Blues Festival Frequently Asked Questions....
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When is the Blues Festival?
Where is the Festival held?
How much does it cost to attend?
What is the week end schedule?
What is the Blues Festival like?
How can I volunteer to work for the Festival?
How can I be more involved?
Should we bring our children?
Can we bring our pets?
How about strollers wheelchairs and the like?
What will the weather be like?
Will it take place rain or shine?
What should I bring?
Is the Festival accessible?
Can I stay nearby?
Where can I get information while at the Festival?
I am an artisan and would like to have a booth. What should I do?
Who has performed at the Festival through the years?
When is the Blues Festival?
The Blues Festival is always held Memorial Day weekend. This year it is May 27-29, 2011. 
Where is the Festival held?
The Festival is held at Gough Park in Silver City, New Mexico Click to view site map and directions.
How much does it cost to attend?
There is no charge for the Festival activities at Gough Park.
There is a charge for both the Kick-Off and the Saturday evening Post-Fest Jam Session. Check the lineup for more information.
What is the weekend schedule?
Festival in Gough Park:
Saturday from 12:30pm to 9:00pm in Gough Park – No charge
Sunday from 12:00pm to 6:30pm in Gough Park
Related Special Events:
Friday evening kick off - details coming soon.
Saturday evening Post-Fest Jam Session - details coming soon.
Extended Gallery hours and a special Artwalk on Sunday.
What is the Blues Festival like?
Silver City draws thousands of music lovers each Memorial Day weekend with it's long-running Blues Festival. The open air event also features festival food vendors and regional artisans displaying and selling unique and often one-of-a-kind items. Bring the entire family Saturday and Sunday for two FREE days of top-notch blues performances in a park setting. Local businesses, galleries, and restaurants add to the downtown excitement with extended hours, and a special Art Walk on Sunday.
How can I volunteer to work for the Festival?
Your assistance would be greatly appreciated! Click here to view current volunteer openings.
How can I be more involved?
Several ways in addition to volunteering…
- The Festival is always accepting additional sponsors. Click here for more information.
- If you would like to donate to the Festival, click here…and thanks for your support!
Should we bring our children?
The Blues Festival is a family event.
Can we bring our pets?
No. Except for service animals, pets are not allowed in Gough Park by the Town of Silver City.
How about strollers and wheelchairs
Only Stollers and wheelchairs are allowed in Gough Park. No bikes, scooters, roller skates/blades, dirt bikes, 4 wheelers, trucks, buses or small aircraft please.
What will the weather be like?
For 14 years, the weather has provided a backdrop of beautiful pre-summer temps and sunshine. Evenings may cool down. So dress accordingly.
Will it take place rain or shine?
The Festival goes on whatever the weather.
What should I bring?
Sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, blanket or towel to sit on in the grassy areas.
You may bring low lawn chairs, but please be considerate of those sitting around you and don’t block the view — please, no "sun-brellas".
A sweater, sweatshirt, or windbreaker for our Spring weather changes. Bring your ID if you plan to visit the beer garden.
Is the Festival accessible?
Yes, the Festival’s Gough Park location is accessible for wheelchairs.
Can I stay nearby?
There are plenty of places to stay in and around Silver City and Grant County. Click here to learn more.
Where can I get information while at the Festival?
The MRAC Information Booth is located on the west side of Gough Park directly across from Wells Fargo Bank. You can pick up a festival program, area restaurants information and other services.
I am an artisan and would like to have a booth. What should I do?
If you are an artisan/craft vendor who would like information about participating in the festival, please click here for more information.
Who has performed at the Festival through the years?
Sonny Landreth, Rory Block, Sherman Robertson, Odetta, Phil Guy, Corey Harris, Smokin' Joe Kubek, Lucky Peterson, Honey Boy Edwards, John Hammond, Deborah Coleman, Kelley Hunt, Tab Benoit, Tinsley Ellis, Coco Montoya, John Mooney, Guitar Shorty, Molly O'Brien and more....
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