The 37th Annual Carolina Blues Festival is BACK! We're thrilled to return to LeBauer Park and present our beloved annual program on Saturday, May 20, 2023! We’re happy to bring you in-person and virtual programming that embodies the essence of this year’s festival theme Origination.

Online pre-sale ticket sales end at 12:00pm on Saturday May 20th. At 3:00pm on May 20th tickets can be purchased on site at the front gate at LeBauer Park with cash or credit card.

SCHEDULE:

The Festival runs from 2pm - 11pm on Saturday, May 20th.

1:30 PM: VIP/Presale Admission

2PM: Doors open (get in earlier with advance tickets)

11PM: Festival Ends

Attendees of the Festival will not only be able to enjoy amazing Blues music performances, but can also shop craft vendors, eat delicious food from on-site vendors, and have access to a full-service BLUES BAR!

*Credit cards now accepted.

DOORS:

Open at 2PM

This year, we will also stream the live festival online and the link to access will be available via email for those that purchase virtual tickets.

TICKET DETAILS:

General Admission Tickets: $50.00 (online pre-sale tickets sales end at 12:00pm on 5/20)

VIP Package Ticket: $85.00 (online pre-sale ticket sales end at 12:00pm on 5/20)

VIP Package Includes:

One (1) VIP Premium Seat
Access to VIP Lounge Tables & Seating available (first come basis)
3 Free Drinks (Wine & Beer Only/21+ only)
Heavy Snacks

VIP Lounge: $75.00 (online pre-sale ticket sales end at 12:00pm on 5/14)

VIP Lounge Includes:

Access to VIP Lounge Tables & Seating available (first come basis)
3 Free Drinks (21+ only)
Heavy Snacks

Virtual Ticket: $10.00

One CBF37 Virtual Stream Link. Watch from Anywhere in the World!

After 1:30pm on May 20th tickets will be available at the front gate at LeBauer Park. Tickets can be purchased with cash or a credit card at the front gate.

About PBPS: From our love of music and our belief that music is best shared in a community came the founding of the Piedmont Blues Preservation Society in 1985.

Our non-profit organization works to cultivate and preserve the tradition of Blues music. Our mission is to help our community discover the wonder and richness of Blues Culture by raising awareness and providing programming & education to our regional community and schools. We strive to bring quality Blues events, including our 37th Annual Carolina Blues Festival, concerts, competitions, workshops and educational programs to the Piedmont region. We collaborate with other non-profits in support of health-related issues, educational initiatives, and societal concerns.

Our focus is to promote local businesses, the arts, education and tourism and to make the Piedmont region of North Carolina a great place to live.