The 2010 Urbana Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival
The Blues, Brews and BBQ festival would not be complete without an extensive beer fest. Come sample 24 different beers on tap and numerous bottled beers from all over the world. There will also be seminars on how to brew your own beers at home, as well as information on different types and styles of beers. Cheers!
Kid's Area
Let your children go wild with our fun filled kid's area at the Blues, Brews, and BBQ Festival. With so many entertaining games, there won't be enough time in the day to experience it all. Kids will have the opportunity to play numerous carnival games and have a blast with interactive murals. As we all know, no outdoor festival would be complete without inflatable games and bounce houses, so bring the kids out for a fun day at the festival!
Samuel's Music Future Stars Stage
This stage is designed to help teach and promote rising stars that are interested in blues music, and are under the age of 21. The Samuel's Music Future Stars Stage, on the corner of Elm and Broadway, will feature short educational sessions on Blues music. There will also be instrument demos, giveaways and meet and greets.
Eating Area & Vendors
Last year's vendors included Little Porgy's Barbecue and Black Dog Smoke and Ale House, among others. Come out and see what this year has in store from smoky barbecue sandwiches to tasty summertime treats, or have the opportunity to put your own team together to raise money for your not-for-profit organization.
Arts Boulevard
Broadway Avenue will be transformed into a distinctive arts and crafts
venue featuring a wide variety of booths. Included within the Arts
Boulevard there will be local artists showcasing their work, and
craftsmen selling and promoting their unique wares. If you have a
special talent or craft and would like to promote it, contact us to
save a spot for you on the Arts Boulevard.
Miller Main Stage
The Miller Main Stage will showcase our feature Blues bands and singers. Located at the intersection of Vine and Main, this stage will entertain you all day with our Next Generation Blues lineup.
88 Broadway Late Night Concert Series
Once the day turns into night, head into 88 Broadway for our late night concert series. Keep the Blues, Brews, and BBQ festival partying late in to the night!
The Blues, Brews and BBQ festival would not be complete without an extensive beer fest. Come sample 24 different beers on tap and numerous bottled beers from all over the world. There will also be seminars on how to brew your own beers at home, as well as information on different types and styles of beers. Cheers!
Cooking Stage, Food Expo and Indoor Market
Inside Lincoln Square's Food Court you will find a cooking stage where
you can open your mind to new techniques and styles of cooking. Local
and area businesses and restaurateurs will be present to help educate
the community with their specific culinary knowledge. Along with the
cooking stage, the Blues, Brews, and BBQ festival will have a food expo
and indoor market within the mall to promote area businesses, farmers
and more.
Kid's Area
Let your children go wild with our fun filled kid's area at the Blues, Brews, and BBQ Festival. With so many entertaining games, there won't be enough time in the day to experience it all. Kids will have the opportunity to play numerous carnival games and have a blast with interactive murals. As we all know, no outdoor festival would be complete without inflatable games and bounce houses, so bring the kids out for a fun day at the festival!
Samuel's Music Future Stars Stage
This stage is designed to help teach and promote rising stars that are interested in blues music, and are under the age of 21. The Samuel's Music Future Stars Stage, on the corner of Elm and Broadway, will feature short educational sessions on Blues music. There will also be instrument demos, giveaways and meet and greets.
Eating Area & Vendors
Last year's vendors included Little Porgy's Barbecue and Black Dog Smoke and Ale House, among others. Come out and see what this year has in store from smoky barbecue sandwiches to tasty summertime treats, or have the opportunity to put your own team together to raise money for your not-for-profit organization.
Arts Boulevard
Broadway Avenue will be transformed into a distinctive arts and crafts
venue featuring a wide variety of booths. Included within the Arts
Boulevard there will be local artists showcasing their work, and
craftsmen selling and promoting their unique wares. If you have a
special talent or craft and would like to promote it, contact us to
save a spot for you on the Arts Boulevard.
Miller Main Stage
The Miller Main Stage will showcase our feature Blues bands and singers. Located at the intersection of Vine and Main, this stage will entertain you all day with our Next Generation Blues lineup.
88 Broadway Late Night Concert Series
Once the day turns into night, head into 88 Broadway for our late night concert series. Keep the Blues, Brews, and BBQ festival partying late in to the night!