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BIG BULL FALLS BLUES FEST @ FERN ISLAND

Blues Festival
Wisconsin’s longest running Blues Fest is back! Located on Fern Island in Wausau, Wisconsin, this venue is one of a kind.  We can’t wait  to host everyone, while listening to some of our favorite Blues artists! It’s tradition!

Festival Tickets: $60
Includes both Friday and Saturday

VIP Tickets: $160
Includes t-shirt, VIP Lanyard, access to the VIP area and dinner both days of the festival!

BLUES FEST LINEUP 2024

BLUES FEST LINEUP

GENERAL INFORMATION

Carry-Ins:
Carry-ins are not allowed. A cooler full of ice only will be allowed. Large backpacks/bags will be subject to inspection.

Chairs:
Lawn chairs are permitted. Tents and awnings of any kind are NOT permitted. Chairs are not provided – please bring your own chair. 

Lodging: 
https://www.visitwausau.com/places-to-stay 
We strongly suggest you stay at a hotel that has shuttle service to and from the fest!

COVID-19 Statement:
Wausau Events is dedicated to the Health & Safety of all event attendees, volunteers and vendors. Attendees will be made aware of event updates as needed.

Pets:
No pets are allowed at the Blues Fest.

Credit Card:
Big Bull Falls Blues Fest will take credit cards on-site for admission to the festival. There is an additional processing fee. All items can be purchased with cash or credit card.

Smoking:
Smoking is allowed outside the tents. NOT under the tents.

Food/Drinks:
Food and Drinks will be sold at the fest. There will be a variety of vendors. There are no carry-ins allowed.

Rain:
The festival will happen rain or shine! If there is lightning, we will have to stop the music.

Apparel: 
There will be limited festival apparel for sale on-site! 

Parking:
The lot directly in front of the event is reserved for Handicap Parking only. Please use the city lots on River Drive including the Oak Island Lot.

Refunds:
All tickets are non-refundable. Refunds can be discussed on a case-by-case basis only and are not guaranteed.

 
 
Fern Island Park is located at:
500 River Drive
Wausau, WI 54403