We’re back and better than ever!

The 4th annual Joliet Blues Festival will be held on August 14th 2021, at the pavilion in beautiful Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park at 201 Jefferson Street on the west side of the Des Plaines river in downtown Joliet.

The park opens at 3pm and will close at 10pm.

There will be food trucks, beer and wine available for purchase. No outside food or beverages are allowed. Festival attendees must show ID to enter. Guests may
bring blankets and lawn chairs, but no umbrellas please.

TICKETS:

Tickets are 10$ in advance, 15$ at the door. Click below to purchase

LIVE MUSIC:

Donna Herula and Tony Nardiello – 3:30 to 4:30pm

The HepKats – 5pm to 6pm

Big Dog Mercer – 6:30pm to 7:30pm

The Ivy Ford Band – 8pm to 9pm

PARKING:

There is FREE PARKING on the south side of the park. The bridge is going to be up and under construction, but you can still head EAST on Jefferson St from Center St to access the parking lot. FROM I-80, exit on Center St, turn right at the first light on to Marion St., continue around bend to the parking lot. Once parked, head north, crossing Jefferson St., to venue.

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More info at Joliet Blues Festival

For volunteer opportunities, email or call us

Join us Thursday, August 5th at 6:30 for this one-of-a-kind Concert on the Hill! Featuring an evening of singer/songwriters from “Music City,” Nashville, TN!

And of course, it’s FREE!

Rock our nation’s birthday with the free Independence Celebration at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park (201 West Jefferson Street, Joliet) on Saturday, July 3 from 6:00-10:00 pm. We have live music from Dan Dougherty and Arbor Creek! Enjoy Taco Maui, hot popcorn, cold beer and smooth wine near the jammin’ pavilion north of Jefferson Street.

We will NOT have fireworks this year (unfortunately due to the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic and the required advance planning). We’re looking forward to having fireworks return in 2022, but don’t miss celebrating 2021 with everyone at Bicentennial Park!

Bring blankets and chairs for grass seating by the pavilion. Indoor bathrooms will be open. Parking is free around the park. Get there early to get the best spot. Stroll the grounds for historic Joliet sites, visit the butterfly murals on the main building by the riverwalk and enjoy scenic views of downtown Joliet along the river.

LIVE MUSIC

Dan Dougherty: 6:00-7:30 pm

Arbor Creek: 8:00-9:30 pm

*** NO outside alcohol  *  NO pets  *  NO sparklers or fireworks  *  NO vendors without a park permit – they risk being reporting to the Joliet Police. ***