11TH ANNUAL BEDFORD BLUES & BBQ FESTIVAL AUGUST 30th – SEPTEMBER 1st
“BBQ Triple Play” competition back by popular demand with $20,000 in prizes in 14 categories
The 11th Annual Bedford Blues & BBQ Festival August 30 through September 1 showcases why everything is bigger in Texas by combining the Lone Star State’s love of food and music with pitmasters and performers from across the country.
Tickets can be purchased in advance online for the Labor Day weekend festival; general admission tickets and parking are free August 30.
Back by popular demand, the BBQ Triple Play competition is returning for its second year after a successful (and sold-out entry) in 2018.
Live music takes place on two stages throughout the weekend and includes performances by renowned legends and local favorites.
Kicking off the festival are Taylor Newman at 6:30pm and the Peterson Brothers Band at 8:30pm, presented by Trinity River Blues Society as part of the Friday “free-for-all” that includes complimentary parking, general admission, and a sunset soul session.
Making his debut appearance at the event, GRAMMY-winning, chart-topping blues performer Boz Scaggs headlines a live music line-upof 16 entertainers.
After gaining fame with the Steve Miller Band in the 1960s, Scaggs went on to release more than 20 solo and compilations albums, won a GRAMMY for the song “Lowdown,” and is currently on tour promoting his latest album, “Out of the Blues.” Scaggs takes the stage Sunday at 9:30pm.
Co-headliner JJ Grey & Mofro also makes their first appearance in Bedford Saturday at 9:30pm.
The southern soul-rock band has performed with Widespread Panic, Galactic and Ben Harper, and have continually played at Bonnaroo, All Good Festival, Austin City Limits, Wakarusa and Rothbury.
Native Texan Ally Venable, whose latest album “Texas Honey” reached #2 on the Billboard Blues Album chart, sings Saturday at 5pm
Following will be another first-timer, Charlie Musselwhiteand his famed harmonica, Saturday at 7pm.
Local favorites Buddy Whittington and The Stratoblasters team up Sunday at 5pm.
Tickets are on sale and start at $10 per person; specialty seating and VIP packages are also available.
General admission and parking are free Friday, August 30.
Tickets may be purchased online at bedfordbluesfest.com. Come for the barbecue and stay for the blues!
