Bob Sykes BBQ & BLUES Festival

Expect a day of talented blues musicians, legendary Bob Sykes Bar B Q and activiites for the entire family. Be prepared to sit back and relax or get up and dance to the blues at the beautiful DeBardeleben Park in downtown historic Bessemer, Alabama.

Barbecue and Blues are a great combination so start planning for the 15th Annual Bob Sykes BBQ & BLUES Festival is set for Saturday, April 25, 2026 The event will combine the best of blues music and legendary Bob Sykes Bar B Q from 12-6pm. Gates open at 11am. Event is held at the beautiful DeBardeleben Park located at 1700 3rd Avenue North in Besemer, Alabama. Be sure to bring your chair or blanket and set-up your spot for the day to enjoy talented blues musicians.

Since 2010, the event has been a local favorite for festival goers. Attendees of the festival range from youth to adults. 2nd generation owner and pit master of Bob Sykes Bar B Q Van Sykes says “Each year the festival grows and we couldn’t do it without our sponsors and the support of the community.” City of Bessemer Mayor Kenneth Gulley says "The Bob Sykes BBQ and BLUES Festival has been a great event for the City of Bessemer. We're looking forward to many more great years of barbecue and blues music in downtown Bessemer.”

The festival has been chosen for numerous years as one of the top food festivals in Alabama by al.com. There are activities for the entire family including a large kids corner. Children eight and under are free with a ticketed adult. Besides great music and bbq the festival offers a variety of booths including arts and crafts, outdoor exhibits, and a diverse selection of vendors selling tempting offers.

Tickets are $10 and day of the festival, the tickets are $15. Since the 2010, the festival has provided funding for Alabama local charities including Ady’s Army, The Bessemer Education Enhancement Foundation, Bessemer Service League, Caring Men and Caring Women, Children’s of Alabama Hospital, Clay House, Community Food Bank of Central Alabama, Hands on Birmingham, Latch and Live Foundation and Red Mountain Grace. The 2026 charity beneficiary will soon be announced.

Bob Sykes BBQ & BLUES Festival Event Information:

15th Annual Bob Sykes BBQ & BLUES Festival

Saturday, April 25, 2026

12pm-6pm. Gates open at 11am

DeBardeleben Park at 1700 3rd Avenue North

Bessemer, Alabama

$10 Tickets can be purchased at www.BobSykesBlues.com

or visit Bob Sykes Bar B Q Restaurant

$15 tickets day of event

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bob-sykes-bbq-blues-festival-tickets-1371275896119?aff=oddtdtcreator

Call for more details at 205-426-1400

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