7th Annual Blues, Brews & BBQ
Schedule
Sun Sep 22 2024 at 12:00 pm to 06:00 pm
Location
740 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501-3819, United States | Alameda, CA
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Join the West End Arts District for our 7th annual celebration of world-class Blues musicians, a myriad of local craft breweries, and smoking BBQ vendors. Free and all ages!LIVE MUSIC FROM 12PM-6PM:
Mark Hummel - 5PM-6PM
GRAMMY nominee, Blues award winner, author, and harp man. “Top notch from start to finish, skip this one at your peril." – Music Revue.
The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol & Her Sextet - 3:30PM-4:30PM
A living legend with her own unique acoustic sound in Black Music - drawing from funk, blues, gospel, and straight ahead swingin'.
The Mighty Mules - 2PM-3PM
Where slinky T-Bone Walker-esque West Coast shuffles, Stax soul scorchers, and Chicago Blues raucous converge.
The Bonifides - 12:30PM-1:30PM
Jazz, Funk, Rhythm & Blues, and Soul with a repertoire from classic New Orleans R&B of Fats Domino, Professor Longhair, Allen Toussaint, etc.
The BBQ grills will be smoking up delicious plates throughout the day. Fuel up with San Francisco-made Evergood beef hot links, smoked ribs, chicken, and bratwurst served up hot by Tante's Catering. Tracy-based Speer Family BBQ and Oakland’s Smokin Woods BBQ are bringing their flavor-packed experiences to the festival. Other caterers are offering delicious bites that will pair perfectly with a generous selection of local craft brews.
Attendees can enjoy a wide selection of seasonal craft favorites from local brewers, including Alameda Brewing, Berryessa Brewing, Del Cielo Brewing, Boochcraft Organic Hard Kombucha, Drake’s Brewing Co., Faction Brewing, JuneShine, Line 51, Oakland United, Schilling Hard Cider, Sierra Nevada, and Trumer Pils. Artisanal wines, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available, as well.
In addition to the festivities, attendees will have the opportunity to peruse locally-crafted wares from Bay Area vendors. Kids can get crafty with Ozzy’s Music Academy and stay engaged at the Family Zone. Washington Park offers a unique festival venue with expansive green space, playgrounds, and a short stroll to the San Francisco Bay.
The 7th Annual Blues, Brews & BBQ is sponsored by the City of Alameda, Embarc Alameda, Michael Lane Homes, Evergood Fine Foods, Brookfield Properties, Alameda Recreation & Parks Department, California Arts Council, Alameda Municipal Power, The Fireside Lounge, San Francisco Bay Ferry, Trinary Events, California Draft Tech, Digifli, Ozzy’s Music Academy, and STIIIZY.
Festival producer West End Arts District is a 501(c)(3) community-led nonprofit organization with a mission to inspire communities and transform spaces in West Alameda through arts programming.
Learn more and RSVP (FREE) at: WestEndArtsDistrict.org
Tell us you're coming by RSVPing and be automatically entered to win a Festival T-Shirt or Drink Package (value $25)!
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Where is it happening?
740 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501-3819, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
