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Paramount Blues FestivalParamount Blues Festival

6th Annual Paramount Blues Festival at the beautiful Lime Kiln Park in Grafton, Wisconsin on Friday, September 16th and Saturday, September 17th, 2011!

Click here for a pdf of the festival program

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NEW this year - Harmonica workshop with world reknown JOE FILISKO!  this is a free class at 2:30pm on Saturday, and you do not need to purchase a festival ticket to attend! Fill out the form here and  let us know you are coming!

 

All acts appearing on the Kohler Credit Union Main Stage

Friday gates open at 4:30 music starts at 5:30

5:30 – South End Blues Band

6:45 – Blues Highway Band

7:45 - Historic Preservation Committee marker unveiling

8:00 – Highway 414

9:15 – Reveren Raven & the Chain Smokin' Altar Boys with Jimmy Voegeli

Saturday gates open at 11:30 music starts at Noon

12:00    John Stano  

1:00     Matt Hendricks

2:15     Robert Allen Jr. with Cadillac Pete

3:45     Queenie & the Blue Cats

5:15     Dave Herrero & The Hero Brothers Band

6:45     Smokin' Joe Kubek & Bnois King  

8:15   The Delta Guitar Slinger featuring: Michael Burks, Lurrie Bell and Sherman Robertson   

 

From Milwaukee take hwy 43 north to hwy 60 - Grafton exit - follow the signs!

FESTIVAL FAQ's

Bring a chair or blanket, do NOT bring pets or beverages or food or video camera. 

DO be prepared to have a good time!

Food vendors include: 2011- Rampagin Cajun (jambalya, frog legs, etc), Bubbs BBQ, Sonrissa - tacos, burritos, etc., Wisconsin Fried Cheese curds, Milwaukee Ale House, Tres Funnel Cakes, Buddys (hotdogs & More), G.A.L.S - Sweet treats, Pacific Orient....more!

Budweiser, Sprecher and Milwauke Brewing beers. Jeramiah Weed products, wine (whites and reds) and water/soda also available

FREE shuttle bus runs from the Hampton Inn, the Baymont Inn and Country Inn & Suites in Port Washington - you MUST call for pick up if you are in Port Washington.  We also run to and from Cedarburg on Saturday and have a pick up in downtown Grafton near the Bridge Inn on Bridge street.  Also on Hwy 60 in the Leeson Parking lot (corner of Cheyene and Hwy 60) there is a shuttle pick up.

We have VERY LIMITED handicap parking near the gate

there is also motorcycle parking near the gate

NO CARRY-INS OF ANY KIND

FESTIVAL HOTEL & CAMPING INFO CLICK HERE

TICKET PRICES

Coming out for the entire weekend or just Saturday?  $20 in advance or $25 at the gate  Advance tickets available in Grafton at Kohler Credit Union, The Bridge Inn, The Grafton Ale House, and Port Washington State Bank

Only making it on Friday?  $10 at the gate (no advanced sales)

2011 Paramount Blues Festival VIP Pass ON SALE NOW - WHILE THEY LAST...
$85  per person advance sales only - Limited passes available! -
Includes: two(2)-day admission to festival, VIP seating in tented area with uncovered and covered view area near stage, backstage access, access to indoor bathrooms, one (1) meal each  day, beverage tickets for each day.
 
Times are approximate and subject to change – check website for the most up to date information. No carry in’s, pets or video please.

 

 

Please be sure to visit the festival sponsors! (Click here)

South End Blues Band
Blues Highway Band
Highway 414
Reverend Raven & the Chain Smokin' Altar Boys w/Jimmy Voegeli
John Stano
Matt Hendricks
Robert Allen Jr
Queenie & the Blue Cats
Smokin' Joe Kubek & Bnois King
The Delta Guitar Slingers - Michael Burks, Lurrie Bell & Sherman Robertson
Dave Herrero & the Hero Brothers Band

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Festival Sponsors
Kohler Credit Union
D & G Transportation
Port Publications
Aislelogic
Cedarburg-Grafton Rotary
Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce
Port Washington State Bank
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