BIG BULL FALLS BLUES FEST
PRESENTED BY BUDWEISER
August 16-17, 2019 at Fern Island Park
NO CARRY-IN'S NO PETS NO SMOKING UNDER TENTS NO FIREARMS/WEAPONS
Wisconsin's longest running Blues Fest is back! Located on Fern Island in Wausau, Wisconsin, this venue is one of a kind.
Again this year - we will be offering a FREE shuttle throughout the festival with stops at seven of our local hotels! If camping is more your style, we'll also be making stops at the Marathon Park Campgrounds! Thank you to our Shuttle & Parking Lot sponsor, Habush, Habush & Rottier, S.C. for making this possible. Click below to learn more about the shuttle route.
Again this year - we will be offering a FREE shuttle throughout the festival with stops at seven of our local hotels! If camping is more your style, we'll also be making stops at the Marathon Park Campgrounds! Thank you to our Shuttle & Parking Lot sponsor, Habush, Habush & Rottier, S.C. for making this possible. Click below to learn more about the shuttle route.
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2019 Lineup
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16
9pm: Albert Castiglia 7pm: Lindsay Beaver 5pm: Big Al Dorn Beer Tent: Dee Miller Band SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 9pm: Southern Hospitality 7pm: Sugaray Rayford 5pm: Blues Beatles 3pm: Nikki Hill 1pm: Kevin Burt Beer Tent: Swinging Johnsons featuring Erin Krebs |
2019 Tickets!
2019 Ticket Prices
Day-Of prices are slightly higher. Credit cards are accepted for day-of ticket sales. Cash for everything else. ATM on site. 2-Day General Admission: $50 in advance, $55 at gate Saturday Only General Admission: $45 in advance, $50 at gate Friday Only General Admission: $15 No Carry-Ins are allowed. No refunds on tickets. VIP TICKETS: $130
VIP Includes: -4 drink tickets -Friday & Saturday night meals -Complimentary T-Shirt -Access to front of stage (standing room only) -Separate VIP area with separate bar, restrooms, seating |
2018 Sponsors
PRESENTING SPONSOR
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Saturday Night Sponsor
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Friday Night Sponsors:
Jim Nick & Jamie Schlei Agencies
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Friday Photo Booth Sponsor
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Beer Garden Sponsor
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Room Tax Fund Sponsor
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Design Sponsor
Radio Sponsor
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TV Sponsor
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VIP Area Sponsor
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VIP Area Sponsor
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Shuttle Sponsor
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Soda Sponsor
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Barricade Sponsor
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Additional Information:
Carry-Ins: Carry-ins are not allowed. A cooler full of ice only will be allowed. Large backpacks/bags will be subject to inspection. Chairs: Lawn chairs are permitted. Tents and awnings of any kind are NOT permitted. VIP tickets do not include a chair to keep. Please bring your own chair. There are plastic ones in the VIP area but if you want to sit elsewhere, we suggest bringing a chair! Lodging: There are several hotels within 2 miles of the event including the Super 8, Plaza, and La Quinta. There are also the hotels of The Courtyard, Super 8 Rib Mountain and hotels in Weston and Rothschild. Camping: We do not offer camping through the event. The Marathon County Parks Department offers various camp grounds. Contact them directly at 715-261-1550. Pets: No pets are allowed at the Blues Fest. ATM: There will be an ATM on-site Credit Card: Big Bull Falls Blues Fest will take credit cards on-site for admission to the festival. All beverages and food must be bought with cash. Smoking: Smoking is allowed outside the tents. NOT under the tents. Food/Drinks: Food and Drinks will be sold at the fest. There will be a variety of vendors. There are no carry-ins allowed. Rain: The festival will happen rain or shine! If there is lightning, we will have to stop the music. Apparel: There will be festival apparel for sale on-site! Parking: The lot directly in front of the event is reserved for Handicap Parking only. Please use the city lots on River Drive including the Oak Island Lot. |
Photos from past years!
Fern Island Park is located at:
500 River Drive Wausau, WI 54403 |