Dunedin Merchants Cancel 30th Dunedin Wines The Blues Festival

DUNEDIN, FL —The 30th annual Dunedin Wines the Blues festival has been canceled.

Ivan Neville of the Neville brothers and his band, Dumpstaphunk, was scheduled to headline the Dunedin Wines the Blues 2020 festival Saturday, Nov. 14.

However, Jack Bataoel, president of the Downtown Dunedin Merchants Association Inc., said the community wasn't ready to host a festival despite extensive coronavirus safety protocols in place.

With heavy hearts we write to say we must postpone Dunedin Wines The Blues 2020. It was our intent to bring some normality back into our amazing community.

In a short time, we were able to put together a safe, COVID-friendly event with an outstanding lineup of talented musicians.

We feel the community was not ready, and we heard you loud and clear. The health and safety of our community members is our number one priority.

We want to thank the numerous volunteers, bands, food vendors, and ticket purchasers that jumped on board quickly in support. Though we fell short, we did feel the Love from our community. We look forward to bringing you an event very soon. Be on the lookout for something to happen in the coming months. Thank you for your continued support.

With love,
Jack Bataoel, president of the Downtown Dunedin Merchants Association Inc.