Compiled by Melanie Young 2021 Living Blues Festival Guide

LIVING BLUES 2021 FESTIVAL GUIDE

Compiled by Melanie YoungSpecific dates are provided where possible. However, some festivals had not set their 2021 dates at press time. Due to COVID-19, some dates are tentative. Please contact the festivals directly for the latest information.

You can also view this list year-round at www.LivingBlues.com.

ALABAMA

Foley BBQ & Blues Cook-OffMarch 13, 2021Heritage ParkFoley, Alabama251.943.5590www.foleybbqandblues.net

W.C. Handy Music FestivalJuly 16-27, 2021Florence, Alabama256.766.7642wchandymusicfestival.com

23rd Annual Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz FestivalJuly 30-August 1, 2021Mobile, Alabama251.478.4027gcehjazzfest.org

Spring Fling Cruise 2021October 3-10, 2021Carnival Glory Cruise from New Orleans, Louisiana to Montego Bay, Jamaica, Grand Cayman Islands, and Cozumel, MexicoMobile, Alabama251.599.8846springflingcruise.com

50th Kentuck Festival of the ArtsOctober 16-17, 2021Northport, Alabama205.758.1257www.kentuck.org

African American Music FestivalTBAHistory Museum of MobileMobile, Alabama251.208.7569www.historymuseumofmobile.com

Spring Fling Music Festival 2020TBAThe GroundsMobile, Alabama251.379.8283www.springflingmusicfestival.com

11th Annual Bob Sykes BBQ & Blues FestivalTBADeBardeleben ParkBessemer, Alabama205.426.1400www.bobsykesblues.com

Old School and Blues FestivalTBAHuntsville DragwayHuntsville, Alabama oldschoolandbluesfestival.com

Blues, Bikes & BBQ FestivalTBAAlabama International DragwaySteele, Alabamawww.bluesbikesbbqfestival.eventbrite.com

Johnny Shines Blues FestivalTBAMcAbee Activity CenterTuscaloosa, Alabama205.887.6859

Black Belt Folk Roots FestivalTBAHistoric Greene County Courthouse SquareEutaw, Alabama205.372.0525blackbeltfolkrootsfestival.weebly.com

Alabama Blues WeekTBATuscaloosa, Alabama205.752.6263www.alabamablues.org

ALASKA

32nd Annual Anchorage Folk FestivalVirtualJanuary 29-31, 2021Anchorage, Alaskawww.anchoragefolkfestival.org

46th Alaska Folk FestivalVirtualApril 5-11, 2021Juneau, Alaska907.463.3316akfolkfest.org

Fairbanks Summer Arts FestivalJuly 18-August 1, 2021Fairbanks, Alaska907.474.8869fsaf.org

SalmonfestAugust 6-8, 2021Kenai Peninsula FairgroundsNinilchik, Alaska907.435.0525salmonfestalaska.org

Seward Music & Arts Festival October 1-3, 2021Dale R. Lindsey Alaska Railroad Intermodal FacilitySeward, Alaskawww.sewardfestival.com

Juneau Jazz & ClassicsTBAJuneau, Alaska907.463.3378jazzandclassics.org

Spenard Jazz FestTBAAnchorage, Alaskaspenardjazzfest.org

ARIZONA

Chandler Jazz FestivalApril 8-10, 2021Chandler, Arizona480.782.2000chandleraz.gov/special-events

Woodystock Blues FestivalMay 8-9, 2021Davis Camp ParkBullhead City, Arizona760.646.5330woodystock.info

Greater Prescott Valley Blues FestivalMay 22, 2021Prescott Valley AmphitheaterPrescott, Arizonawww.nazba.com

Alpine Country Blues FestivalJune 18-19, 2021Mellody FieldAlpine, Arizona928.245.1143alpineazmusicfest.com/cms

Blues in BisbeeSeptember 18, 2021Old City ParkBisbee, Arizona520.788.5659www.bluesinbisbee.com

Flagstaff Blues & BrewsJune 10-11, 2022Continental Country Club Driving RangeFlagstaff, Arizona928.606.7600flagstaffblues.com

Phoenix Blues, Brews and BBQTBAMargaret T. Hance ParkPhoenix, Arizona602.252.0599phoenixblues.org

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Superstition Blues, Brews & Arts FestivalTBAFlatiron Community ParkApache Junction, Arizona602.705.5446superstitionbluesfest.com

Old Town Blues FestTBAOld Town Center for the ArtsCottonwood, Arizona928.634.0940oldtowncenter.org

SABHF Blues and Brews FestivalTBAGene C. Reid ParkTucson, Arizonaazblues.org

Bacon, Blues & Brews Festival 2020TBAQueen Creek, Arizona480.586.6711www.facebook.com/BaconBluesandBrewsFestival

ARKANSAS

I Luv Da Blues TourApril 17, 2021Arkansas State FairgroundsLittle Rock, Arkansas888.684.9998www.iluvdabluestour.com

Bikes, Blues & BBQ Motorcycle RallySeptember 22-25, 2021Fayetteville, Arkansas479.527.9993bikesbluesandbbq.org

Delta Roots Music FestivalSeptember 25, 2021Helena, Arkansas870.572.5223deltarootsmusicfest.eventbrite.com

King Biscuit Blues FestivalOctober 6-9, 2021Helena, Arkansas870.572.5223kingbiscuitfestival.com

Crossroad FestivalTBAArts & Science Center for Southeast ArkansasPine Bluff, Arkansas870.536.3375www.asc701.org/crossroad-festival

Eureka Springs Blues WeekendTBAEureka Springs,Arkansaswww.facebook.com/EurekaSpringsBlues

Riverfront Blues FestivalTBAHarry E. Kelley River ParkFort Smith, Arkansaswww.facebook.com/FortSmithRiverfrontBluesFestival

Hot Springs Blues FestivalTBAHot Springs, Arkansaswww.spacityblues.org

CALIFORNIA

Long Beach Crawfish FestivalMay 21-23, 2021Rainbow Lagoon ParkLong Beach, California562.495.5959www.longbeachcrawfishfestival.com

Avila Beach Blues FestivalMay 30, 2021Avila Beach ResortAvila Beach, California805.924.1142otterproductionsinc.com

Horse Town Brew n’ Que FestivalJune 5, 2021Norco, California951.444.1280www.brewnquefestival.com

Ojai Blues FestJune 5, 2021Ojai Art CenterOjai, California805.625.1332www.ojaiartcenter.org

Monterey International Blues FestivalJune 26, 2021Monterey County FairgroundsMonterey, Californiawww.montereyinternationalbluesfestival.com

High Sierra Music FestivalJuly 1-4, 2021Plumas County FairgroundsQuincy, Californiahighsierramusic.com

California WorldFest DayJuly 17, 2021Grass Valley, California530.274.8384worldfest.net

Mammoth Festival of Beers & BluesapaloozaAugust 5-8, 2021Mammoth Lakes, California888.992.7397mammothbluesbrewsfest.com

New Blues FestivalAugust 7-8, 2021Shoreline Aquatic ParkLong Beach, California707.57.BLUESwww.newbluesfestival.com

San Jose Jazz Summer FestAugust 13-15, 2021San Jose, California408.288.7557sanjosejazz.org

Long Beach Jazz FestivalAugust 13-15, 2021Long Beach, California562.424.0013longbeachjazzfestival.com

San Diego Blues FestivalSeptember 11, 2021San Diego, Californiawww.sdbluesfest.com

Monterey Jazz FestivalSeptember 24-26, 2021Monterey, California831.373.3366montereyjazzfestival.org

Ohana FestivalSeptember 24-26, 2021Dana Point, Californiawww.ohanafest.com

Blues and Bones FestivalSeptember 25, 2021Angels Camp, California208.901.1446www.bluesandbones.com

Redwood Coast Music FestivalSeptember 30-October 3, 2021Eureka, California707.445.3378www.rcmfest.org

Temecula Blues FestivalOctober 16, 2021Civic Center PlazaOld Town TemeculaTemecula, California909.518.7200www.temeculabluesfestival.com

Signifyin’ BluesNovember 12-14, 2021Renaissance LAXLos Angeles, Californiawww.signifyinblues.com

Gator by the Bay Music, Louisiana Food & Crawfish FestivalMay 5-8, 2022Spanish Landing ParkSan Diego, California619.234.8612gatorbythebay.com

Delta Blues Festival Benefit ConcertPostponed until 2022El Campanil TheatreAntioch, Californiawww.deltabluesfestival.net

Cruisin’ For a Bluesin’TBALong Beach, California to Ensenada, Mexicocruisinforabluesin.com

Spring Harp Fest TBAHarry Griffen Park AmphitheaterLa Mesa, California619.263.6826www.facebook.com/springharpfest


Adams Avenue UnpluggedTBASan Diego, California619.282.7329www.adamsavenuebusiness.com

Topanga Blues FestivalTBATopanga Canyon, Californiascbsevents.org

Doheny Blues FestivalTBADana Point, Californiadohenybluesfestival.com

Southern Fried Blues & Wine FundraiserTBAVallejo, California510.472.8800www.westcoastbluessociety.org

Live Oak Music FestivalTBAEl Chorro Regional ParkSan Luis Obispo, California805.781.3030www.liveoakfest.org

San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews FestivalTBA Plaza de Cesar Chavez ParkSan Jose, California408.641.4144fountainblues.com

Red, White & Blues FestivalTBAAlameda County FairgroundsPleasanton, California510.472.8800www.westcoastbluessociety.org

Hayward/Russell City Blues FestivalTBAHayward, California510.472.8800www.westcoastbluessociety.org

Art + Soul OaklandTBADowntown Oakland, Californiawww.artandsouloakland.com

East Palo AltoBlues FestivalTBAPalo Alto, California510.472.8800www.westcoastbluessociety.org

Blues & Roots Music FestivalTBAFresno, California510.472.8800www.westcoastbluessociety.org

Napa Blues, Brews & BBQTBANapa, California707.257.0322donapa.com

Blue Wing Blues FestivalTBAUpper Lake, California707.275.2245tallmanhotel.com

Taste of Soul Family FestivalTBACrenshaw BoulevardLos Angeles, California323.299.3800tasteofsoul.org

Ojai Bowlful of BluesTBALibbey BowlOjai, California805.836.4665bowlfulofblues.org

COLORADO

Greeley Blues JamJune 5, 2021Greeley, Colorado970.356.7787greeleybluesjam.org

Trinidaddio Concert SeriesJune 26-August 28, 2021Trinidad, Coloradowww.trinidaddiobluesfest.com

Welcome to the 33rd Annual FREE Celebration:AUGUST 13-14-15, 2021

The Sunfl ower River Blues Festival

Featuring Safe Outdoor Performances on both the Main Stageand 9 Acoustic stages in Downtown Clarksdale.

Visit: www,sunflowerfest.org for lineups


Blues & BBQ Festival for Better Housing July 17, 2021Citizens ParkEdgewater, Coloradowww.bluesnbbq.com

Bohemian Nights at NewWestFestAugust 13-15, 2021Downtown Fort Collins, Colorado970.472.7656bohemiannights.org

Guitar Town FestivalAugust 13-15, 2021Copper Mountain, Colorado866.264.1837copperguitartown.com

Telluride Blues & Brews FestivalSeptember 17-19, 2021Telluride, Colorado970.728.8037www.tellurideblues.com

Denver OktoberfestSeptember 17-19 & 24-26, 2021Denver, Coloradowww.thedenveroktoberfest.com

Beaver Creek Blues, Brews & BBQ FestivalTBABeaver Creek ResortBeaver Creek, Colorado970.754.0005www.beavercreek.com

Durango Blues TrainTBADurango, Colorado970.728.8037www.durangobluestrain.com

Blues from the TopTBAWinter Park, Coloradograndblues.org

Rocky Mountain Old-Time Music FestivalTBAParrish RanchBerthoud, Coloradowww.thecroma.org

Carbon Valley Music FestivalCanceled—2022 TBACentennial FieldDacono, Colorado303.833.2317carbonvalleymusicfestival.com

Otis Taylor Trance Blues Jam FestivalTBABoulder, Colorado303.579.4917www.trancebluesfestival.com

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

Mile High BluesTBADenver, Colorado720.722.3486milehighblues.com

FoCoMX TBAFort Collins, Coloradofocomx.focoma.org

CONNECTICUT

Blues on the BeachJuly 24, 2021 Short BeachStratford, Connecticuttownofstratford.com/bluesonthebeach

Black Bear Americana Music FestOctober 8-10, 2021Goshen FairgroundsGoshen, Connecticut860.469.5081www.blackbearmusicfest.com

Connecticut Rhythm & Blues FestivalNovember 12-13, 2021Farmington Marriott HotelFarmington, Connecticut860.469.2755www.facebook.com/CTBluesFestival

Strawberry Park Blast from the Bayou Cajun Zydeco FestivalTBAStrawberry ParkPreston, Connecticut860.886.1944www.strawberrypark.net

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

Stafford Springs Blues FestivalTBAHyde ParkStafford Springs, Connecticutwww.facebook.com/StaffordSpringsBluesFest

Cruise, Blues & BrewsTBAChester Fair GroundsChester, Connecticutcruisebluesandbrews.com

Litchfield Jazz FestivalTBAGoshen, Connecticut860.361.6285litchfieldjazzfest.com

Blues, Views & BBQ FestivalTBALevitt PavilionWestport, Connecticut203.572.1604www.facebook.com/BluesViewsBBQFest

DELAWARE

St. Georges Blues FestivalJune 4-5, 2022Fort DuPont State ParkDelaware City, Delawarewww.bluehorizonpromotions.com

Riverfront Blues FestivalAugust 7-8, 2021Wilmington, Delaware302.576.2100cityfestwilm.com

Roadhouse Blues FestivalTBAMagnolia, Delaware302.222.3832centraldelawareblues.com

Delmarva Folk FestivalTBAClayton, Delawarewww.delfolk.org

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Smithsonian Folklife FestivalVirtualJune 2021Washington, DC202.633.6440festival.si.edu

Washington DC Lindy Exchange (DCLX)TBAWashington, DCdclx.org

Giant National Capital Barbecue BattleTBAWashington, DC202.828.3099bbqindc.com

FLORIDA

Fort Pierce Jazz WeekMarch 23-26, 2021Fort Pierce, Florida772.460.5299www.jazzsociety.org

11th Annual Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues FestivalApril 10, 2021Zephyrhills, Florida813.782.1913www.zephyrhillschamber.org/bbq-blues

Suwannee RisingApril 8-10, 2021Spirit of the Suwannee Music ParkLive Oak, Floridawww.suwanneerising.com

Suwannee Surprise!April 16-17, 2021Spirit of the Suwannee Music ParkLive Oak, Floridawww.suwanneerising.com


69th Annual Florida Folk FestivalVirtualMay 28-30, 2021Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State ParkWhite Springs, Florida850.245.2157www.floridastateparks.org/FloridaFolkFestival

BBQ and Blues FestivalOctober 8-10, 2021Lakeridge Winery & VineyardsClermont, Florida800.768.9463www.lakeridgewinery.com/Events/bbq-and-blues

Forgotten Music FestivalOctober 9-10, 2021George Core ParkPort St. Joe, Florida850.731.1058www.forgottenmusicfestival.com

Rhythm & RibsOctober 15-17, 2021Francis FieldSt. Augustine, Floridarhythmandribs.net

Downtown Festival & Art ShowNovember 6-7, 2021Gainesville, Florida352.393.8536gainesvilledowntownartfest.weebly.com

Riverhawk Music FestivalNovember 11-14, 2021Sertoma Youth Ranch Brooksville, Florida863.984.8445lindentertainment.com

Craft Beer & Blues FestivalNovember 12, 2021Casselberry, Florida407.262.7700 ext. 1507www.casselberry.org/673/Craft-Beer-Blues-Festival

Bradenton Blues FestivalDecember 3-5, 2021LECOM ParkBradenton, Florida941.301.8445www.bradentonbluesfestival.org

Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea VIIFebruary 21-25, 2022Miami, Florida to Ocho Rios, Jamaica877.379.9170www.bluesaliveatsea.com

3rd Annual Blues Bash at the RanchMarch 18-20, 2022Sertoma Youth RanchBrooksville, Florida941.758.7585www.bluesbashattheranch.com

Springing the Blues FestivalApril 1-3, 2022Seawalk Pavilion Jacksonville Beach, Florida904.270.9301www.springingtheblues.com

Tampa Bay Blues FestApril 8-10, 2022Vinoy ParkSt. Petersburg, Florida727.895.6153www.tampabaybluesfest.com

Clearwater Sea-Blues FestivalCanceled for 2021Coachman ParkClearwater, Florida727.562.4700www.facebook.com/clearwaterseablues

Bonita Blues FestivalCanceled for 2021Riverside ParkBonita Springs, Floridawww.bonitablues.com

Smokin’ Blues, Cruise & BBQTBASt. Cloud, Florida407.498.0008www.stcloudmainstreet.org


Ocean Brews & BluesTBADeerfield Beach, Florida954.480.4200www.deerfield-beach.com

Women in Blues ShowcaseTBAGainesville, Florida352.871.0676ncfblues.org

Venice Blues FestivalTBAVenice, Florida615.788.1427www.facebook.com/VeniceBluesFestival

Trolley Market Square Blues and BrewsTBAGulfport, Florida727.327.3509so49.org

GEORGIA

16th Annual ATL Blues FestivalApril 9, 2021Cobb Energy Performing Arts CentreAtlanta, Georgia770.916.2852www.cobbenergycentre.com

Barnesville BBQ and Blues FestivalApril 16-17, 2021Barnesville, Georgia770.358.5884barnesville.org/barnesvile-bbq-blues

8th Annual Augusta Blues FestivalApril 23, 2021Bell AuditoriumAugusta, Georgia706.722.3521www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com

5th Annual Macon Blues FestivalApril 24, 2021Macon City AuditoriumMacon, Georgia478.803.1593www.maconcentreplex.org

The Blues and Barbecue FestivalApril 24, 2021Washington, Georgia706.318.7572www.eventbrite.com/e/the-blues-and-barbecue-festival-featuring-tucka-and-dj-trucker-tickets-146826490987

3rd Annual Backyard Boogie FestivalMay 1, 2021Lithonia AmphitheaterLithonia, Georgia770.265.3023www.bostvnow.com

Savannah Music FestivalMay 23-30, 2021Savannah, Georgia912.234.3378www.savannahmusicfestival.org

20th Annual Decatur BBQ, Blues & Bluegrass FestivalAugust 14, 2021Legacy ParkDecatur, Georgia678.778.2000www.decaturbbqfestival.com

Blind Willie McTell Blues FestivalTBAThomson, Georgia706.597.1000www.facebook.com/BlindWillieFest

Canton Blues FestTBACanton, Georgia330.458.2054www.CantonBluesFest.com

Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ FestivalTBABlue Ridge, Georgia770.546.9614blueridgebluesandbbq.com

The Original Collard Greens Cultural FestivalTBALithonia City Park & AmphitheaterLithonia, Georgiawww.collardgreensculturalfestival.com

HAWAII

9th Annual Big Island Jazz & Blues FestivalSeptember 11, 2021Mauna Kea Beach HotelWaimea, Hawaii808.283.9070www.facebook.com/bigislandjazzandbluesfestival

Willie K’s BBQ Blues FestTBAMaui Arts & Cultural CenterKahului, Hawaiiwilliekbluesfest.com

East Hawaii Jazz and Blues FestivalTBANani Mau GardensHilo, Hawaiiwww.ehjazzbluesfest.com

IDAHO

Blues on Indian CreekJuly 31-August 1, 2021Indian Creek PlazaCaldwell, Idaho208.649.5010www.indiancreekplaza.com/blues-on-indian-creek

Yellow Pine Music & Harmonica FestivalAugust 5-7, 2021Yellow Pine, Idaho208.633.6945www.yellowpinefestival.org

Blues and Bones FestivalAugust 21, 2021Eagle, Idaho208.901.1446www.bluesandbones.com

Sun Valley Jazz & Music FestivalOctober 13-17, 2021Sun Valley, Idaho877.478.5277www.sunvalleyjazz.com

Coeur d’Alene Blues FestivalMarch 20-22, 2022Coeur d’Alene ResortCoeur d’Alene, Idaho855.703.4648www.cdaresort.com/play/events/blues-festival

Historic Wallace Blues FestivalTBAWallace, Idaho208.661.5748www.facebook.com/WallaceBluesFestival

Blues and Brews FestTBASacajawea CenterSalmon, Idaho208.221.1304www.salmonartscouncil.org

ILLINOIS

Grafton Winery Blues FestivalMay 22-23, 2021Grafton Winery & BrewhausGrafton, Illinois618.786.3001shopgraftonwinery.com

24th Annual Blues on the FoxJune 18-19, 2021RiverEdge ParkAurora, Illinois630.896.6666paramountaurora.com/events/botf-2020

Prairie CrossroadsBlues FestivalAugust 14, 2021Champaign County FairgroundsUrbana, Illinoiswww.bluesfest.prairiecrossroadsblues.org

Joliet Blues FestivalAugust 14, 2021Billie Limacher Bicentennial ParkJoliet, Illinois815.724.3762www.jolietbluesfestival.com

Blues, Brews & BBQAugust 20-22, 2021Petersen ParkMcHenry, Illinoiswww.mrbbb.com

Old Capitol Blues & BBQ August 27-28, 2021Old State Capitol PlazaSpringfield, Illinoiswww.facebook.com/Springfield.Illinois.Usa

Crossroads Blues FestivalAugust 28, 2021Lyran ParkRockford, Illinois779.537.4006www.crossroadsbluesfestival.com


Logan Center BluesfestOctober 15-17, 2021Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts at the University of ChicagoChicago, Illinois773.702.2787logancenterblues.org

Chicago Blues FestivalTBAMillennium Park Chicago, Illinois312.744.3370www.chicagobluesfestival.us

Peoria Blues & Heritage Music FestivalTBARiverfront ParkPeoria, Illinoispeoriabluesandheritagefestival.com

Riverside Art, Wine & Blues FestivalTBARiverside ParkMurphysboro, Illinois608.684.6421www.facebook.com/riversideartwinebluesfestival

INDIANA

24th Annual BBQ RibFest: Blues, Brews & BBQJune 17-20, 2021Headwaters ParkFort Wayne, Indiana260.602.1831www.bbqribfest.com

Broad Street Blues & BBQ FestivalJune 25-27, 2021Griffith Central ParkGriffith, Indiana219.924.7500www.facebook.com/Broadstreetbluesfest

Madison RibberFest: BBQ & Blues August 20-21, 2021Madison, Indiana800.559.2956www.madisonribberfest.com

8th Annual Fishers Blues FestSeptember 4-5, 2021Nickel Plate District AmphitheaterFishers, Indiana317.595.3150www.npdamp.com/157/Blues-Fest

Blues on the Rock FestivalSeptember 5, 2021Rockport City ParkRockport, Indianawww.facebook.com/BluesontheRockFestival

Blues at the CrossroadsSeptember 10-11, 2021Terre Haute, Indiana812.234.9536bluesatthecrossroads.com

15th Annual Chi-Town Blues FestivalSeptember 18, 2021The Venue at Horseshoe CasinoHammond, IN866.711.7463www.caesars.com/horseshoe-hammond/shows

Firefighters Blues FestivalTBAKamm Island ParkMishawaka, Indianawww.firefightersblues.org

Bean Blossom Blues FestivalTBABill Monroe Music Park & CampgroundBean Blossom, Indiana812.325.8836beanblossomblues.com

BBQ & BluesTBAMcCormick’s Creek State ParkSpencer, Indiana812.829.4344friendsmccormickscreek.org

Fort Ben BBQ & Blues FestTBAFort Harrison State ParkIndianapolis, Indianawww.friendsoffortharrison.org

Bloomington BoogiesTBABloomington, Indianabloomingtonboogies.com

La Porte County Blues FestivalTBAAmphitheater at Fox ParkLa Porte, Indianawww.laporteblues.org

IOWA

Soul & Blues FestivalJuly 30-31, 2021Iowa City, Iowa319.337.7944summerofthearts.org

Hinterland Music FestivalAugust 6-8, 2021Avenue of the Saints AmphitheaterSaint Charles, Iowawww.hinterlandiowa.com

Blue Ribbon Blues FestAugust 7, 2021Jefferson County FairgroundsFairfield, Iowa641.919.7477southeastiowabluessociety.org

Czech Village BluesAugust 14, 2021Czech VillageCedar Rapids, Iowaczechvillagefriends.org

33rd Annual Rollin’ on the River Blues FestivalAugust 20-21, 2021Victory ParkKeokuk, Iowa660.754.6679rollinontheriverkeokuk.com

Mississippi Valley Blues FestivalSeptember 17-18, 2021LeClaire ParkDavenport, Iowa563.322.5837www.mvbs.org

Winter Blues FestFebruary 11-12, 2022Downtown MarriottDes Moines, Iowacibs.org

North Liberty Blues & BBQPostponed until 2022Centennial ParkNorth Liberty, Iowa319.626.5726northlibertyblues.org

Kee Live Music FestivalTBACherokee, Iowa712.225.6414keelivemusic.com

Saturday in the ParkTBAGrandview ParkMunicipal BandshellSioux City, Iowa712.277.2575saturdayinthepark.com

Bowlful of BluesTBAMaytag ParkNewton, Iowa641.485.0809www.southskunkblues.org

KANSAS

Chautauqua Hills Blues Festival May 29-30, 2021Sedan, KS620.875.0735www.cqbluesfest.com

Wichita RiverfestJune 4-6 & September 30-October 3, 2021Wichita, Kansas316.267.2817wichitariverfest.com

Spirit of Kansas Blues FestivalJuly 4, 2021Reynolds LodgeLake Shawnee Topeka, Kansaswww.topekabluessociety.org

31st Annual Paola Roots FestivalAugust 27-28, 2021Paola Park SquarePaola, Kansas913.294.6427www.rootsfestival.org

Paxico Blues FestivalSeptember 18, 2021Main StreetPaxico, Kansas785.636.5520www.paxicobluesfest.com


Kansas City KansasStreet Blues FestivalTBALavender’s Circle L RanchKansas City, Kansas913.991.3451www.kckblues.com

Blues Masters at the CrossroadsTBASalina, Kansas785.825.8609 ext. 210www.blueheavenstudios.com

KENTUCKY

W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue FestivalJune 16-19, 2021 Audubon Mill ParkHenderson, Kentuckyhandyblues.org

28th Annual Master Musicians FestivalJuly 16-17, 2021Somerset Community College Somerset, Kentucky888.810.2063mastermusiciansfestival.org

Railbird FestivalAugust 20-21, 2021The Grounds at KeenelandLexington, Kentucky512.674.9300www.railbirdfest.com

Kenlake Hot August Blues FestivalAugust 27-28, 2021Kenlake State Resort ParkHardin, Kentucky319.759.1652www.facebook.com/KenlakeHotAugustBlues

Garvin Gate Blues FestivalOctober 8-9, 2021Louisville, Kentucky502.445.4193www.garvingatebluesfestival.com

BBQ, Blues & BikesCanceled for 2021Elizabethtown, Kentuckybbqbluesfest.com

Bourbon & BeyondCanceled for 2021Louisville, Kentuckybourbonandbeyond.com

Germantown Schnitzelburg BluesFestivalTBALouisville, Kentuckywww.facebook.com/groups/gtownbluesfest

Louisville Blues, Brews & BBQ FestivalTBAWater Tower ParkLouisville, Kentucky502.583.0333www.louisvillebluesandbbqfestival.com

National Jug Band JubileeTBALouisville, Kentucky502.417.1107www.jugbandjubilee.com

Lake Cumberland Blues, BBQ and Arts FestivalTBASomerset, Kentucky606.516.6996www.facebook.com/lakecumberlandbluessociety

Big Rock Jazz & Blues FestTBALouisville, Kentuckyhighlandsdouglass.com

Blues Between the BridgesTBA Proud Mary BBQLexington, Kentuckywww.gbusyblues.com

LOUISIANA

14th Annual Shreveport Blues FestivalApril 2, 2021Shreveport Municipal AuditoriumShreveport, Louisiana318.841.4000www.shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com

Cycle ZydecoApril 7-11, 2021Lafayette, Louisiana337.446.4389www.cyclezydeco.org

Festival International de LouisianeVirtualApril 23-25, 2021Lafayette, Louisiana337.232.8086www.festivalinternational.org

2021 Tremé FestivalLive & VirtualApril 24, 2021New Orleans Jazz MuseumNew Orleans, Louisianahfta.org

Satchmo SummerfestJuly 30-August 1, 2021New Orleans Jazz Museum at the MintNew Orleans, Louisiana504.522.5730satchmosummerfest.org

Baton Rouge Blues FestivalSeptember 18, 2021Baton Rouge, Louisianawww.batonrougebluesfestival.org

Bogalusa Blues & Heritage FestivalSeptember 24-25, 2021Cassidy ParkBogalusa, Louisiana985.205.1075www.bogalusablues.com

Scott Boudin FestivalSeptember 24-26, 2021Scott, Louisiana337.233.1130www.scottboudinfestival.com

French Quarter FestivalSeptember 30-October 3, 2021New Orleans, Louisiana504.522.5730frenchquarterfest.org

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage FestivalOctober 8-17, 2021Fair Grounds Race CourseNew Orleans, Louisiana504.410.4100www.nojazzfest.com

Bluesberry FestivalOctober 9, 2021Bogue Falaya ParkCovington, Louisianawww.thebluesberryfest.com

Hammond Smokin’ Blues & BBQ ChallengeMarch 25-26, 2022Hammond, Louisianawww.hammondbbq.com

Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage WeekCanceled for 2021Chicot State ParkVille Platte, Louisiana337.234.8360www.lafolkroots.org

Breaux Bridge Crawfish FestivalCanceled for 2021Parc HardyBreaux Bridge, Louisiana337.332.6655bbcrawfest.com

Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco FestivalTBALouis Armstrong ParkNew Orleans, Louisiana504.558.6100www.jazzandheritage.org/cajun-zydeco

Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo Music FestivalTBANew Orleans, Louisianathebayouboogaloo.com

Lebeau Zydeco FestivalTBAImmaculate Conception Catholic Church GroundsLebeau, Louisiana337.351.3902lebeauzydecofestival.com

Natchitoches-NSU Folk FestivalTBANatchitoches, Louisiana318.357.4332www.nsula.edu/folklife

Le Cajun Music Awards & FestivalTBALafayette, Louisiana337.349.1969cajunfrenchmusic.org


Cutting Edge CE Music ConferenceTBANew Orleans, Louisianacuttingedgenola.com

Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music FestivalTBAOpelousas, Louisiana337.290.6048www.zydeco.org

Highland Jazz & Blues FestivalTBAColumbia ParkShreveport, Louisianawww.highlandjazzandblues.org

Festivals Acadiens et CréolesTBAGirard Park Lafayette, Louisianawww.festivalsacadiens.com

Crescent City Blues & BBQ FestivalTBALafayette Square ParkNew Orleans, Louisiana504.558.6100www.jazzandheritage.org/blues-fest

Blackpot Festival TBAVermilionville Historic VillageLafayette, Louisianawww.blackpotfestival.com

Slidell Jazz & Blues FestivalTBAHeritage ParkSlidell, Louisianaslidelljazzandblues.com

Congo Square Rhythms FestivalTBALouis Armstrong ParkNew Orleans, Louisiana504.558.6100www.jazzandheritage.org/congo-square

Tremé Creole Gumbo FestivalTBALouis Armstrong ParkNew Orleans, Louisiana504.558.6100www.jazzandheritage.org/treme-gumbo

Little Walter Music FestivalTBAAlexandria, Louisianalittlewalterfoundation.org

MAINE

North Atlantic Blues FestivalJuly 10-11, 2021Public LandingRockland, Maine207.596.6055www.northatlanticbluesfestival.com

York County Blues FestAugust 21, 2021Friendship ParkWaterboro, Maine207.247.6166yorkcountybluesfest.com

Maine Blues FestivalTBANaples, Mainewww.mainebluesfestival.com

MARYLAND

Berlin Jazz & Blues, Wine & BrewsMay 7-9, 2021Berlin, Maryland410.641.4775berlinchamber.org/events/jazz-blue-bashInterstate Blues Fest

May 14-15, 2021Washington County Agricultural Education CenterBoonsboro, Maryland301.259.1991www.interstatebluesfest.com

Common Ground on the Hill Roots Music & Arts FestivalVirtualJuly 18, 2021Westminster, Maryland410.857.2771www.commongroundonthehill.org


Hot August Music FestivalAugust 14, 2021Oregon Ridge ParkCockeysville, Maryland877.321.3378hotaugustmusicfestival.com

Eastern’s Bayside Blues & Wine FestivalAugust 21, 2021Eastern Yacht ClubBaltimore, Maryland443.388.0443easternsbaysidefestival.com

Groove City Culture FestAugust 21, 2021Cambridge, Maryland443.225.0819www.groovecityculturefest.com

National Folk FestivalSeptember 10-12, 2021Salisbury, Marylandnationalfolkfestival.com

Chestertown Jazz FestivalSeptember 11, 2021Wilmer ParkChestertown, Maryland410.810.2060www.facebook.com/ctownjazzfestival

Chesapeake Bay Blues FestivalMay 21-22, 2022Sandy Point State ParkAnnapolis, Marylandwww.bayblues.org

Silver Spring Blues FestivalTBASilver Spring, Marylandwww.silverspringblues.com

ArtscapeTBABaltimore, Maryland410.752.8632www.artscape.org

Southern Maryland Wine, Jazz, R&B and Funk FestivalTBACalvert County FairgroundPrince Frederick,Maryland202.439.4942www.facebook.com/SouthernMDPremierFestival

GrooveFEST Music FestivalTBACambridge, Maryland443.477.0843downtowncambridge.org

Federal Hill Main Street Jazz & Blues FestivalTBA Baltimore, Maryland410.727.4500fedhill.org

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

Greenbelt Blues FestivalTBARoosevelt CenterGreenbelt, Marylandwww.facebook.com/GreenbeltBluesFest

College Park Free Blues FestivalTBACollege Park, Marylandwww.facebook.com/CollegeParkBluesFest

MASSACHUSETTS

New England Folk FestivalVirtualApril 23-25, 2021Acton, Massachusettswww.neffa.org

Levitate Music & Arts FestivalJuly 9-11, 2021Marshfield FairgroundsMarshfield, Massachusettswww.levitatemusicfestival.com

Gloucester Blues FestivalAugust 14, 2021Stage Fort ParkGloucester, Massachusetts207.596.6055gloucesterbluesfestival.com

Springfield Jazz & Roots FestivalAugust 14, 2021Springfield, Massachusetts413.335.6936springfieldjazzfest.com

Green River FestivalAugust 27-29, 2021Franklin County FairgroundsGreenfield, Massachusetts413.341.5995www.greenriverfestival.com

Stone Soul FestivalSeptember 3-5, 2021Blunt ParkSpringfield, Massachusettsssfestival.weebly.com

16th Annual New England Blues FestivalSeptember 11, 2021Middleboro Lodge of Elks #1274Middleboro, Massachusetts 508.269.7700www.nebluesfest.com

Lowell Folk FestivalJuly 29-31, 2022Lowell, Massachusetts978.275.1764lowellfolkfestival.org

Joe’s Jazz & Blues FestivalTBASomerville, Massachusetts617.625.6600 ext. 2985somervilleartscouncil.org

Onset Blues FestivalTBAOnset, Massachusetts508.295.7072www.facebook.com/OnsetBluesFestival

Salem Jazz & Soul FestivalTBASalem WillowsSalem, Massachusettswww.salemjazzsoul.org

Green Harbor Roots FestivalTBAMarshfield, Massachusetts781.254.5986www.rhythmroomentertainment.com

North River Blues FestivalTBAMarshfield, Massachusetts781.254.5986www.rhythmroomentertainment.com

Blues ’n Brews FestivalTBAJFK PlazaLowell, Massachusetts978.496.9313www.bluesnbrewsrotary.org

Cape Cod Roots & Blues FestivalTBANauset BeachOrleans, Massachusettscapecodrootsandblues.com

Library Park Music FestivalTBALibrary FieldWoburn, Massachusettswww.bluesforveterans.org

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

MICHIGAN

Port Sanilac Blues FestivalAugust 6-7, 2021Port Sanilac, Michiganwww.portsanilacbluesfestival.net

St. Ignace Blues & Brews FestivalAugust 7, 2021St. Ignace, Michigan800.338.6660stignace.com

Ribs R&B Music FestivalAugust 13-15, 2021Hart PlazaDetroit, Michigan800.794.7503www.ribsrnbmusicfestival.com

Tawas Blues By The Bay FestivalAugust 27-29, 2021Harbor ParkEast Tawas, Michiganwww.bluesbythebaytawas.org


14th Annual Motor City Blues FestivalMarch 18, 2022Fox TheatreDetroit, Michiganwww.313presents.com

Buttermilk JamboreeJune 17-19, 2022Circle Pines CenterDelton, Michiganwww.buttermilkjamboree.org

Marshall Blues FestivalCanceled for 2021Marshall, Michigan269.781.5183 www.marshallbluesfest.com

Jackson Blues FestivalTBAJackson, Michigan517.962.5939jacksonbluesfest.com

Alpena Blues FestivalTBAAlpena, Michiganwww.facebook.com/AlpenaBluesFest

Traverse City Blues, Brews & BBQTBATraverse City, Michigan231.947.4230www.cherryfestival.org

Blissfest Folk and Roots Music FestivalTBABlissfest Festival FarmHarbor Springs, Michigan231.348.7047blissfest.org

Kalamazoo Blues FestivalTBAKalamazoo, Michigan269.381.6514kvba.org

Marquette Area Blues FestivalTBAMarquette, Michiganmarquetteareabluessociety.org

Brighton’s Smokin’ Jazz & Barbecue Blues FestivalTBABrighton, Michigan810.227.5086www.facebook.com/BrightonsSmokinJazzandBarbecueBluesFest

Michigan BluesFestTBAOld TownLansing, Michigan517.371.4600www.oldtownbluesfest.com

End of Summer Blues FestTBAAlpha, Michigan906.875.3913wikb.com

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

Mr. B’s Blues and Boogie Piano CelebrationTBAThe ArkAnn Arbor, Michiganwww.mrbpiano.com

Ann Arbor Blues FestivalTBAAnn Arbor, Michiganwww.facebook.com/AnnArborBluesFestival

MINNESOTA

Ambassadors’ Blues FestJune 12, 2021Minnesota Square ParkSt. Peter, Minnesotawww.stpeterambassadors.com

Smokin’ in Steele BBQ & Blues FestivalJune 3-4, 2022Steele County FairgroundsOwatonna, Minnesotawww.smokininsteele.com

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Watona Park Blues FestivalJuly 10, 2021Madelia, Minnesota507.642.8822www.visitmadelia.com

Twin Cities Jazz FestivalTBAMears ParkSt. Paul, Minnesotawww.twincitiesjazzfestival.com

Lowertown Blues & Funk Fest Summer Concert SeriesJune 12, July 10, & August 14, 2021Dual Citizen BrewingSt. Paul, Minnesotawww.lowertownbluesfestival.com

Bayfront Blues FestivalAugust 13-15, 2021Bayfront Festival ParkDuluth, Minnesota715.817.6933www.bayfrontblues.com

Blues & BBQ BashSeptember 3-6, 2021Ruttger’s Bay Lake ResortDeerwood, Minnesota800.450.4545www.ruttgers.com

Boundary Waters Blues FestivalTBALong Branch on Fall LakeWinton, Minnesota218.349.5520www.elyblues.com

Longfellow Roots, Rock & Deep Blues FestivalTBAMinneapolis, Minnesotarootsrockdeepblues.com

MISSISSIPPI

68th Annual Jimmie Rodgers Music FestivalApril 8-16, 2021Meridian, Mississippi601.485.1808www.jimmierodgers.com

Catfish in the AlleyApril 8,10, & May 22, 2021Columbus, Mississippi800.327.2686visitcolumbusms.org/event/catfish-in-the-alley-3

Crosstie Arts & Jazz FestivalFridays, April 16-June 11, 2021Cleveland, Mississippiwww.crosstiefestival.com

Cat Head Mini Blues Festival IApril 18, 2021Clarksdale, Mississippi662.624.5992www.cathead.biz

Juke Joint Festival & Related EventsApril 21-24, 2022 Clarksdale, Mississippiwww.jukejointfestival.com

Blue Delta Blues AlleyApril 23-24, 2021Oxford, Mississippi662.232.2477popupoxfordms.com

Natchez Trace FestivalApril 23-24, 2021Kosciusko, Mississippi662.522.4865www.natcheztracetravel.com

Soul City Blues FestApril 24, 2021Mississippi ColiseumJackson, Mississippi678.322.8098www.facebook.com/XperienceJxn

Ridgeland Fine Arts FestivalApril 30-May 2, 2021Renaissance at Colony ParkRidgeland, Mississippiwww.artwineandwheels.com

Clarksdale Caravan Music FestMay 8, 2021Clarksdale, Mississippiwww.clarksdalecaravan.com

Crossroads Blues, Brews & BBQ FestMay 8, 2021Clarksdale, Mississippi662.621.2221bamfestms.com

Mother’s Day Blues FestivalMay 9, 2021Laurel FairgroundsLaurel, Mississippi734.994.0138www.jtrproductions.com

Downtown Crawfish Jam Music FestivalMay 22, 2021Walthall ParkHattiesburg, Mississippidcjhburg.com

World Championship Old- Time Piano Playing Contest & FestivalVirtualMay 28-29, 2021Oxford, Mississippi662.915.1282oldtimepianocontest.com

Goat Fest VIIIMay 28-30, 2021Shack Up InnClarksdale, Mississippi662.624.8329www.facebook.com/goatfestatthecrossroads

Red’s Old Timers Blues FestivalMay 29, 2021Martin Luther King ParkClarksdale, Mississippiwww.facebook.com/redsoldtimersbluesfestival

Memorial Day Weekend Blues FestMay 30, 2021Greenwood, Mississippi901.871.2324www.awesomeam.com

Blues on the PorchVarious dates & locations, May-September 2021Holly Springs, Mississippi662.278.0388bluesontheporch.com

Pinetop Perkins Foundation Workshop ExperienceJune 8-11, 2021Hopson Plantation & Shack Up InnClarksdale, Mississippipinetopperkinsfoundation.org

Tupelo Elvis FestivalJune 9-13, 2021Tupelo, Mississippi662.841.6598www.tupeloelvisfestival.com

Lauren Rogers Museum of Art’s Blues BashJune 11, 2021Lauren Rogers Museum of ArtLaurel, Mississippi601.649.6374www.lrma.org

Bentonia Blues FestivalJune 14-19, 2021Bentonia, Mississippi662.528.1900visityazoo.org

Birthplace of American Music FestivalJune 19, 2021Clarksdale, Mississippi662.621.2221bamfestms.com

North Mississippi Hill Country PicnicJune 25-26, 2021Waterford, Mississippiwww.nmshillcountrypicnic.com

Grassroots Blues FestivalJuly 9-11, 2021Elliott FieldDuck Hill, Mississippi662.565.2478www.facebook.com/grassrootsblues

21st Annual Jus’ Blues Music Awards and ConferenceJuly 28-31, 2021Horseshoe Casino & HotelTunica, Mississippi678.403.1993www.jusblues.org

Bikes, Blues & BayousAugust 7, 2021Greenwood, Mississippi662.453.4152bikesbluesbayous.raceroster.com

Sunflower River Blues & Gospel FestivalAugust 13-15, 2021Clarksdale, Mississippiwww.sunflowerfest.org

Cat Head 19th Anniversary Blues PartyAugust 15, 2021Clarksdale, Mississippi662.624.5992www.cathead.biz


Market Street FestivalSeptember 17-18, 2021Columbus, Mississippi662.328.6305www.marketstreetfestival.com

44th Annual Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage FestivalSeptember 18, 2021Greenville, Mississippi662.335.3523www.deltabluesms.org

10th Annual Sam Chatmon Blues FestivalSeptember 24-25, 2021Hollandale, Mississippi662.827.2241www.hollandaleblues.com

Mighty Roots Music FestivalOctober 1-2, 2021Stovall, Mississippi901-543-1155www.mightyrootsmusicfestival.com

Cotton District Arts FestivalOctober 2, 2021Starkville, Mississippi662.324.3080www.cdafestival.com

Bukka White Blues FestivalOctober 8-9, 2021Aberdeen, Mississippi 662.369.9440bukkawhitebluesfestival.com

Cat Head Mini Blues Festival IIOctober 10, 2021Clarksdale, Mississippi662.624.5992www.cathead.biz

Super Blues SundayOctober 10, 2021Clarksdale, Mississippi662.624.5992www.cathead.biz

Delta Hot Tamale FestivalOctober 14-16, 2021Greenville, Mississippi662.378.3121www.mainstreetgreenville.com

Mississippi Delta Tennessee Williams FestivalOctober 14-16, 2021Clarksdale, Mississippideltawilliamsfestival.com

Deep Blues WeekendOctober 14-17, 2021Clarksdale, Mississippideepbluesfest.com

Mississippi Blues Marathon October 16, 2021Jackson, Mississippi504.454.6561msbluesmarathon.events

Great Delta Bear AffairOctober 23, 2021Rolling Fork, Mississippi662.873.6261greatdeltabearaffair.org

Hambone FestivalOctober 29-31, 2021Hambone GalleryClarksdale, Mississippi662.403.8810www.stanstreet.com

30th Annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Blues & Heritage FestivalNovember 13, 2021Jackson County FairgroundsPascagoula, Mississippi228.282.0951msgulfcoastblues.com

Clarksdale Film & Music FestivalJanuary 28-30, 2022Clarksdale, Mississippi662.624.5992clarksdalefilmfestival.com

Double Decker Arts FestivalPostponed until 2022; smaller 2021 events TBAOxford, Mississippi662.232.2477doubledeckerfestival.com

Pinetop Boogie and Crawfish BoilPostponed until 2022Ground Zero Blues ClubClarksdale, Mississippipinetopperkinsfoundation.org

World Catfish FestivalCanceled for 2021Belzoni, Mississippi662.247.4838www.belzonims.com/catfishfest.htm

Hill Leland Crawfish Blues FestCanceled for 2021Leland, Mississippi662.379.3764www.lelandchamber.com

Southern Miss Jazz and Blues FestivalTBAGulf Park CampusLong Beach, Mississippi228.214.3486www.usm.edu/jazz-blues-festival

Delta Blues Dulcimer RevivalTBAClarksdale, Mississippiwww.deltabluesdulcimerrevival.com

Alcorn State University Jazz FestivalTBAVicksburg Convention CenterVicksburg, Mississippi601.877.6602www.alcorn.edu/jazzfest

Hill Country HarmonicaTBAFoxfire RanchWaterford, Mississippi662.278.0279www.hillcountryharmonica.com

Kimbrough Cotton Patch Soul Blues FestivalTBAThe HutHolly Springs, Mississippikimbroughcottonpatchsoulbluesfestival.com

Square AffairTBACarthage, Mississippi601.267.9231www.leakems.com

Hill Country Freedom FestivalTBANew Albany, Mississippi662.534.1047visitnewalbany.com

Otha Turner G.O.A.T. PicnicTBAColdwater, Mississippi662.562.7606www.facebook.com/The-GOAT-Picnic-831417757007575

Money Road Unity FestivalTBAGreenwood, Mississippi662.299.9150www.awesomeam.com

Black Prairie Blues FestivalTBAWest Point, Mississippi662.295.8361blackprairiebluesfestival.com

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

OktoberfestTBACarthage ColiseumCarthage, Mississippi601.267.9231www.leakems.com

Highway 61 Blues FestivalTBALeland, Mississippi662.347.4223www.highway61blues.com

Deak’s Harmonica Block PartyTBAClarksdale, Mississippi217.218.2194deakharp.com

Gateway to the Delta FestivalTBACharleston, Mississippi662.647.0942charlestongatewayfestival.org

Pinetop Perkins Homecoming CelebrationTBAHopson Plantation & Shack Up InnClarksdale, Mississippipinetopperkinsfoundation.org


Burdine Blues & Greens FestivalTBAShack Up InnClarksdale, Mississippiwww.facebook.com/bbgfestival

Batesville SpringFestTBABatesville, Mississippi662.563.3126batesvillemainstreet.com

B. B. King HomecomingTBAFletcher Park & Club EbonyIndianola, Mississippi662.887.9539bbkingmuseum.org

Oxford Blues FestivalTBAOxford, Mississippi662.259.7190www.facebook.com/Oxford-Blues-Festival-149263388461540

Dancing Rabbit FestivalTBAMacon, Mississippi662.726.4456www.facebook.com/dancingrabbitfestival

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

Mississippi Delta Regional Blues ChallengeTBAIndianola, Mississippiindianolabluessociety.org

Tommy Johnson Blues FestivalTBAJackson, Mississippiwww.facebook.com/tommyjohnsonblues

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

Historic Mobile Street Renaissance FestivalTBAHattiesburg, Mississippi601.818.5588www.facebook.com/MobileStreetFestival

Kingfish Homecoming WeekendTBAClarksdale, Mississippi662.624.5992www.cathead.biz

Rockin Blues FestivalTBAPicayune, Mississippi601.799.3070picayunemainstreet.com

International Conference on the BluesTBADelta State UniversityCleveland, Mississippiwww.deltastate.edu/bluesconference

MISSOURI

WashMo BBQ & BluesfestApril 23-25, 2021Washington Farmers’ MarketWashington, Missouri636.239.1743www.downtownwashmo.org

Round Barn BluesMay 22, 2021Kirksville, Missouri660.665.2760www.roundbarnblues.com

10th Annual Stomp the Blues out of Homelessness June 12, 2021Community Blood Center of the OzarksSpringfield, Missouristompthebluesoutofhomelessness.com

Gladstone Summertime BluesfestJune 18-19, 2021Oak Grove ParkGladstone, Missouri816.436.4523www.gladstonechamber.com/bluesfest

HawkFestSeptember 17-18, 2021Coleman Hawkins ParkSt. Joseph, Missouriwww.colemanhawkins.org

Farmington Blues, Brews, & BBQSeptember 17-18, 2021Farmington, Missouri573.756.1701discoverfarmingtonmo.com

Old Webster Jazz & Blues FestivalSeptember 18, 2021St. Louis, Missourioldwebsterjazzfest.com

Roots N Blues FestivalSeptember 24-26, 2021Stephens Lake ParkColumbia, Missourirootsnbluesfestival.com

Gateway Blues FestivalTBAChaifetz ArenaSt. Louis, Missouri314.977.5000thechaifetzarena.com

Missouri Blues FestTBAThe Blue NoteColumbia, Missouri573.874.1944thebluenote.com

18th and Vine Jazz FestivalTBAKansas City, Missouri816.604.4456mcckc.edu/programs/music/jazz-festival.aspx

Blues Funk FestivalTBALarry G. Crites Memorial ParkFestus, Missouriwww.cityoffestus.org

Greater Ozarks Blues Bash FestivalTBAWest Plains, Missouriwww.facebook.com/GoBluesBash

Greater Ozarks Blues FestivalTBASpringfield, Missouriozarksblues.com

Big Muddy Blues FestivalTBALaclede’s LandingSt. Louis, Missouri314.795.8349www.bigmuddybluesfestival.com

MONTANA

Magic City Blues: Montana’s Urban Music FestivalAugust 5-7, 2021Billings, Montana406.534.0400www.magiccityblues.com

12th Annual Big Sky Blues FestivalAugust 6-8, 2021Noxon, Montana406.370.1288www.bigskyblues.com

Montana Folk FestivalJuly 8-10, 2022Butte, Montana406.497.6464montanafolkfestival.com

Riverfront Blues FestivalTBARiverfront ParkLibby, Montana406.291.0185riverfrontbluesfestival.com

Flathead Lake Blues & Music FestivalTBARegatta Shoreline AmphitheaterPolson, Montana406.890.9952www.facebook.com/Flathead-Lake-Blues-and-Music-Festival-291459407954411

River City Roots FestivalTBAMissoula, Montana406.543.4238www.rivercityrootsfestival.com


Symes Hot Springs Blues FestivalTBAHot Springs, Montana406.741.2361www.symeshotspringsbluesfestival.com

NEBRASKA

Playing with Fire July 17 & August 13-14, 2021The Capitol DistrictOmaha, Nebraska402.618.7734www.playingwithfireomaha.net

In the Market for BluesAugust 7, 2021Omaha, Nebraskaomahablues.com

Omaha Summer Arts FestivalTBAOmaha, Nebraska402.345.5401www.summerarts.org

ZoofestTBAThe Zoo BarLincoln, Nebraska402.435.8754www.zoobar.com

Nebraska Folk & Roots FestivalTBALincoln, Nebraska402.435.5335www.facebook.com/nebraskafolkandroots

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

NEVADA

Jazz and Beyond – Carson City Music FestivalAugust 13-29, 2021Carson City, Nevada775.883.4154jazzcarsoncity.com

7th Annual Big Blues BenderSeptember 9-12, 2021Westgate Las Vegas Resort & CasinoLas Vegas, Nevada702.518.3222bigbluesbender.com

Las Vegas City of Lights Jazz and R&B FestivalPostponed until 2022Las Vegas, Nevada702.455.8200www.yourjazz.com

Blues & Brews FestivalTBAColorado Belle Casino Resort Laughlin, Nevada702.298.4000www.coloradobelle.com

Henderson BluesFestTBAHenderson PavilionHenderson, Nevada702.267.2323www.cityofhenderson.com

Las Vegas Brews & Blues FestivalTBASprings PreserveLas Vegas, Nevada702.822.7700www.springspreserve.org

Great Eldorado BBQ, Brews & Blues FestivalTBAThe RowReno, Nevada775.786.5700www.eldoradoreno.com

Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-OffTBANugget Casino ResortSparks, Nevada888.868.4438nuggetribcookoff.com

Fall into the Blues FestivalTBALas Vegas, Nevadalasvegasblues.org

NEW HAMPSHIRE

White Mountain Boogie n’ Blues FestivalAugust 20-22, 2021Thornton, New Hampshire603.726.3867www.whitemountainboogie.com

Laconia Blues FestivalTBAWeirs BeachLaconia, New Hampshire603.767.2226laconiabluesfest.com

Portsmouth Maritime Folk FestivalTBAPortsmouth, New Hampshirepmffest.org

Barnful of Blues FestivalTBANew Boston, New Hampshiregranitestateblues.org

Portsmouth Jazz + Blues FestivalTBAPortwalk PlacePortsmouth, New Hampshirewww.cuzinrichard.com

Londonderry Blues FestivalTBALondonderry, New Hampshire844.650.8387vetscount.org

NEW JERSEY

New Jersey Folk FestivalVirtualApril 24, 2021Rutgers UniversityNew Brunswick, New Jersey848.932.3292www.njfolkfest.org

Anglesea Blues Festival / New Jersey State Barbecue ChampionshipJuly 9-11, 2021North Wildwood, New Jersey609.523.6565angleseablues.com

Morristown Jazz & Blues FestivalAugust 21, 2021Morristown, New Jerseywww.morristownjazzandblues.com

Michael Arnone’s 31st Annual Crawfish FestAugust 27-29, 2021Sussex County FairgroundsAugusta, New Jerseywww.crawfishfest.com

County Seat Jazz & Blues Street FestOctober 10, 2021Freehold, New Jersey732.333.0094downtownfreehold.com

Baymen’s Seafood & Music FestivalTBATuckerton, New Jersey609.296.8868tuckertonseaport.org

Montclair Jazz FestivalTBAMontclair, New Jersey973.744.2273www.montclairjazzfestival.org

Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues FestivalTBALong Branch, New Jersey732.933.1984jsjbf.org

NEW MEXICO

Crawdaddy Blues FestMay 15-16, 2021Mine Shaft TavernMadrid, New Mexico505.473.0743www.themineshafttavern.com

Silver City Blues FestivalVirtualMay 29-30, 2021Silver City, New Mexico575.538.2505www.silvercitybluesfestival.org

Albuquerque Blues & BrewsMay 29, 2022Sandia Resort & CasinoAlbuquerque, New Mexicowww.abqbluesandbrews.com


Blues, Brews, & BBQsTBASocorro, New Mexico575.835.8927www.socorronm.org

Red, White & Blues FestivalTBALas Cruces, New Mexicowww.mvjazzblues.net

NEW YORK

New York State Blues FestivalJune 24-26, 2021Clinton SquareSyracuse, New Yorkwww.nysbluesfest.com

Finger Lakes Wine FestivalJuly 9-11, 2021Watkins Glen, New York607.535.2486www.flwinefest.com

28th Annual Chenango Blues FestivalAugust 20-21, 2021Chenango County FairgroundsNorwich, New York607.334.5653 ext. 1www.chenangobluesfest.org

Hudson Valley Ribfest: BBQ, Bands & MoreAugust 20-22, 2021Ulster County FairgroundsNew Paltz, New York844.742.3378rrrr.rocks

Red, White & Blues FestivalSeptember 10-11, 2021Fredonia, New York716.785.7123festivalsfredonia.org

Great Blue Heron Music FestivalCanceled for 2021Sherman, New York716.761.7190greatblueheron.com

Folk 2 Funk FestivalTBALong Beach Public LibraryLong Beach, New York516.432.6342aip-arts.org

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

Catskills Jazz, Rhythm & Blues FestivalTBAVilla Roma ResortCallicoon, New York856.661.0005travelandentertainment.net

Mountain JamTBABethel Woods Center for the ArtsBethel, New Yorkmountainjam.com

Lima Crossroads Blues FestivalTBALima, New Yorklimafest.org

Niagara Falls Blues FestivalTBANiagara Falls, New York716.417.4364www.niagarafallsbluesfest.org

Rory Block’s Blues & Gospel FestivalTBAPS21Chatham, New Yorkps21chatham.org

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

NORTH CAROLINA

New River Blues Spring GatheringMay 2, 2021River House InnGrassy Creek, North Carolinanewriverbluesfestival.info

Hops & Blues FestivalMay 15, 2021The Glass Jug Beer LabDurham, North Carolina919.813.0135www.eventbrite.com/e/hops-blues-festival-tickets-85290539299

Cape Fear Blues FestivalJune 11-13, 2021Wilmington, North Carolina910.350.8822www.capefearblues.org

Festival for the EnoJuly 3-4, 2021West Point on the Eno City ParkDurham, North Carolina919.620.9099www.enofest.org

John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues FestivalSeptember 4-5, 2021Oak Hollow Festival ParkHigh Point, North Carolina336.819.5299coltranejazzfest.com

MerleFestSeptember 16-19, 2021Wilkes Community CollegeWilkesboro, North Carolina800.343.7857merlefest.org

Soulshine Farm Music FestivalCanceled for 2021Green Mountain, North Carolinawww.soulshinefarmfest.com

Pleasure Island Seafood, Blues and Jazz FestivalTBAKure Beach, North Carolina910.458.8434www.pleasureislandnc.org

Durham Blues & Brews FestivalTBADurham Central ParkDurham, North Carolinawww.durhambluesandbrewsfestival.com

Carolina Blues FestivalTBA Greensboro, North Carolinacarolinabluesfestival.com

Blues-N-Brews FestivalTBAFestival ParkFayetteville, North Carolina910.323.4233www.cfrt.org/bnb

New River Blues FestivalTBARiver House InnGrassy Creek, North Carolinanewriverbluesfestival.info

NORTH DAKOTA

Buggies N Blues Classic Car ShowJune 12-13, 2021Mandan, North Dakota701.751.2983www.buggies-n-blues.org

Winter Blues FestivalTBARamada Inn BallroomFargo, North Dakotafargobluesfest.homestead.com

Fargo Blues FestivalTBANewman Outdoor FieldFargo, North Dakotafargobluesfest.homestead.com

Blues, Brews & BBQTBAThe SpotMinot, North Dakota701.857.8206visitminot.org

Blues on the RedTBAGrand Forks, North Dakota800.866.4566www.visitgrandforks.com


OHIO

Winter Blues FestVirtualFebruary 21, 2021Cincinnati, Ohio513.739.2583cincyblues.org

Washboard Music FestivalJune 17-19, 2021Logan, Ohio740.277.1806washboardfest.org

Canton Blues FestivalJuly 9-10, 2021Canton, Ohio330.456.7253www.CantonBluesFest.com

Cincy Blues FestJuly 17, 2021Schmidlapp Event LawnCincinnati, Ohio513.739.2583cincybluesfest.org

Kent Blues FestivalJuly 17, 2021Kent, Ohiowww.kentbluesfest.com

Big Bend Blues BashAugust 6-7, 2021Pomeroy, Ohiobigbendbluesbash.com

Lebanon Blues FestivalAugust 6-7, 2021Lebanon, Ohio513.268.6069lebanonbluesfestival.com

Black Swamp Arts FestivalSeptember 10-12, 2021Bowling Green, Ohiowww.blackswampfest.org

Creekside Blues & Jazz FestivalSeptember 17-19, 2021Creekside DistrictGahanna, Ohio614.418.9114www.creeksidebluesandjazz.com

Jazz & Rib FestJuly 22-24, 2022Columbus, Ohiowww.hotribscooljazz.org

Canal Winchester Blues and RibfestJuly 29-30, 2022Canal Winchester, Ohiowww.bluesandribfest.com

River City Blues FestivalPostponed until 2022Marietta, Ohio740.376.0222bjfm.org

Pickle’s Blues WeekendTBAOld City PrimeLima, Ohio419.227.7463www.oldcityprime.com

Rhythm on the River Music FestivalTBAColumbus, Ohiowww.sciotomile.com/rhythm-on-the-river

Fall Blueserlebnis (Fall Blues Experience)TBACincinnati Donauschwaben SocietyCincinnati, Ohio513.385.2098cincyblues.org

Blues, Brews & BBQTBAPyramid Hill Sculpture Park & MuseumHamilton, Ohio513.868.1234www.pyramidhill.org

Dayton Blues FestivalTBADayton, Ohio937.333.8400www.downtowndayton.org

Dayton African American Cultural FestivalTBADayton, Ohio937.475.2707www.daacf.com/index.html

OKLAHOMA

Bixby Rotary BBQ’n Blues FestivalMay 7-8, 2021Washington Irving Memorial ParkBixby, Oklahoma918.549.8065www.bixbyrotarybbq.com

Bricktown Blues & BBQ FestivalJune 18-19, 2021Oklahoma City, Oklahoma405.236.4143www.bricktownokc.com

Oklahoma Black Music FestivalSeptember 3-5, 2021Myriad Botanical GardensOklahoma City, Oklahomawww.oklahomablackmusicfestival.org

Rentiesville Dusk til Dawn Blues FestivalTBAOklahoma Blues Hall of FameRentiesville, Oklahoma918.855.0978dcminnerblues.com

Arcadia Blues FestivalTBAArcadia, Oklahomaarcadiabluesfestival.com

OREGON

Waterfront Blues FestivalJuly 2-5, 2021The Lot at Zidell YardsPortland, Oregonwww.waterfrontbluesfest.com

Sisters Rhythm & Brews FestivalJuly 23-24, 2021Village Green City ParkSisters, Oregonsistersrhythmandbrews.com

Winter Blues Music FestivalTBAMilwaukie Elks LodgeMilwaukie, Oregon503.880.7171winterbluesfest.net

Birding & Blues FestivalTBAPacific City, Oregonbirdingandblues.org

Inner City Blues Festival – Healing the Health Care BluesTBAPortland, Oregon503.206.6709www.hcao.org

Summer Blues RevueTBAPlaisance RanchWilliams, Oregonwww.rogueblues.org

PENNSYLVANIA

Mifflinburg Spring Flight & Blues PartyMay 22, 2021Mifflinburg VFW Carnival GroundsMifflinburg, Pennslyvania570.966.1666www.mifflinburgpa.com/wine-festival-home-brew

Delaney Chevrolet Westsylvania Jazz & Blues FestivalMay 29, 2021Indiana, Pennsylvania724.465.2787westsylvaniajazzandblues.org

31st Annual Billtown Blues FestivalJune 11-13, 2021Lycoming County FairgroundsHughesville, Pennsylvania570.584.4480www.billtownblues.org

Allentown Blues, Brews & BarbecueJune 12, 2021Allentown, Pennsylvania484.226.6323downtownallentown.com

Franklin Blues & Barbecue FestivalJune 19-20, 2021Franklin, Pennsylvania814.671.1497www.franklinbluesandbbq.org


The Peach Music FestivalJuly 1-4, 2021Montage MountainScranton, Pennsylvaniathepeachmusicfestival.com

Briggs Farm Blues FestivalJuly 8-10, 2021Nescopeck, Pennsylvania570.379.3342www.briggsfarm.com

Pittsburgh Blues and Roots FestivalJuly 31-August 1, 2021Pittsburgh Shrine CenterCheswick, Pennsylvaniawww.pghbluesrootsfest.com

30th Annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz FestAugust 13-22, 2021Reading, Pennsylvania610.898.1930berksjazzfest.com

Philadelphia Folk FestivalAugust 19-22, 2021Old Pool FarmSchwenksville, Pennsylvania215.247.1300folkfest.org

East Petersburg Blues FestivalSeptember 4, 2021East Petersburg, Pennsylvania215.802.0500www.facebook.com/gypsymoonbluesfest

Paoli Blues FestSeptember 25, 2021Paoli Presbyterian ChurchPaoli, Pennsylvaniapaolibluesfest.com

AmeriServ Flood City Music FestivalOctober 1-2, 2021Johnstown, Pennsylvania814.539.1889www.floodcitymusic.com

Lancaster Roots and Blues FestivalOctober 15-17, 2021Lancaster, Pennsylvania717.875.2772lancasterrootsandblues.com

Chester County Blues BarbecueJune 4, 2022Wyndsor FarmElverson, Pennsylvaniawww.chestercountyblues.com

Reading Blues FestPostponed until 2022Reading, Pennsylvania610.898.1930www.readingbluesfest.com

Spring Fever FootstomperTBALevittown, Pennsylvania215.946.4794www.buckscountybluessociety.org

Media Americana Roots RambleTBAState StreetMedia, Pennsylvania610.566.5039www.statestreetblues.com

State Street Blues StrollTBAState StreetMedia, Pennsylvania610.566.5039www.statestreetblues.com

Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts FestivalTBAHonesdale, Pennsylvaniawww.honesdalerootsandrhythm.com

Blast Furnace Blues FestivalTBASteelStacksBethlehem, Pennsylvania610.332.1300www.steelstacks.org

Erie’s Blues & Jazz FestivalTBAFrontier ParkErie, Pennsylvaniaeriebluesandjazz.com

Phoenixville Blues FestivalTBAReeves ParkPhoenixville, Pennsylvaniapvilleblues.org

RHODE ISLAND

Rhode Island BBQ & Blues FestivalJune 18-19, 2022India Point ParkProvidence, Rhode Islandribbqblues.com

Newport Folk FestivalJuly 23-25 & 26-28, 2021Fort Adams State ParkNewport, Rhode Islandnewportfolk.org

Newport Jazz FestivalJuly 30-August 1, 2021Fort Adams State ParkNewport, Rhode Islandwww.newportjazz.org

Rhythm & RootsSeptember 3-5, 2021Ninigret ParkCharlestown, Rhode Island401.783.3926rhythmandroots.com

New England Winter Blues FestivalTBAKnickerbocker Music CenterWesterly, Rhode Island401.315.5070knickmusic.com

Rhode Island Blues FestTBACranston, Rhode Island401.464.8855ribluesfest.com

SOUTH CAROLINA

Greater Clemson Music FestivalApril 2 & 17, 2021Multiple Venues & LocationsClemson, South Carolina864.650.0585www.greaterclemsonmusicfest.org

15th Annual Mac Arnold Cornbread & Collard Greens Blues FestivalApril 24, 2021Fountain Inn, South Carolinawww.macarnold.com/tour

Pizza, Blues & Jazz Festival and Arts MarketApril 30-May 1, 2021Mauldin Outdoor AmphitheaterMauldin, South Carolina864.335.4862mauldinculturalcenter.org

Piccolo Spoleto FestivalMay 28-June 13, 2021Charleston, South Carolina843.724.7305www.piccolospoleto.com

20th Annual Greenwood Blues CruiseJuly 8-10, 2021Multiple VenuesGreenwood, South Carolina864.942.8448www.greenwoodbluescruise.com

Lowcountry Cajun FestivalPostponed until 2022James Island County ParkCharleston, South Carolina843.795.4386www.ccprc.com

Arts International FestivalPostponed until 2022Francis Marion UniversityFlorence, South Carolina800.368.7551www.fmarion.edu/artsinternational

Sea & Sand FestivalPostponed until 2022Folly Beach, South Carolinavisitfolly.com

Blues & BBQ Harbor CruisesTBACharleston, South Carolina843.256.3072www.charlestonharbortours.com

Blues & Jazz FestTBALa Belle Amie VineyardLittle River, South Carolina843.399.9463labelleamie.com


Greenville Blues FestivalTBABon Secours Wellness ArenaGreenville, South Carolina864.241.3800www.bonsecoursarena.com

Blues by the SeaTBAFreshfields VillageKiawah Island, South Carolina843.768.6491freshfieldsvillage.com

Rivertown Music & Craft Beer FestivalTBAConway, South Carolina843.248.6260conwayalive.com

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

South Carolina Pecan Music and Food FestivalNovember 6, 2021Florence, South Carolina843.678.5912www.scpecanfestival.com

Blues & Jazz FestivalTBARock Hill, South Carolina803.328.2787www.yorkcountyarts.org

SOUTH DAKOTA

Black Hills Blues Stomp & Swamp RompJune 4-6, 2021Rush No More RV Resort, Cabins & CampgroundSturgis, South Dakota605.347.2916www.rushnomore.com

Deadwood JamSeptember 17-18, 2021Deadwood, South Dakota800.344.8826deadwoodjam.com

JazzFestTBASioux Falls, South Dakota605.335.6101www.sfjb.com

Oahe Blues FestTBAGrey Goose Store & Social ClubPierre, South Dakota605.945.0794www.facebook.com/GreyGooseStore

TENNESSEE

Exit 56 Blues FestMay 29-30, 2021West Tennessee Delta Heritage CenterBrownsville, Tennessee 731.779.9000www.exit56blues.com

42nd Blues Music AwardsVirtualJune 6, 2021Memphis, Tennessee901.527.2583blues.org

Bonnaroo Music & Arts FestivalSeptember 2-5, 2021Manchester, Tennesseewww.bonnaroo.com

Muddy Roots Music FestivalSeptember 3-5, 2021Junebug RanchCookeville, Tennesseewww.muddyroots.com

Americanafest September 22-25, 2021Nashville, Tennessee615.386.6936americanamusic.org

Mempho Music FestOctober 1-3, 2021Radians Amphitheater at Memphis Botanic GardenMemphis, Tennesseewww.memphofest.com

Hatchie Fall FestOctober 16, 2021Brownsville, Tennessee731.779.9000www.hatchiefallfest.com

International Blues ChallengeJanuary 18-22, 2022Memphis, Tennessee901.527.2583blues.org

Beale Street Music FestivalApril 29-May 1, 2022Tom Lee ParkMemphis, Tennessee901.525.4611www.memphisinmay.org

Louie Bluie Music & Arts FestivalSeptember 24, 2022Cove Lake State ParkCaryville, Tennesseewww.louiebluie.org

Riverbend FestivalTBAChattanooga, Tennessee423.756.2211riverbendfestival.com

Blues & BrewsTBADogwood ParkCookeville, Tennessee931.528.2222www.wcte.org

Jefferson Street Jazz & Blues FestivalTBANashville, Tennessee615.726.5867www.facebook.com/jeffersonstreetjazzandbluesfestival

Memphis Music & Heritage FestivalTBACenter for Southern FolkloreMemphis, Tennessee901.525.3655www.southernfolklore.com

TEXAS

Luckenbach Texas Blues FestivalJanuary 16, 2021Luckenbach Dance HallFredericksburg, Texas830.997.3224www.luckenbachtexas.com

Dallas International Guitar FestivalApril 30-May 2, 2021Dallas Market HallDallas, Texaswww.guitarshow.com

12th Annual Simply Texas Blues FestivalMay 22, 2021San Angelo, Texas325.500.1083www.sabluessociety.com

Blues on MainJune 12-13, 2021Ennis, Texas864.897.9227www.visitennis.org

GCBA Lone Star Blues & Heritage FestivalSeptember 17-19, 2021VFW Post 2427 FairgroundsTomball, Texas717.208.6807 www.facebook.com/lonestarbluesfest

Kerrville Folk FestivalOctober 1-10, 2021Kerrville, Texas830.257.3600www.kerrvillefolkfestival.org

Austin City Limits Music FestivalOctober 1-3 & 8-10, 2021Zilker ParkAustin, Texas888.512.7469www.aclfestival.com

Old Settler’s Music FestivalOctober 21-24, 2021Tilmon, Texaswww.oldsettlersmusicfest.org

Texas Folklife FestivalPostponedSan Antonio, Texas210.458.2300texancultures.utsa.edu


Tall City Blues FestPostponedMidland, Texas432.262.0034www.tallcitybluesfest.com

KNON Blues FestivalTBADallas, Texas214.828.9500www.knon.org

Burgers, Brews + BluesTBAFort Worth, Texaswww.fortworthfoodandwinefestival.com

Fiesta Family Blues FestivalTBASan Antonio, Texas210.724.3350saaacam.org

River & Blues FestivalTBAPanther Island PavilionFort Worth, Texasriverandbluesfest.com

Willie Nelson’s 4th of July PicnicTBAAustin, Texaswww.williepicnic.com

Eastside Kings FestivalTBAEast Austin, Texaswww.eastsidekingsfest.com

Denton Blues FestivalTBADenton, Texas940.382.9100www.dentonblackchamberonline.org

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

KNON November Blues BenderTBADallas, Texas214.828.9500www.knon.org

Bob Dance Texas Blues FestivalTBARegogo RecordsDallas, Texas972.620.7285regogorecords.com

Big Pines Blues Festival TBALongview, Texas903.237.1230www.facebook.com/Big-Pines-Blues-Festival-349894248368489

UTAH

Utah Arts FestivalAugust 27-29, 2021Salt Lake City, Utah801.322.2428uaf.org

Utah Blues FestivalJune 10-11, 2022Gallivan CenterSalt Lake City, Utahwww.utahbluesfest.org

VERMONT

Discover Jazz FestivalJune 4-13, 2021Burlington, Vermont802.652.4500discoverjazz.com

Peacham AcousticMusic FestivalAugust 13-14, 2021Peacham, Vermont802.592.3140www.pamfest.com

Plymouth Folk & Blues FestivalSeptember 4-5, 2021Plymouth Notch, Vermont802.672.3773plymouthfolk.com

VIRGINIA

Southern Soul Music FestivalMay 22, 2021Altria TheaterRichmond, Virginia804.592.3368www.altriatheater.com

Winter Blues & Jazz FestivalJune 24-27, 2021 Williamsburg, Virginia757.592.4289www.winterbluesjazzfest.com

Norfolk Waterfront Jazz FestivalAugust 20-21, 2021Town Point ParkNorfolk, Virginiafestevents.org

27th Annual Tinner Hill Music FestivalAugust 21, 2021Falls Church, Virginia703.241.4109www.tinnerhill.org

Virginia Beach FunkFest Beach PartyVirtualAugust 27-28, 2021Virginia Beach, Virginia757.385.7873liveonatlantic.com

Bristol Rhythm & Roots ReunionSeptember 10-12, 2021Bristol, Virginia & Tennessee423.573.1927bristolrhythm2021.com

Sedalia BBQ & Blues Festival April 23, 2022The Sedalia CenterBig Island, Virginia434.299.5080www.sedaliacenter.org

Hampton Jazz FestivalJune 24-26, 2022Hampton ColiseumHampton, Virginia757.838.4203www.hamptonjazzfestival.com

Richmond Jazz and Music FestivalPostponed until 2022Richmond, Virginiarichmondjazzandmusicfestival.com

CVBS Blues FestivalTBARockfish ValleyCommunity CenterAfton, Virginiawww.centralvablues.org

Columbia Pike Blues FestivalTBAArlington, Virginia703.892.2776www.columbia-pike.org

Bayou Boogaloo Music & Cajun Food FestivalTBATown Point ParkNorfolk, Virginiafestevents.org

Richmond Folk FestivalTBARichmond, Virginia804.788.6466www.richmondfolkfestival.org

John Jackson Piedmont Blues FestivalTBAEldon FarmsWoodville, Virginiaeldonfarms.com/john-jackson

Virginia Blues FestivalTBAIX Art ParkCharlottesville, VAwww.freefallcville.com

Bones Fest XXVTBAAlexandria, Virginiawww.rhythmbones.com

Virginia Chili, Blues n’ Brews FestivalTBAWaynesboro, Virginia540.447.6350www.virginiachili.com

WASHINGTON

Northwest Folklife FestivalVirtualMay 28-31, 2021Seattle, Washington206.684.7300www.nwfolklife.org


Port Townsend Acoustic Blues Festival & WorkshopVirtual August 3-8, 2021Port Townsend, Washington360.385.3102centrum.org

Snoqualmie Railroad DaysAugust 21-22, 2021Snoqualmie, Washingtonwww.railroaddays.com

Sunbanks FestivalSeptember 30-October 3, 2021Sunbanks Lakes ResortElectric City, Washington888.822.7195www.sunbanksfestival.com

Bellevue Jazz & Blues Music SeriesOctober 6-10, 2021Bellevue, Washington425.453.1223www.bellevuedowntown.com

Winthrop Rhythm & Blues FestivalJuly 15-17, 2022The Blues RanchWinthrop, Washingtonwinthropbluesfestival.com

Mount Baker Rhythm & Blues FestivalJuly 29-31, 2022Deming Log Show GroundsBellingham, Washingtonwww.bakerblues.com

Gorge Blues & Brews FestivalCanceled for 2021Stevenson, Washingtonwww.facebook.com/gorgebluesandbrews.stevenson

Pickaxe Rhythm & Blues FestivalCanceled for 2021Ferry County FairgroundsRepublic, Washingtonpickaxeblues.com

Peninsula Rhythm & Blues FestivalTBANahcotta, Washington360.244.5823peninsulabluesfest.com

BumbershootTBASeattle CenterSeattle, Washingtonwww.onereel.org/bumbershoot

WEST VIRGINIA

Heritage Music BluesFestAugust 13-15, 2021Heritage Port AmphitheaterWheeling, West Virginiawww.heritagemusicfest.com

Bluefield Blues FestivalSeptember 11, 2021Bluefield, West Virginiabluefieldbluesfest.com

Blues & Swing at Augusta Heritage CenterTBAAugusta Heritage Center of Davis & Elkins CollegeElkins, West Virginia304.637.1209augustaartsandculture.org

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

WISCONSIN

Northwoods Blues FestivalJune 18-19, 2021Chippewa Falls, Wisconsinwww.northwoodsbluesfest.com

New Glarus Blues, Brews & Food Truck FestivalJune 26, 2021New Glarus Village ParkNew Glarus, Wisconsin608.527.2095www.swisstown.com

Strawberry Festival & Party in the ParkJune 26-27, 2021Cedarburg, Wisconsin262.377.9620www.cedarburgfestival.org

Paramount Blues ChallengeJune 27, 2021Cedar Creek ParkCedarburg, Wisconsin262.208.6288www.paramountmusic.org

Oostburg BoogieJuly 24, 2021Veterans ParkOostburg, Wisconsin262.208.6288www.paramountmusic.org

Prairie Dog Blues FestivalJuly 30-31, 2021St. Feriole IslandPrairie du Chien, Wisconsinwww.prairiedogblues.com

Blues on the ChippewaAugust 6-7, 2021Memorial ParkDurand, Wisconsinwww.bluesonthechippewa.com

Waukesha Rotary BluesFestAugust 13-14, 2021Naga-Waukee ParkDelafield, Wisconsinwww.waukeshabluesfest.com

Big Bull Falls Blues FestAugust 20-21, 2021Fern Island ParkWausau, Wisconsinwww.wausauevents.org

Mineral Point Blues and Roots FestivalAugust 20-21, 2021Orchard LawnMineral Point, Wisconsinmineralpointhistory.org/events/blues-fest/

SummerfestSeptember 2-4, 9-11, & 16-18, 2021Milwaukee, Wisconsinwww.summerfest.com

Oktoberfest USASeptember 30-October 3, 2021La Crosse, Wisconsin608.784.3378www.oktoberfestusa.com

Chain O’Lakes Blues FestivalOctober 1-2, 2021Indian Crossing CasinoWaupaca, Wisconsin715.258.7343waupacamemories.com

Wisconsin Annual Blues Harmonica FestivalNovember 19, 2021 The Suburban BourbonMuskego, Wisconsin414.375.9895www.facebook.com/WisconsinAnnualBluesHarmonicaFestival

Blues CaféCanceled for 2021Rothschild PavilionRothschild, Wisconsinmidwestblues.org

Monroe Balloon & Blues FestivalCanceled for 2021Green County FairgroundsMonroe, Wisconsin608.328.1838monroeballoonandblues.com

Paramount Music Festival TBAPort Washington, Wisconsin262.208.6288 www.paramountmusic.org

Freedom Blues FestTBALa Crosse, Wisconsin608.487.1778www.facebook.com/Freedombluesfest

WYOMING

Sweetwater Blues n’ BrewsJune 19, 2021Bunning ParkRock Springs, Wyoming307.352.1434www.downtownrs.com


INTERNATIONAL

CANADA

Winterfolk Blues & Roots FestivalVirtualFebruary 19-20, 2021Toronto, Ontariowww.winterfolk.com

Festival Jazz & Blues de SaguenayJune 1-30, 2021Saguenay, Québec418.817.4529www.jazzetblues.com

Festival International de Jazz de MontréalJune 25-July 3, 2021Montréal, Québec514.871.1881www.montrealjazzfest.com

Festival de Blues de Donnacona August 5-8, 2021Donnacona, Québecwww.facebook.com/DonnaconaBlues

Trois-Rivières en BluesAugust 19-22, 2021Trois-Rivières, Québec819.378.20093renblues.com

Edmonton Blues FestivalAugust 20-22, 2021Hawrelak ParkEdmonton, Albertawww.bluesinternationalltd.com

Pender Harbour Blues FestivalJune 3-5, 2022Pender Harbour, British Columbia604.741.1186www.penderharbourbluesfestival.com

Nanaimo Summertime Blues FestivalAugust 18-21, 2022Nanaimo, British Columbiananaimoblues.ca

Harvest Jazz & Blues FestivalSeptember 16-19, 2021Fredericton, New Brunswick506.454.2583www.harvestjazzandblues.com

Barrie Jazz and Blues FestivalPostponed until 2022Barrie, Ontariowww.barriejazzbluesfest.com

RBC BluesfestPostponed until 2022LeBreton FlatsOttawa, Ontario613-247-1188ottawabluesfest.ca

Salmon Arm Roots & Blues FestivalPostponed until 2022Salmon Arm Fair GroundsSalmon Arm, BritishColumbia250.833.4096www.rootsandblues.ca

Tremblant International Blues FestivalCanceled for 2021Mont-Tremblant, Québecblues.tremblant.ca

Edmonton Folk FestivalCanceled for 2021Gallagher ParkEdmonton, Alberta780.429.1899edmontonfolkfest.org

Calgary Midwinter BluesfestTBACalgary, Albertawww.calgarybluesfest.com

Orangeville Blues & Jazz FestivalTBAOrangeville, Ontario519.941.9041orangevillebluesandjazz.ca

Beaumont Blues and Roots FestivalTBAFour Seasons ParkBeaumont, Albertawww.bbrf.ca

Stratford Live Music & FoodTBAStratford, Ontariostratfordlive.ca

Beaches International Jazz FestivalTBAToronto, Ontario416.698.2152beachesjazz.com

Festival Blues EldoradoTBAVal-d’Or, Québec873.381.2017festivalblueseldorado.ca

Calgary International Blues FestivalTBACalgary, Albertawww.calgarybluesfest.com

Kitchener Blues FestivalTBAKitchener, Ontario519.571.2555kitchenerbluesfest.com

Burnaby Blues + Roots FestivalTBADeer Lake ParkBurnaby, British Columbiawww.burnabybluesfestival.com

MEXICO

San Felipe Blues & Arts FiestaOctober 15-16, 2021La Ventana del Mar Resort at El Dorado RanchSan Felipe, Baja California, Mexico442.456.2444bluesandarts.com

Sol Fest CancunOctober 24-27, 2021Hard Rock HotelRiviera MayaCancun, Mexico424.529.9000solfestcancun.com

Warren Hill’s Cancun Jazz FestivalOctober 28-31, 2021Hard Rock HotelRiviera MayaCancun, Mexico424.529.9000www.cancunjazz.com

Festival Internacional de Jazz & BluesNovember 10-14, 2021San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexicowww.sanmigueljazz.com.mx

Big Hearts Live Rock ’n Blues CancunDecember 2-5, 2021Cancun, Mexicotequilabluesrock.com

AFRICA

Cape Town International Jazz FestivalPostponed until 2022Cape Town, South Africa+27.21.671.0506www.capetownjazzfest.com

Standard Bank Joy of Jazz FestivalPostponedJohannesburg, South Africawww.joyofjazz.co.za

Knysna Blues FestivalTBAKnysna, South Africawww.facebook.com/KnysnaBluesFestival

Durban International Blues FestivalTBADurban, South Africawww.durbanbluesfestival.co.za

Festival International Jazz de Saint-LouisTBASaint-Louis, Sénégalwww.facebook.com/festivaljazzdesaintlouis

CENTRAL AMERICA

Costa Rica Blues FestivalCanceled for 2021Hotel La Puerta del SolPlayas del Coco, Costa Ricacrbluesfest.com

Boquete Jazz & Blues FestivalTBABoquete, Chiriquí, Panamawww.boquetejazzandbluesfestival.com

Beaches Jazz & Blues FestivalTBABuenaventura, Panamabeachesjbf.com


SOUTH AMERICA

Rio das Ostras Jazz & Blues FestivalTBARio das Ostras, Brazilwww.riodasostrasjazzeblues.com

Mississippi Delta Blues FestivalTBACaxias do Sul, Brazilmdbf.com.br

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

Cali Blues & Folk FestivalTBACali, Colombiawww.colomboamericano.edu.co

ASIA

JazzmanduOctober 28-November 3, 2021Kathmandu, Nepaljazzmandu.org

Japan Blues FestivalTBAAomori, Japanaomori-jbf.com

SOUTH ASIA

Mahindra Blues FestivalTBAMumbai, Indiamahindrablues.com

EUROPE

Villa Sessions—Vila do Conde Blues FestivalVirtualApril 16-18, 2021Vila do Conde, Portugalwww.facebook.com/villasessionsblues

Scottish Jazz & Blues WeekendVirtualApril 22-25, 2021Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdomwww.edinburghjazzfestival.com

Blues Festival BadenMay 22-29, 2021Baden, Switzerlandwww.bluesfestival-baden.ch

Duvel Blues FestivalMay 29, 2021Puurs, Belgiumwww.duvelblues.be

Skånevik BluesfestivalJuly 1-3, 2021Skånevik, Norwaywww.skaanevikblues.com

SummerbluesJuly 2, 2021Basel, Switzerlandsummerblues.ch

Cognac Blues PassionsJuly 7-11, 2021Cognac, France+33.05.45.36.11.81www.bluespassions.com

Mostly Jazz, Funk, & Soul FestivalJuly 9-11, 2021Moseley ParkBirmingham, United Kingdommostlyjazz.co.uk

Vallemaggia Magic Blues FestivalJuly 9-August 5, 2021Vallemaggia,Switzerland+41.91.759.77.26www.magicblues.ch

Blues ExpressJuly 10, 2021Differdange, Luxembourg+352.58.77.11.900www.bluesexpress.lu

Edinburgh Jazz & Blues FestivalJuly 16-25, 2021Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdomedinburghjazzfestival.com

The Big Blues BashJuly 17, 2021Liverpool, United Kingdomwww.facebook.com/riversidepromotions

Porretta Soul FestivalJuly 22-25,2021Porretta Terme, Italywww.porrettasoulfestival.it

Notodden Blues FestivalAugust 5-8, 2021Notodden, Norwaywww.bluesfest.no

Campsoul Music FestivalAugust 27-30, 2021Grove Farms, Milton Hill, Harwell, United Kingdomcampsoulfestival.com

Blues Rules September 3-4, 2021Crissier, Switzerlandwww.blues-rules.com

Bluesfest EutinSeptember 9-13, 2021Eutin, Germanywww.baltic-blues.de

Kwadendamme Blues FestivalSeptember 24-25, 2021Kwadendamme,Netherlands+31.0113.649.673kwadendamme.weebly.com

Copenhagen Blues FestivalSeptember 30-October 3, 2021Copenhagen, Denmarkwww.copenhagenbluesfestival.dk

German Blues Challenge & Festival and German Blues AwardsOctober 1-2, 2021Eutin, Germanywww.baltic-blues.de

Stockholm Jazz FestivalOctober 15-24, 2021Stockholm, Swedenstockholmjazz.se

Hamburg Blues NightsOctober 29-30, 2021Hamburg, Germanywww.baltic-blues.de

Bude Blues FestivalNovember 5-7, 2021Bude, United Kingdomwww.solidentertainments.com/blues/bude/index.html

Lucerne Blues FestivalNovember 6-14, 2021Lucerne, Switzerlandwww.bluesfestival.ch

Tenby Blues FestivalNovember 12-14, 2021Tenby, Wales, United Kingdomwww.tenbyblues.co.uk

January Blues FestivalJanuary 19-23, 2022London, United Kingdomwww.the100club.co.uk

Holland International Blues FestivalJune 9-11, 2022Grolloo, Netherlandswww.hollandinternationalbluesfestival.com

Åmål’s Blues FestJuly 6-10, 2022Åmål, Sweden+46.0.532.713.98www.bluesfest.net

Keeping the Blues Alive at SeaAugust 23-28, 2022Cruise from Athens, Greece to Mykonos, Greece and Kusadasi, Turkey+44.808.164.9851www.bluesaliveatseaeurope.com

JazzAsconaPostponed until 2022Ascona, Switzerlandwww.jazzascona.ch

Dereham Blues FestivalPostponed until 2022Dereham, United Kingdomwww.derehambluesfestival.org.uk

European Blues ChallengeCanceled for 2021Chorzów, Polandebc2021.pl

Great British Rhythm & Blues FestivalCanceled for 2021Colne, United Kingdom+44.1282.861888www.bluesfestival.co.uk


Pakkasukko Blues N’ JazzTBAKemi, Lappland, Finlandwww.pakkasukko.com

Un Pont Vers La Louisiane Festival Cajun & ZydecoTBAJouars-Pontchartrain,Francewww.topela.eu

Torrita Blues FestivalTBATorrita di Siena, Italy+39.349.080.1381www.torritablues.it

North Wales Blues & Soul FestivalTBATheatr Clwyd FieldsMold, North Wales,United Kingdomnwbluesandsoul.co.uk

Swing WespelaarTBAWespelaar, Belgiumwww.swingwespelaar.be

Harvest Time Blues FestivalTBAMonaghan Town, Ireland+353.087.7970689www.harvestblues.ie

Rawa Blues FestivalTBAKatowice, Polandrawablues.com/en

Bay-Car Blues FestivalTBAGrand-Synthe, France+33.6.80.61.80.99www.baycarbluesfestival.fr

Blues sur SeineTBAMantes-la-Jolie, Francewww.blues-sur-seine.com

CARIBBEAN

Jamaica Jazz & Blues FestivalVirtualMarch 4-6, 2021jamaicajazzandblues.com

Terra de BluesMay 21-24, 2021Marie-Galante, Guadeloupeterredeblues.com

Legendary Rhythm and Blues Southern Caribbean CruiseOctober 24-31, 2021Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Willemstad, Curaçao, Oranjestad, Aruba & Half Moon Cay (Bahamas)816.753.7979bluescruise.com

Legendary Rhythm and Blues Eastern Caribbean CruiseJanuary 29-February 5, 2022Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Tortola, St. Thomas & Turks and Caicos 816.753.7979bluescruise.com

Soul Beach Music FestivalMay 25-30, 2022Aruba www.soulbeach.net

AUSTRALIA

Blues on BroadbeachMay 20-23, 2021Broadbeach, Queenslandbluesonbroadbeach.com

Girrakool Blues Festival & BBQCanceled for 2021Mt. Penang Event ParkKariong, New South Walesgirrakoolblues.com.au

Byron Bay BluesfestCanceled for 2021Byron Events FarmByron Bay, New South Waleswww.bluesfest.com.au

Australian Blues Music FestivalPostponed until 2022Goulburn, New South Waleswww.australianbluesfestival.com





Compiled by Melanie Young 2021 Living Blues Festival Guide

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