For 14 years the Ritzville Blues Fest — Blues, Brews & BBQs — has assembled an amazing roster of the best Blues musicians and singers in an exhilarating atmosphere that centers around the main stage of this outdoor festival. This year 25 bands will perform during the festival.

 

Regional, National and Internationally recognized Blues performers have made appearances on the Ritzville Blues Fest main stage over the years. Every year we bring you the best in Blues entertainment. You won’t be disappointed!

 

The gates open at 9 a.m. and live entertainment livens up the place at 12 noon on the main stage and at 1:30 p.m. in the bars and restaurants. The musical action goes all day and well into the night. The final main stage act heats up at 8:30 p.m. and continues until 10:30 p.m. In the bars and restaurants the party continues until 2 a.m.

 

Our unique outdoor setting in Historic downtown Ritzville along Main Avenue is several events in one with four indoor venues hosted by local bars and restaurants located in the downtown, inside the festival boundaries.

 

For one ticket price, festival goers can take in live entertainment in all five locations, sampling an incredible variety of the Blues that showcases many musical and lyrical influences.

 

The street is filled with unique vendors, featuring amazing collections of keepsakes, souvenirs and festival-style apparel.

 

And don’t forget to sample the amazing variety of food vendors and local restaurant fare. There’s something for everyone with traditional barbecue favorites, Cajun-style fish, pasta, kettle corn, ice cream and Sno Cones to name a few. There’s sure to be more than one item that will tempt your taste buds.

 

While you’re here, check out our Blues Fest merchandise. You won’t want to leave without purchasing a collectible Blues Fest T-Shirt. There’s a new design every year!