Over many years, MBS has worked with many popular Madison music festivals to help bring Blues music to fans and to support community organizations. We’re pleased to have been a part of these great groups.
March Festivals
April Festivals
May Festivals
June Festivals
- Bryan Lee Memorial Blues Festival, July 12, 2025, Two Rivers, WI
Link to Two Rivers Festival - Willy Street Fair – a Madison tradition drawing thousands to the Williamson Street area, brought to you by the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center
- Marquette Waterfront Festival – June 13, 2026 – June 14, 2026 food drink and fun at Madison’s beautiful Orton Park, brought to you by the Marquette Neighborhood Association
- Monroe Balloon & Blues Festival, June 13-14, 2025, Monroe, WI
https://www.facebook.com/balloonrally/|
July Festivals
- Fete de Marquette – Rooted in the spirit of Bastille Day, fête de Marquette celebrates the area’s rich history and diverse cultural influences, offering an eclectic mix of music alongside a bustling marketplace of local vendors and artisans. July Festival
- New Glarus Blues, Brews and Food Truck Festival, July 19, 2025
https://www.facebook.com/NGBBFTF/ - Atwood Fest – July 24, 2026 (cancelled)
- Prairie Dog Blues Fest, Prairie du Chien, Late July
- Blues on the Chippewa, July 31-August 2, 2025
https://www.bluesonthechippewa.com/
August Festivals
- Sugar Maple Music Festival, August 1-2, 2026, Lake Farm County Park, Madison, Wisconsin
https://sugarmaplefest.org| - Waukesha Rotary Blues Fest, August 8-9, 2025, Waukesha, WI
https://www.waukeshabluesfest.com/ - WORT Block Party – the local community comes out to party in the two blocks around the radio station, brought to you by WORT-FM Community Radio
- Big Bull Falls Blues Fest, August 21-22, 2025, Wausau
https://www.facebook.com/bigbullfallsbluesfestwausau/ - Breeze Stevens Concert Series – a Madison tradition drawing thousands to the Williamson Street area, brought to you by the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center
- Blue Ox Festival Grounds at Whispering Pines Campground | Eau Claire, 2026 Campout in The Pines – 2-Day Pass (8/14 – 8/15)
- Orton Park Festival – food drink and fun at Madison’s beautiful Orton Park, brought to you by the Marquette Neighborhood Association August 28, 2026 – August 30, 2026
- Mineral Point Blues and Roots, August 15-16, 2025, Mineral Point Opera House
https://mineralpointbluesfest.org/
Winter Festivals
- Wisconsin Blues Fest – local music theater makes a point of gathering top Blues talent for a great all-day fest, brought to you by the Majestic Theater
Sources for Festival Information
- The Isthmus: https://isthmus.com/search/event/calendar-of-events
- Music Festival Wizard: https://www.musicfestivalwizard.com
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