The W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival has become one of the largest free music festivals in the nation, drawing attendees from just about every state and many countries. The festival is a celebration of the life and legacy of Henderson resident and "Father of the Blues," William Christopher Handy.

Schedule of Events:

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

- Family Night! Food Trucks open at 5 p.m.
- Family activities provided by the Henderson County Public Library.

5:00 pm: Dustin Douglas and the Electric Gentlemen
7:00 pm: Piper and the Hard Times
9:00 pm: Ghost Town Blues Band

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Zydeco Night featuring Red Beans and Rice, Jambalaya, Cajun Sausage, and Sausage. Sales start at 5:30 p.m. in the Rex Jewell's Red Beans and Rice tent.

5:30 pm: Waylon Thibodeaux
8:00 pm: Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers

Friday, June 13, 2025

Concessions open at 11 am

12:00 pm: Blues 4U
01:30 pm: Tinsley Ellis
03:00 pm: Cedric Burnside
05:00 pm: Joanne Shaw Taylor
07:00 pm: D.K Harrell
09:00 pm: Tab Benoit

Saturday, June 14, 2025

Concessions open at 11 am

10:00 am: William Branaman Street Strut People's Parade
12:00 pm: Doug MacLeod
01:30 pm: The Michael Gough Group featuring John Martin
03:00 pm: Dylan Triplett
05:00 pm: Curtis Salgado
07:00 pm: Ana Popovic featuring Fantastafunk
09:00 pm: Larkin Poe

Date:
June 11 - 14, 2025

Location:
Audubon Mill Park,
123 N Water St,
Henderson, KY 42420

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