Blues, Brews & Barbecue

Overview

The 18th Annual Blues, Brews & Barbecue Festival (Saturday, June 13, 2026) in downtown Allentown represents an impressive Blues line-up. It's a day filled with craft & domestic brews, top-rated local BBQ, craft vendors, and of course, rockin' Blues music ALL DAY from incredible Blues musicians with international prominence.

The action kicks off at 12 Noon and runs till 8 p.m. in the areas of the Hamilton St., 8th St. - 12th St. and the Allentown ArtsWalk. This outdoor music festival draws BBQ and Blues music aficionados from all over the region and is FREE and open to the public!

• Over 850 vendors including a variety of barbecue options plus festival favorites. And there's more than just food — shop from craft vendors as well.
• Drink tents including plenty of beer, wine, seltzer and cocktail selections
• Multiple music acts throughout the day at 3 different stages
• All new BBQ tasting contest