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Dates:

Jun 11, 2010 - Jun 13, 2010
Free Admission

Neighborhood:

Grant Park

Of Special Interest To:

Arts & Culture Enthusiasts
Multicultural Chicago Enthusiasts
Music & Entertainment Lovers
Students & Budget Travelers

Chicago Blues Festival

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 six stages, more than 640,000 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.

Food Vendor Application

About the Festival

• FAQ
• Did You Know?

• History of the Blues Festival

• History of Blues in the Schools
• Sponsors

Performance Schedules

• Friday, June 11

• Saturday, June 12

• Sunday, June 13

Performers By Year

• 1980s

• 1990s

• 2000s

Press Room

• Images

• Media Credentials
• Press Releases

• Blues Heaven Foundation

• Blueslinks.nl

• Blueswax.com

• Chicago Blues Guide
• Chicago Blues Museum
• Chicago Blues Tour
• Chicago Cultural Center
• DownloadChicagoTours
• DuSable Museum
• Harold Washington Library
• Illinois Blues
• Koko Taylor

• Maxwell Street Foundation
• Metromix Chicago Blues
• Rosa's Lounge

• Stlblues.net

• Windy City Blues

Hours:

11 am - 9:30 pm

Call 3-1-1 for Major Changes
For any last minute major changes to event including cancellation due to unsafe weather conditions, please call 3-1-1 for the most up-to-date information.

Admission:

FREE

Food and beverage tickets are sold in strips of 12 for $8.

Accessibility:

City of Chicago Summer Lakefront Festival Accessibility Policy

Paratransit drop-off and pick-up is located on the northeast corner of Jackson and Columbus.

Interpreters will be provided for ALL Petrillo performances, (except instrumental music). Interpreters for other stages must be made by request.

Public Transportation:

Visit www.transitchicago.com

Parking:
If you are driving, park directly under the action in Millennium Garages. Visit www.millenniumgarages.com for details.

Biking:

Bike parking is available on the perimeter of Grant and Millennium Parks. Visit the Chicago Bicycle Program for maps, safety, and other information.


Chicago Blues Festival Jackson Blvd. & Columbus Dr. Chicago IL 60604 Contact Us

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Food Vendor Application

About the Festival

• FAQ • Did You Know? • History of the Blues Festival • History of Blues in the Schools • Sponsors

Performance Schedules

• Friday, June 11 • Saturday, June 12 • Sunday, June 13