Downtown Canton Blues & BBQ Festival

Downtown Canton Blues & BBQ Festival 🎸 The Blues are back in Downtown Canton! 🎸

The Downtown Canton Blues & BBQ Festival will kick off Saturday, July 25, from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m
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🎸 The Blues are back in Downtown Canton! 🎸

The Downtown Canton Blues & BBQ Festival will kick off Friday, July 11th at 5:00 pm and again on Saturday, July 12th at 2:00 pm at Canton Centennial Plaza!

One week later, and we are still vibing! The Downtown Canton Blues & BBQ Festival brought incredible music and thousands...
08/01/2026

One week later, and we are still vibing!

The Downtown Canton Blues & BBQ Festival brought incredible music and thousands of people together for a day that reminded us just how special our downtown community is. Every corner of the festival was filled with energy, laughter, and unforgettable moments.

We've put together some of our favorite photos from the day, and we hope they bring back a few great memories. Maybe you'll spot yourself, your friends, or one of your favorite performances.

Thank you to everyone who came out, our incredible musicians, sponsors, and the entire community for making this year's festival such a success. We can't wait to do it all again.

📸Credit Kelly Klein Photography! 📸

A huge THANK YOU to the incredible sponsors who helped make this year's Downtown Canton Blues & BBQ Festival possible!Ev...
07/29/2026

A huge THANK YOU to the incredible sponsors who helped make this year's Downtown Canton Blues & BBQ Festival possible!

Events like this don't happen without organizations that believe in bringing our community together through great music and unforgettable experiences. We are incredibly grateful for the support of Visit Canton, ArtsinStark, and Canton Centennial Plaza for helping us create another fantastic night in the heart of Downtown Canton.

We can't wait to do it all again next year!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out and made this year's Downtown Canton Blues & BBQ Festival such an incredible d...
07/27/2026

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out and made this year's Downtown Canton Blues & BBQ Festival such an incredible day! Saturday was a true celebration of great music and an even greater community.

A special thank you goes out to all of our talented musical performers who kept the blues alive and had the crowd dancing, singing, and enjoying every minute. Your passion and incredible performances helped make this festival one to remember! Most importantly, thank you to everyone who spent part of your Saturday with us. Your enthusiasm and support continue to make Downtown Canton a vibrant place to gather, celebrate, and create lasting memories.

We can't wait to see you at next year’s Downtown Canton Blues & BBQ Festival!

TOMORROW IS THE DAY!!! 🎸🎸🎸Get ready for a full day of incredible live music at the Downtown Canton Blues & BBQ Festival ...
07/24/2026

TOMORROW IS THE DAY!!! 🎸🎸🎸

Get ready for a full day of incredible live music at the Downtown Canton Blues & BBQ Festival on Saturday, July 25, from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

This year's lineup features two unique music experiences. The Canton Centennial Plaza Sessions will keep the blues rocking from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the heart of downtown, followed by the After Hours Sessions from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm inside some of Downtown Canton's favorite restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues. Check out the full lineup below and start planning your day of great music, great food, and great downtown energy!

This year's Downtown Canton Blues & BBQ Festival is presented by Visit Canton, ArtsinStark, & Canton Centennial Plaza! We look forward to seeing you tomorrow for a full day celebrating Blues Music in Downtown Canton! To view this year's full line up check out the link below!

https://www.downtowncanton.com/events/blues-bbq-festival/

Get ready for a full day of incredible live music at the Downtown Canton Blues & BBQ Festival on Saturday, July 25, from...
07/23/2026

Get ready for a full day of incredible live music at the Downtown Canton Blues & BBQ Festival on Saturday, July 25, from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. In addition to the Canton Centennial Plaza Show happening from 2:00pm-9:00pm, this year for the first time ever we are rolling out the After Hours Sessions from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm inside some of Downtown Canton's favorite restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues. The full line up is below!

Allegro Canton: Kenny Bell & Friends
Arcadia Grille Downtown: Bob Frank Blues
CULTURE LOUNGE: Rayre Image
District One Eleven: Erin Nicole and The Chill Factors
George's Lounge: Naturally Blue
Grapes in a Glass: Marc Lee Shannon
The Auricle - Venue & Bar: The Reverand Jesse Ray
Canton Marketplace: Gaetano’s Underworld Blues Band
WoodshopCanton: Backstreet Blues Band

This year's Downtown Canton Blues & BBQ Festival is presented by Visit Canton, ArtsinStark & Canton Centennial Plaza! We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, July 25th for a full day celebrating Blues Music in Downtown Canton! To keep up on the full list of this year’s entertainment visit www.downtowncanton.com/events/blues-bbq-festival/

Get ready for a full day of incredible live music at the Downtown Canton Blues & BBQ Festival on Saturday, July 25, from...
07/21/2026

Get ready for a full day of incredible live music at the Downtown Canton Blues & BBQ Festival on Saturday, July 25, from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. We kick the day off with our Canton Centennial Plaza Sessions! The Plaza line up is below!

🎸 2:00 – 4:00 Sam Hooper Group
🎸 4:30 – 6:30 The Delta Hand
🎸 7:00 – 9:00 Shane Guerrette

This year's Downtown Canton Blues & BBQ Festival is presented by Visit Canton ArtsinStark & Canton Centennial Plaza! We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, July 25th for a full day celebrating Blues Music in Downtown Canton! To keep up on the full list of this year’s entertainment visit www.downtowncanton.com/events/blues-bbq-festival/

The time has come! This Saturday the Blues return to Downtown Canton!Get ready for a full day of incredible live music t...
07/20/2026

The time has come! This Saturday the Blues return to Downtown Canton!

Get ready for a full day of incredible live music this Saturday, July 25, from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. This year's lineup features two unique music experiences. The Canton Centennial Plaza Sessions will keep the blues rocking from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the heart of downtown, followed by the After Hours Sessions from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm inside some of Downtown Canton's favorite restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues. Check out the full lineup below and start planning your day of great music, great food, and great downtown energy!

This year's Downtown Canton Blues & BBQ Festival is presented by Visit Canton, ArtsinStark & Canton Centennial Plaza! We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, July 25th for a full day celebrating Blues Music in Downtown Canton! To view this year's full line up check out the link below!

https://www.downtowncanton.com/events/blues-bbq-festival/

07/17/2026

We are excited to announce the headliner for the Canton Centennial Plaza Sessions Shane Guerrette. He will be rocking the plaza from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm! Want to get a vibe for what Shane is bringing to our festival? Check out his video now!

Get ready for a full day of incredible live music at the Downtown Canton Blues & BBQ Festival on Saturday, July 25, from...
07/16/2026

Get ready for a full day of incredible live music at the Downtown Canton Blues & BBQ Festival on Saturday, July 25, from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. In addition to the Canton Centennial Plaza Show happening from 2:00pm-9:00pm, this year for the first time ever we are rolling out the After Hours Sessions from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm inside some of Downtown Canton's favorite restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues. The full line up is below!

Allegro Canton: Kenny Bell & Friends
Arcadia Grille Downtown: Bob Frank Blues
CULTURE LOUNGE: Rayre Image
District One Eleven: Erin Nicole and The Chill Factors
George's Lounge: Naturally Blue
Grapes in a Glass: Marc Lee Shannon
The Auricle - Venue & Bar: The Reverand Jesse Ray
Canton Marketplace: Gaetano’s Underworld Blues Band
WoodshopCanton: Backstreet Blues Band

This year's Downtown Canton Blues & BBQ Festival is presented by Visit Canton, ArtsinStark & Canton Centennial Plaza! We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, July 25th for a full day celebrating Blues Music in Downtown Canton! To keep up on the full list of this year’s entertainment visit www.downtowncanton.com/events/blues-bbq-festival/

Get ready for a full day of incredible live music at the Downtown Canton Blues & BBQ Festival on Saturday, July 25, from...
07/14/2026

Get ready for a full day of incredible live music at the Downtown Canton Blues & BBQ Festival on Saturday, July 25, from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. We kick the day off with our Canton Centennial Plaza Sessions! The Plaza line up is below!

🎸 2:00 – 4:00 Sam Hooper Group
🎸 4:30 – 6:30 The Delta Hand
🎸 7:00 – 9:00 Shane Guerrette

This year's Downtown Canton Blues & BBQ Festival is presented by Visit Canton, ArtsinStark & Canton Centennial Plaza! We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, July 25th for a full day celebrating Blues Music in Downtown Canton! To keep up on the full list of this year’s entertainment visit www.downtowncanton.com/events/blues-bbq-festival/

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