For More Than 40 Years, This Charming Town Has Hosted The Longest-Running Blues Festival In Mississippi
By Jackie Ann|Published August 28, 2023
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Louisiana native and LSU Alum (Geaux Tigers!), Jackie has lived in Louisiana for over three decades and currently lives in New Orleans. She's been writing for OnlyInYourState since 2016 and can often be found with a coffee at her side, dreaming of her next adventure.
With so many music festivals in Mississippi, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with which ones to commit to. If you could only attend one music festival in Mississippi this year, I encourage you to go to the Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage Festival this September. Not only will you get to enjoy a day full of incredible music, but you’ll be a part of history. This is the longest continuously running blues festival in Mississippi, and it’s one of my favorites. Let’s check it out:
Every year, Greenville throws one of the most historic music festivals in Mississippi, the Delta Blues Festival.
When the first festival was thrown in 1978, it was more of a small-town, community gathering. This is how so many of Mississippi’s greatest festivals began.
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Over time, the festival grew and expanded and is now one of the most popular festivals in the south.
Musical legends including B.B. King, Sam Chatman, Willy Foster, Muddy Waters, Bobby Rush, and Denise LaSalle are just a few of the talented musicians that have performed at the Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival.
The one-day festival starts at noon, with the gates opening at 10 a.m.
We all know how hot it's been lately, and with the festival only a few weeks away, it's probably still going to be hot. Make sure you've got plenty of water, a comfortable chair, and most importantly, some shade! Invest in a nice umbrella or hat to keep you out of the sun, and don't forget the sunscreen!
