The mission of The NY State Blues Festival is to preserve, protect and promote blues music and culture and showcase a collection of regional and national artists from multiple genres, all with roots steeped in tradition and vision.
The festival was founded in 1991 and is supported by government grants, corporate sponsorships, private donations and fundraising events. We are a 100% volunteer organization, made up of a diverse group of dedicated individuals donating their time and talents to producing this Syracuse favorite every summer.
Your generous, tax-deductible contribution provides us with the financial means to produce a free public event attracting thousands of local, regional and international visitors who in-turn, generate millions in tourism dollars and good-will.
Thank you in advance for your support.
The NY State Blues Festival
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New York State Blues Festival Needs Your Support On Giving Tuesday
Founded in 1992 with the purpose of preserving and promoting blues music and culture, our nonprofit organization strives to bring the best local, regional and national talent to the stage for this three-day event.
New York State Blues Festival awarded $49,500 by the New York State Council on the Arts
New York State Rhythm & Blues Festival, Inc. announced today a grant award[s] totaling $49,500 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the nonprofit arts and culture sector.
Save the Dates! June 12-13-14, 2025!
It’s time to “save the dates” for the 2025 New York State Blues Festival! This annual admission-FREE event will once again be held at Chevy Court at the New York State Fairgrounds
Gates open Friday at 3pm and Saturday at 11 am.
What a first day and what a night! Gates open today, Friday at 3pm and tomorrow, Saturday at 11 am. We had perfect weather for our first day. So much buzz around Hanna PK & the Dynamite 88’s! Bywater Call would have blown the roof off Chevy Court if there…
Tell Me Something Good: Playing The Blues
Tell Me Something Good: Playing the blues June 7, 2024 by localsyr.com Colin Aberdeen has been playing the Blues at nightspots around Central New York for most of his lifetime. But this gig is different. And these kids have a new story to tell… about the morning a Bluesman came…
Limited Number of ProAct Blues Club Vip Tickets Still Available!
There are a small number of ProAct Blues Club VIP tickets still available for each night. These tickets include complimentary beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks, reserved seating in front of the main stage, access to a side stage viewing deck and the VIP party tent.