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May 1-3, 2026 - Downtown Fort Bragg
The blues are coming back to Fort Bragg. Following a fantastic first year, Fort Bragg Blues Festival returns for three days of rocking rhythms over the first weekend in May. FBBF 2026 features a great line-up of acclaimed musicians and adds an exclusive Roaring 20’s preview event on the Skunk Train.
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES NOW AVAILABLE
Blues Festival sponsors are featured in communications that touch tens of thousands of locals and visitors leading up to and during the weekend.
Blues Festival Preview Event
Thursday, April 30, 2026
ROARING 20’s BLUES FEST KICK-OFF ON THE SKUNK TRAIN
Party your way into Blues Fest weekend aboard the Skunk Train for an intimate night at Glen Blair Bar with Stella & The Starlights.
Musicians, Locations & Set Times
FRIDAY, May 1
LOCATION
TIME
Red’s Blues Band with Special Guest Kenny Marchese on Guitar*
2:00 to 3:30 PM
Black Horse Blues Band*
Tall Guy Brewing
4:30 to 6:00 PM
Tia Carroll & Her Awesome Band*
Town Hall
7:30 to 9:00 PM
SATURDAY, May 2
LOCATION
TIME
Free Community ConcertMighty T-Bones
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Festival Grounds
Weekend & Day Passes + Headliner Tickets Only
Gates Open Noon
GeminiiDRAGON
Featuring Linwood Taylor on Guitar
1:00 to 2:30 PM
Mike Hammar & The Nails
3:00 to 4:30 PM
Roy Rogers & The Delta Rhythm Kings
5:00 to 6:30 PM
Rowland & Tumblin’*
8:30 to 10:00 PM
SUNDAY, May 3
LOCATION
TIME
Festival Grounds
Weekend & Day Passes + Headliner Tickets Only
Gates Open 11:00 AM
Matt Axton Band
Festival Grounds
12:00 to 1:30 PM
Steve Lucky & The Rhumba Bums featuring Miss Carmen Getit
Festival Grounds
2:00 to 3:30 PM
Aki Kumar
Festival Grounds
4:00 to 5:30 PM
* All Access Ticket Holders Only
