The "Peg Leg" Howell BBQ & Blues Festival
Schedule
Sat May 03 2025 at 02:00 pm to 10:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
124 N Jefferson Ave, Eatonton, GA 31024-1020, United States | Eatonton, GA
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You're invited to join the City of Eatonton for The "Peg Leg" Howell BBQ & Blues Festival! This event will be a full day of awesome blues music along with authentic BBQ. Bring your lawn chairs and coolers. The event will take place at the Eatonton City Center Stage, which is located behind Barrel 118, 118 N. Jefferson Avenue in Downtown Eatonton.FREE ADMISSION!
Performing live:
Jay Morris Group
Blak Pearl
Ray Howard Band
Atlanta Blues Grinders
Roofdog
Items allowed into the Festival area:
Umbrellas
Lawn Chairs
Coolers
Blankets
Pets on Leashes
Items NOT allowed into the Festival area:
No Tents/Canopies
No Beach/Patio Umbrellas
No Fireworks, sparklers, etc.
No Laser Pointers
No Golf Carts/Motorized Carts in the Festival area
No Bicycles in the Festival area
No Skateboards in the Festival area
No Unauthorized Vending
No Glass
No Grills
About "Peg Leg" Howell:
Joshua Barnes Howell, known as “Peg Leg” Howell was born in Eatonton, Georgia on March 5, 1888.
At age 21, he taught himself how to play guitar.
At age 35, he moved to Atlanta and played on the street corners mainly around Decatur Street.
At age 38, he was recorded for the first time by Columbia Records. The song, “New Prison Blues,” was written while Howell was in prison. Also, the song was the first country blues record to be issued by Columbia Records.
Howell died in Atlanta in 1966 at the age of 78.
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Where is it happening?
124 N Jefferson Ave, Eatonton, GA 31024-1020, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
