Canal Winchester Blues and Ribfest

Canal Winchester Blues and Ribfest Canal Winchester Blues and Ribfest in Historic Canal Winchester Ohio July 24-25, 2026! Downtown Canal Winchester OH * July 28-29 2023.
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TWO STAGES, TWO DAYS, great Blues, great BBQ, kids area and Free Admission!
🎸🎸🎶🎵😎🎶🎹💙 Free Admission

WHAT: A two day summer street celebration featuring live blues music, world-class ribs, a variety of quality non-rib food options, locally crafted items/art, children's activities, and a beer garden for our Blues/Rib-loving friends 21 and over. HOURS: Friday 5PM -11PM & Saturday Noon-11PM

WHERE:

Historic Downtown Canal Winchester (radiating from closed intersection of High & Waterloo Streets). PARKING: On/Off-street public parking is available in the areas adjacent to the Ribfest grounds. Handicap tag/sticker parking available at the West Waterloo Street entrance east of Washington Street. Click HERE for general directions. As central Ohio's only all-Blues outdoor festival, our fest has drawn blues fans from Canada to Florida and as far west as Minnesota and rib aficionados from around the state! Annual attendance estimates in excess of 30,000 guests! We take pride in hiring the best regional and international touring blues artist as well as area artists/craftspeople. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Band, Solo/Duo booking: [email protected]
Please make your subject "CW Fest booking"

06/23/2026

How far are you traveling to get to our Canal Wi******er Ohio Blues and Ribfest?

SMOKIN’ BLUES, the BEST BBQ, 2 Stages 💥 2 Days!
July 24-25 - start making your plans right now to join us 🎶🎵🎸✌️😎🎸🎹🚐🚐🚐

FREE ADMISSION














06/21/2026

Ray Fuller and the Bluesrockers play the CANAL WI******ER OHIO BLUES & RIBFEST Fri July 24!

Here are a few highlights from their performance at the NY State Blues Festival a few weeks ago!

Start making your plans right now go be in Historical ******er Ohio July 24-25! 2 Stages💥2 Days💥Free Admission

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Ohio Events
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Destination: Canal Wi******er

06/17/2026

🏨 Planning to join us for the Canal Wi******er Blues & Ribs Festival on July 24-25? Great news — there are plenty of lodging options available, so it's not too late to make it a weekend getaway!

Spend two days enjoying incredible live music, award-winning ribs, and all the fun the festival has to offer. Make it a full weekend and enjoy everything Canal Wi******er has to offer.

🎶 Two stages of live music
🍖 Award-winning rib vendors
🎉 Family-friendly fun
🛏️ Plenty of lodging options nearby

Check out our website for a complete list of lodging options and start planning your stay today. Don't miss out on one of the biggest weekends of the summer!

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06/15/2026

🚌 Skip the parking hassle and ride in with ease! Our FREE shuttle bus service for the Canal Wi******er Blues & Ribs Festival is the perfect way to get to all the food, music, and fun without the stress.

Just park, hop on, and let us do the driving! 🎶🍖

Whether you're coming for the award-winning ribs, two stages of live music, or a full day of festival fun, the shuttle makes getting here easy.

📅 July 24 & 25
📍 Canal Wi******er Blues & Ribs Festival
🚌 Free Shuttle Service Available

Sit back, relax, and we'll see you downtown! ******er

06/14/2026

SPOTLIGHT💥💥ZAYNE HARSHAW & BLUE SPECTRUM

Diagnosed with autism at the age of four, this determined young man taught himself to play guitar at the age of 14. It was Zayne’s introduction to the blues that provided the musical construct from which he developed his own style.
His talent has him touring around Ohio and beyond!

Pianist GENENE BLACKWELL is a musical miracle. She is blind from birth. Despite these challenges, the sound of music penetrated her soul.
A child prodigy, Genene began playing piano “by ear” at the age of three. She is now an award-winning singer, pianist and studio musician.

The band’s smooth, soulful vocalist and bassist AL JEFFERSON goes by the stage name “Uncle AL” is Zayne’s uncle. Clearly musical talent runs deep in this family.

Drummer, HOSEA HOOKS,
holds down the beat for the Blue Spectrum sound. Hosea is also an accomplished bassist and sensational keyboardist. His musical talents and abilities are guiding the band to even greater heights

Zayne Harshaw & Blue Spectrum have performed all over Ohio and as far as Texas!

Do not miss the opportunity to catch Zayne Harshaw & Blue Spectrum on our Canal Wi******er Blues and Ribfest Main Stage 1:30-3pm!










Autism Society of America
American Blues Scene



Living Blues
Big City Rhythm & Blues Magazine
Destination: Canal Wi******er

06/11/2026

🎶🍖 A big thank you to our Hospitality Sponsor, Wright-Patt Credit Union, for helping make the 2026 Canal Wi******er Blues & Ribfest possible!

We are grateful for their continued commitment to our community and for helping us create an amazing experience for everyone who attends.

Please join us in thanking Wright-Patt Credit Union for supporting the Canal Wi******er Blues & Ribfest! ❤️🎸

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06/10/2026

A message from Jason Ricci to
Canal Wi******er Blues and Ribfest fans! Jason is the Eric Clapton of Blues
Harmonica!

DO NOT MISS Desoto Tiger's Testimony Headlining our Canal Wi******er Blues and Ribfest Sat July 25! 3 great bands joining together to form a Super Group - Damon Fowler, Jason Ricci and Bruce Katz.

See you July 24-25 in Historic Canal Wi******er Ohio!











Destination: Canal Wi******er

Ohio Festivals
What's Up Ohio
Blues Festival Guide
American Blues Scene
Big City Rhythm & Blues Magazine

06/09/2026

🎶🍖 A big thank you to Diley Ridge Medical Center, our Presenting Sponsor for the 2026 Canal Wi******er Blues & RibFest!

Their support helps make this amazing weekend of music, food, and fun possible. We are grateful for their continued commitment to our community and this signature event.

See you July 24 & 25! 🎸🎷

Allegiant Air STILL has flights for around $100 (many under) to get you to the CANAL WI******ER BLUES AND RIBFEST! Sea...
06/05/2026

Allegiant Air STILL has flights for around $100 (many under) to get you to the CANAL WI******ER BLUES AND RIBFEST!
Search flights to our smaller Rickenbacker Airport, Columbus Ohio.

INCREDIBLE Line-up, 2 Days, 2 Stages,
great town, wonderful people, great BBQ, FREE ADMISSION🎶🎵🎸😎☀️🎹🔥🔥🔥


Mud Morganfield
Desoto Tiger's Testimony
Damon Fowler
Jason Ricci
Ray Fuller and the Bluesrockers
Brandon Santini Music
Alex Poteet - Guitarist/Vocalist
The Mudhounds
Bart Jenkins
Big City Rhythm & Blues Magazine
Blues Festival Guide







Destination: Canal Wi******er
Canal Wi******er Chamber
Canal Wi******er City Government

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36 S High St
Canal Winchester, OH
43110

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