Save the Date for the 2023 New York State Blues Fest

It’s time to “save the date” for the 2023 New York State Blues Festival! This annual admission-FREE event will once again be held at Chevy Court at the New York State Fairgrounds, Thursday June 15 – Saturday June 17, 2023. Founded in 1992 as a celebration of blues music and culture, the festival draws thousands of music fans from throughout the region and beyond with a diverse line-up of local, regional, and national artists.

Stay tuned for line-up and other announcements coming soon. For more about the New York State Blues Festival, please visit www.nysbluesfest.com.

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