The W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival has become one of the largest free music festivals in the nation, drawing attendees from just about every state and many countries. The festival is a celebration of the life and legacy of Henderson resident and "Father of the Blues," William Christopher Handy.

Concessions open at 11 am

Schedule of Events:

12:00 pm: Blues 4U
01:30 pm: Tinsley Ellis
03:00 pm: Cedric Burnside
05:00 pm: Joanne Shaw Taylor
07:00 pm: D.K Harrell
09:00 pm: Tab Benoit