Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Festival
Enjoy a family-friendly celebration of music, food, and good times at the 13th annual Blue Ridge Blues and BBQ Festival.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 20th, as Downtown Blue Ridge transforms into the ultimate backdrop for the 13th annual Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Festival. North Georgia's largest one-day food and music extravaganza is a fun and festive day filled with fabulous blues music performed by award-winning musicians and entertainers from across the Southeast. Don't miss out on the lip-smacking BBQ available for purchase from various vendors throughout the festival. Join locals and visitors alike for this fun event in Downtown Blue Ridge, GA all while raising money for local children's charities.
Looking to make the weekend even more memorable? Two unique events are happening on the Friday night before the festival. Make it a weekend, Book a Cabin!
Option 1: Blues Train & Block Party
Kick off the festivities a day early with a scenic train ride through the picturesque North Georgia countryside, while enjoying beer, wine, and appetizers, followed by a block party back in Blue Ridge! Requires purchase of separate tickets.
Option 2: BBQ at Old Toccoa Farm
Enjoy a live blues musician, special beverages, and a BBQ spread overlooking the beautiful Old Toccoa Farm Golf Course. Requires purchase of separate tickets.
Blues Train & Block Party
September 19, 2025 | 5:30-10:00pm
Hop aboard the The Blues Train for a one-hour journey through the picturesque North Georgia countryside. Enjoy live music from roving Blues musicians, sip complimentary beverages and admire the sights. Afterward, indulge in a flavorful BBQ dinner and dance along with a live band, while supporting the Ferst Readers program benefiting children in Fannin County.
BBQ at Old Toccoa Farm
September 19, 2025 | 5:00-9:00pm
There is limited space available for the Blues & BBQ event at Old Toccoa Farm. Kick off the weekend with a sizzling Friday night of food, music, and fun at the stunning Tavern restaurant at Old Toccoa Farm! This one-night event benefits local children in need and serves as the perfect prelude to the main event – the Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Festival. Every ticket will receive a "swag bag" including an official festival tee shirt, FREE admission to Saturday’s Blues & BBQ Festival, a VIP custom name badge, and a raffle ticket for a Traeger Smoker (given away Friday night). Tickets can be purchased here.
Blues & BBQ Festival
September 20, 2025 | 11:30 - 9:00pm | Downtown Blue Ridge
Indulge in a full day of fantastic live blues performances, complemented by the best BBQ in the South, and fun, family-friendly activities, in the heart of Downtown Blue Ridge at the Blues & BBQ Festival.
Barbeque
Treat your taste buds to a BBQ paradise at the Blues and BBQ Festival! Discover an enticing selection of the area's finest BBQ, from tender and juicy meats to flavorful, smoky sauces that will have you coming back for seconds.
Live Music
Gates open at 11:30 am. From 12:00 pm until 9:00 pm, listen to the soulful tunes of talented Blues musicians as their electrifying performances fill the air. With five incredible blues bands, the festival guarantees an energetic atmosphere that will keep you dancing all day long.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM : Shannon York
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM : William “Bluesman” Reed and the Juke Joint Dukes
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM :The Crossroads Band
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM : Ray Fuller and the Bluesrockers
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM : Tee Dee Young
Kid-Friendly Activities
Bring the whole family along to the festival, as there will be a range of exciting kids' activities to keep the little ones entertained, including inflatable rides that promise hours of bouncy fun and laughter.
Tickets for the Festival on Saturday
Tickets
You can purchase tickets at the entry gates the day of the festival, or you can purchase tickets online. Check their website and follow their Facebook page. for updated information on parking.