Waukesha Rotary BluesFest

The 18th Annual Waukesha Rotary BluesFest is scheduled for August 8 & 9, 2025 at Naga-Waukee Park in Delafield, WI

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Save the dates of Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15, 2026 for next summer’s 2026 edition of Waukesha Rotary BluesFest.  More details in the coming months at https://t.co/55MWOh3e0M and at our Facebook, Instagram and X sites.

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A big thank you goes out to all who attended the 18th Annual Waukesha Rotary BluesFest, your interest and support is much appreciated.  Special thanks to our Featured Sponsors, ProHealth Care, JX Gives Back Family Foundation and Keith & Betty Rupple Family Fund plus all (1/5)

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Arbuckle & The Damnations and more on Friday.  Saturday included a storm-shortened set by The Jimmys with special guest multi-Grammy nominee Tracy Nelson, Parker Barrow and a reunion of Leroy Airmaster with 88 year-old Junior Brantley (from Short Stuff) and more. (4/5)

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She is incredibly disappointed not to be able to play.  But the good news, the show will go on with multi-Grammy nominated Blues/R&B vocalist Tracy Nelson joining The Jimmys for their August 9th performance!

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Unfortunately Marcia Ball who was scheduled to appear with The Jimmys, August 9th at Waukesha Rotary BluesFest is under the weather and not able to make the trip to the Midwest.  First and foremost, please join us in wishing her a speedy recovery.  (Continued)

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Twisted Tea, White Claw Hard Seltzer and Mike’s Hard Lemonade along with wines, sodas and bottled water which will all be available from the Waukesha Rotary Club.  Get your festival tickets now at https://t.co/55MWOh3e0M (2/2)

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The Waukesha Rotary BluesFest beverage tent will offer a full selection of beverages for all tastes.  This includes Miller Beers, Raised Grain Beers, Lakefront Riverwest Stein, Modelo Especial, Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy, Angry Orchard Hard Cider, Heineken 0.0 N/A beer, (1/2)

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Lily Bell’s Fine Dining with a Caribbean cuisine including Fried Catfish Fillets, Red Snapper, Jerk Chicken Thighs, Buffalo Chicken Mac and more, plus deserts and Mama D’s Coffee with Coffee and Latte selections, Iced and Hot Teas and a variety of Baked Goods.  (2/2)

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We're announcing exciting food vendors for 2025 which include Benet’s BBQ featuring Baby Back Ribs, Beef Brisket, Pulled Pork and Pulled Chicken Sandwiches; Dahlia’s Bistro a fine selection of Venezuelan specialties including Empanadas, Arepas & more (1/2)

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Rick received a Grammy Award for producing “Weird Al” Yankovic’s debut Album and he also toured as a member of Ringo Starr and The All-Starr Band. (3/3)

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Rick Derringer died last night before last, May 26, 2025 at age 77…RIP.  He is one of the many great alums of Waukesha Rotary BluesFest, playing the festival in 2015.  Rick was well known for his songs “Hang On Sloopy” and “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo”.  He also contributed (1/3)

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his guitar to recorded and live efforts by a wide array of artists including Edgar Winter, Steely Dan, Todd Rundgren, Kiss, Bonnie Tyler, Barbra Streisand, Air Supply and Cyndi Lauper.  (2/3)

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🎶 Discounted advance Waukesha Rotary BluesFest tickets go on sale this Thursday, May 1!
🎟️ $30 one-day GA | $50 two-day GA | $75 Elite Experience, children 8 & under FREE w/ adult!
🎸 Don’t miss Mitch Ryder, Marcia Ball, and more
Get yours online: https://t.co/EI1tY6gIPm

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The full Waukesha Rotary BluesFest 2025 lineup is here! 8/8: Mitch Ryder, Rocky Athas, Dustin Arbuckle, Blues Addiction, Troublemakers, ROCKONSIN Finalist
8/9: Marcia Ball w/ The Jimmys, Parker Barrow, Leroy Airmaster, Danny Garwood, Hi-Fi Comets, Too Sick Charlie 🎟️On sale May 1

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(2/2) as approved by the Waukesha Rotary Club. If you are interested, please send an email to [email protected] and include your name, company name, address, phone and email contact information along with details of what you are proposing for sales / commercial promo.

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Waukesha Rotary BluesFest is accepting applications for consideration from artists, crafters and commercial vendors interested in participating at the 2025 festival for product sales, business solicitations and/or distribution of promotional materials (1/3)

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Waukesha Rotary BluesFest Announces 2025 Headliners: Mitch Ryder and Marcia Ball! Festival dates: Friday and Saturday, August 8 and 9, 2025 at Naga-
Waukee Park in Delafield. Advance tickets go on sale May 1, 2025 on line at https://t.co/fVh9DnwLCR

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!  Watch for our exciting 2025 lineup announcements coming in early 2025!