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SUMMARY:Big Bull Falls Blues Fest 2026\, Fern Island\, Wausau
DESCRIPTION:Event Overview\n\n\n\nThe Big Bull Falls Blues Festival is Wisconsin’s longest-running blues festival\, held annually at Fern Island Park in downtown Wausau. The 2026 festival spans two days\, Friday\, August 21\, and Saturday\, August 22\, offering a mix of live blues performances\, food vendors\, and beverages in a scenic riverside festival. This is an outdoor event and will proceed rain or shine\, with updates provided on the festival’s social media in case of severe weather.  \n\n\n\nThe Big Bull Falls Blues Festival 2026 offers a vibrant\, immersive blues experience for music lovers of all ages\, combining live performances\, cultural engagement\, and a scenic outdoor setting in the heart of Wausau. \n\n\n\n\nFriday and Saturday\, August 21–22\, 2026\n\n\n\nFern Island in Wausau\, Wisconsin\n\n\n\nFriday’s gates open at 4 PM & Saturday’s at 12 PM\n\n\n\nMusic starting at 5 PM on Friday and 1 PM on Saturday\n\n\n\nBig Bull Falls Blues Fest\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFestival Lineup\n\n\n\nFestival ScheduleFriday\, August 215:00 PM – Howard “Guitar” Luedtke & Blue Max7:00 PM – Raine Stern Band9:00 PM – Ally VenableSaturday\, August 221:00 PM – Tom Holland & The Shuffle Kings3:00 PM – Mathias Lattin5:00 PM – Ronnie Baker Brooks (nominated for Instrumentalist — Guitar Award and B.B. King Entertainer of the Year Award)7:00 PM – Ana Popovic (nominated for Blues Rock Artist Award)9:00 PM – Devon Allman Project (nominated for Blues Rock Artist Award)\n\n\n\nTicketing and VIP Options Ticketing and VIP Options\n\n\n\nTickets are available for Friday or Saturday only\, not both days. VIP tickets include: \n\n\n\n\nLimited edition VIP t-shirt and lanyard\n\n\n\nAccess to a private VIP area with front-row stage access\, climate-controlled bathrooms\, and a private bar\n\n\n\nDrink passes and dinner for both days of the festival\n\n\n\nEarly access to the festival grounds (Friday opens at 4 PM\, Saturday at 12 PM)General admission attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs for seating. No carry-ins\, pets\, firearms\, or tents are allowed\, though coolers with purchased drinks are permitted.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Wisconsin’s longest-running blues festival\, held annually at Fern Island\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\n\nFood and beverages will be available from vendors on-site\n\n\n\nFestival merchandise\, including 35th anniversary items\, will be sold\n\n\n\nSponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and organizations\n\n\n\nFor questions about tickets\, VIP packages\, or volunteering\, contact execdir@wausauevents.org or volunteer@wausauevents.org.\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility and Transportation\n\n\n\nParking near Fern Island is limited\, so the festival recommends staying at hotels with shuttle service. A free shuttle will run to local hotels on both festival days. Volunteers can receive free admission and a commemorative t-shirt by signing up in advance. \n\n\n\nThe 2026 festival promises a diverse lineup of blues artists\, including both legendary performers and emerging talents\, offering a mix of classic and modern blues styles. Attendees can expect soulful live performances\, interactive workshops\, and exhibitions celebrating blues culture.
URL:https://madisonbluessociety.org/event/14600/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Blues,Blues "Adjacent",Blues Bands,Blues Rock,City Festival,Citywide Event,Festival,Live Music,Neighborhood Festival,Public Park, Municipal Facility,Regional Music Festival
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