The "Peg Leg" Howell BBQ & Blues Festival
Schedule
Sat May 02 2026 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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The City of Eatonton invites you to enjoy a full day of authentic BBQ and incredible blues music at The “Peg Leg” Howell BBQ & Blues Festival. This free-admission community celebration takes place at the Eatonton City Center Stage, located behind Barrel 118, 118 N. Jefferson Avenue, in Downtown Eatonton.Bring your lawn chairs, coolers, and friends for a relaxed day of live performances honoring Eatonton’s rich musical heritage.
Live Performances By:
J-wonn
Shae Nycole
Jay Wingfield & The Blaq Berry Band
Marcella Jones & Brown Liquor Band
Highway 54 Band
Items Allowed in the Festival Area:
Lawn chairs and blankets
Coolers
Umbrellas (handheld only)
Pets on leashes
Items Not Allowed in the Festival Area:
Tents or canopies
Beach or patio umbrellas
Fireworks, sparklers, or laser pointers
Golf carts or motorized carts
Bicycles, skateboards
Unauthorized vending
Glass containers
Grills
About “Peg Leg” Howell:
Joshua Barnes Howell, known as “Peg Leg” Howell, was born in Eatonton, Georgia, on March 5, 1888. He taught himself to play guitar at age 21 and later became a fixture on Atlanta street corners. In 1926, Howell recorded “New Prison Blues” for Columbia Records—the first country blues record issued by the label. Howell passed away in 1966 at the age of 78, leaving behind a lasting legacy in blues history.
Don’t miss this lively celebration of music, history, and community in Downtown Eatonton.
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Where is it happening?
124 N Jefferson Ave, Eatonton, GA 31024-1020, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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