The Bradenton Blues Festival Weekend kicks off on Friday, December 2, 2016, with a free Blues Appetizer Concert featuring Ari and the Alibis and Damon Fowler. The main event is on Saturday, December 3, 2016, with an outstanding lineup of talented blues musicians on the big stage. In addition to amazing music, our award-winning annual festival features local craft beer, delicious specialty food vendors, and more. The festivities continue with blues after-parties Saturday evening. The weekend wraps up with a tasty and soulful Blues Brunch on Sunday, December 4, 2016. Come and experience the blues in Bradenton!  Riverwalk Pavilion; 452 3rd Ave. W., Bradenton, FL.