Big Bull Falls Blues Fest

PRESENTED BY BUDWEISER
Save the Date: August 21&22, 2020 at Fern Island Park
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
NO CARRY-IN'S        NO PETS          NO SMOKING UNDER TENTS   NO FIREARMS/WEAPONS
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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. 

2020 Lineup

Friday Night Lineup:

5:00PM-6:30PM - The Blues Disciples

7:00PM-8:30PM - Jay Stulo and The Mighty Aces Reunion

9:00PM-10:30PM - The Bel Airs


Saturday Night Lineup:

1:00PM-2:30PM - Lil Dylan

3:00PM-4:30PM - Rick Estrin and the Nightcats

5:00PM-6:30PM - Carolyn Wonderland

7:00PM-8:30PM - Mike Zito and his Big Blues Band

9:00PM-10:30PM - Eric Gales


Beer Tent:

Friday Night - Tommy Benz Band

Saturday Night - Squishy Mud
2020 Tickets!
Please Note: All ticket sales are through our link at Eventbrite. You may print your ticket at home to be scanned, or have it scanned on your phone.
2020 Ticket Prices
​Day-Of prices are slightly higher. Credit cards are accepted for day-of ticket sales. Cash for everything else. ATM on site.
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2-Day General Admission: $55 

Saturday Only General Admission: $45 

Friday Only General Admission: $20

No Carry-Ins are allowed. 

No refunds on tickets.
VIP TICKETS: $133
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
2020 Sponsors
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Friday Night Sponsors: Jim Nick & Jamie Schlei Agencies
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Room Tax Fund Sponsor
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Design Sponsor
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Radio Sponsor
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TV Sponsor
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Shuttle Sponsor
Barricade Sponsor
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Soda Sponsor
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
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