Bricktown Blues & BBQ Festival

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

• Hampton Inn & Suites
  300 East Sheridan
  Within walking distance to Bricktown
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• Courtyard Downtown
  2 West Reno
  Within walking distance to Bricktown
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• Residence Inn
  400 East Reno Avenue
  Within walking distance to Bricktown
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• Renaissance Hotel
  Ten North Broadway
  Within walking distance to Bricktown
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• Sheraton Hotel
  One North Broadway
  Within walking distance to Bricktown
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• The Skirvin Hotel
  One Park Avenue
  Less than 1 mile from Bricktown
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