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Blues Festival Guide magazine
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This once-a-year publication is chock-full of blues history, lifestyle, entertaining and educational features, and dozens of festivals!
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 BAM Fest - Birthplace of American Music FestivalJun-19-2026 - Jun-21-2026A musical festival created to pay homage to the root of American music, the Blues, and pay tribute to all the genres that grew from it. Clarksdale , Mississippi, USA, Delta Blues Alley Cafe, 352 Delta Ave, Clarksdale, MS 38614 - 662- 621-2221 |
 Blues on the Fox 2026, 26th AnnualJun-20-2026Come hang by the river and get your fill of awesome blues music Aurora, Illinois, USA, RiverEdge Park - Headliners: Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Ally Venable, and more! |
 Blues From The Top Music Festival, 23rd AnnualJun-26-2026 - Jun-28-2026Think soul-shaking riffs, foot-stomping beats, and a 3-day party that’s equal parts gritty and grand, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Rockies! Winter Park, Colorado, USA, Rendezvous Event Center - Headliners: The Wood Brothers, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Los Lobos, many more |
 Fountain Blues & Brews Festival, 43rd AnnualJun-27-2026 - Jun-28-2026California’s longest running blues festival, brings together world-class talent and new voices in a celebration of blues and its evolving sound. San Jose, California, USA, Plaza Park - 1 Paseo de San Antionio, San Jose, CA - 1-408-641-4144 Headliners: Eric Gales, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Blues Explosion: The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol, Fillmore Slim, Lady Bianca, Alvon Johnson, Ruthie Foster, more. |
 Audrey Turner BandJul-19-2026Audrey Turner Band Brings Blues, Soul & Rock ‘n’ Roll to the Whisky a Go Go West Hollywood, California, USA, 8901 W. Sunset Blvd - Headliners: Orianthi, Audrey Turner, more |
 Catskills Crossroads Blues CampAug-11-2026 - Aug-14-2026Learn. Play. Celebrate! At The Full Moon Resort. Big Indian, New York, USA, Full Moon Resort - (845) 254-8009 |
 Chenango Blues FestivalAug-20-2026 - Aug-22-2026Family-friendly event in beautiful central NY. Award-winning blues acts, Arts & Craft Vendors, Food Vendors, Beer and Wine Booth, and on-site camping. Norwich, New York, USA, Chenango County Fairgrounds - (607) 334-5653 Headliners: Booker T. Jones, Charlie Musselwhite & GA-20: Together Onstage; The Record Company, Carolyn Wonderland, Vanessa Collier, more |
 Trinidaddio Blues FestAug-28-2026 - Aug-29-2026Music Festival Trinidad, Colorado, USA, Downtown Trinidad at the corner of Main and Convent Streets - Headliners: Vanessa Collier, Selwyn Birchwood, Harrell “Young Rell” Davenport, Dave Specter!, more |
 Legendary Rhythm and Blues CruiseOct-31-2026 - Nov-07-2026#45 - Mexican Riviera - Prebook NOW! San Diego, California, USA, |
 Sandy Beaches CruiseJan-09-2027 - Jan-16-2027Experience the Heart and Soul of American Music as we sail from Fort Lauderdale, to • Cozumel • Costa Maya Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA, Holland America Line Eurodam - 855-487-2639 Headliners: Keb' Mo', JJ Grey & Mofro, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, The California Honeydrops, The Band Of Heathens, Paul Thorn, Marc Broussard, Shinyribs, Mike Zito, Lee Roy Parnell, Carolyn Wonderland, Jimmy Hall, Wayne Toups, Jim Quick & Coastline, & More! |
 Big Easy Cruise, 4th AnnualJan-16-2027 - Jan-23-2027Book now for a NOLA Fest at Sea! Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, Holland America Line Eurodam - 855-923-7222 Headliners: Keb’ Mo’, Samantha Fish, Robert Randolph, The Record Company, Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel, Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen, Blind Boys of Alabama |
 Legendary Rhythm & Blues CruiseJan-31-2027 - Feb-07-2027#46 to the Eastern Caribbean - THE BEST BLUES EXPERIENCE ON THE PLANET! Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA, Holland America Nieuw Statendam - Headliners: TBA |
