Post on 15-Mar-2020
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
2016Living Blues Festival Guide
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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
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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, Coloradoinfo@bohemiannights.orgwww.bohemiannights.org
Blues and BrewsAugust 13, 2016Old South Pearl StreetDenver, Colorado303.242.1032www.oldsouthpearlstreet.com
5th Annual Vail Soul Music FestTBAVail, Coloradoinfo@vailsoulmusicfest.comwww.vailsoulmusicfest.com
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, Florida239.947.0715info@bonitablues.comwww.bonitablues.com
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
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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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Blues and Bones FestivalAugust 20, 2016Eagle Island State ParkEagle, Idahowww.bluesandbones.com
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, Kansas785.636.5551gschmank@gmail.com
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, Kansasinfo@topekabluessociety.org
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
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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
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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
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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, Mississippi601.649.6370info@lrma.orgwww.lrma.org
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
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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
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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, Mississippiinfo@indianolablues.orgwww.indianolablues.org
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, Mississippiinfo@msbluesmarathon.comwww.msbluesmarathon.com
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
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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 skrysiak@capemaymac.orgcapemaymac.org
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
From acoustic masters to electric wizards
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August 12-13-14, 2016
CELEBRATING ITS 29TH FREE FESTIVAL
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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
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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, Oregonpr@SouldOutFestival.comwww.souldoutfestival.com
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/
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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 Islandinfo@newportfolkfest.netwww.newportfolkfest.net
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, Vermont802.863.7992info@discoverjazz.comwww.discoverjazz.com
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
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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
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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
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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 sbfpi@soulbeach.netwww.soulbeach.net
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