2017Living Blues Festial GuideAnnual Delta Boogie Blues Fest TBA Craighead Forest Bandshell Jonesboro, Arkansas 870.219.4644 Bikes, Blues & BBQ Motorcycle Rally September 20-23, 2017

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


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


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


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


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


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

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Sponsored by: The City of Hagerstown / Maryland State Arts Council / Washington County Arts Council

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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


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


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


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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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


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


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


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


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


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


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

Documents

2017Living Blues Festial GuideAnnual Delta Boogie Blues Fest TBA Craighead Forest Bandshell Jonesboro, Arkansas 870.219.4644 Bikes, Blues & BBQ Motorcycle Rally September 20-23, 2017