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Compiled by Melanie YoungSpecific dates are provided where possible.However, some festivals had not set their 2020dates at press time.You can also view this list year-round atwww.LivingBlues.com.ALABAMAAfrican American Music FestivalFebruary 6-7, 2020History Museum of MobileMobile, 20Foley BBQ & Blues Cook-OffMarch 14, 2020Heritage ParkFoley, Alabama251.943.5590www.foleybbqandblues.netSpring Fling Music Festival 2020April 4, 2020The GroundsMobile, m/springfling11th Annual Bob Sykes BBQ & Blues FestivalApril 25, 2020DeBardeleben ParkBessemer, Alabama205.426.1400bobsykes.com24th Annual Old School and Blues FestivalMay 23, 2020Huntsville DragwayHuntsville, Alabamaoldschoolandbluesfestival.comBlues, Bikes & BBQ FestivalJune 13, 2020Alabama International DragwaySteele, brite.comW.C. Handy FestivalJuly 17-26, 2020The ShoalsFlorence, Alabama256.766.7642wchandymusicfestival.com22nd Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage JazzFestivalJuly 31, 2020Mobile, Alabama251.478.4027gcehjazzfest.orgJohnny Shines Blues FestivalAugust 8, 2020McAbee Activity CenterTuscaloosa, Alabama205.887.6859LIVING BLUES 2020 FESTIVAL GUIDELiving Blues Festival GuideDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, some festivals will be postponed orcanceled. Please check event websites for the latest information.Black Belt Folk Roots FestivalAugust 22-23, 2020Historic Greene County Courthouse SquareEutaw, black-beltfolk-roots-festivalSpring Fling Cruise 2020October 4-11, 2020Carnival Glory Cruise from New Orleans,Louisiana to Montego Bay, Jamaica, GrandCayman Islands, and Cozumel, MexicoMobile, Alabama251.599.8846springflingcruise.com49th Kentuck Festival of the ArtsOctober 10-11, 2020Northport, Alabama205.758.1257www.kentuck.orgAlabama Blues WeekTBATuscaloosa, Alabama205.752.6263www.alabamablues.orgBull Pen Blues and BBQ FestivalTBAOld York FarmsOakman, aALASKAAnchorage Folk FestivalJanuary 15-26, 2020Anchorage, Alaskawww.anchoragefolkfestival.orgFairbanks Winter Arts FestivalFebruary 17-23, 2020Fairbanks, Alaska907.474.8869fsaf.orgAlaska Folk Festival2020–CANCELEDJuneau, Alaska907.463.3316akfolkfest.org34th Juneau Jazz & ClassicsMay 1-9, 2020Juneau, Alaska907.463.3378jazzandclassics.orgFairbanks Summer Arts FestivalJuly 12-26, 2020Fairbanks, Alaska907.474.8869fsaf.orgSalmonfestJuly 31-August 2, 2020Kenai Peninsula FairgroundsNinilchik, Alaska907.435.0525salmonfestalaska.orgSeward Music & Arts FestivalOctober 2-4, 2020Dale R. Lindsey Alaska Railroad IntermodalFacilitySeward, Alaska907.224.2696www.sewardfestival.comSpenard Jazz FestTBAAnchorage, Alaska646.675.4737spenardjazzfest.orgARIZONA6th Annual Boogie, Brews & Blues FestivalFebruary 22, 2020Gateway ParkYuma, ual-boogiebrews-blues-festivalPhoenix Blues, Brews and BBQ 20202020–CANCELEDMargaret T. Hance ParkPhoenix, Arizona602.252.0599phoenixblues.org
Superstition Blues, Brews & Arts FestivalOctober 11, 2020Flatiron Community ParkApache Junction, Arizona602.705.5446superstitionbluesfest.com10th Annual Old Town Blues FestPOSTPONED - date TBAOld Town Center for the ArtsCottonwood, Arizona928.634.0940www.oldtowncenter.org35th Annual SABHF Blues and Brews FestivalPOSTPONED - date TBAGene C. Reid ParkTucson, Arizonaazblues.orgChandler Jazz Festival2020–CANCELEDA. J. Chandler ParkChandler, f Blues & Brews2020–CANCELEDContinental Country Club Driving RangeFlagstaff, Arizona928.606.7600flagstaffblues.comAlpine Country Blues FestivalJune 19-20, 2020Mellody FieldAlpine, Arizona928.245.1143alpineazmusicfest.com/cmsBlues in BisbeeSeptember 19, 2020Old City ParkBisbee, Arizona520.327.1529www.bluesinbisbee.comBacon, Blues & Brews Festival 2020November 7, 2020Queen Creek, z.comARKANSAS2020 Crossroad FestivalMarch 7, 2020Arts & Science Center for Southeast ArkansasPine Bluff, valEureka Springs Blues WeekendJune 5-7, 2020Eureka Springs, reka-springsblues-weekendDelta Roots Music FestivalJune 6, 2020Helena, .comRedwood Coast Music FestivalMay 7-10, 2020Eureka, California707.445.3378www.rcmfest.org30th Annual Riverfront Blues FestivalJune 19-20, 2020Harry E. Kelley River ParkFort Smith, Arkansasriverfrontbluesfest.orgGator by the Bay Music, Louisiana Food &Crawfish FestivalMay 7-10, 2020Spanish Landing ParkSan Diego, California619.234.8612www.gatorbythebay.comBikes, Blues & BBQ Motorcycle RallySeptember 23-26, 2020Fayetteville, Arkansas479.527.9993bikesbluesandbbq.orgKing Biscuit Blues FestivalOctober 7-10, 2020Helena, Arkansas870.572.5223kingbiscuitfestival.comHot Springs Blues FestivalTBAHill Wheatley PlazaHot Springs, .htmlCALIFORNIASan Jose Jazz Winter FestFebruary 14-29, 2020San Jose, Delta Blues Festival Benefit ConcertFebruary 29, 2020El Campanil TheatreAntioch, Californiawww.deltabluesfestival.netCruisin’ For a Bluesin’March 19-22, 2020Long Beach, California to Ensenada, Mexicocruisinforabluesin.comSpring Harp Fest2020–CANCELEDHarry Griffen Park AmphitheaterLa Mesa, la Blues FestivalOctober 17, 2020Old Town Temecula Civic Center PlazaTemecula, mAdams Avenue Unplugged2020–CANCELEDSan Diego, 7th Annual Topanga Blues FestivalMay 2, 2020Topanga Canyon, Californiascbsevents.orgDana Point Weekend of MusicMay 15-17, 2020Dana Point, California949.360.7800dohenybluesfestival.comLong Beach Crawfish FestivalMay 22-24, 2020Rainbow Lagoon ParkLong Beach, l.com27th Annual Avila Beach Blues FestivalMay 24, 2020Avila Beach ResortAvila Beach, California805.924.1142otterproductionsinc.comHorse Town Brew n’ QueMay 30, 2020Norco, California951.444.1280www.brewnquefestival.comOjai Blues FestJune 6, 2020The Art CenterOjai, n Fried Blues & Wine FundraiserJune 14, 2020Mare IslandVallejo, gLive Oak Music FestivalJune 19-21, 2020El Chorro Regional ParkSan Luis Obispo, California805.781.3030www.liveoakfest.org39th Annual San Jose Fountain Blues &Brews FestivalJune 20, 2020Plaza de Cesar Chavez ParkSan Jose, California408.641.4144fountainblues.comMonterey International Blues FestivalJune 27, 2020Monterey County FairgroundsMonterey, omLIVING BLUES 2020 FESTIVAL GUIDE
High Sierra Music FestivalJuly 2-5, 2020Plumas County FairgroundsQuincy, Californiahighsierramusic.comMammoth Festival of Beers & BluesapaloozaJuly 30-August 2, 2020Mammoth Lakes, es & Roots Music FestivalAugust 16, 2020Fresno, gRed, White & Blues FestivalJuly 5, 2020Alameda County FairgroundsPleasanton, gEast Palo Alto Blues FestivalAugust 1-2, 2020Bell ParkPalo Alto, gNapa Blues, Brews & BBQAugust 22, 2020Napa, -bbq-2020California WorldFestJuly 9-12, 2020Nevada County FairgroundsGrass Valley, California530.274.8384worldfest.net30th Annual San Jose Jazz Summer FestAugust 7-9, 2020San Jose, w Blues FestivalAugust 8-9, 2020Shoreline Aquatic ParkLong Beach, ard/Russell City Blues SeriesJuly 11, 18, & 25, 2020Hayward, gLong Beach Jazz FestivalAugust 14-16, 2020Rainbow Lagoon ParkLong Beach, California562.424.0013longbeachjazzfestival.comArt Soul OaklandJuly 25-26, 2020Downtown Oakland, dFREEBlue Wing Blues FestivalSeptember 5-7, 2020Upper Lake, California707.275.2244tallmanhotel.comMonterey Jazz FestivalSeptember 25-27, 2020Monterey, s and Bones FestivalSeptember 26, 2020Calaveras County FairgroundsAngels Camp, er River Blues FestAugust 7-9, 2020One of America’s Top 10 Places to Hear Authentic Music on our SpectacularMain Stage: 8 downtown air-conditioned acoustic stages; & Civic AuditoriumSunday Gospel StageJoin our International Membership staging this world-renowned celebration of Mississippi DeltaBlues. We are a 501 c 3 non-profit orrganization offering posh ringside seats to donors for theweekend beneath our VIP Tent. We need your support to continue this legendary MississippiBlues Trail Marker event honored in 2019 by AAA as a ‘Southern Travel Treasure.’For lineups and additional information, visit our website:www.sunflowerfest.orgLIVING BLUES 2020 FESTIVAL GUIDE
Taste of Soul Family FestivalOctober 17, 2020Crenshaw BoulevardLos Angeles, California323.299.3800tasteofsoul.orgSignifyin’ BluesNovember 6-8, 2020Renaissance LAXLos Angeles, Californiawww.signifyinblues.comOjai Bowlful of BluesTBALibbey BowlOjai, aver Creek Blues, Brews & BBQ FestivalMay 22-24, 2020Beaver Creek ResortBeaver Creek, Colorado970.754.4636www.beavercreek.comDurango Blues TrainMay 28-30 & August 20-22, 2020Durango, ey Blues JamJune 12-13, 2020Greeley, Colorado970.356.7787greeleybluesjam.org18th Annual Blues from the TopJune 27-28, 2020Winter Park, Coloradograndblues.org11th Annual Rocky Mountain Old-TimeMusic FestivalJuly 8-12, 2020Parrish RanchBerthoud, Coloradowww.thecroma.orgBlues & BBQ Festival for Better HousingJuly 18, 2020Citizens ParkEdgewater, Coloradowww.bluesnbbq.com13th Annual Carbon Valley Music FestivalAugust 1, 2020Centennial FieldDacono, ohemian Nights at NewWestFestAugust 14-16, 2020Downtown Fort Collins, dio Blues FestAugust 29, 2020Trinidad, uise, Blues & BrewsSeptember 26, 2020Chester Fair GroundsChester, Connecticutcruisebluesandbrews.com27th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews FestivalSeptember 18-20, 2020Telluride, Colorado970.728.8037www.tellurideblues.comBlack Bear Americana Music FestOctober 9-11, 2020Goshen FairgroundsGoshen, tis Taylor Trance Blues Jam FestivalNovember 13-14, 2020eTown HallBoulder, ghton Blues BlastTBAThe Armory Performing Arts CenterBrighton, Colorado303.655.2026 brightonarmory.orgDenver OktoberfestTBADenver, Coloradothedenveroktoberfest.comCONNECTICUTBrews & Blues FestivalMarch 7, 2020Madison Beach HotelMadison, Connecticutmbhbluesconcert.eventbrite.com24th Annual Strawberry Park Blast from theBayou Cajun Zydeco FestivalJune 4-7, 2020Strawberry ParkPreston, -Eyed & Blues FestJune 20, 2020Bushnell ParkHartford, hfield Jazz FestivalTBAGoshen, , Views & BBQ FestivalTBALevitt PavilionWestport, Connecticut203.572.1604bluesviewsct.comDELAWARESt. Georges Blues FestivalJune 6-7, 2020Fort DuPont State ParkDelaware City, Delawarewww.bluehorizonpromotions.comRiverfront Blues FestivalAugust 1-2, 2020Wilmington, ouse Blues FestivalTBAMagnolia, CT OF COLUMBIAWashington DC Lindy Exchange (DCLX)2020–CANCELEDWashington, DCdclx.orgBlues on the BeachJuly 25, 2020Short BeachStratford, hsonian Folklife FestivalJune 24-28 & July 1-5, 2020National MallWashington, DC202.633.6474festival.si.eduStafford Springs Blues FestivalAugust 1, 2020Hyde ParkStafford Springs, mGiant National Capital Barbecue BattleJune 27-28, 2020Pennsylvania AvenueWashington, DC202.828.3099bbqindc.comRidgefield Jazz, Funk & Blues WeekendSeptember 10-13, 2020Ridgefield, Connecticutwww.jazzfunk.orgLIVING BLUES 2020 FESTIVAL GUIDE
FLORIDA10th Annual Pigs in Z’Hills BBQ & BluesFestivalJanuary 18, 2020Zephyrhills, bluesKeeping the Blues Alive at Sea VIFebruary 18-22, 2020Miami, Florida to Nassau, er Sea-Blues FestivalFebruary 22-23, 2020Coachman ParkClearwater, Florida727.562.4700www.sea-blues.com14th Annual Bonita Blues Festival2020–CANCELEDRiverside ParkBonita Springs, Floridawww.bonitablues.com2nd Annual Blues Bash at the RanchMarch 19-21, 2021Sertoma Youth RanchBrooksville, Florida941.758.7585www.bluesbashattheranch.comFort Pierce Jazz Week2020–CANCELEDFort Pierce, Florida772.460.5299www.jazzsociety.orgRhythm & RibsFall, 2020Francis FieldSt. Augustine, Floridarhythmandribs.net30th Annual Springing the Blues Festival2020–CANCELEDSeawalk PavilionJacksonville Beach, Florida904.270.9301www.springingtheblues.comTampa Bay Blues FestApril, 2021Vinoy ParkSt. Petersburg, Florida727.895.6153www.tampabaybluesfest.comWanee Block Party2020–CANCELEDFort Lauderdale, assee Jazz & BluesApril 25-26, 2020Tallahassee MuseumTallahassee, Florida850.575.8684tallahasseemuseum.orgLIVING BLUES 2020 FESTIVAL GUIDESmokin’ Blues, Cruise & BBQMay 2, 2020St. Cloud, Florida407.498.0008www.stcloudmainstreet.orgHoodoo Voodoo Halloween Blues BallTBAFort Lauderdale, Florida954.399.2583www.hoodoovoodoo.comOcean Brews & BluesMay 16, 2020Deerfield Beach, Florida954.480.4200www.deerfield-beach.comVenice Blues FestivalTBAVenice, Florida615.788.1427veniceblues.com7th Annual Women in Blues ShowcaseMay 17, 2020Cypress & Grove Brewing Co.Gainesville, Florida352.871.0676ncfblues.orgBlues and Brews FestivalTBAGulfport, Florida727.327.3509so49.orgFlorida Folk FestivalMay 22-24, 2020Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State ParkWhite Springs, daFolkFestivalBBQ and Blues FestivalOctober 9-11, 2020Lakeridge Winery & VineyardsClermont, bbq-and-bluesDowntown Festival & Art ShowNovember 7-8, 2020Gainesville, orgRiverhawk Music FestivalNovember 12-15, 2020Sertoma Youth RanchBrooksville, -festival-home/Forgotten Music FestivalNovember 14-15, 2020George Core ParkPort St. Joe, raft Beer & Blues FestivalNovember 13, 2020Casselberry, Florida407.262.7700 ext. alBradenton Blues FestivalDecember 4-6, 2020Bradenton RiverwalkBradenton, iving Hunger the BluesTBASarasota, Floridawww.givinghungertheblues.orgBiscuit FestTBAThe Funky BiscuitBoca Raton, Florida561.395.2929www.funkybiscuit.comBrick City Blues FestivalTBAReilly Arts CenterOcala, FestivalGEORGIA8th Annual Savannah Blues FestivalFebruary 15, 2020Johnny Mercer TheatreSavannah, Georgia912.651.6500savannahcivic.com8th Annual Augusta Blues FestivalAugust 29, 2020Bell AuditoriumAugusta, .com5th Annual Macon Blues FestivalOctober 10, 2020Macon City AuditoriumMacon, h Music Festival2020–CANCELEDSavannah, th Annual ATL Blues FestivalPOSTPONED - date TBACobb Energy Performing Arts CentreAtlanta, ille BBQ and Blues FestivalPOSTPONED - date TBABarnesville, Georgia770.358.5884www.bbqandblues.org
27th Annual Blind Willie McTell Music Festival2020–CANCELEDThomson, Georgiablindwillie.comCanton Blues FestJune 5-6, 2020Canton, ues-fest20th Annual Decatur BBQ, Blues &Bluegrass FestivalAugust 8, 2020Legacy ParkDecatur, Georgia678.778.2000www.decaturbbqfestival.comBlue Ridge Blues & BBQ FestivalSeptember 17-19, 2020Blue Ridge, Georgia770.546.9614blueridgebluesandbbq.comGeorgia Blues and Roots FestivalTBAMable House Barnes AmphitheaterMableton, Georgiawww.gabluesnroots.orgFountain City Father’s Day Blues FestivalTBAColumbus Civic CenterColumbus, ts/BluesHAWAIIWillie K’s BBQ Blues FestJanuary 4, 2020Maui Arts & Cultural CenterKahului, Hawaiiwilliekbluesfest.com9th Annual Big Island Jazz & Blues FestivalJune 4-7, 2020Mauna Kea Beach HotelWaimea, l.com8th Annual East Hawaii Jazz and BluesFestivalTBANani Mau GardensHilo, Hawaiiwww.ehjazzbluesfest.comIDAHO11th Annual Coeur d’Alene Blues FestivalMarch 19 - 21, 2021Coeur d’Alene ResortCoeur d’Alene, es-festivalHistoric Wallace Blues FestivalJuly 10-11, 2020Wallace, Idaho208.661.5748www.wallaceblues.comYellow Pine Music & Harmonica FestivalJuly 30-August 1, 2020Yellow Pine, Idaho208.633.6945www.yellowpinefestival.orgBlues on Indian CreekJuly 31-August 1, 2020Indian Creek PlazaCaldwell, -indiancreekBlues and Bones FestivalAugust 22, 2020Eagle Island State ParkEagle, Idaho208.939.0696www.bluesandbones.comTHE BLUES FOUNDATION SENDS WORDS OF SUPPORT TO THE ENTIRE BLUES COMMUNITY DURING THIS TIME.PLEASE SUPPORT THE COVID-19BLUES MUSICIAN EMERGENCYRELIEF FUNDYour support of this fund will providedirect support to the blues musicianswhose livelihoods have beenimpacted by the current pandemic.Resources will help protect bluesmusicians from loss of housing,utilities, and health insurance.To donate to the fund, pleasevisit www.BLUES.org and clickDonate - COVID-19 Relief Fund.WATCH FOR UPDATES TO JOIN US FOR A VIRTUAL VIEWINGEXPERIENCE OF THE 2020 BLUES MUSIC AWARDS.421 South Main Street Memphis, TN 38103 901-527-2583 blues.orgLIVING BLUES 2020 FESTIVAL GUIDE
Sun Valley Jazz & Music FestivalOctober 14-18, 2020Sun Valley, Idaho877.478.5277www.sunvalleyjazz.comILLINOIS2020 Hey NonnyWinter Blues SummitJanuary 31-February 2, 2020Arlington Heights, Illinois224.202.0750www.heynonny.comMother’s Day Soul JamPOSTPONED - date TBAArie Crown TheaterChicago, Illinoisariecrown.com/events37th Annual Chicago Blues FestivalJune 5-7, 2020Millennium Park Chicago, fton Winery Blues FestivalMay 23-24, 2020Grafton Winery & BrewhausGrafton, Illinois618.786.3001www.thegraftonwinery.com24th Annual Blues on the FoxJune 19-20, 2020Riveredge ParkAurora, f-2020SAVE THE DATEPrairie CrossroadsBlues FestivalAugust 8, 2020Champaign CountyFairgroundsUrbana, ues, Brews & BBQAugust 14-16, 2020Petersen ParkMcHenry, Illinois847.809.4373www.mrbbb.comJoliet Blues FestivalAugust 15, 2020Billie Limacher Bicentennial ParkJoliet, Illinois815.724.3762www.jolietbluesfestival.comOld Capitol Blues & BBQAugust 28-29, 2020Old State Capitol PlazaSpringfield, eptember 18-20, 2020VFW Fairgrounds - Tomball, TXaJimmie Vaughan aBenny Turner Buddy Whittington Eric Johanson FOLLOW US FOR ALL THE LATEST www.gulfcoastblues.orgLIVING BLUES 2020 FESTIVAL GUIDE11th Annual Crossroads Blues FestivalAugust 29, 2020Lyran ParkRockford, mPeoria Blues & Heritage Music FestivalSeptember 4-5, 2020Riverfront ParkPeoria, Illinoispeoriabluesandheritagefestival.comLogan Center BluesfestOctober 16-19, 2020Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts at theUniversity of ChicagoChicago, Illinois773.702.2787logancenterblues.orgBlacks, Whites and Blues FestivalTBASpringfield, Illinoisblackswhitesandbluesfestival.orgRiverside Art, Wine & Blues FestivalTBARiverside ParkMurphysboro, inebluesfestival
River City Soul FestTBAPeoria RiverFrontPeoria, Illinois309.681.2859soulfestpeoria.comINDIANA15th Annual Chi-Town Blues FestivalPOSTPONED - date TBAThe Venue at Horseshoe CasinoHammond, ows2nd Annual Indy Blues FestivalOctober 3, 2020Indiana Farmers ColiseumIndianapolis, /2020/bluesconcert23rd Annual BBQ RibFest: Blues, Brews &BBQJune 18-21, 2020Headwaters ParkFort Wayne, Indiana260.602.1831www.bbqribfest.comBroad Street Blues & BBQ FestivalJune 26-28, 2020Griffith Central ParkGriffith, esfest22nd Annual Firefighters Blues FestivalJuly 18, 2020Kamm Island ParkMishawaka, Indianafirefightersblues.orgMadison RibberFest: BBQ & BluesAugust 21-22, 2020Madison, Indiana800.559.2956www.madisonribberfest.comBean Blossom Blues FestivalAugust 27-29, 2020Bill Monroe Music Park & CampgroundBean Blossom, Indiana812.325.8836beanblossomblues.com6th Annual Blues on the Rock FestivalSeptember 6, 2020Rockport City ParkRockport, s at the CrossroadsSeptember 11-12, 2020Terre Haute, h Annual BBQ & BluesSeptember 12, 2020McCormick’s Creek State ParkSpencer, Indiana812.829.4344friendsmccormickscreek.orgNorth Liberty Blues & BBQJuly 11, 2020Centennial ParkNorth Liberty, Iowa319.626.5726northlibertyblues.orgFort Ben BBQ & Blues FestSeptember 19, 2020Fort Harrison State ParkIndianapolis, ul & Blues FestivalJuly 31-August 1, 2020Iowa City, Iowa319.337.7944summerofthearts.orgSouthern Indiana Bacon & Blues FestivalOctober 3-4, 2020South Harrison ParkLaconia, sfestival.orgBloomington BoogiesTBABloomington, Indianabloomingtonboogies.comLa Porte County Blues FestivalTBAAmphitheater at Fox ParkLa Porte, Indianalaporteblues.orgFishers Blues FestTBANickel Plate District AmphitheaterFishers, BBBFest: New Albany Blues, Brews, & BBQTBABicentennial ParkNew Albany, Indiana502.445.5343nabbbfest.comIOWAKee Live Music FestivalJanuary 17-18, 2020Cherokee, Iowakeelivemusic.com26th Winter Blues FestFebruary 14-15, 2020Downtown MarriottDes Moines, Iowacibs.orgSaturday in the ParkJuly 4, 2020Grandview ParkSioux City, Iowa712.277.2575saturdayinthepark.comBicycle, Blues & BBQJuly 10-12, 2020Clear Lake, Iowabicyclebluesbbq.comHinterland Music FestivalJuly 31-August 1, 2020Avenue of the Saints AmphitheaterSaint Charles, Iowawww.hinterlandiowa.com32nd Annual Rollin’ on the River BluesFestivalAugust 14-15, 2020Victory ParkKeokuk, ful of BluesTBAMaytag ParkNewton, Iowa515.729.9122www.southskunkblues.orgMississippi Valley Blues FestivalTBADavenport, Iowa563.322.5837www.mvbs.orgBlue Ribbon Blues FestTBAJefferson County FairgroundsFairfield, Iowa641.233.7438southeastiowabluessociety.orgCzech Village BluesTBACzech VillageCedar Rapids, Iowaczechvillagefriends.orgKANSASChautauqua Hills Blues FestivalMay 23-24, 2020Sedan, KS620.875.0735www.cqbluesfest.comWichita RiverfestMay 29-June 6, 2020Wichita, Kansas316.267.2817wichitariverfest.comKansas City Kansas Street Blues FestivalJune 27, 2020Lavender’s Circle L RanchKansas City, Kansas913.991.3451www.kckblues.comLIVING BLUES 2020 FESTIVAL GUIDE
Spirit of Kansas Blues FestivalJuly 4, 2020Reynolds LodgeLake Shawnee Topeka, Kansaswww.topekabluessociety.orgNational Jug Band JubileeSeptember 19, 2020Louisville, Kentucky502.417.1107www.jugbandjubilee.comFrench Quarter FestivalOctober 1-4, 2020New Orleans, Louisiana504.522.5730frenchquarterfest.org31st Annual Paola Roots FestivalAugust 28-29, 2020Paola Park SquarePaola, Kansas913.294.6427www.rootsfestival.orgBourbon & BeyondSeptember 25-27, 2020Louisville, Kentuckybourbonandbeyond.comScott Boudin FestivalSeptember 18-20, 2020Scott, th Annual Paxico Blues FestivalSeptember 19, 2020Main StreetPaxico, Kansas785.636.5520www.paxicobluesfest.comBlues Masters at the CrossroadsTBASalina, Kansas785.825.8609 ext. 210www.blueheavenstudios.comKENTUCKYBBQ, Blues & BikesMay 23, 2020Elizabethtown, Kentuckybbqbluesfest.comGermantown Schnitzelburg Blues FestivalJune 5-6, 2020Next to Check’s CafeLouisville, Kentuckywww.facebook.com/groups/gtownbluesfestW.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue FestivalJune 17-20, 2020 Audubon Mill ParkHenderson, Kentucky270.826.3128handyblues.orgLouisville Blues, Brews & BBQ FestivalJune 19-20, 2020Water Tower ParkLouisville, val.comMaster Musicians FestivalJuly 17-18, 2020Somerset Community CollegeSomerset, lbird FestivalAugust 22-23, 2020The Grounds at KeenelandLexington, Kentuckywww.railbirdfest.comKenlake Hot August Blues FestivalAugust 27-29, 2020Kenlake State Resort ParkHardin, Kentucky270.519.1788kenlakeblues.comLIVING BLUES 2020 FESTIVAL GUIDEGarvin Gate Blues FestivalOctober 9-10, 2020Louisville, mLake Cumberland Blues, BBQ and Arts FestivalTBASomerset, .comBig Rock Jazz & Blues FestTBALouisville, Kentuckyhighlandsdouglass.comBlues Between the BridgesTBAProud Mary BBQLexington, Kentuckywww.gbusyblues.comLOUISIANA13th Annual Big Easy Blues FestivalMarch 6, 2020UNO Lakefront ArenaNew Orleans, LA504.280.7222www.arena.uno.eduT-Bois Blues FestivalMarch 13-14, 2020Falgout Alligator FarmLarose, Louisianawww.tboisblues.comHammond Smokin’ Blues & BBQ Challenge2020–CANCELEDHammond, Louisianawww.hammondbbq.comLouisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival2020–POSTPONEDLouis Armstrong ParkNew Orleans, -zydeco14th Annual Shreveport Blues FestivalAugust 7, 2020Shreveport Municipal AuditoriumShreveport, rium.comCycle ZydecoOctober 7-11, 2020Lafayette, Louisiana337.781.9416www.cyclezydeco.orgBaton Rouge Blues Festival2020–POSTPONEDBaton Rouge, Louisianawww.batonrougebluesfestival.orgDewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week2020–CANCELEDChicot State ParkVille Platte, Louisiana337.234.8360www.lafolkroots.orgFestival International de Louisiane2020–CANCELEDLafayette, Louisiana337.232.8086festivalinternational.orgNew Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival2020–POSTPONEDFair Grounds Race CourseNew Orleans, Louisiana504.410.4100www.nojazzfest.comBreaux Bridge Crawfish FestivalMay 7-9, 2021Parc HardyBreaux Bridge, Louisiana337.332.6655bbcrawfest.comMid-City Bayou Boogaloo Music FestivalMay 15-17, 2020New Orleans, Louisianathebayouboogaloo.comLebeau Zydeco FestivalJuly 4, 2020Immaculate Conception Catholic Church GroundsLebeau, Louisiana337.351.3902lebeauzydecofestival.com41st Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk FestivalJuly 24-25, 2020Natchitoches, tchmo SummerfestJuly 31-August 2, 2020New Orleans Jazz Museum at the MintNew Orleans, Louisiana504.522.5730satchmosummerfest.org32nd Annual Le Cajun Music Awards & FestivalAugust 13-15, 2020Rayne Civic CenterRayne, Louisiana337.349.2575cajunfrenchmusic.org
Cutting Edge CE ConferenceAugust 19-22, 2020InterContinental HotelNew Orleans, Louisianacuttingedgenola.comSouthwest Louisiana Zydeco Music FestivalSeptember 4-5, 2020Historic Yambilee Festival GroundsOpelousas, Louisiana337.290.6048www.zydeco.orgHighland Jazz & Blues FestivalSeptember 19, 2020Columbia ParkShreveport, ogalusa Blues & Heritage FestivalSeptember 25-26, 2020Cassidy ParkBogalusa, s Acadiens et CréolesOctober 9-11, 2020Girard ParkLafayette, Louisianawww.festivalsacadiens.comCrescent City Blues & BBQ FestivalOctober 16-18, 2020Lafayette Square ParkNew Orleans, -festTremé Creole Gumbo FestivalTBALouis Armstrong ParkNew Orleans, -gumboBluesberry FestivalOctober 30, 2020Bogue Falaya ParkCovington, Louisianawww.thebluesberryfest.comLittle Walter Music FestivalTBAAlexandria, Louisianalittlewalterfoundation.orgBlackpot FestivalOctober 30-31, 2020Vermilionville Historic VillageLafayette, Louisianawww.blackpotfestival.comMAINESlidell Jazz & Blues FestivalTBAHeritage ParkSlidell, Louisianaslidelljazzandblues.comCongo Square Rhythms FestivalTBALouis Armstrong ParkNew Orleans, -square15th Annual Maine Blues FestivalJune 19-21, 2020Naples, Maine207.333.2135www.mainebluesfestival.comNorth Atlantic Blues FestivalJuly 11-12, 2020Public LandingRockland, mYork County Blues FestAugust 22, 2020Friendship ParkWaterboro, Maine207.247.6166yorkcountybluesfest.comReading Blues Fest November 20-22, 2020 Reading, PAreadingbluesfest.comLIVING BLUES 2020 FESTIVAL GUIDE
MARYLANDBerlin Jazz & Blues, Wine & BrewsMay 9, 2020Berlin, blues-winebrewsChesapeake Bay Blues FestivalMay 16-17, 2020Sandy Point State ParkAnnapolis, Marylandwww.bayblues.orgInterstate Blues FestJune 12-13, 2020Washington County Agri
LIVING BLUES 2020 FESTIVAL GUIDE Compiled by Melanie Young Specific dates are provided where possible. . 24th Annual Old School and Blues Festival. May 23, 2020. Huntsville Dragway Huntsville, Alabama . oldschoolandbluesfestival.com. Blues, Bikes & BBQ Festival . Alabama Bl
