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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
LIVING BLUES 2021 FESTIVAL GUIDE
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
LIVING BLUES 2021 FESTIVAL GUIDE
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
LIVING BLUES 2021 FESTIVAL GUIDE
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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LIVING BLUES 2021 FESTIVAL GUIDE
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
LIVING BLUES 2021 FESTIVAL GUIDE
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
LIVING BLUES 2021 FESTIVAL GUIDE
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
LIVING BLUES 2021 FESTIVAL GUIDE
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
LIVING BLUES 2021 FESTIVAL GUIDE
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
LIVING BLUES 2021 FESTIVAL GUIDE
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
LIVING BLUES 2021 FESTIVAL GUIDE
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
LIVING BLUES 2021 FESTIVAL GUIDE
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
LIVING BLUES 2021 FESTIVAL GUIDE
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
LIVING BLUES 2021 FESTIVAL GUIDE
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
LIVING BLUES 2021 FESTIVAL GUIDE
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
LIVING BLUES 2021 FESTIVAL GUIDE
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
LIVING BLUES 2021 FESTIVAL GUIDE
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
LIVING BLUES 2021 FESTIVAL GUIDE
LIVING BLUES 2021 FESTIVAL GUIDE
LIVING BLUES 2021 FESTIVAL GUIDE
LIVING BLUES 2021 FESTIVAL GUIDE
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