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This event is in the past.It took place on August 22, 2026 at Isle of Ferns Park.

Big Bull Falls Blues Fest 1
Jazz & Blues
Rising artist

Big Bull Falls Blues Fest

August 21 at 4pm - August 22

At Isle of Ferns Park

Wausau

🪑Bring your own chairs for seating
🧊Coolers with ice permitted for drinks
🚐Use free shuttle from local hotels

Wisconsin's longest-running blues festival returns to Fern Island for two days of live music. The 35th anniversary celebration features nationally recognized performers, food vendors, and commemorative apparel.

outdoor music festival
blues music
live performances
summer festival

Howard “Guitar” Luedtke & Blue Max

Wisconsin blues guitarist with backing band


Howard “Guitar” Luedtke leads the blues act Blue Max, opening the festival on Friday at 5 p.m.

Raine Stern Band

Midwestern blues-rock ensemble


The Raine Stern Band performed Friday night at 7 p.m. as part of the Big Bull Falls Blues Fest lineup.

Ally Venable

Ally Venable

Texas blues guitarist and vocalist


Ally Venable took the Friday 9 p.m. slot, delivering electric blues at the festival.

Matches these interests

  • outdoor music festival
  • blues music
  • live performances
  • summer festival
  • Isle of Ferns Park
  • Wausau