Blues in the ‘Burg Music Festival Returns to Arbuckle Acres Park

The countdown begins for September 12, when the Blues in the ‘Burg music festival, sponsored by Meijer, makes its annual return to Arbuckle Acres Park in Brownsburg, Indiana.

A couple sitting closely in folding chairs at an outdoor music festival, enjoying a live performance on stage. The grassy area is filled with other attendees seated in various chairs, enjoying the sunny day.

Since its debut in 2017, Blues in the ‘Burg has hosted various nationally and regionally renowned artists across genres in blues, soul, rock, and jazz-blues each year. This year’s exciting lineup is headlined by the five-time Blues Music Award winning Nick Moss Band and award-winning Texas Blues artist Carolyn Wonderland. Other local and regional artists include Jennie DeVoe, Blackjack Davey, and Moga Family Band.

A live performance featuring a singer with a microphone reaching towards the audience, accompanied by a guitarist on stage.

The festival begins at 4 p.m. with artists rotating every hour between two stages, meaning five nonstop hours of live music! Matthew Socey, host of NPR’s ‘Blues House Party’ will be emceeing the event to keep things flowing all night long.

This year’s schedule:

  • 4 p.m. – Jennie DeVoe
  • 5 p.m. – Carolyn Wonderland
  • 6 p.m. – Blackjack Davey
  • 7 p.m. – Nick Moss Band
  • 8 p.m. – Moga Family Band
A large audience seated on chairs at an outdoor event, enjoying a sunset with festival tents in the background.

Alongside the musical experience, attendees can enjoy food and drinks from several local food trucks, including Smash Daddy’s Burgers and Fries, Stadium 1 BBQ, Kickstand BBQ, Books & Brew, Papaw’s Ice Cream, Circle City Kolache, Lumpia Creations, and Merrill’s Munchiez.

Children playing with large blue building blocks in a park during a community event.

Event accessibility features will include a wheelchair-accessible path to assist festival attendees onto the lawn at Arbuckle Acres Park. Attendees can also enjoy kid’s zone activities, plus yard games and fun for all ages!

Two men sitting in camping chairs, one laughing and the other holding a drink, in an outdoor setting with flowers and a building in the background. The scene is during twilight.

For the best festival experience, attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket to comfortably enjoy the performances. For more information on the event and artists, please visit our website.

Author

  • Sarah Pawlowski is a returning communications intern for the Town of Brownsburg. She is a recent graduate of Butler University with degrees in Political Science and Strategic Communication. Although not a Brownsburg native, she was introduced to the town through a soap felting class at Montrose Farms and fell in love with the lively main street and charming local businesses! After interning with the Town last summer, she is grateful to be back for another season. Sarah enjoys trying new coffee shops, thrifting, and spending time in the outdoors.

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