Waukesha Rotary Bluesfest

Waukesha Rotary Bluesfest A great Wisconsin Blues Festival, the birthplace of Les Paul & "The State of Music!"

Since the debut of the festival we have been proud to present some great national acts including Booker T. and The MG’s, Mavis Staples, Shemekia Copeland, The Holmes Brothers, Ollabelle, Eddie Shaw, Smokin’ Joe Kubek Band featuring Bnois King, Patrick Sweany, Doyle Bramhall, Popa Chubby The Bel Airs, Bryan Lee, Tarbox Ramblers, Sonny Landreth, Gina Sicilia, Greg Koch, and Big James Montgomery.

🎸Waukesha Bluesfest announced recently that the festival will be on hiatus for 2026. After 18 exciting years of nationa...
03/17/2026

🎸Waukesha Bluesfest announced recently that the festival will be on hiatus for 2026. After 18 exciting years of national, regional and local blues-based American music, the Waukesha Rotary Club has decided to step back from their affiliation with the annual Waukesha BluesFest. "We've decided that we're not going to move forward with BluesFest” committee chair Kip Rupple said, "That's not to say that BluesFest may not come back in the future, but the Waukesha Rotary Club won't be doing BluesFest for sure this year.” Rupple also noted, "It's been a wonderful event. We've had 18 great years.”

🙏A big thank you goes out to all who attended the 18 years of Waukesha BluesFest, your interest and support has been much appreciated!! Special thanks also to all of our fabulous sponsors over the years who’s support has been instrumental in making the festival possible!!

✨Midnight Music & Events, the promoter that has worked with the Waukesha Rotary Club to produce Waukesha BluesFest during its 18 year run, is considering possible options to continue the popular festival at Naga-Waukee Park in Delafield, WI. Any potential plans for the future of Waukesha BluesFest beyond 2026 however are yet to be determined.

Congrats goes out to the movie “Sinners” set against a background of Blues music and nominated for a record 16 Oscar nom...
03/11/2026

Congrats goes out to the movie “Sinners” set against a background of Blues music and nominated for a record 16 Oscar nominations in next Sundays Academy Awards. The movie is a testament to the importance of Blues in the history of American music. The soundtrack includes music from Cedric Burnside, an alum of Waukesha Rotary Bluesfest!

In further evidence of the importance and popularity of Blues music, a major Blues concert with Eric Clapton and Jimmie Vaughn is scheduled for September at Fiserv Forum. The Blues lives on!!

12/12/2025

🎸After 18 exciting years of national, regional and local blues-based American music, the Waukesha Rotary Club has decided to step back from their affiliation with the annual Waukesha BluesFest. "We've decided that we're not going to move forward with BluesFest” committee chair Kip Rupple said, "That's not to say that BluesFest may not come back in the future, but the Waukesha Rotary Club won't be doing BluesFest for sure this year.” Rupple also noted, "It's been a wonderful event. We've had 18 great years.”

💫The Future…Midnight Music & Events, the promoter that has worked with the Waukesha Rotary Club to produce Waukesha BluesFest during its 18 year run, is looking at new options to continue the popular festival at Naga-Waukee Park in Delafield, WI. As potential plans for the future of Waukesha BluesFest develop further information will be available at www.waukeshabluesfest.com.

🎸After 18 exciting years of national, regional and local blues-based American music, the Waukesha Rotary Club has decide...
12/12/2025

🎸After 18 exciting years of national, regional and local blues-based American music, the Waukesha Rotary Club has decided to step back from their affiliation with the annual Waukesha BluesFest. "We've decided that we're not going to move forward with BluesFest” committee chair Kip Rupple said, "That's not to say that BluesFest may not come back in the future, but the Waukesha Rotary Club won't be doing BluesFest for sure this year.” Rupple also noted, "It's been a wonderful event. We've had 18 great years.”

🌠The Future…Midnight Music & Events, the promoter that has worked with the Waukesha Rotary Club to produce Waukesha BluesFest during its 18 year run, is looking at new options to continue the popular festival at Naga-Waukee Park in Delafield, WI. As potential plans for the future of Waukesha BluesFest develop further information will be available at www.waukeshabluesfest.com.

Address

651 State Road 83
Delafield, WI
53018

Opening Hours

Friday 1pm - 10:30pm
Saturday 1pm - 10:30pm

Telephone

+18003661961

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