Cincy Blues Fest
Keeping The Blues Alive Award Winner
“Best Music Festival” – Citybeat, Best of Cincinnati
32nd Annual Cincy Blues Fest
SAT/SUN JULY 11-12, 2026
Village Green Park
301 Wessel Dr. Fairfield, OH
Partner Event –
Cincy Cool Cars Club Show (Saturday)
9:00am – 3:00pm
Cincy Blues Fest (Saturday)
Music: 2:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Cincy Blues Fest (Sunday)
Music: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Come and join us for two days of top notch entertainment at Fairfield’s Village Green Park, just north of Cincinnati. Once again, Cincy Blues Society and Fairfield Parks and Recreation have teamed up to present a stellar lineup of award winning national, regional, and local blues artists.
Experience the power and soulful emotion of blues music in a beautiful outdoor park setting. There are plenty of grassy and shady areas to enjoy the Fest. In other words, be prepared to get your groove on and boogie!
Food and drink vendors will be available with a variety of great food, beer, and drinks. The park is in a DORA area.
The Cincy Blues Fest is a family friendly event. The park has a playground and a KIDS ZONE with fun and games for our smaller blues fans.
Please no tents, umbrellas or pets. Small coolers only (please support the food and drink vendors). You’re welcome to bring your own chairs or blankets.
FREE ADMISSION AND FREE PARKING!!!
Come early and check out our partner event, the Cincy Cool Cars Club Show prior to the Cincy Blues Fest!
Note: Schedule subject to change
Saturday July 11, 2026
Cincy Cool Cars Club Show
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Judged competition, over 60 top and specialty trophies will be awarded. Click title for more info.
Blues In The Schools Band
2:30 PM – 2:50 PM
Open the Blues Fest with our top young Cincinnati talent. The Blues in the Schools program provides music education through performance.
JAM – Just Another Mojo
4:25 PM – 5:30 PM
Just Another Mojo (JAM) is a Columbus, Ohio based 4-piece blues-rock powerhouse known for soulful vocals, gritty guitar, and an authentic high energy sound. As winners of the 2025 Columbus Blues Challenge, the band competed in the 2026 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, creating original music with a unique, intimate vibe.
Piper and the Hard Times
5:45 PM – 7:15 PM
Piper & the Hard Times are an award-winning Nashville blues band known for their soulful sound, fiery musicianship, and electrifying live performances. Winners of the 2024 International Blues Challenge, the band blends blues, soul, R&B, and Southern rock into a fresh, high-energy style all their own. Led by the powerful vocals of Al Green, they have earned a reputation as one of today’s most exciting touring blues acts, delivering passion, authenticity, and unforgettable performances wherever they play.
Brandon Santini
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Brandon Santini is an American roots rock and blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter. He has been nominated for multiple Blues Music Awards and multiple Blues Blast Music Awards. Blues Blast magazine called him “one of the best harp players in the blues scene today.” His music is featured in the CBS television series “Marshals,” Paramount+ television series “Tulsa King”, as well as the CBS original television series, “Fire Country”, and the NBC Peacock Network’s original television series, “Poker Face”.
Mud Morganfield with Noah Wotherspoon & David Burk
9:15 PM – 10:30 PM
Multi award winning artist Mud Morganfield is the eldest son of blues great Muddy Waters. The timbre and tone in his buoyant baritone is eerily similar to his iconic father’s, and he shares the same perfect blues phrasing. Morganfield states “No rock-blues here … I sing about real things, real live people, real situations, things that people go through … so it’s Chicago blues at its best”. He will be backed up by local favorites, Noah Wotherspoon on guitar, and David Burk on harmonica.
Sunday July 12, 2026
Chuck Brisbin & The Tuna Project
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Formed in the Summer of 2007, Chuck Brisbin & the Tuna Project is recognized as one of the best Blues Bands in the area… But they also play their own mix of Rock, R&B and Blues that we call “Rock-n-Blues”. Come on out and get ya some “Tuna”. “…you gotta see this band!”
Jamie Carr Band
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
The Jamie Carr Band is a Cincinnati-based blues rock group led by singer and guitarist Jamie Carr, who has over 25 years of experience in the music industry. Known for bluesy, guitar-driven rock, the band frequently plays in the Greater Cincinnati area and features original music showcasing a blend of rock and blues influences.
Angela Combs Band
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
My name is Angela Combs. I was born in Mississippi. I think that is relevant because that is how Southern Gospel, Country and Delta Blues were added to my soundtrack. We play music we love for people who love music. If you like hippy soul, country, funk, roots, blues, Americana music then you should come see our band!
Lady Joya Band
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
The Lady Joya Band is a premier Cincinnati-based R&B and blues group led by vocalist Lady Joya. Known for high-energy performances of soulful classics by Etta James and Koko Taylor, as well as their own original songs.
Ralph & The Rhythm Hounds
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Ralph and The Rhythm Hounds is an award winning Cincinnati Based blues rock band performing since 2003. Known for high energy sets at major local festivals like Taste of Cincinnati and Cincy Blues Fest. Led by father and son guitarists Ralph Cave and Noah Cave, they play originals and blues covers (Clapton, SRV).
Noah Wotherspoon featuring The Just Strange Brothers Horns
5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
Based in Dayton, OH, Noah won the Albert King Award at the 2015 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. He tours worldwide performing his brand of soulful blues, which has gained him a huge following. Backed by special guests, the Just Strange Brothers Horns.
Admission is FREE!
The Cincy Blues Fest is produced solely by volunteers. Volunteering to work at Cincy Blues Fest is an excellent opportunity to help make our Fest a success!
Please contact Debby Manning at newfie@fuse.net
Airport
The closest airport is the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). It’s a 45 minute drive from the airport to Fairfield and the Cincy Blues Fest.
Cincy Blues Fest
Cincy Blues Fest takes place at Village Green Park, 301 Wessel Dr, Fairfield, OH 45014.
Parking is FREE!
Hotels
There are numerous hotels available in the north suburbs of Cincinnati. We suggest using a hotel booking website/app like Booking.com, Airbnb, etc. to find the best prices and availability.
Camping
What time does the festival start and end?
Saturday – Cincy Cool Cars Club Show – 9:00am – 3:00pm
Saturday – Cincy Blues Fest – 2:30pm to 10:30pm
Sunday – Cincy Blues Fest – 12:00pm to 6:00pm
How can I purchase tickets?
The admission to the festival is FREE!
What I am allow to bring or not bring to Fairfield Village Green Park?
Please no tents, umbrellas, coolers, or pets. Small coolers only (please support the food and drink vendors). You’re welcome to bring your own chairs or blankets.
How do I get to the festival?
Please see the “Map/Directions And Parking” and “Fest Site Map” sections on this page (above).
Where do I park?
Please see the “Map/Directions And Parking” and “Fest Site Map” sections on this page (above).
Is Village Green Park handicap accessible?
Yes, Village Green Park is an ADA compliant venue. You’ll need to provide your own wheel chair or scooter.
Is there food and drink available?
Food and drink vendors will be available with a variety of food, beer and drinks.
When do beer and wine sales end?
There is a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas (DORA). Sales end at 9:00 PM.
Will there be commemorative festival merchandise available?
Yes! New for this year are commemorative badges. T-shirts may also be available.
Will I be able to meet festival performers and purchase their CDs?
Yes, artists will be available to greet their fans immediately after their performance, as well as having their CDs available for purchase – at the merchandise tent, near the stage.
Are there ATMs available at the festival?
There are several ATMs in the area around the festival.
5/3 Bank, 580 Wessel Dr, Fairfield, OH 45014
PNC Bank, 5333 Pleasant Ave, Fairfield, OH 45014
Press/Media
MEDIA / PUBLIC RELATIONS CONTACT for the event can be made though the Fest Directors, Debby Manning and Thomas Thiem director@cincyblues.org.
Credentials
Please contact director@cincyblues.org for press credentials for any of our Blues Society events.
NOTE: We reserve the right to issue credentials based on appropriate media coverage and availability – first come, first serve.
No parking passes are available for the press, so please plan accordingly. Members of the media will be met at the main entrance gate and given an orientation of the Festival site, as well as provide any access needed during the Fest.
Sponsorship
If you’re interested in sponsoring or supporting the Cincy Blues Fest, please contact Debby Manning at director@cincyblues.org.
Artist Booking
Notice: 2026 is fully booked.
Artists are selected by the volunteer Cincy Blues Fest booking team. They take the information from numerous press kits and their experience at many live performances (locally and nationally) to determine who to invite to perform. Budget and scheduling considerations also come into play when booking for the Fest, but our booking team always seeks to bring a wide variety of blues artists to Cincinnati every summer.
If you’re interested in submitting your press kit for consideration for next year’s festival, please contact our booking team: booking@cincyblues.org after this year’s festival. We start the selection and booking process in the fall.
Vendors
Food vendors and Non-Food Vendors contact director@cincyblues.org for available space.
Previous Years Lineups
Check out the list of incredible talent that has performed at the Cincy Blues Fest over the past three decades.
https://cincyblues.org/previous-years-lineups/
Blue Ball Award
The Blue Ball Award of Lifetime Achievement is given to blues musicians or volunteers who have demonstrated a long track record of outstanding achievement in blues music.
https://cincyblues.org/blue-ball-award/
Boogie Woogie Piano Hall of Fame
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