Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival
About this event
The Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival is a music festival in Clarksdale, Mississippi, at Downtown Clarksdale. The 2026 event takes place Aug 7–9, 2026. A free three-day blues and gospel festival on the Sunflower River in downtown Clarksdale, pairing main-stage performances with authentic Delta juke-joint culture. One of the Deep South's longest-running blues gatherings in the town that calls itself the birthplace of the blues.
Annual, first full weekend in August
Location & directions
Downtown Clarksdale, Clarksdale, MS 38614
Frequently asked questions
When is Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival 2026?
Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival takes place Aug 7–9, 2026 in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Annual, first full weekend in August
Where is Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival held?
Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival is held in Clarksdale, Mississippi, at Downtown Clarksdale, Clarksdale, MS 38614.
What is Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival?
A free three-day blues and gospel festival on the Sunflower River in downtown Clarksdale, pairing main-stage performances with authentic Delta juke-joint culture.
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