The Bradenton Blues Festival Weekend kicks off on Friday, December 2, 2016, with our free Blues Appetizer Concert. The main event kicks off on Saturday, December 3, 2016, with an outstanding lineup of talented blues musicians on the big stage. In addition to amazing music, our award-winning annual festival features local craft beer, delicious specialty food vendors, and more. The party continues with blues after-parties happening throughout downtown Saturday evening. The weekend wraps up with a tasty and soulful Gospel Blues Brunch on Sunday, December 4, 2016. Come and experience the blues in Bradenton! The proceeds from the Bradenton Blues Festival support Realize Bradenton's youth, art, and music programs that are free to the community.