Big Bull Falls Blues Fest

August 18 & 19, 2023 - Fern Island, Wausau, WI

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. We can't wait to host everyone, while listening to some of our favorite Blues artists! It's tradition!

2023 tickets are now on sale! Lineup will be released in March!

Tickets:

Festival Tickets: $60
Includes both Friday and Saturday

VIP Tickets: $160
Includes t-shirt, VIP Lanyard, access to the VIP area and dinner both days of the festival!
(Limited quantity available!)

Get your tickets here!

Additional Information:

View our shuttle route!

Click here for local hotels!

Attendee Map - Event Grounds

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. Chairs are not provided - please bring your own chair.

Lodging:
https://www.visitwausau.com/places-to-stay
We strongly suggest you stay at a hotel that has shuttle service to and from the fest!

COVID-19 Statement:
Wausau Events is dedicated to the Health & Safety of all event attendees, volunteers and vendors. Attendees will be made aware of event updates as needed.

Pets:
No pets are allowed at the Blues Fest.

Credit Card:
Big Bull Falls Blues Fest will take credit cards on-site for admission to the festival. There is an additional processing fee. All items can be purchased with cash or credit card.

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 limited 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.

Refunds:
All tickets are non-refundable. Refunds can be discussed on a case-by-case basis only and are not guaranteed.

Fern Island Park is located at:
500 River Drive
Wausau, WI 54403

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