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Experience Four Days of Authentic Blues, Soul, and Gospel Music in the Heart of the Mississippi Delta

More Than a Festival — It’s a Tradition

Celebrating rich heritage of Blues and Gospel music with legendary performers, rising stars, delicious Delt  cuisine, and unforgettable experiences.

August 6Thursday, 2026-Grits, Greens & BBQ VIP Party @ Festival Tent

  • 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM Stan Street & The Hopeless Case Band
  • 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM Heath Sitton
  • 9:00 PM – 9:45 PM Derk Harp

Friday, August 7, 2026 Main Stage @ Delta Blues Museum

  • 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM Delta Blues Museum Band
  • 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM Heavy Sugar & The SweetTones
  • 9:00 PM – 9:45 PM Lucious Spiller
  • 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM James "Super Chikan" Johnson & The Fighting Cocks
  • 11:15 PM – 11:45 PM Mississippi NUNU & Band

Saturday, August 8, 2026 Acoustic Stage VIP Tent Near Main Stage

  • 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM Kenny Brown
  • 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM Libby Rae Watson
  • 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM Jimmy "Duck" Holmes
  • 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Ms. Australia "Honey Bee" Jones
  • 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM Terry "Harmonica" Bean
  • 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM Mississippi Marshall
    Off-Site Acoustic Stage – Ground Zero Blues Club
  • 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM Little Willie Farmer
  • 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM Bill Abel

Saturday Night August 8, 2026 Main Stage

  • 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM Edna Nicola & Delta Avenue
  • 7:30 PM – 7:45 PM Festival Awards
  • 7:45 PM – 8:15 PM Terry Big T Williams & The Family Band
  • 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM Mark Mule Man Massey
  • 9:15 PM – 9:45 PM Anthony "Big A" Sherrod
  • 10:00 PM – 10:30 PM Tre Williams
  • 10:45 PM – 11:30 PM Nick Markeith & The Cuz Band

Sunday, August 9, 2026 Gospel Stage "Where Blues Meets Faith"

  • 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM Ghope Grove
  • 4:00 PM – 4:15 PM Smith Chapel
  • 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM BJ Generation
  • 5:45 PM – 6:15 PM Cody Murphy
  • 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM Sons of Wonders
  • 7:15 PM – 7:45 PM Newson Sisters
  • 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM Spiritual Soldiers
  • 9:00 PM – 9:45 PM Josh Myles

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