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Chicago Blues Festival

Legendary Artist Mavis Staples To Headline 2012 Chicago Blues Fest

Mavis Staples

The Chicago Blues Festival is the largest free blues festival in the world and remains the largest of Chicago's Music Festivals. During three days on five stages, more than 500,000 blues fans prove that Chicago is the "Blues Capital of the World." Past performers include Bonnie Raitt, Ray Charles, B.B. King, the late Bo Diddley, Buddy Guy and the late Koko Taylor.

FESTIVAL INFORMATION & RESOURCES

Hours

Friday & Saturday

11 am - 9:30 pm

Sunday

11 am - 9 pm

Blues Festival Press Room

Find information about obtaining media credentials for Blues Festival.

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FREE Admission • Grant Park • June 8, 9 & 10, 2012

Food Vendor Application Deadline Has Been Extended To Friday, March 2nd!

3 Day Food Vendor Application

Apply to be a food vendor at the 2012 Chicago Blues Festival. Applications are due on Friday, March 2nd (Deadline has been extended).

Plan Your Visit

Helpful information for planning your visit to Chicago for the Blues Festival.

Request For Proposals

The City of Chicago, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events seeks proposals from qualified firms to provide Food, Beverage, and Ticket Management Services for City sponsored festivals.

About The Festival

Helpful information on the Chicago Blues Festival.