Waukesha Rotary BluesFest Returns: What You Need To Know

WAUKESHA, WI— A staple of summer in Waukesha is back after the 2020 festival was canceled due to the pandemic.

The Waukesha Rotary BluesFest returns August 13-14 at Naga-Waukee Park, located at 651 Highway 83.

Gates open at 12:30 p.m. each day and music runs from 1 -10 p.m. each day.

The festival is a celebration of the roots of American music, which includes blues, rock and roll, country, gospel, soul, jazz, and folk.

This year's line up includes a variety of bands:

Friday, August 13

1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Scorched Waves - Rockonsin 2020 Finalist
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fuzznuckle Blues Band
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Big Al Dorn and The Blues Howlers
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tommy Bentz Band
7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tweed Featuring Gervis Myles
8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Robben Ford

Saturday, August 14

1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Too Sick Charlie
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The B-Side Band
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Robert Allen Jr.
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Madtown Mannish Boys
7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Chicago Rhythm & Blues Kings
8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Albert Castiglia

General Admission Tickets:

Ticket prices increase closer to the start of the event.

May 26 through July 14
One Day Ticket $20
Two Day Ticket $35

July 15 through August 12
One Day Ticket $25
Two Day Ticket $40

At the Gate
One Day Ticket $28
Two Day Ticket $50

Parking and sales tax are included in the ticket prices. Children 8 and under are free with a paying adult. For more information visit the Waukesha Blues Fest's website.