Fort Bragg Blues Festival

FORT BRAGG BLUES FESTIVAL – May 2-4, 2025 The rumors are true, for once! Get ready to groove as the City of Fort Bragg hosts its first-ever Fort Bragg Blues Festival, May 2-4, 2025. This three-day event will bring both notable and up-and-coming blues musicians to the heart of downtown, promising a weekend of soulful tunes, delicious food, and coastal charm. The festival kicks off on one of our popular "First Fridays," when shops and galleries stay open late, and the streets are filled with visitors and locals alike! This festival features eight rockin' bands (see the inspiring lineup below) and lots of opportunities for community involvement. Friday and Saturday performances are within walking distance of the CBD (Central Business District), while Sunday's event, "Lazy Sunday: Food Trucks, Brews & Blues," is outdoors at our CV Starr Community Center; don't forget your lounge chairs! See the entire weekend schedule here: https://fortbraggblues.com Tickets go on sale on Valentine’s Day and include an All-Access Pass (which includes access to all shows except the intimate VIP Event at The Weller House, plus early entry and logo'd merch) with an early-bird price of only $200 from February 14 to March 8. (Inventory is limited; the price jumps to $240 after March 8.) Individual tickets for each performance range from $35 to $85. We hope you can join us for the Biggest Little Blues Festival on the Mendocino Coast! TICKETS ON SALE FEBRUARY 14! Musician Lineup: Visit the "Bands" page for videos, bios, and social media links. • Soul Circus Band • J.C. Smith Band • Brad Wilson and the Rhythm Drivers • Bella Raynes and Friends • Mark Hummel performing a James Cotton Tribute with Steve Freund • Special VIP Late-Night Event: An Evening with childhood friends Big Mo (Maurice Huffman) and Volker Strifler (limited seating). • Blue Luke • Big Mo and the Full Moon Band. Note: Beer and wine sales at these events will be conducted by two local nonprofits as a fundraiser. One of the nonprofits is the Mendocino Food Network. The second nonprofit is to be determined. Sponsorships Welcome! If you’d like to become a sponsor of this event, we have multiple ways to get involved. Learn more here: https://fortbraggblues.com/sponsorship-opportunities/