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Bricktown Blues & BBQ Festival

By Adam Knapp, About.com

In Short:

A popular annual event in Oklahoma City that began in the mid-1990's, the Bricktown Blues & BBQ Festival is held in June and features many of the area's best blues musicians performing live throughout the two-day festival. The other major draw is, of course, the fantastic barbecue. Admission to the Bricktown Blues & BBQ Festival is free until 7 p.m., and all ages are allowed.

2009 Bricktown Blues & BBQ Festival:

The 14th Annual Bricktown Blues & BBQ Festival will be held on Friday, June 12th and Saturday, June 13th. Gates open at 3 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday, and the music and festivities last until midnight.

Location & Directions:

The Bricktown Blues & BBQ Festival is held, rain or shine, beneath tents erected at the corner of Sheridan & Oklahoma Avenue in Bricktown.

Get a full map with driving directions.

Live Music:

Here are scheduled performers for 2009:

Friday
  • 5 – 6:10 p.m. Doc Blue
  • 6:30 – 8 p.m. Dan Danger
  • 8:30 – 10 p.m. Candye Kayne
  • 10:30 - Midnight Guitar Shorty
Saturday
  • 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. U.S. Navy Band - Mid South
  • 1 – 2:30 p.m. Blackhawk Blues Band
  • 3 – 4:30 p.m. Doc Blue
  • 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. Garret “BIG G” Jacobson
  • 6:30 – 8 p.m. AJ Johnson and Why Not
  • 8:30 – 10 p.m. Smokin’ Joe Kubek
  • 10:30 - Midnight John Lee Hooker, Jr.

Food, Drink & More:

In addition to the "championship" barbecue, there will be Budweiser in souvenir pitchers and soft drinks for sale. From opening until 5 p.m. each day, get a free easy pick Powerball lottery ticket for the June 15th drawing with purchase of a commemorative 16 oz. Bud Light Blue Aluminum bottle of beer. Also, vendors will have t-shirts, hats and more.

Rules:

Lawn chairs and blankets are allowed. Outside food and drinks, pets, professional video or camera equipment and weapons are prohibited.

Nearby Hotels & Lodging:

Staying in town for the Bricktown Blues & BBQ Festival? Here are some hotel options nearby:

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