Downtown Blue Ridge sets the stage as a fantastic backdrop and venue location for a perfect early fall event. The leaves change with cooler days and crisp evenings inviting outdoor activities! Now imagine the sounds of Blues music and the sweet smell of BBQ from local and regional cookers will fill the air as families and groups of friends enjoy this unique setting and event. You are not dreaming; you are at the 13th annual Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Festival on Sept. 21st
Don’t Miss the Kickoff Parties
Thursday, Sept 19th, Kickoff Party at Toccoa House Properties, 5:30-7:30PM
Don’t miss the official kickoff party for Blues & BBQ Weekend! Join us at Toccoa House Properties for food, drinks, and tons of fun before Friday & Saturday’s festivities.
Friday, Sept. 20th at BBQ at Old Toccoa Farm, 5:00-9:00PM
Enjoy a sizzling Friday night of food, music, and fun at the stunning Old Toccoa Farm. Savor delicious eats, refreshing drinks, and electrifying blues while supporting a fantastic cause. This one-night event benefits local children in need and serves as the perfect prelude to our main event – the Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Festival!
Now for the Main Event, Saturday 21st
The Blues Music Saturday Lineup:
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM : Shannon York
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM : William “Bluesman” Reed and the Juke Joint Dukes
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM :The Crossroads Band
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM : Ray Fuller and the Bluesrockers
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM : Tee Dee Young
And the Barbecue, of course!
The Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Festival will include over 15 BBQ pitmasters and local vendors serving up incredible eats. Also, new for this year is “The Market” This area will feature 10 vendors of BBQ and food related items. There will be sauces, rubs, custom cutting boards and much more. Don’t forget to join the festivities on Thursday, Sept, 19th for our annual kickoff party at Toccoa House Properties and on Friday Sept. 20th for the first ever BBQ at Old Toccoa
Please remember, that due to the nature, there are no pets, no coolers and no smoking. There are multiple paid parking options in downtown Blue Ridge. Due to the Extreme Popularity of this event, the festival has added some more locations for parking this year. Parking will be $5.00 at these locations. The monies raised will go towards donations to local children’s charities. There will be a FREE & COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE SERVICE that will operate from 11AM –10PM running to and from the festival to both parking lots.
For more information, please visit https://blueridgebluesandbbq.com/
