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Compiled by Melanie Young Specific dates are provided where possible. However, some festivals had not set their 2019 dates at press time. You can also view this list year round at www.LivingBlues.com.

ALABAMA

Foley BBQ & Blues Cook-OffMarch 16, 2019Heritage ParkFoley, Alabama251.943.5590https://www.foleybbqandblues.net

Spring Fling Music FestivalApril 6, 2019The GroundsMobile, Alabama251.379.8283http://www.springflingmusicfestival.com

10th Annual Bob Sykes BBQ & Blues FestivalApril 27, 2019DeBardeleben ParkBessemer, Alabama205.426.1400https://bobsykes.com

23rd Annual Old School and Blues FestivalMay 25, 2019Huntsville DragwayHuntsville, Alabama246.820.9347 http://www.oldschoolandbluesfestival.com

Alabama Blues WeekJuly 8-13, 2019Tuscaloosa, Alabamahttps://www.alabamablues.org

W.C. Handy FestivalJuly 19-28, 2019The Shoals Florence, Alabama256.766.7642http://www.wchandymusicfestival.org/festival.htm

Black Belt Folk Roots FestivalAugust 24-25, 2019Historic Greene County Courthouse SquareEutaw, Alabama205.372.0525https://alabama.travel/upcoming-events/black-belt-folk-roots-festival

Spring Fling CruiseOctober 10-15, 2019Carnival Fantasy Cruise to Cozumel and Progeso, MexicoMobile, Alabama251.599.8846https://springflingcruise.com/

48th Annual Kentuck Festival of the ArtsOctober 12-13, 2019Northport, Alabama205.758.1257https://www.kentuck.org

Freedom Creek FestivalTBACookieman’s Place on Highway 17Aliceville, Alabamahttps://www.alabamablues.org

Johnny Shines Blues FestivalTBABand of Brothers Brewing Co.Tuscaloosa, Alabama205.887.6859

Bull Pen Blues and BBQ FestivalTBAOld York FarmsOakman, Alabama205.544.1108

ALASKA

33rd Annual Juneau Jazz & ClassicsMay 3-18, 2019Juneau, Alaska907.463.3378https://jazzandclassics.org

Seward Music & Arts Festival September 27-29, 2019Dale R. Lindsey Alaska Railroad Intermodal FacilitySeward, Alaska907.224.2696https://www.sewardfestival.com

ARIZONA

5th Annual Boogie, Brews & Blues FestivalFebruary 16, 2019Gateway ParkYuma, Arizona619.301.9880http://robb-bowerpresents.com

McDowell Mountain Music FestivalMarch 1-3, 2019Margaret T. Hance ParkPhoenix, Arizona602.343.0453https://www.m3ffest.com

Phoenix Blues BlastMarch 9, 2019Margaret T. Hance ParkPhoenix, Arizona602.252.0599http://www.phoenixblues.org

SABHF Blues & Brews FestivalMarch 30, 2019Gene C. Reid ParkTucson, Arizonahttps://azblues.org

Flagstaff Blues & BrewsJune 7-8, 2019Continental Country Club Driving RangeFlagstaff, Arizona928.606.7600https://flagstaffblues.com

7th Annual Alpine Country Blues FestivalJune 14-15, 2019Mellody FieldAlpine, Arizona928.245.1143http://alpineazmusicfest.com/cms/

Blues in BisbeeSeptember 7, 2019Old City ParkBisbee, Arizona520.327.1529http://bluesinbisbee.com

ARKANSAS

2019 Crossroad FestivalMarch 1-3, 2019Arts & Science Center for Southeast ArkansasPine Bluff, Arkansas870.536.3375https://www.asc701.org/crossroad-festival/

Riverfront Blues FestivalJune 21-22, 2019Harry E. Kelley River ParkFort Smith, Arkansashttps://riverfrontbluesfest.org

Hot Springs Blues FestivalAugust 31, 2019Hill Wheatley PlazaHot Springs, Arkansas501.815.2939http://www.spacityblues.org/bluesfest.html

Bikes, Blues & BBQ Motorcycle RallySeptember 25-28, 2019Fayetteville, Arkansas479.527.9993https://bikesbluesandbbq.org

King Biscuit Blues FestivalOctober 9-12, 2019Cherry Street Helena, Arkansas870.572.5223https://kingbiscuitfestival.com

Eureka Springs Blues WeekendTBATurpentine Creek Wildlife RefugeEureka Springs, Arkansas479.253.7377http://eurekaspringsblues.com

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CALIFORNIA

San Jose Jazz Winter FestFebruary 14-17, 2019San Jose, California408.288.7557https://sanjosejazz.org/winter-fest/

Delta Blues Festival Benefit ConcertMarch 2, 2019El Campanil TheatreAntioch, Californiawww.deltabluesfestival.net

Cruisin’ For a Bluesin’March 14-17, 2019Long Beach, California to Ensenada, Mexico903.454.3381https://cruisinforabluesin.com

Spring Harp Fest XXMarch 20, 2019Harry Griffen Park AmphitheaterLa Mesa, California619.263.6826www.springharpfest.org

New Blues FestivalApril 27, 2019Huntington Beach, California562.338.4805http://www.newbluesfestival.com

Adams Avenue UnpluggedApril 27, 2019San Diego, California619.282.7329www.adamsavenuebusiness.com

36th Annual Topanga Blues FestivalMay 4, 2019Topanga Canyon, California714.209.7347https://scbsevents.org

Redwood Coast Music FestivalMay 9-12, 2019Eureka, California707.445.3378www.rcmfest.org

Gator by the Bay Music, Louisiana Food & Crawfish FestivalMay 9-12, 2019Spanish Landing ParkSan Diego, California619.234.8612https://www.gatorbythebay.com

Doheny Blues FestivalMay 18-19, 2019Sea Terrace ParkDana Point, California949.360.7800https://dohenybluesfestival.com

Simi Valley Cajun and Blues Music FestivalMay 25-26, 2019Rancho Santa Susana Community ParkSimi Valley, California805.517.9000www.simicajun.org

Ojai Blues FestJune 1, 2019The Art CenterOjai, Californiahttps://www.facebook.com/ojaibluesfest/

Live Oak Music FestivalJune 21-23, 2019El Chorro Regional ParkSan Luis Obispo, California805.781.3030www.liveoakfest.org

38th Annual San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews FestivalJune 22, 2019 Plaza de Cesar Chavez ParkSan Jose, California408.641.4144https://fountainblues.com

Red, White & Blues FestivalJune 29, 2019Alameda County FairgroundsAlameda, California510.472.8800https://www.westcoastbluessociety.org

High Sierra Music FestivalJuly 4-7, 2019Plumas County FairgroundsQuincy, Californiahttp://highsierramusic.com

Hayward/Russell City Blues FestivalJuly 13-14, 2019Hayward City Hall PlazaHayward, California510.472.8800https://www.westcoastbluessociety.org

California WorldFestJuly 11-14, 2019Nevada County FairgroundsGrass Valley, California530.274.8384https://worldfest.net/

24th Annual Mammoth Festival of Beers & BluesapaloozaAugust 1-4, 2019Mammoth Lakes, California888.992.7397http://mammothbluesbrewsfest.com

31st Annual Long Beach Jazz FestivalAugust 9-11, 2019Rainbow Lagoon ParkLong Beach, California562.424.0013http://longbeachjazzfestival.com

San Jose Jazz Summer FestAugust 9-11, 2019San Jose, California408.288.7557https://summerfest.sanjosejazz.org

9th Annual Polk Street Blues Festival August 17-18, 2019Polk StreetSan Francisco, California800.310.6563https://www.sresproductions.com/events/bay-area-blues-festival/

Napa Blues, Brews & BBQAugust 24, 2019First StreetNapa, California707.257.0322https://donapa.com/event/blues-brews-bbq/

Blues and Bones FestivalSeptember 28, 2019Calaveras County FairgroundsAngels Camp, Californiawww.bluesandbones.com

Taste of Soul Family FestivalOctober 19, 2019Crenshaw BoulevardLos Angeles, California323.299.3800https://tasteofsoul.org

Legendary Rhythm and Blues Mexican Riviera CruiseOctober 26-November 2, 2019San Diego, California to Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo816.753.7979https://bluescruise.com

Signifyin’ BluesNovember 7-10, 2019Los Angeles, Californiahttps://www.signifyinblues.com

Long Beach Bayou FestivalTBAQueen Mary Events ParkLong Beach, California562.912.4451http://longbeachbayou.com

Blue Wing Blues FestivalTBAUpper Lake, California707.275.2244http://tallmanhotel.com

New Blues FestivalTBALong Beach, California562.338.4805https://www.newbluesfestival.com/

Red, White & Blues BarbecueTBAStockton WaterfrontStockton, California707.647.3962https://www.facebook.com/events/1742855459336348/

Art + Soul OaklandTBADowntown Oakland, California510.238.7402www.artandsouloakland.com

Mountain Harvest Beer FestTBAPlumas-Sierra County FairgroundsQuincy, California530.283.3402www.plumasarts.org

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Ojai Bowlful of BluesTBALibbey BowlOjai, California805.836.4665https://bowlfulofblues.org

COLORADO

16th Annual Beaver Creek Blues, Brews & BBQ FestivalMay 24-26, 2019Beaver Creek ResortBeaver Creek, Colorado970.754.0020https://www.beavercreek.com

Durango Blues TrainMay 31-June 1 & August 16-17, 2019Durango, Colorado970.728.8037www.durangobluestrain.com

Greeley Blues JamJune 7-8, 2019Island Grove ArenaGreeley, Colorado970.356.7787https://greeleybluesjam.org

17th Annual Blues from the TopJune 29-30, 2019Rendezvous Event Center at Hideaway ParkWinter Park, Coloradohttps://grandblues.org

10th Annual Rocky Mountain Old-Time Music FestivalJuly 10-14, 2019Parrish RanchBerthoud, Coloradohttps://www.thecroma.org

Blues Under the BridgeJuly 13, 2019Colorado Springs, Colorado719.473.4801www.bluesunderthebridge.org

Bohemian Nights at NewWestFestAugust 9-11, 2019Downtown Fort Collins, Colorado970.472.7656www.bohemiannights.org

Trinidaddio Blues FestAugust 24, 2019Central Park Trinidad, Colorado719.846.6407http://www.trinidaddiobluesfest.com

26th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews FestivalSeptember 13-15, 2019Telluride Town ParkTelluride, Colorado970.728.8037https://www.tellurideblues.com

Otis Taylor Trance Blues Jam FestivalNovember 9, 2019eTown HallBoulder, Colorado303.579.4917www.trancebluesfestival.com

Brighton Blues BlastTBAThe Armory Performing Arts CenterBrighton, Colorado303.655.2026 http://brightonarmory.org

Blues & BBQ for Better Housing FestivalTBACitizens ParkEdgewater, Colorado720.480.4477http://bluesnbbq.com

12th Annual Carbon Valley Music & Spirits FestivalTBACentennial FieldDacono, Colorado303.833.2317http://carbonvalleymusicfestival.com

Denver OktoberfestTBALarimer StreetDenver, Colorado303.734.0718https://thedenveroktoberfest.com

Sunflower River Blues Fest

Home base for all the great ones & FREE since 1988

August 9-11 - Clarksdale - www.sunflowerfest.org

Super Chikan Johnson Jimmy Duck Holmes Kenny Brown


CONNECTICUT Strawberry Park Blast from the Bayou Cajun Zydeco FestivalJune 6-9, 2019Strawberry ParkPreston, Connecticut860.886.1944https://www.strawberrypark.net

24th Annual Litchfield Jazz FestivalJuly 26-28, 2019Goshen FairgroundsGoshen, Connecticut860.361.6285https://litchfieldjazzfest.com

Stafford Springs Blues FestivalAugust 3, 2019Stafford Springs, Connecticuthttps://www.facebook.com/StaffordSpringsBluesFest/

Black-Eyed & Blues FestTBABushnell ParkHartford, Connecticut860.278.7427www.blackeyedsallys.com

Blues, Views & BBQ FestivalTBALevitt PavilionWestport, Connecticuthttps://www.bluesviewsandbbq.com

New England Jazz & Blues FestivalTBAMiddlebury, Connecticut860.307.2909www.newenglandjazzbluesfestival.com

DELAWARE

St. Georges Blues FestivalJune 8-9, 2019Fort DuPont State ParkDelaware City, Delawarehttp://www.bluehorizonpromotions.com

Riverfront Blues FestivalTBAWilmington, Delaware302.576.2136www.riverfrontbluesfestde.com

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Washington DC Lindy Exchange (DCLX)April 25-28, 2019Washington, DChttps://dclx.org

27th Annual Giant National Capital Barbecue BattleJune 22-23, 2019Pennsylvania AvenueWashington, DC202.828.3099https://bbqindc.com

12th Annual College Park Free Blues FestivalTBACollege Park, Marylandwww.collegeparkbluesfest.eventbrite.com

FLORIDA

8th Annual Winter Garden Blues & BBQ FestivalFebruary 9, 2019Downtown PavilionWinter Garden, Florida407.656.4111http://www.cwgdn.com/453/Winter-Garden-Blues-BBQ

Clearwater Sea-Blues FestivalFebruary 23-24, 2019Coachman ParkClearwater, Florida727.562.4700www.sea-blues.com

Taste of New Orleans Blues & Brews FestivalMarch 2, 2019Causeway CoveFort Pierce, Florida https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-new-orleans-blues-and-brews-festival-tickets-54598221751

13th Annual Bonita Blues FestivalMarch 8-9, 2019Riverside ParkBonita Springs, [email protected]

Wanee Block PartyMarch 22-23, 2019Fort Lauderdale, Floridahttps://www.jointherevolution.net/concerts/wanee-block-party/

Fort Pierce Jazz WeekMarch 25-29, 2019Fort Pierce Marina SquareFort Pierce, Florida772.460.5299www.jazzsociety.org

29th Annual Springing the Blues FestivalApril 5-7, 2019Seawalk Pavilion Jacksonville Beach, Florida904.270.9301www.springingtheblues.com

Rhythm & RibsApril 5-7, 2019Francis FieldSt. Augustine, Floridahttps://rhythmandribs.net/

Biscuit Fest 8April 10-11 and 13-14, 2019The Funky BiscuitBoca Raton, Florida561.395.2929www.funkybiscuit.com

Tampa Bay Blues FestApril 12-14, 2019Vinoy ParkSt. Petersburg, Florida727.895.6153www.tampabaybluesfest.com

Smokin’ Blues, Boats, Bikes & BBQMay 11, 2019St. Cloud Main StreetSt. Cloud, Florida407.498.0008www.stcloudmainstreet.org

Women in Blues ShowcaseMay 19, 2019Cypress & Grove Brewing Co.Gainesville, Florida352.376.4993ncfblues.org

Florida Folk FestivalMay 24-26, 2019Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State ParkWhite Springs, Florida850.245.2157https://www.floridastateparks.org/FloridaFolkFestival

Brick City Blues FestivalJune 14, 2019Reilly Arts CenterOcala, Florida352.547.5059https://www.facebook.com/BrickCityBluesFestival/

BBQ and Blues FestivalOctober 11-13, 2019Lakeridge Winery & VineyardsClermont, Florida800.768.9463http://lakeridgewinery.com/Events/bbq-and-blues/

Riverhawk Music FestivalNovember 7-10, 2019Sertoma Youth Ranch Brooksville, Florida863.984.8445http://lindentertainment.com/riverhawk/

Forgotten Music FestivalNovember 8-9, 2019Mexico Beach, Florida850.890.6035https://www.forgottenmusicfestival.com

Downtown Festival & Art ShowNovember 16-17, 2019Gainesville, Florida352.393.8536www.gainesvilledowntownartfest.org

Bradenton Blues FestivalDecember 6-8, 2019Riverwalk Event PavilionBradenton, Florida941.621.6471http://www.bradentonbluesfestival.org

Giving Hunger the BluesTBAVan Wezel PACSarasota, Floridawww.givinghungertheblues.org


Hoodoo Voodoo Halloween Blues BallTBADowntowner SaloonFort Lauderdale, Florida954.399.2583http://www.hoodoovoodoo.com

GEORGIA

Barnesville BBQ and Blues FestivalMarch 15-16, 2019Barnesville, Georgia770.358.5884https://barnesville.org/bbq-blues

Savannah Music FestivalMarch 28-April 13, 2019Savannah, Georgia912.234.3378www.savannahmusicfestival.org

2nd Annual Atlanta Blues FestivalApril 13, 2019Fox TheatreAtlanta, Georgia404.881.2100https://www.foxtheatre.org/events/detail/atlanta-blues-festival

26th Annual Blind Willie McTell Blues FestivalMay 4, 2019Thomson, Georgiahttp://blindwillie.com

2nd Annual Fountain City Father’s Day Blues FestivalJune 16, 2019Columbus Civic CenterColumbus, Georgia706.653.4460https://civiccenter.columbusga.gov/events/Blues/

Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ FestivalSeptember 19-21, 2019Blue Ridge, Georgiahttps://blueridgebluesandbbq.com

Georgia Blues and Roots FestivalTBAMable House Barnes AmphitheaterMableton, Georgiahttp://www.gabluesnroots.org

HAWAII

Willie K’s BBQ BluesfestJanuary 5, 2019Maui Arts & Cultural CenterMaui, Hawaiihttps://williekbluesfest.com

Big Island Jazz & Blues FestivalMay 30-June 2, 2019Mauna Kea Beach HotelWaimea, Hawaii808.573.5530www.bigislandjazzandbluesfestival.com

7th Annual East Hawaii Jazz and Blues FestivalOctober 27, 2019Nani Mau GardensHilo, Hawaiihttps://hawaiiislandveterans.org/east-hawaii-jazz-and-blues-festival/

Maui Jazz & Blues FestivalTBAMaui, Hawaiiwww.mauijazzandbluesfestival.com

Honolulu BBQ & Blues FestivalTBAHilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach ResortHonolulu, Hawaiihttps://www.hawaii.com/event/honolulu-bbq-blues-festival/

IDAHO

Coeur d’Alene Blues FestivalMarch 29-31, 2019Coeur d’Alene ResortCoeur d’Alene, Idaho855.703.4648https://www.cdaresort.com/play/events/blues-festival

Historic Wallace Blues FestivalJuly 12-14, 2019Wallace, Idahowww.wallacebluesfestival.com

Spend a week living and playing alongside masters of acoustic blues traditions: Aaron Jonah

Lewis, Andrew Alli, Ben Hunter, Sunpie Barnes, Cedric Watson,

Coleman Akin, Dalton Ridenhour, Ernie Vega, F. H. Henry and Frog &

Henry, Guy Davis, Jim Kweskin, Joe Seamons, John Miller,

Jonathan Doyle, Jontavious Willis, Junious Brickhouse, Kit Stovepipe,

Lightnin’ Wells, Mark Puryear, Maxwell Poulos, Phil Wiggins,

Reverend Robert Jones, Rick Franklin, Robin Rapuzzi, Sean

Cronin, Shirley Smith, Suzy Thompson, Terry “Harmonica”

Bean, and Valerie Turner.

Guy Davis

with Artistic Director Jerron Paxton

ACOUSTICBLUESWORKSHOP

July 28 – August 4Register online at centrum.org For questions, call 360-385-3102 x116

The Largest Acoustic Blues Gathering in the Nation.

Located on the shores of Puget Sound at Fort Worden State Park in scenic

Port Townsend, WA


Yellow Pine Music & Harmonica FestivalAugust 1-3, 2019Yellow Pine, Idaho208.633.6945https://www.yellowpinefestival.org

Blues and Bones FestivalAugust 24, 2019Eagle Island State ParkEagle, Idahowww.bluesandbones.com

ILLINOIS

Grafton Winery Blues FestivalMay 18-19, 2019Grafton Winery & BrewhausGrafton, Illinois618.786.3001https://www.thegraftonwinery.com

Chicago Blues FestivalJune 7-9, 2019Millennium Park Chicago, Illinois312.744.3370https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_blues_festival.html/

PACC Blues, Brews & BBQ FestivalJune 13, 2019Warehouse 109Plainfield, Illinoishttps://business.plainfieldchamber.com/events/details/2nd-annual-blues-brews-bbq-festival-17069

Blacks, Whites and Blues FestivalAugust 3-4, 2019Springfield, Illinoishttps://blackswhitesandbluesfestival.org

Joliet Blues FestivalAugust 10, 2019Billie Limacher Bicentennial ParkJoliet, Illinois815.724.3762https://www.jolietbluesfestival.com

Prairie CrossroadsBlues FestivalAugust 10, 2019Champaign County FairgroundsUrbana, Illinoishttp://bluesfest.prairiecrossroadsblues.org

Old Capitol Blues & BBQ August 23-24, 2019Old State Capitol PlazaSpringfield, Illinoishttps://www.facebook.com/Springfield.Illinois.Usa/

Crossroads Blues FestivalAugust 24, 2019Lyran ParkRockford, Illinois779.537.4006www.crossroadsbluesfestival.com

Peoria Blues & Heritage Music FestivalAugust 30-31, 2019Riverfront ParkPeoria, Illinois309.839.1220http://peoriabluesandheritagefestival.com

Windy City Blues FestivalSeptember 6-8, 2019Cermak WoodsLyons, Illinoishttps://windycitybluesfest.org

Riverside Art, Wine & Blues FestivalSeptember 7, 2019Riverside ParkMurphysboro, Illinois608.684.6421https://www.facebook.com/riversideartwinebluesfestival/

River City Soul FestTBAPeoria RiverFrontPeoria, Illinoishttps://peoriaparks.org/event/river-city-soul-fest-20th-anniversary-blues-night-2/

Logan Center BluesfestTBAReva and David Logan Center for the Arts at the University of ChicagoChicago, Illinois773.702.2787https://www.loganbluesfest.org

Cairo Heritage Blues FestivalTBACairo, Illinoishttps://www.facebook.com/cairoheritagefoundation/

Blues on the FoxTBARiveredge ParkAurora, Illinois630.896.6666http://riveredgeaurora.com/2017/02/blues-on-the-fox/

INDIANA

Chi-Town Blues FestivalMarch 23, 2019The Venue at Horseshoe CasinoHammond, INhttps://www.songkick.com/festivals/2825594-14th-annual-chitown-blues/id/36559769-14th-annual-chitown-blues-festival-2019

22nd Annual BBQ RibFest: Blues, Brews & BBQJune 13-16, 2019Headwaters ParkFort Wayne, Indiana260.602.1831http://bbqribfest.com

Broad Street Blues & BBQ FestivalJune 28-30, 2019Griffith Central ParkGriffith, Indiana219.924.7500https://www.facebook.com/Broadstreetbluesfest/

21st Annual Firefighters Blues FestivalJuly 20th, 2019Kamm Island ParkMishawaka, Indianahttp://firefightersblues.org

Bloomington BoogiesAugust 10-12, 2019Bloomington, Indiana812.334.0415https://bloomingtonboogies.com/

Madison RibberFest: BBQ & Blues August 16-17, 2019Madison, Indiana800.559.2956www.madisonribberfest.com

La Porte County Blues FestivalAugust 17, 2019Amphitheater at Fox ParkLa Porte, Indianahttp://laporteblues.org

Bean Blossom Blues FestAugust 22-24, 2019Bill Monroe Music Park & CampgroundBean Blossom, Indiana812.325.8836http://www.beanblossomblues.com

Fishers Blues FestAugust 30, 2019Nickel Plate District AmphitheaterFishers, Indiana317.595.3150http://npdamp.com/157/Blues-Fest

5th Annual Blues on the Rock FestivalSeptember 1, 2019Rockport City ParkRockport, Indianahttps://www.facebook.com/BluesontheRockFestival/

11th Annual BBQ and BluesSeptember 7, 2019McCormick’s Creek State ParkSpencer, Indiana812.829.4344https://friendsmccormickscreek.org

Blues at the CrossroadsSeptember 13-14, 2019Terre Haute, Indiana812.234.9536www.bluesatthecrossroads.com

NABBBFest: New Albany Blues, Brews, & BBQSeptember 27-28, 2019Bicentennial ParkNew Albany, Indiana502.445.5343https://nabbbfest.com


Southern Indiana Bacon & Blues FestivalOctober 5-6, 2019South Harrison ParkLaconia, Indianahttps://www.southernindianabaconandbluesfestival.org

IOWA

Cherokee Jazz & Blues FestivalJanuary 18-19, 2019Cherokee, Iowa712.225.6414http://cherokeejazzbluesfestival.com

Winter Blues FestFebruary 1-2, 2019Downtown MarriottDes Moines, Iowahttp://cibs.org

Mississippi Valley Blues FestivalJuly 5-6, 2019LeClaire Park Davenport, Iowa563.322.5837http://mvbs.org

Saturday in the ParkJuly 6, 2019Grandview ParkSioux City, Iowa712.277.2575http://saturdayinthepark.com

Bicycle, Blues & BBQJuly 12-14, 2019Clear Lake, Iowahttps://bicyclebluesbbq.com

North Liberty Blues & BBQJuly 13, 2019Centennial ParkNorth Liberty, Iowa319.626.5726https://northlibertyblues.org

BBQ’Loo & Blues Too!July 19-20, 2019Lincoln ParkWaterloo, Iowa319.404.7308https://www.mainstreetwaterloo.org/bbq

Blue Ribbon Blues FestAugust 3, 2019Jefferson County FairgroundsFairfield, Iowa641.233.7438https://southeastiowabluessociety.org

Czech Village BluesAugust 10, 2019Czech VillageCedar Rapids, Iowahttps://czechvillagefriends.org

31st Annual Rollin’ on the River Blues FestivalAugust 16-17, 2019Keokuk, Iowa660.754.6679http://www.rollinontheriverkeokuk.com

27th Annual Bowlful of BluesSeptember 1, 2019Maytag ParkNewton, Iowa641.840.0972http://www.southskunkblues.org

KANSAS

Wichita RiverfestMay 31-June 8, 2019Wichita, Kansas877.934.3378https://wichitariverfest.com

Kansas City KansasStreet Blues FestivalJune 29, 2019Lavender’s Circle L RanchKansas City, Kansas913.991.3451https://www.kckblues.com

Spirit of Kansas Blues FestivalJuly 4, 2019Reynolds LodgeLake Shawnee Topeka, Kansashttps://www.topekabluessociety.org/

OCTOBER 25-27, 2019

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MAY 17-19, 2019THE HUT, HOLLY SPRINGS, MS

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Friends of Graceland TooPartially funded by the Holly Springs Tourism and Recreation Bureau

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ton Patch Soul Blues Festival

Kimbrough3Days of

Cotton PatchSoul BluesExhibit, Classes, Jams

Hosted byRobert Kimbrough Sr.

Special guestsThe Kimbrough Brothers

RL BOYCEDuwayne Burnside

Eric Deaton and MORE!


30th Annual Paola Roots FestivalAugust 23-24, 2019Paola Park SquarePaola, Kansas913.294.6427www.rootsfestival.org

16th Annual Paxico Blues FestivalSeptember 21, 2019Main StreetPaxico, Kansas785.636.5520http://www.paxicobluesfest.com

Chautauqua Hills Blues Festival TBASedan, KS620.875.0735www.cqbluesfest.com

Jammin’ in J.C. Blues and Barbecue FestivalTBAHeritage ParkJunction City, Kansas785.238.8069www.jammininjc.com

Blues Masters at the CrossroadsTBASalina, Kansas785.825.8609marc@acousticsounds.comwww.blueheavenstudios.com

KENTUCKY

BBQ, Blues & BikesMay 25, 2019Elizabethtown, Kentuckyhttps://bbqbluesfest.com

10th Blues Between the BridgesMay 26, 2019 Proud Mary BBQLexington, Kentuckyhttps://www.gbusyblues.com

Germantown Schnitzelburg BluesFestivalMay 31-June 1, 2019Next to Check’s CafeLouisville, Kentuckyhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/gtownbluesfest/

W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue FestivalJune 12-15, 2019 Audubon Mill ParkHenderson, Kentucky800.648.3128www.handyblues.org

Louisville Blues, Brews & BBQ FestivalJune 21-22, 2019Water Tower ParkLouisville, Kentucky502.583.0333www.louisvillebluesandbbqfestival.com

Master Musicians FestivalJuly 19-20, 2019Somerset Community College Somerset, Kentucky888.810.2063http://mastermusiciansfestival.org

Kenlake Hot August Blues FestivalAugust 22-24, 2019Kenlake State Resort ParkHardin, Kentucky270.519.1788http://kenlakeblues.com

Bands & BBQ at the PointSeptember 13-14, 2019Carrollton, Kentucky502.732.7036http://www.visitcarrolltonky.org

Garvin Gate Blues FestivalOctober 11-12, 2019Louisville, Kentucky502.445.4193www.garvingatebluesfestival.com

Blues Harbor FestTBALake Cumberland State DockJamestown, Kentucky270.343.2525www.lakecumberlandbluesfest.com

LOUISIANA

13th Annual Shreveport Blues FestivalMarch 8, 2019Shreveport Municipal AuditoriumShreveport, Louisiana318.841.4000https://www.shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com/event/the-13th-annual-shreveport-blues-festival/

T-Bois Blues FestivalMarch 15-16, 2019Falgout Alligator FarmLarose, Louisianahttp://www.tboisblues.com

Hammond Smokin’ Blues & BBQ ChallengeMarch 22-23, 2019Hammond, Louisianahttp://www.hammondbbq.com

Congo Square New World Rhythms FestivalMarch 30-31, 2019Louis Armstrong ParkNew Orleans, Louisiana504.558.6100www.jazzandheritage.org/congo-square

French Quarter FestivalApril 11-14, 2019New Orleans, Louisiana504.522.5730https://fqfi.org

12th Annual Big Easy Blues FestivalApril 12, 2019UNO Lakefront ArenaNew Orleans, LAhttps://www.arena.uno.edu/event/12th-annual-big-easy-blues-festival/69/

Baton Rouge Blues FestivalApril 13-14, 2019Downtown Baton RougeBaton Rouge, Louisianahttp://www.batonrougebluesfestival.org

Festival International de LouisianeApril 24-28, 2019Lafayette, Louisiana337.232.8086https://festivalinternational.org

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage FestivalApril 25-May 5, 2019Fair Grounds Race CourseNew Orleans, Louisiana504.410.4100www.nojazzfest.com

Breaux Bridge Crawfish FestivalMay 3-5, 2019Parc HardyBreaux Bridge, Louisiana337.332.6655http://bbcrawfest.com

Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage WeekMay 5-10, 2019Chicot State ParkVille Platte, Louisiana337.234.8360https://www.lafolkroots.org

Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo Music FestivalMay 17-19, 2019New Orleans, Louisiana504.488.3865https://thebayouboogaloo.com

Bluesberry FestivalJune 8, 2019Bogue Falaya ParkCovington, Louisianahttps://www.thebluesberryfest.com

Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco FestivalJune 22-23, 2019Louis Armstrong ParkNew Orleans, Louisiana504.558.6100www.jazzandheritage.org/cajun-zydeco

Lebeau Zydeco FestivalJuly 6, 2019Immaculate Conception Catholic Church GroundsLebeau, Louisiana337.945.4238http://lebeauzydecofestival.com

40th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk FestivalJuly 26-27, 2019Natchitoches, Louisiana318.357.4332http://louisianafolklife.nsula.edu/2019-natchitoches-nsu-folk-festival/

Satchmo SummerfestAugust 2-4, 2019New Orleans, Louisiana504.522.5730https://fqfi.org

Le Cajun Music Awards & FestivalAugust 15-17, 2019Rayne Civic CenterRayne, Louisiana337.349.2575http://www.cajunfrenchmusic.org


Cutting Edge CEAugust 21-24, 2019InterContinental HotelNew Orleans, Louisiana504.322.3540http://www.cuttingedgenola.com

Southwest Louisiana Zydeco FestivalAugust 31, 2019Historic Yambilee Festival GroundsOpelousas, Louisiana337.232.7672www.zydeco.org

Highland Jazz & Blues FestivalSeptember 14, 2019Columbia ParkShreveport, Louisianahttp://www.highlandjazzandblues.org

Festival Acadiens et CréolesOctober 10-13, 2019Girard Park Lafayette, Louisianahttp://www.festivalsacadiens.com

Crescent City Blues & BBQ FestivalOctober 18-20, 2019Lafayette Square ParkNew Orleans, Louisiana504.558.6100www.jazzandheritage.org/blues-fest

Slidell Jazz & Blues FestivalNovember 2, 2019Heritage ParkSlidell, Louisianahttp://slidelljazzandblues.com

Treme Creole Gumbo FestivalNovember 17-18, 2019Louis Armstrong ParkNew Orleans, Louisiana504.558.6100https://www.jazzandheritage.org/treme-gumbo/

Ponderosa Stomp EventsTBANew Orleans, Louisiana504.810.9116http://www.ponderosastomp.com

Little Walter Music FestivalTBAAlexandria, Louisianahttps://littlewalterfoundation.org/contact

Bogalusa Blues & Heritage FestivalTBACassidy ParkBogalusa, Louisiana985.205.1075www.bogalusablues.com

Blackpot Festival TBAVermillionville Historic VillageLafayette, Louisianahttps://www.blackpotfestival.com

MAINE

14th Annual Maine Blues FestivalJune 14-16, 2019Naples, Maine207.333.2135www.mainebluesfestival.com

North Atlantic Blues FestivalJuly 13-14, 2019Public LandingRockland, Maine207.596.6055http://www.northatlanticbluesfestival.com

American Folk FestivalAugust 23-25, 2019Bangor WaterfrontBangor, Maine207.262.7765https://americanfolkfestival.com

Northeast Blues FestivalTBABangor WaterfrontBangor, Maine207.989.5631https://www.facebook.com/NortheastBluesFestival/

MARYLAND

Berlin Jazz & Blues, Wine & BrewsMay 4, 2019Main StreetBerlin, Maryland410.641.4775https://berlinchamber.org/jazz-blue-bash/

Silver Spring Blues FestivalJune 15, 2019Silver Spring, Marylandhttp://silverspringbluesfest.yolasite.com

22nd Annual Common Ground on the Hill FestivalJuly 13, 2019Carroll County FairgroundsWestminster, Maryland410.857.2771https://www.commongroundonthehill.org

38th Annual ArtscapeJuly 19-21, 2019Baltimore, Maryland410.752.8632http://www.artscape.org

Hot August Music FestivalAugust 17, 2019Oregon Ridge ParkCockeysville, Maryland877.321.3378http://hotaugustmusicfestival.com

Southern Maryland Wine, Jazz, R&B and Funk FestivalAugust 17, 2019Calvert County FairgroundPrince Frederick,Maryland202.439.4942https://www.facebook.com/SouthernMDPremierFestival

Easterns Bayside Blues & Wine FestivalAugust 17, 2019Eastern Yacht ClubBaltimore, Maryland703.481.6525http://easternsbaysidefestival.com

National Folk FestivalSeptember 6-8, 2019Salisbury, Marylandhttps://nationalfolkfestival.com

Chestertown Jazz FestivalSeptember 12-14, 2019Wilmer ParkChestertown, Maryland410.810.2060.https://www.facebook.com/ctownjazzfestival/

GrooveFEST Music FestivalSeptember 21, 2019Downtown CambridgeCambridge, Maryland443.477.0843https://downtowncambridge.org

Federal Hill Main Street Jazz & Blues FestivalTBA Baltimore, Maryland410.727.4500http://www.fedhill.org/event/17th-annual-federal-hill-jazz-blues-festival

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

Greenbelt Blues FestivalTBARoosevelt CenterGreenbelt, Marylandhttps://www.facebook.com/GreenbeltBluesFest

MASSACHUSETTS

The Green River FestivalJuly 12-14, 2019Greenfield Community CollegeGreenfield, Massachusetts413.341.5995https://www.greenriverfestival.com

Sweet Molasses Blues Dance ExchangeJuly 26-28, 2019Boston, Massachusettshttps://www.sweetmolassesblues.com

27th Annual Onset Blues FestivalAugust 3, 2019Lillian Gregerman BandshellOnset, Massachusetts508.295.7072http://onsetbluesfestival.com

Gloucester Massachusetts Blues FestivalAugust 10, 2019Stage Fort ParkGloucester, Massachusetts207.596.6055http://gloucesterbluesfestival.com


Springfield Jazz & Roots FestivalAugust 10, 2019Court SquareSpringfield, Massachusetts413.219.8229https://springfieldjazzfest.com/

Green Harbor Roots FestivalAugust 18, 2019Marshfield, Massachusetts781.254.5986http://www.rhythmroomentertainment.com

North River Blues FestivalAugust 24-25, 2019Marshfield, Massachusetts781.254.5986http://www.rhythmroomentertainment.com

18th Annual Blues ’n Brews FestivalSeptember 7, 2019JFK PlazaLowell, Massachusetts978.496.9313http://www.bluesnbrewsrotary.org

Cape Cod Roots & Blues FestivalSeptember 14, 2019Nauset BeachOrleans, Massachusettshttps://capecodrootsandblues.com

Library Park Blues FestivalTBALibrary FieldWoburn, Massachusetts781.953.5005http://www.bluesforveterans.org

New England Blues Festival & Car CruiseTBAMiddleboro LodgeMiddleboro, Massachusetts 508.269.7700http://www.nebluesfest.com

Riverside Blues, Brews & BBQTBAFranklin County FairgroundsGreenfield, Massachusetts413.772.1553http://www.riversidebluesandbbq.com

The Reel Blues Fest TBAWoods Hole,Massachusetts508.495.3456http://www.thereelbluesfest.org

Salem Jazz & Soul FestivalTBASalem WillowsSalem, Massachusettshttp://www.salemjazzsoul.org/

Hudson-Concord Elks Balloons & Blues FestivalTBAElks ClubHudson, Massachusettshttp://www.hudsonelksballoonfestival.com

MICHIGAN

Ferndale Blues & Music FestivalJanuary 25-February 2, 2019Ferndale, Michigan248.259.0058http://ferndalebluesfestival.org

Motor City Blues FestivalMarch 16, 2019Fox TheatreDetroit, Michigan313.471.6611https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/motor-city-blues-festival-1

Mr. B’s 22nd Annual Blues and Boogie Piano CelebrationApril 24-28, 2019The ArkAnn Arbor, Michiganwww.mrbpiano.com

West Branch Blues & Brews FestivalMay 3-4, 2019West Branch, Michigan989.345.3503http://westbranchblues.com/index.html


Jackson Blues FestivalJune 13-15, 2019Jackson County AirportJackson, Michigan517.962.5939https://jacksonbluesfest.com

16th Annual Alpena Blues FestivalJune 22, 2019Alpena, Michigan989.657.9313https://www.facebook.com/AlpenaBluesFest/

Marshall Blues FestivalJune 22, 2019Marshall, Michigan269.781.5183 https://www.marshallbluesfest.com

39th Annual Blissfest Folk and Roots FestivalJuly 12-14, 2019Blissfest Festival FarmHarbor Springs, Michigan231.348.7047https://blissfest.org

Cowpie Music FestivalAugust 8-10, 2019Shagbark FarmCaledonia, Michigan616.293.2675https://www.cowpiemusicfestival.com/

Ribs R&B Music FestivalAugust 9-11, 2019Hart PlazaDetroit, Michigan800.794.7503http://ribsrnbmusicfestival.com

Ann Arbor Blues FestivalAugust 16-18, 2019Washtenaw Farm Council FairgroundsAnn Arbor, Michiganhttps://www.a2bluesfestival.com

Petoskey Festival on the BayAugust 15-17, 2019Petoskey Waterfront Petoskey, Michigan231.347.4150http://www.petoskeyfestival.com

Tawas Blues By The BayAugust 23-25, 2019Harbor ParkEast Tawas, Michiganhttps://www.bluesbythebaytawas.org/index.html

13th Annual Brighton’s Smokin’ Jazz & Barbecue Blues FestivalSeptember 6-7, 2019Brighton, Michigan810.227.5086https://www.brightoncoc.org/brighton-smokin-jazz-barbecue-blues-festival

Michigan BluesFestSeptember 20-21, 2019Old TownLansing, Michigan517.485.4283http://www.oldtownbluesfest.com

Traverse City Blues, Brews & BBQTBAHagerty CenterTraverse City, Michigan231.947.4230https://www.cherryfestival.org/events/2019/blues-brew—bbq

26th Annual Kalamazoo Blues FestivalTBAKalamazoo, Michigan269.381.6514https://kvba.org/festival

12th Annual St. Louis Blues FestivalTBASt. Louis, Michigan989.621.6404http://www.saintlouisbluesfestival.com

End of Summer BluesfestTBAAlpha, Michigan906.265.3822https://www.iron.org/events/events/bluesfest/

Marquette Area Blues FestivalLabor Day WeekendMarquette, Michigan906.227.1032https://marquetteareabluessociety.org

Blues-N-Brews FestivalTBAAdrian, Michigan517.260.0934http://www.blues-n-brews.com

MINNESOTA

Twin Cities Winter Jazz FestivalMarch 31, 2019Crooners Lounge & Supper ClubMinneapolis, Minnesotahttp://www.twincitiesjazzfestival.com/winter/

Smokin’ in Steele BBQ & Blues FestivalMay 31-June 1, 2019Steele County FairgroundsOwatonna, Minnesota507.279.4015http://www.smokininsteele.com

21st Annual Twin Cities Jazz FestivalJune 20-22, 2019Mears ParkSt. Paul, Minnesota651.209.7195http://www.twincitiesjazzfestival.com

Lowertown Blues & Funk FestJuly 19-20, 2019Mears ParkSt. Paul, Minnesotahttp://lowertownbluesfestival.com

31st Annual Bayfront Blues FestivalAugust 9-11, 2019Bayfront Festival ParkDuluth, Minnesota715.817.6933https://www.bayfrontblues.com

Boundary Waters Blues FestivalAugust 29-September 1, 2019Ely, Minnesota218.349.5520http://www.elyblues.com

Santiago ShakedownTBABailey Ray’s Bandshell ParkSantiago, Minnesota763.856.8900

MISSISSIPPI

Mississippi Blues Marathon January 26, 2019Jackson, Mississippi504.454.6561http://msbluesmarathon.events/

Soul City Blues FestivalMarch 16, 2019Mississippi ColiseumJackson, Mississippi678.322.8098https://www.facebook.com/XperienceJxn

Southern Miss Jazz and Blues FestivalMarch 30, 2019Gulf Park CampusLong Beach, Mississippi228.865.4500https://www.usm.edu/gulfcoast/jazz-blues

Catfish in the AlleyMarch 30, 2019ColumbusMississippi662.329.1191http://www.visitcolumbusms.org/event/catfish-in-the-alley/

Spring JamMarch 30, 2019Attala County ColiseumKosciusko, Mississippi678.322.8098https://www.facebook.com/XperienceJxn

World Catfish FestivalApril 6, 2019Belzoni, Mississippi662.247.4838https://www.belzonibe.com/catfishfest.hth

Ridgeland Fine Arts FestivalApril 6-7, 2019Renaissance at Colony ParkRidgeland, Mississippi601.605.5252https://www.ridgelandartsfest.com/

Juke Joint Festival & Related EventsApril 11-14, 2019Downtown Clarksdale, Mississippi662.624.5992http://www.jukejointfestival.com/

Cotton District Arts FestivalApril 13, 2019Starkville, Mississippi662.324.3080https://www.cdafestival.com/


Crosstie Arts & Jazz FestivalApril 13, 2019Cleveland, Mississippi662.579.8881http://www.crosstiefestival.com/

Cat Head Mini Blues Festival IApril 14, 2019Clarksdale, Mississippi662.624.5992https://www.cathead.biz/

39th Annual Alcorn State University Jazz FestivalApril 18, 2019Vicksburg Convention CenterVicksburg, Mississippi601.877.6261http://www.alcorn.edu/jazzfest

Double Decker FestivalApril 26-27, 2019Oxford, Mississippi662.232.2477https://doubledeckerfestival.com/

Natchez Trace FestivalApril 26-27, 2019Kosciusko, Mississippi662.289.2981https://www.natcheztracetravel.com/

Bones Fest XXIIIMay 2-5, 2019Clarksdale, Mississippihttps://rhythmbones.com/

Market Street FestivalMay 3-4, 2019Columbus, Mississippi662.328.6305https://www.marketstreetfestival.com/

Leland Crawfish FestivalMay 4, 2019Leland, Mississippi662.686.2687http://lelandchamber.com/page/Leland-Crawfish-Festival

Vicksburg RiverfestMay 10-11, 2019Vicksburg, Mississippihttps://riverfestms.com/

Clarksdale Caravan Music FestMay 11, 2019Clarksdale, Mississippi662.627.6149http://blues2rock.com/

Pinetop Boogie and Crawfish BoilMay 11, 2019Ground Zero Blues ClubClarksdale, Mississippihttps://pinetopperkinsfoundation.org/

Mother’s Day Blues FestivalMay 12, 2019Laurel FairgroundsLaurel, Mississippi734.994.0138http://www.jtrproductions.com/

Hill Country HarmonicaMay 16-19, 2019Foxfire RanchWaterford, Mississippi504.799.9043http://www.hillcountryharmonica.com/home.html

Kimbrough Cotton-Patch Soul Blues FestivalMay 17-19, 2019The HutHolly Springs, Mississippihttps://kimbroughcottonpatchsoulbluesfestival.com/

Batesville SpringFestMay 17-18, 2019Batesville, Mississippi662.563.3126http://batesvillemainstreet.com/

Square AffairMay 18, 2019Carthage, Mississippi601.267.9231http://www.leakems.com/

World Championship Old- Time Piano Playing Contest & FestivalMay 23-26, 2019Oxford, Mississippi662.915.1282http://oldtimepianocontest.com/

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Red’s Old Timers Blues FestivalMay 25, 2019Martin Luther King ParkClarksdale, Mississippi405.412.8796https://www.facebook.com/redsoldtimersbluesfestival/

Goat Fest VIMay 31-June 2, 2019Shack Up InnClarksdale, Mississippi662.624.8329https://www.facebook.com/goatfestatthecrossroads/

B. B. King HomecomingJune 1, 2019Fletcher Park & Club EbonyIndianola, Mississippi662.887.9539https://bbkingmuseum.org/

Tupelo Elvis FestivalJune 5-9, 2019Tupelo, Mississippi662.841.6598https://www.tupeloelvisfestival.com/

Lauren Rogers Museum of Art’s Blues BashJune 7, 2019Lauren Rogers Museum of ArtLaurel, Mississippi601.649.6374https://www.lrma.org/

Bentonia Blues FestivalJune 10-15, 2019Bentonia, Mississippi662.528.1900http://visityazoo.org/

Pinetop Perkins Foundation 10th Annual Workshop ExperienceJune 11-14, 2019Hopson Plantation & Shack Up InnClarksdale, Mississippihttps://pinetopperkinsfoundation.org/

North Mississippi Hill Country PicnicJune 28-29, 2019Waterford, Mississippihttp://www.nmshillcountrypicnic.com/

Grassroots Blues FestivalJuly 12-13, 2019Duck Hill, Mississippiwww.facebook.com/grassrootsblues

19th Annual Jus’ Blues Music AwardsAugust 1, 2019Horseshoe Casino & HotelTunica, Mississippi678.403.1993https://www.jusblues.org/

Bikes, Blues & BayousAugust 3, 2019Greenwood, Mississippi662.453.4152https://bikesbluesbayous.racesonline.com/

Sunflower River Blues & Gospel FestivalAugust 9-11, 2019Downtown Clarksdale, Mississippihttp://www.sunflowerfest.org/

Cat Head 17th Anniversary Blues PartyAugust 11, 2019Clarksdale, Mississippi662.624.5992https://www.cathead.biz/

Otha Turner Family PicnicAugust 23-24, 2019Senatobia, Mississippi662.562.7606https://www.instagram.com/goatpicnic/

24th Annual Black Prairie Blues FestivalAugust 30, 2019West Point, Mississippi662.295.8361http://blackprairiebluesfestival.com/

9th Annual Sam Chatmon Blues FestivalSeptember 20-21, 2019Hollandale, Mississippi662.827.2241https://www.hollandaleblues.com/

42nd Annual Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage FestivalSeptember 21, 2019Greenville, MS662.335.3523https://www.deltabluesms.org/

20th Annual Highway 61 Blues FestivalOctober 5, 2019Leland, Mississippi662.686.7646www.highway61blues.com

The Dancing Rabbit FestivalOctober 5, 2019Macon, Mississippi662.726.4456https://www.facebook.com/dancingrabbitfestival/

Deak’s Harmonica Block PartyOctober 5, 2019Clarksdale, Mississippi217.218.2194http://deakharp.com/

Mighty Mississippi Music FestivalOctober 10-12, 2019Warfield Point ParkGreenville, Mississippihttp://www.mightymississippimusicfestival.com/

Bukka White Blues FestivalOctober 11-12, 2019Aberdeen, Mississippi 662.369.9440http://bukkawhitebluesfestival.com/

9th Annual Gateway to the Delta FestivalOctober 12, 2019Charleston, Mississippi662.647.0942https://charlestongatewayfestival.org/

Cat Head Mini Blues Festival IIOctober 13, 2019Cat HeadClarksdale, Mississippi662.624.5992https://www.cathead.biz/

Super Blues SundayOctober 13, 2019Clarksdale, Mississipi662.624.5992https://www.cathead.biz/

Pinetop Perkins Homecoming CelebrationOctober 13, 2019Hopson Plantation & Shack Up InnClarksdale, Mississippihttps://pinetopperkinsfoundation.org/

Delta Hot Tamale FestivalOctober 17-19, 2019Greenville, Mississippi662.378.3121https://www.mainstreetgreenville.com/delta-hot-tamale-festival.html

Deep Blues FestivalOctober 17-20, 2019The Shack Up Inn & The New RoxyClarksdale, Mississippi662.313.6220https://deepbluesfest.com/

Native American DaysOctober 23-25, 2019Winterville Mounds, Mississippi662.334.4684https://www.facebook.com/wintervillemounds/

Hambone FestivalOctober 24-27, 2019Hambone GalleryClarksdale, Mississippi662.403.8810http://www.stanstreet.com/hambone-festival.html

Great Delta Bear AffairOctober 26, 2019Rolling Fork, Mississippi662.873.6261https://greatdeltabearaffair.org/

12th Annual Blues and Heritage FestivalOctober 26, 2019Picayune, Mississippi601.799.3070https://picayunemainstreet.com/

Music at the MoundsOctober 29-30, 2019Grand Village of the Natchez IndiansNatchez, Mississippi601.446.6502http://www.mdah.ms.gov/new/events/music-at-the-mounds/

Burdine’s Blues & Greens FestivalDecember 6-7, 2019Shack Up InnClarksdale, Mississippihttps://www.bbgfestival.com/


Shed Summer Concert SeriesTBAOcean Springs, Mississippi228.875.9590www.theshedbbq.com

Delta JubileeTBAClarksdale, Mississippiwww.clarksdale-ms.com Oxford Blues FestivalTBAOxford, Mississippi662.259.7190http://oxfordbluesfest.com/

Mississippi John Hurt Homecoming FestivalTBAAvalon, Mississippi312.810.1954https://www.facebook.com/johnhurtfoundation

Mississippi Gulf Coast Blues & Heritage FestivalTBAJackson County FairgroundsPascagoula, Mississippi228.282.0951http://www.msgulfcoastbluesfest.com/

Wing Dang Doodle FestivalTBAGaddis ParkForest, Mississippi601.469.4332http://www.wingdangdoodlefestival.com/

Mississippi Delta Regional Blues Challenge Band CompetitionTBAClub EbonyIndianola, Mississippi662.887.4913www.indianolablues.org

OktoberfestTBACarthage ColiseumCarthage, Mississippi601.267.9231http://www.leakems.com/

Mississippi Delta Regional Blues Challenge Solo/Duo CompetitionTBAThe Blue BiscuitIndianola, Mississippi662.887.4913www.indianolablues.org

Tommy Johnson Blues FestivalTBAJackson, Mississippi601.212.6088https://www.facebook.com/tommyjohnsonblues/

Hill Country Freedom FestivalTBA662.534.1047New Albany, Mississippihttp://www.visitnewalbany.com/summerofmusic/

Farish Street Heritage FestivalTBAJackson, Mississippi601.948.5667http://www.farishstreetheritagefestival.com/

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

Mobile Street FestivalTBAHattiesburg, Mississippihttp://mobilestreetfestival.com/

MISSOURI

Missouri Blues FestMarch 15, 2019The Blue NoteColumbia, Missouri573.874.1944http://thebluenote.com/event/missouri-blues-fest/

13th Annual Gateway Blues FestivalMarch 22, 2019Chaifetz ArenaSt. Louis, Missouri314.977.5000http://www.thechaifetzarena.com/events/gateway-blues-festival

Hotrods & BBQ Blues FestivalApril 6, 2019Murphy’s PubHumansville, Missouri417.754.2490https://www.417mag.com/events/hotrods-bbq-blues-festival/

Rock’n Ribs BBQ FestivalApril 25-27, 2019Ozark Empire Fair GroundsSpringfield, Missouri347.424.2566https://rocknribs.com

WashMO BBQ, Bikes & BluesApril 26-28, 2019Washington Farmers’ MarketWashington, Missouri636.239.1743https://www.downtownwashmo.org/events2019/2019/4/26/washmo-bbq-bikes-amp-blues

Round Barn BluesMay 4, 2019Kirksville, Missouri660.665.2760http://kirksville.net/roundbarn/

Stomp the Blues out of HomelessnessMay 18, 2019Community Blood Center of the OzarksSpringfield, Missourihttp://stompthebluesoutofhomelessness.com


Greater Ozarks Blues Bash FestivalMay 18, 2019West Plains, Missourihttp://gobluesbash.com

Gladstone Summertime BluesfestJune 7-8, 2019Oak Grove ParkGladstone, Missouri816.436.4523https://www.gladstonechamber.com/bluesfest

Blues Funk FestivalAugust 10, 2019West City ParkFestus, Missourihttps://www.cityoffestus.org/294/Blues-Funk-Festival---Aug-10-2019

24th Annual Big Muddy Blues FestivalLabor Day WeekendSt. Louis, Missouri314.241.5875www.bigmuddybluesfestival.com

Old Webster Jazz & Blues FestivalSeptember 21, 2019Downtown Webster GrovesSt. Louis, Missouri314.962.3300http://oldwebsterjazzfest.com/

Farmington Fall Fest Blues, Brews & BBQSeptember 21-22, 2019Farmington, Missouri573.366.8540https://farmingtonfallfest.com

Roots ’n’ Blues ’n’ BBQ FestivalSeptember 27-29, 2019Stephens Lake ParkColumbia, Missouri573.442.5862https://rootsnbluesnbbq.com

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

Kansas City Jazz and Heritage FestivalTBAKansas City, Missouri816.474.8463www.americanjazzmuseum.org

Boxcar of Blues FestivalTBAKansas City, Missouri816.483.1456www.knuckleheadskc.com

MONTANA

Montana Folk FestivalJuly 12-14, 2019Butte, Montana406.497.6464https://montanafolkfestival.com

Magic City Blues: Montana’s Urban Music FestivalAugust 1-3, 2019Billings, Montana406.534.0400http://www.magiccityblues.com

Big Sky Blues FestivalAugust 2-4, 2019Pilgrim ParkNoxon, Montana406.370.1288http://bigskyblues.com

Riverfront Blues FestivalAugust 9-10, 2019Riverfront ParkLibby, Montana406.291.0185http://www.riverfrontbluesfestival.com

Flathead Lake Blues & Music FestivalAugust 16-17, 2019Regatta Shoreline AmphitheaterPolson, Montana406.890.9952http://www.flatheadlakebluesfestival.com

NEBRASKA

Omaha Summer Arts FestivalJune 7-9, 2019Omaha, Nebraska402.345.5401https://www.summerarts.org

Nebraska Folk & Roots FestivalJune 15, 2019Pinewood BowlLincoln, Nebraska402.435.5335https://nebraskafolkandroots.com

Playing With Fire July 13 & August 24, 2019Turner Park at Midtown CrossingOmaha, Nebraska402.618.7734http://playingwithfireomaha.net

ZoofestJuly 19-20, 2019The Zoo BarLincoln, Nebraska402.435.8754http://www.zoobar.com

Rhythm Blues & Arts FestSeptember 1, 2019Lewis & Clark LandingOmaha, Nebraskahttps://rbafest.com

Blues & Balloons FestivalTBASoaring Wings VineyardSpringfield, Nebraska402.253.2479https://www.soaringwingswine.com

NEVADA

Henderson BluesFestApril 13, 2019Henderson PavilionHenderson, Nevada702.267.4849http://www.cityofhenderson.com

Blues & Brews FestivalApril 19-21, 2019Colorado Belle Casino Resort Laughlin, Nevada702.298.4000https://www.coloradobelle.com

Las Vegas City of Lights Jazz & R&B FestivalApril 27-28, 2019Government AmphitheaterLas Vegas, Nevadahttp://www.yourjazz.com

Las Vegas Brews & Blues FestivalMay 11, 2019The Springs Preserve AmphitheaterLas Vegas, Nevada702.822.7700https://www.springspreserve.org

Great Eldorado BBQ, Brews & Blues FestivalJune 14-15, 2019Downtown RenoReno, Nevada775.786.5700https://www.eldoradoreno.com

Jazz and Beyond – Carson City Music FestivalAugust 9-25, 2019Carson City, Nevada775.883.4154http://jazzcarsoncity.com

Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-OffAugust 28- September 2, 2019Nugget Casino ResortSparks, Nevada775.356.3300https://nuggetribcookoff.com

Las Vegas Big Blues BenderSeptember 5-8, 2019Hard Rock Hotel & CasinoLas Vegas, Nevada702.518.3222http://bigbluesbender.com

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Barnful of Blues FestivalAugust 3, 2019New Boston, New Hampshire603.325.8659http://granitestateblues.org

White Mountain Boogie n’ Blues FestivalAugust 16-18, 2019Thornton, New Hampshire603.726.3867https://www.whitemountainboogie.com

Portsmouth Maritime Folk FestivalSeptember 28-29, 2019Portsmouth, New Hampshirehttp://www.pmffest.org


NEW JERSEY

Michael Arnone’s 30th Annual Crawfish FestMay 31-June 2, 2019Sussex County FairgroundsAugusta, New Jerseyhttp://www.crawfishfest.com

27th Annual Baymen’s Seafood & Music FestivalJune 22-23, 2019Tuckerton, New Jersey609.296.8868https://tuckertonseaport.org

Anglesea Blues Festival/ New Jersey State Barbecue ChampionshipJuly 12-14, 2019North Wildwood, New Jersey609.523.6565http://www.angleseablues.com

Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues FestivalAugust 24, 2019Long Branch, New Jersey732.933.1984https://jsjbf.org

Mike Griot’s Essex County/South Mountain International Blues FestivalTBAWest Orange, New Jersey973.378.8973http://southmountainbluesfestival.com

NEW MEXICO

Red, White & Blues FestivalApril 20, 2019St. Clair Winery & BistroLas Cruces, New Mexicohttps://www.mvjazzblues.net

Silver City Blues FestivalMay 24-26, 2019Gough ParkSilver City, New Mexico575.538.2505https://www.silvercitybluesfestival.org

Albuquerque Blues & BrewsMay 26, 2019Sandia Resort & CasinoAlbuquerque, New Mexico505.796.7500http://www.abqbluesandbrews.com

Land of Enchantment Blues FestivalTBABernalillo, New Mexico505.255.9798http://www.enchantmentblues.org

NEW YORK

Folk 2 Funk FestivalMarch 29-31, 2019Long Beach Public LibraryLong Beach, New York516.432.6342http://aip-arts.org

Mountain JamJune 13-16, 2019Bethel WoodsBethel, New Yorkhttps://mountainjam.com

New York State Blues FestivalJune 27-29, 2019Clinton SquareSyracuse, New Yorkhttps://www.nysbluesfest.com

Great Blue Heron Music FestivalJuly 5-7, 2019Sherman, New York716.761.7190https://greatblueheron.com

Finger Lakes Wine FestivalJuly 12-14, 2019Watkins Glen, New York607.535.2486http://www.flwinefest.com

Chenango Blues FestivalAugust 16-17, 2019Chenango County FairgroundsNorwich, New York607.334.5653 ext. 1http://www.chenangobluesfest.org

Hudson Valley Ribfest: BBQ, Bands & MoreAugust 16-18, 2019Ulster County FairgroundsNew Paltz, New York844.742.3378https://hudsonvalleyribfest.org

Niagara Falls Blues FestivalSeptember 13-14, 2019Niagara Falls, New Yorkhttp://www.niagarafallsbluesfest.org

Barrier Beach Blues & Arts FestivalTBALong Beach, New York516.432.6342http://aip-arts.org

Hudson River Park Blues BBQ FestivalTBAHudson River Park Pier 97New York, New York212.627.2020https://hudsonriverpark.org

NORTH CAROLINA

OooWee BBQ and Blues FestivalMarch 30, 2019OooWee BBQPineville, North Carolina980.345.6883https://www.eatoooweebbq.com

Pleasure Island Seafood, Blues and Jazz FestivalApril 13-14, 2019Kure Beach, North Carolina910.458.8434http://www.pleasureislandnc.org

MerleFestApril 25-28, 2019Wilkes Community CollegeWilkesboro, North Carolina800.343.7857http://merlefest.org

Durham Blues & Brews FestivalMay 18, 2019Durham Central ParkDurham, North Carolinahttps://www.durhambluesandbrewsfestival.com

33rd Annual Carolina Blues FestivalMay 18-19, 2019LeBauer Park Greensboro, North Carolinahttps://carolinabluesfestival.com

Blues ’n’ Brews FestivalJune 8, 2019Festival ParkFayetteville, North Carolina910.323.4234http://bnb.cfrt.org

Cape Fear Blues FestivalJune 22-23, 2019Wilmington, North Carolina910.350.8822http://www.capefearblues.org

Festival for the EnoJuly 4 & 6, 2019West Point on the EnoDurham, North Carolina919.620.9099https://www.enofest.org

Soulshine Farm Music FestivalAugust 8-10, 2019Green Mountain, North Carolinahttps://www.soulshinefarmfest.com

John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues FestivalAugust 31-September 1, 2019Oak Hollow Festival ParkHigh Point, North Carolina366.819.5299https://coltranejazzfest.com

New River Blues FestivalSeptember 1, 2019River House InnGrassy Creek, North Carolina336.982.2109https://newriverbluesfestival.info

Down Home Southern Soul Blues FestTBAPitt County FairgroundsGreenville, North Carolina

NORTH DAKOTA

Winter Blues FestivalFebruary 9, 2019Ramada BallroomFargo, North Dakota866.552.5837http://fargobluesfest.homestead.com


Buggies ’n’ Blues Classic Car ShowJune 8-9, 2019Mandan, North Dakota701.751.2983http://www.buggies-n-blues.org

Fargo Blues FestivalJuly 26-27, 2019Newman Outdoor FieldFargo, North Dakota866.552.5837http://fargobluesfest.homestead.com

OHIO

Cincinnati Winter Blues ExperienceFebruary 16, 2019Fretboard BrewingCincinnati, Ohio513.739.2583https://cincyblues.org

Pickle’s Blues WeekendMarch 8-9, 2019Old City PrimeLima, Ohio419.227.7463https://www.oldcityprime.com

River City Blues FestMarch 15-16, 2019The Lafayette HotelMarietta, Ohio740.376.0222http://bjfm.org

Canton Blues FestivalJune 7-8, 2019Downtown CantonCanton, Ohio330.458.2054https://www.cantonchamber.org/canton-blues-fest

Washboard Music FestivalJune 13-15, 2019Logan, Ohio740.277.1806http://washboardmusicfestival.com

Creekside Blues & Jazz FestivalJune 14-16, 2019Creekside DistrictGahanna, Ohio614.418.9114http://www.creeksidebluesandjazz.com

Cincy Blues FestJuly 13, 2019Schmidlapp Event LawnCincinnati, Ohio513.739.2583https://cincybluesfest.org

Big Bend Blues BashJuly 26-27, 2019Pomeroy, Ohio740.992.6524http://www.pomeroyblues.org

Canal Winchester Blues and RibfestJuly 26-27, 2019DowntownCanal Winchester, Ohio614.270.5053https://www.bluesandribfest.com

Blues, Brews & BBQJuly 27, 2019Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & MuseumHamilton, Ohio513.868.8336https://www.pyramidhill.org

Lebanon Blues FestivalAugust 3, 2019DowntownLebanon, Ohio513.638.2752https://lebanonbluesfestival.com

Black Swamp Arts FestivalSeptember 6-8, 2019Bowling Green, Ohio877.865.6082http://www.blackswampfest.org

Rhythm on the River TBACourt GrillPomeroy, Ohio740.992.6840http://www.pomeroyblues.org

The Toledo Food Bank’s Northwest Ohio Music FestivalTBAInternational ParkDowntown Toledo, Ohio419.242.5000 ext. 212http://www.toledofoodbank.org

OKLAHOMA

Rentiesville Springing the Blues Mini FestApril 20-21, 2019Oklahoma Blues Hall of FameRentiesville, Oklahoma918.855.0978dcminnerblues.com

Bixby BBQ’n Blues FestivalMay 3-4, 2019Washington Irving Memorial ParkBixby, Oklahoma918.549.8065https://bixbyrotarybbq.com

Dusk til Dawn Blues FestivalAugust 30-September 1, 2019Oklahoma Blues Hall of FameRentiesville, Oklahoma918.855.0978http://dcminnerblues.com

Paul’s Valley BrickfestTBAPaul’s Valley, Oklahoma405.238.3308http://paulsvalley.com

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

OREGON

Soul’d Out FestivalApril 16-21, 2019Portland, Oregon971.230.0029http://www.souldoutfestival.com

8th Annual Inner City Blues FestivalApril 27, 2019North Portland Eagle’s LodgePortland, Oregon503.419.7093http://www.hcao.org/

Safeway Waterfront Blues FestivalJuly 4-7, 2019Tom McCall Waterfront ParkPortland, Oregon800.820.9884http://www.waterfrontbluesfest.com

Birding & Blues FestivalTBAPacific City, Oregon503.965.6247https://birdingandblues.org

Summer Blues FestivalTBAGrizzly Peak WineryAshland, Oregon541.944.6764 - Mark Howardhttps://www.ashlandblues.com

PENNSYLVANIA

Lehigh River Blues JamJanuary 26, 2019Days HotelAllentown, Pennsylvania800.241.6246http://www.lehighriverbluesjam.com

Lancaster Roots and Blues FestivalFebruary 22-24, 2019DowntownLancaster, Pennsylvania717.875.2772https://lancasterrootsandblues.com

Boscov’s Berks Jazz FestApril 5-14, 2019Reading, Pennsylvania610.898.1930https://berksjazzfest.com

Media Americana Roots RambleApril 13, 2019State StreetMedia, Pennsylvania610.566.5039http://www.statestreetblues.com


Bucks County Blues Society Spring Fever FootstomperApril 28, 2019Edgely, Pennsylvania215.946.4794http://www.buckscountybluessociety.org

Dauphin County Music & Wine FestivalJune 8-9, 2019Fort Hunter Mansion & ParkHarrisburg, Pennsylvania717.599.5751http://www.dauphincounty.org

Billtown Blues FestivalJune 14-16, 2019Lycoming County FairgroundsHughesville, Pennsylvania570.584.4480https://www.billtownblues.org

State Street Blues StrollJune 15, 2019State StreetMedia, Pennsylvania610.566.5039http://www.statestreetblues.com

Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts FestivalJune 15, 2019Honesdale, Pennsylvaniahttps://honesdalerootsandrhythm.com

Franklin Blues & Barbecue FestivalJune 15-16, 2019Franklin, Pennsylvania814.671.1497https://www.franklinbluesandbbq.org

Blast Furnace Blues FestivalJune 28-30, 2019SteelStacks CampusBethlehem, Pennsylvania610.332.1300https://www.steelstacks.org

Briggs Farm Blues FestivalJuly 11-14, 2019Nescopeck, Pennsylvania570.379.3342https://www.briggsfarm.com

The Peach Music FestivalJuly 25-28, 2019Montage MountainScranton, Pennsylvaniahttp://thepeachmusicfestival.com

Pittsburgh Blues and Roots FestivalJuly 27-28, 2019Syria Shrine CenterCheswick, Pennsylvaniahttps://www.pghbluesrootsfest.com

AmeriServ Flood City Music FestivalAugust 2-3, 2019Johnstown, Pennsylvania814.539.1889https://www.floodcitymusic.com

Erie’s Blues & Jazz FestivalAugust 2-4, 2019Erie, Pennsylvania814.459.5477https://www.facebook.com/BluesandJazzFestival/

58th Annual Philadelphia Folk FestivalAugust 15-18, 2019Old Pool FarmSchwenksville, Pennsylvania215.247.1300https://pfs.org

Phoenixville Blues FestivalSeptember 7, 2019Reeves ParkPhoenixville, Pennsylvaniahttps://pvilleblues.org

Gypsy Moon Blues FestivalSeptember 7, 2019East Petersburg, Pennsylvaniahttps://www.facebook.com/gypsymoonbluesfest

Reading Blues FestTBAReading, Pennsylvania610.898.1830http://www.readingbluesfest.com

RHODE ISLAND

New England Winter Blues FestivalFebruary 9, 2019Knickerbocker Music CenterWesterly, Rhode Island401.315.5070https://knickmusic.com/

Newport Folk FestivalJuly 26-28, 2019Fort Adams State ParkNewport, Rhode Islandhttp://www.newportfolk.org

Newport Jazz FestivalAugust 2-4, 2019Fort Adams State ParkNewport, Rhode Islandhttp://www.newportjazz.org

Rhythm & RootsAugust 30-September 1, 2019Ninigret ParkCharlestown, Rhode Island401.783.3926https://rhythmandroots.com

SOUTH CAROLINA

Lowcountry Blues BashMarch 3, 2019Bowens Island RestaurantCharleston, South Carolina844.297.1962http://www.alstonwilkessociety.org

Blues & BBQ Harbor CruisesThursdays, March 21-November 8; First Fridays, April-October 2019Charleston, South Carolina843.722.1112https://www.charlestonharbortours.com

Lowcountry Cajun FestivalApril 7, 2019James Island County ParkCharleston, South Carolina843.795.4386https://www.ccprc.com

Arts International FestivalApril 13, 2019Francis Marion UniversityFlorence, South Carolina800.368.7551https://www.fmarion.edu/artsinternational

15th Annual Blues by the SeaApril 14, 2019Freshfields Village GreenKiawah Island, South Carolina843.768.6491https://freshfieldsvillage.com

Greater Clemson Music FestivalWeekends in Festival Guide 2019Clemson, South Carolina864.650.0585http://www.clemsonmusicfest.org

13th Annual Mac Arnold Cornbread & Collard Greens Blues FestivalApril 25-27, 2019Fountain Inn, South Carolina303.757.1949https://www.macarnold.com/tour

Rivertown Music & Craft Beer FestivalMay 4, 2019Conway, South Carolina843.248.6260https://conwayalive.com/event/rivertown-music-and-beer-festival-2/

Piccolo Spoleto FestivalMay 24-June 9, 2019Charleston, South Carolina843.724.7305http://www.piccolospoleto.com

July 4th Blues & BBQ Harbor CruiseJuly 4, 2019Charleston, South Carolina843.722.1112https://www.charlestonharbortours.com

South Carolina Festival of Discovery / Greenwood Blues CruiseJuly 11-13, 2019Multiple VenuesUptown Greenwood, South Carolina864.942.8448http://www.uptowngreenwood.com/events/sc-festival-of-discovery

Sea & Sand FestivalSeptember 21, 2019Folly Beach, South Carolinahttps://visitfolly.com


Blues & Jazz FestivalOctober 3-4, 2019Rock Hill, South Carolina803.328.2787https://www.yorkcountyarts.org

South Carolina Pecan FestivalNovember 2, 2019Florence, South Carolina843.665.2047http://www.florencedowntown.com

Carolina Downhome Blues FestivalTBACamden, South Carolina803.425.7676https://www.fineartscenter.org

Columbia Annual Free Blues FestivalTBAColumbia, South Carolina803.708.4500http://www.wordofmouthproductions.org

SOUTH DAKOTA

Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues FestivalJuly 19-20, 2019Yankton Trail ParkSioux Falls, South Dakota605.335.6101https://www.siouxfallsjazzfest.com

Oahe Blues FestJuly 19-20, 2019Grey Goose Store & Social ClubPierre, South Dakota605.945.0794https://www.facebook.com/GreyGooseStore

Deadwood JamSeptember 13-14, 2019Deadwood, South Dakota800.344.8826https://www.deadwood.com

TENNESSEE

International Blues ChallengeJanuary 22-26, 2019Memphis, Tennessee901.527.2583https://blues.org/international-blues-challenge/

Beale Street Music FestivalMay 3-5, 2019Memphis, Tennessee901.525.4611https://www.memphisinmay.org

Blues Music AwardsMay 9, 2019Memphis, Tennessee901.527.2583https://blues.org/blues-music-awards/

Exit 56 Blues FestMay 25-26, 2019West Tennessee Delta Heritage CenterBrownsville, Tennessee 731.779.9000http://exit56blues.com

Bonnaroo Music & Arts FestivalJune 13-16, 2019Manchester, Tennessee888.512.7469https://www.bonnaroo.com

Riverbend FestivalMay 29-June 1, 2019Chattanooga, Tennessee423.756.2211https://riverbendfestival.com

Muddy Roots Music FestivalAugust 30-September 1, 2019Cookeville, Tennessee615.534.2441http://www.muddyrootsrecords.com/mr_events/mr_musicfest/

Hatchie Fall FestOctober 19, 2019Brownsville, Tennessee731.779.9000http://www.hatchiefallfest.com

Jefferson Street Jazz & Blues FestivalTBANashville, Tennessee615.726.5867http://www.nashvillejazzandbluesfest.com

Memphis Music and Heritage FestivalTBAMain StreetMemphis, Tennessee901.525.3655https://www.southernfolklore.com

Louie Bluie Music & Arts FestivalTBACove Lake State ParkCaryville, Tennessee423.566.0329http://louiebluie.org

TEXAS

20th Annual KNON Blues FestivalJanuary 26, 2019Poor David’s PubDallas, Texas214.828.9500http://www.knon.org

South by Southwest Music FestivalMarch 11-17, 2019Austin, Texashttps://www.sxsw.com/festivals/music/

H-Town Blues FestivalMarch 29, 2019NRG ParkHouston, Texas832.667.1400https://www.nrgpark.com

Old Settler’s Music FestivalApril 11-14, 2019Tilmon, Texashttps://oldsettlersmusicfest.org

Big Pines Blues Festival Junior ShowcaseMay 11, 2019Heritage PlazaLongview, Texas903.237.1230https://www.facebook.com/Big-Pines-Blues-Festival-349894248368489/

11th Annual Simply Texas Blues FestivalMay 18, 2019Oakes StreetSan Angelo, Texas325.500.1083http://www.sabluessociety.com

Kerrville Folk FestivalMay 23-June 9, 2019Kerrville, Texas830.257.3600https://www.kerrvillefolkfestival.org

Texas Folklife FestivalJune 7-9, 2019San Antonio, Texas210.458.2300http://www.texancultures.com

Tall City Blues FestJuly 12-13, 2019Midland, Texas432.262.0034http://www.tallcitybluesfest.com

Bedford Blues & BBQ FestivalAugust 30-September 1, 2019Bedford, Texas817.952.2128https://www.bedfordbluesfest.com

Eastside Kings FestivalSeptember 14-15, 2019East Austin, Texas512.228.8434https://www.facebook.com/EastsideKingsFestival/

Austin City Limits Music FestivalOctober 4-6 & 11-13, 2019Zilker ParkAustin, Texas888.512.7469https://www.aclfestival.com

Lone Star Blues & Heritage FestivalOctober 25-27, 2019Salmon Lake ParkGrapeland, TXhttps://www.lonestarbluesfest.com/

KNON Fort Worth Blues FestivalTBAFort Worth, Texas214.828.9500http://www.knon.org

Remembrance Ride & Concert Benefiting Stevie Ray Vaughan Scholarship FundTBAAustin, Texashttps://www.facebook.com/remembrancerideandconcert


UTAH

Utah Arts FestivalJune 20-23, 2019Library SquareSalt Lake City, Utah801.322.2428https://uaf.org

VERMONT

Discover Jazz FestivalMay 31-June 9, 2019Burlington, Vermont802.863.7992https://discoverjazz.com

VIRGINIA

Winter Blues & Jazz FestivalJanuary 17-20, 2019 Williamsburg, Virginia757.592.4289https://www.winterbluesjazzfest.com

Sedalia BBQ & Blues Festival April 27, 2019The Sedalia CenterBig Island, Virginia434.299.5080http://sedaliacenter.org/index.html

Tinner Hill Music FestivalJune 8, 2019Falls Church, Virginia703.241.4109https://www.tinnerhill.org

15th Annual Stone Soul Music & Food FestivalJune 8, 2019Virginia Credit Union Live at Richmond RacewayRichmond, Virginia804.672.9299https://kissrichmond.com

Bayou Boogaloo Music & Cajun Food FestivalJune 28-30, 2019Norfolk, Virginia757.441.2345https://festevents.org

Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ FestivalAugust 3, 2019Roanoke, Virginia540.343.2624http://www.jeffcenter.org/blueridgebluesfest

American Music FestivalAugust 30-September 1, 2019Virginia Beach, Virginia757.385.7873https://liveonatlantic.com

Bristol’s Rhythm & Roots ReunionSeptember 20-22, 2019Birthplace of Country Music MuseumBristol, Virginia423.573.1927https://www.birthplaceofcountrymusic.org

Richmond Folk FestivalOctober 11-13, 2019Downtown RiverfrontRichmond, Virginia804.788.6466https://www.richmondfolkfestival.org

Columbia Pike Blues FestivalTBAArlington, Virginia703.892.2776http://columbia-pike.org

WASHINGTON

Sunbanks FestivalMay 16-19 & September 5-8, 2019Sunbanks Lakes ResortElectric City, Washington888.822.7195http://www.sunbanksfestival.com

Northwest Folklife FestivalMay 24-27, 2019Seattle CenterSeattle, Washington206.684.7300https://www.nwfolklife.org

Sweet Onion FestivalJuly 20, 2019Walla Walla, Washington509.529.8755https://www.sweetonions.org

32nd Annual Winthrop Rhythm & Blues FestivalJuly 19-21, 2019The Blues RanchWinthrop, Washington800.8240.9884https://winthropbluesfestival.com

Port Townsend Acoustic Blues Festival and WorkshopJuly 28- August 4, 2019Fort Worden State ParkPort Townsend, Washington360.385.3102https://centrum.org/port-townsend-acoustic-blues-festival-workshop/

Mount Baker Rhythm & Blues FestivalAugust 2-4, 2019Deming, Washingtonhttp://www.bakerblues.com

BumbershootAugust 30-September 1, 2019Seattle CenterSeattle, Washingtonhttps://www.bumbershoot.com

Snoqualmie Railroad DaysTBASnoqualmie, Washington425.888.3030http://www.railroaddays.com

WEST VIRGINIA

Blues & Swing Week July 14-19, 2019Augusta Heritage Center of Davis & Elkins CollegeElkins, West Virginiahttps://augustaheritagecenter.org304.637.1209

Heritage Music Blues FestAugust 9-11, 2019Heritage Port AmphitheaterWheeling, West Virginia304.238.6064https://www.heritagemusicfest.com

Bluefield Blues FestivalTBACommerce StreetBluefield, West Virginia304.320.3631https://bluefieldbluesfest.com

Snowshoe Mountain Blues, Brews & BBQ TBASnowshoe Mountain ResortSnowshoe, West Virginia877.441.4386https://www.snowshoemtn.com

WISCONSIN

Blues CaféMarch 8-9, 2019Rothschild PavillionRothschild, Wisconsinhttps://midwestblues.org

Paramount Blues ChallengeMarch 16, 2019Port Washington, Wisconsin262.208.6288http://paramountmusic.org

Monroe Balloon & Blues FestivalJune 14-15, 2019Green County FairgroundsMonroe, Wisconsin608.214.3852https://monroeballoonrally.com

SummerfestJune 26-30 & July 2-7, 2019Milwaukee, Wisconsin414.273.2680https://summerfest.com

New Glarus Blues, Brews & Food Truck FestivalJune 29, 2019New Glarus, Wisconsin608.527.2095https://www.swisstown.com

Prairie Dog Blues FestivalJuly 26-27, 2019St. Feriole IslandPrairie du Chien, Wisconsin608.326.0085http://www.prairiedogblues.com


Blues on the ChippewaAugust 2-4, 2019Durand, Wisconsinhttps://www.bluesonthechippewa.com

13th Annual Waukesha Rotary BluesFestAugust 9-10, 2019Naga-Waukee ParkDelafield, Wisconsin800.366.1961http://www.waukeshabluesfest.com

Big Bull Falls Blues FestAugust 16-17, 2019Fern Island ParkWausau, Wisconsin715.297.9531https://www.wausauevents.org

Mineral Point Blues and Roots FestivalAugust 24, 2019Gundry HouseMineral Point, Wisconsin

Oktoberfest USASeptember 26-29, 2019La Crosse, Wisconsin608.784.3378https://www.oktoberfestusa.com

Rods-n-Relics 29th Annual Car ShowTBALime Kiln ParkGrafton, Wisconsin262.208.6288http://paramountmusic.org

Paramount Music Festival TBAPort Washington, Wisconsin262.208.6288 http://paramountmusic.org

WYOMING

Sweetwater Blues ’n’ Brews FestAugust 10, 2019Bunning ParkRock Springs, Wyoming307.352.1434https://www.downtownrs.com

INTERNATIONAL

CANADA

Winterfolk Blues & Roots FestivalFebruary 22-24, 2019Toronto, Ontariohttps://www.winterfolk.com

Calgary Midwinter BluesfestFebruary 25-March 1, 2019Calgary, Albertahttp://www.calgarybluesfest.com

Pender Harbour Blues FestivalJune 7-9, 2019Pender Harbour, British Columbia604.741.1186https://www.penderharbourbluesfestival.com

Barrie Jazz and Blues FestivalJune 6-17, 2019Barrie, Ontariohttp://www.barriejazzbluesfest.com

Beaumont Blues and Roots FestivalJune 21-22, 2019Four Seasons ParkBeaumont, Albertahttps://bbrf.ca

Stratford Blues & Rib FestJune 21-23, 2019Stratford, Ontariohttps://stratfordbluesandribfest.com

RBC BluesfestJuly 4-14, 2019Lebreton FlatsOttawa, Ontario613-247-1188https://ottawabluesfest.ca

Thunder Bay Blues FestivalJuly 5-7, 2019Marina ParkThunder Bay, Ontario807.684.4444http://www.tbayblues.ca

Tremblant International Blues FestivalJuly 5-14, 2019Mont-Tremblant, Québec819.681.3000 #46643https://blues.tremblant.ca

Beaches Jazz FestivalJuly 5-28, 2019Woodbine ParkToronto, Ontario416.698.2152http://beachesjazz.com

Bluesfest WindsorJuly 5-6 & July 12-13, 2019Riverfront Festival PlazaWindsor, Ontariohttp://www.bluesfestwindsor.com

Calgary International Blues FestivalJuly 29-August 4, 2019Calgary, Canadahttp://www.calgarybluesfest.com

Festival de Blues de Donnacona August 7-11, 2019Donnacona, Québechttps://www.donnaconablues.com

Kitchener Blues FestivalAugust 8-11, 2019Kitchener, Ontario519.571.2555https://kitchenerbluesfest.com

Burnaby Blues & Roots FestivalAugust 10, 2019Deer Lake ParkBurnaby, British Columbiahttps://www.burnabybluesfestival.com

Salmon Arm Roots & Blues FestivalAugust 15-18, 2019Salmon Arm Fair GroundsSalmon Arm, BritishColumbia250.833.4096https://www.rootsandblues.ca

Trois-Rivières en BluesAugust 22-25, 2019Trois-Rivières, Québec819.378.2009http://3renblues.com

Edmonton Blues FestivalAugust 23-25, 2019Hawrelak ParkEdmonton, Albertahttp://www.bluesinternationalltd.com

Harvest Jazz & Blues FestivalSeptember 10-15, 2019Fredericton, New Brunswick888.622.5837http://www.harvestjazzandblues.com

MEXICO

Tequila Blues Explosion Festival January 10-13, 2019Ixtapa, Mexico+52.1.755.101.5989https://bestformexico.com/bluesfest/

Baja Blues FestAugust 9-11, 2019Rosarito Beach Hotel & ResortBaja California, Mexico619.513.7626https://www.bajabluesfest.org

AFRICA

Cape Town International Jazz FestivalMarch 29-30, 2019Cape Town, South Africa+27.21.671.0506https://www.capetownjazzfest.com

Joy of Jazz FestivalSeptember 26-28, 2019Johannesburg, South Africahttp://www.joyofjazz.co.za/home

SOUTH AMERICA

Rio das Ostras Jazz & Blues FestivalJune 20-23, 2019Rio das Ostras, Brazilhttp://www.riodasostrasjazzeblues.com/joomla/index.php

Mississippi Delta Blues FestivalNovember 21-23, 2019Caxias do Sul, Brazilhttps://mdbf.com.br

ViJazz & Blues FestivalTBAOuro Preto, Ponte Nova, Muriaé, ViçosaBrazil+55.31.3891.2580http://www.vijazz.com.br


CENTRAL AMERICA

Boquete Jazz & Blues FestivalFebruary 21-24, 2019Boquete, Chiriquí, Panamahttp://www.boquetejazzandbluesfestival.com

ASIA

JazzmanduOctober 17-23, 2019Kathmandu, Nepal+977.980.351.6450http://jazzmandu.org

EUROPE

London Blues Week 2019January 14-19, 2019The 100 ClubLondon, United Kingdomhttps://www.the100club.co.uk

Pakkasukko Blues N’ JazzJanuary 30-February 3, 2019Kemi, Lappland, Finlandhttp://pakkasukko.com

European Blues ChallengeApril 4-6, 2019Ponta DelgadaAzores, Portugalhttp://www.europeanbluesunion.com

Holland International Blues FestivalJune 14-15, 2019Grolloo, Netherlandshttp://www.hollandinternationalbluesfestival.com

Kwadendamme Blues FestivalMay 10-11, 2019Kwadendamme,Netherlands+310.113.649.673http://kwadendamme.weebly.com

Bluesfest EutinMay 16-19, 2019Eutin, Schleswig-Holstein, Germanyhttps://blues-baltica.de

Blues Festival BadenMay 18-25, 2019Baden, Aargau, Switzerlandhttps://www.bluesfestival-baden.ch

Blues Rules XMay 24-25, 2019Château de CrissierLausanne, Switzerlandhttp://www.blues-rules.com/

Duvel Blues FestivalMay 25, 2019Puurs-Sint-Amands, Belgiumhttp://www.duvelblues.be

Torrita Blues FestivalJune 20-22, 2019Torrita di Siena, Italy+39.349.080.1381http://www.torritablues.it

JazzAsconaJune 20-29, 2019Ascona, Switzerlandwww.jazzascona.ch

Southern Soul FestivalJune 26-July 1, 2019Velika PlazaUlcinj, Montenegrohttp://www.southernsoulfestival.com

SummerbluesJune 28, 2019Basel, Switzerlandhttps://www.summerblues.ch

Skanevik BluesfestivalJuly 4-6, 2019Skanevik, Norwayhttp://blues2017.skaanevikblues.com

Cognac Blues PassionsJuly 4-8, 2019Cognac, France+335.453.611.81https://www.bluespassions.com

Dereham Blues FestivalJuly 10-14, 2019Dereham, Norfolk, United Kingdomhttp://www.derehambluesfestival.org.uk/

Åmål’s Blues FestJuly 11-14, 2019Åmål, Sweden+46.53.271.398http://www.bluesfest.net

Mostly Jazz, Funk, & Soul FestivalJuly 12-14, 2019Moseley ParkBirmingham, United Kingdomhttps://mostlyjazz.co.uk

Edinburgh Jazz & BluesJuly 12-21, 2019Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom+441.314.675.200http://www.edinburghjazzfestival.com

Vallemaggia Magic Blues FestivalJuly 12-August 8, 2019Vallemaggia, Ticino, Switzerland+419.175.977.26http://www.magicblues.ch

Blues ExpressJuly 13, 2019Differdange, Luxembourg+352.587.719.00https://www.bluesexpress.lu

Porretta Soul FestivalJuly 18-21, 2019Porretta Terme, Bologna, Italyhttp://www.porrettasoul.it

Notodden Blues FestivalAugust 1-4, 2019Notodden, Norway+47.934.319.99https://www.bluesfest.no

North Wales Blues & Soul FestivalAugust 2-4, 2019Theatr Clwyd FieldsMold, North Wales,United Kingdomhttp://www.nwbluesandsoul.co.uk

OFF FestivalAugust 2-4, 2019Katowice, Polandhttp://off-festival.pl

Great British Rhythm & Blues FestivalAugust 23-25, 2019Colne, LancashireUnited Kingdom+441.282.861.888https://www.bluesfestival.co.uk

Campsoul Music FestivalAugust 24-25, 2019Grove Farms, Milton HillOxfordshire, United Kingdomhttps://campsoulfestival.com

Harvest Time Blues FestivalSeptember 6-8, 2019Monaghan Town, Irelandhttp://www.harvestblues.ie

The European Blues CruiseSeptember 30-October 4, 2019 from Marseille, France+003.349.154.0053http://europeanbluescruise.com

Rawa Blues FestivalOctober 11-12, 2019Katowice, Polandhttps://www.rawablues.com/en/

Stockholm Jazz FestivalOctober 11-20, 2019Stockholm, Swedenhttp://stockholmjazz.se

Lucerne Blues FestivalNovember 8-17, 2019Lucerne, Switzerlandhttps://www.bluesfestival.ch

Tenby Blues FestivalNovember 8-10, 2019Tenby, Wales, United Kingdomhttps://www.tenbyblues.co.uk/

Blues, Rhythm & Rock FestivalsVarious dates and locations,United Kingdomhttp://solidentertainments.com/presents.htm

Blues sur SeineTBAMantes-la-Jolie, Francehttps://www.blues-sur-seine.com

Hondarribia Blues FestivalTBAHondarribia, Basque Country, Spain +346.794.731.61http://www.blueshondarribia.com/en


Copenhagen Blues FestivalTBACopenhagen, Denmarkhttp://www.copenhagenbluesfestival.dk

CARRIBEAN

Legendary Rhythm and Blues Eastern Caribbean CruiseOctober February 3-10, 2019Fort Lauderdale, Florida to St. Thomas, St. Maarten & Half Moon Cay816.753.7979https://bluescruise.com

Soul Beach Music FestivalMay 22-28, 2019Aruba https://soulbeach.net/2019/

AUSTRALIA

Great Hawkesbury Blues Weekend IIMarch 29-31, 2019Tate’s Hawkesbury HotelWindsor, New South Waleshttps://www.facebook.com/sydneybluesfest/

Byron Bay BluesfestApril 18-22, 2019Tyagarah Tea Tree FarmByron Bay, New South Waleshttps://www.bluesfest.com.au

Blues on Broadbeach Music FestivalMay 16-19, 2019Broadbeach CBDGold Coast, Queensland+617.565.601.00http://bluesonbroadbeach.com

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