Blues by the Bay is an annual blues festival that is celebrated along the Northern California coast in Eureka, California. The Blues by the Bay festival incorporates a number of different premier blues musicians along with food, beverage and craft vendors, local microbreweries and much more. Halvorsen Park, which is located on the edge of Humboldt Bay, gives blues fans a chance to rock out to their favorite musicians while overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean.
The Blues by the Bay festival is usually held around the beginning of September. Grass seating at Halvorsen Park is first come, first served and it is recommended that visitors bring a blanket or beach chair.
Blues by the Bay
c/o Redwood Coast Music Festivals
P.O. Box 314
Eureka, California
707-445-3378
bluesbythebay.org/index2.html
Blues by the Sea is an annual blues festival that takes place along the Oregon coast in the town of Astoria. Located at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds, Blues by the Sea is a three-day event combining live blues entertainment with local food and craft vendors. Proceeds from the Blues by the Sea festival have gone towards helping the Oregon Food bank for the past 10 years. The festival is usually scheduled for early or mid-September. Day passes and camping facilities for up to 10 people are also.
Blues by the Sea
92937 Walluski Loop
Astoria, OR 97103
bluesbythesea.com
The Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival is a three-day event held in the city of Winthrop, Washington. Guests of the Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival can opt to purchase a single day pass or purchase one of 400 campsite passes and camp out for the entire weekend. The Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival usually takes place in July.
Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival
winthropbluesfestival.com