Spain +34.679.473.161www.blueshondarribia.com

Edinburgh Jazz & BluesJuly 15-24, 2016Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom+44.1314.675.200www.edinburghjazzfestival.com

Porretta Soul FestivalJuly 21-24, 2016Porretta Terme, Bologna, Italywww.porrettasoul.it

Notodden Blues FestivalAugust 4-7, 2016Notodden, Norway+47.35027.650www.bluesfest.no

Campsoul Music FestivalAugust 27-28, 2016Oxfordshire, UKwww.campsoulfestival.com

The European Blues CruiseAugust 27- September 1, 2016Marseilles, France+003.349.154.0053www.europeanbluescruise.com

Harvest Time Blues FestivalSeptember 2-4, 2016Monaghan Town, Ireland+35.34738.162www.harvestblues.com

Rawa Blues FestivalSeptember 30- October 1, 2016Katowice, Polandwww.rawablues.com

Copenhagen Blues FestivalTBACopenhagen, Denmarkwww.copenhagenbluesfestival.dk

Stockholm International Jazz & Blues FestivalOctober 7-16, 2016Stockholm, Swedenwww.stockholmjazz.com

CARRIBEAN

Soul Beach Music FestivalMay 27-30, 2016Aruba [email protected]

Legendary Rhythm and Blues CruiseOctober 29- November 5, 2016January 22-29, 2017San Juan, Puerto Rico/Fort Lauderdale, Florida816.753.7979www.bluescruise.com

AUSTRALIA

Motor City Music FestivalMarch 11-13, 2016Geelong ShowgroundsGeelong, Victoriawww.baycityevents.com.au

Byron Bay BluesfestMarch 24-28, 2016Tyagarah Tea Tree FarmByron Bay, New South Wales+61.266.858.310www.bluesfest.com.au

Blues on the Broadbeach Music FestivalMay 19-22, 2016Gold Coast, Queensland+61.0755.398.416www.bluesonbroadbeach.com

Wagga Wagga Jazz & Blues FestivalTBAWagga Wagga, New South Wales+64.0269.251.795www.waggajazz.org.au

Sydney Blues & Roots FestivalOctober 27-30, 2016Windsor, New South Wales+64.0409.042.464www.sydneybluesfestival.com.au

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