2021 W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival starts Wednesday

The W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival starts this Wednesday, June 16!

For 4 days Audubon Mill Park in Henderson, KY, will be filled with blues music and good food. The free festival has become a beacon for all blues music lovers from all over the world.

And this year, Festival organizers say that the music lineup is said to be the best ever. There will be a combination of blues styles from national and local acts alike.

Check out the full lineup below.

Be sure to bring a lawn chair or a blanket to sit on, cash for food and drink, and some bug spray wouldn’t hurt either!

Zydeco Night

If you’re looking for dancing and a little taste of New Orleans, check out Zydeco Night.

Zydeco Night is held on the Thursday of every W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival. Zydeco is a mix of French origins with elements of Caribbean and blues music that features guitar, washboard, and accordion instruments.

There are beads, costumes, and a lot of fun to be had. Plus, if you like Creole food, you can get your fix on red beans and rice on Zydeco night.

If you can go Thursday, go Thursday!

Handy Lunch Breaks

And this for the whole Handy Week, there will be Handy Lunch Breaks and Happy Hours.

There will be live music at different local spots in Downtown Henderson.

Check out the schedule in the post below:

Music Lineup

The free festival is set for Wednesday, June 16, through Saturday, June 19.

Wednesday, June 16

Thursday, June 17 – Zydeco Night!

Friday, June 18

Saturday, June 19