Exit 56 Blues Fest

08/29/2025

🎶 The West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center and the Exit 56 Blues Fest are proud to partner with the Jazz Foundation of West Tennessee to bring you a night of unforgettable music!
Just 8 weeks away, on October 18, we’ll celebrate the life and legacy of West Tennessee’s own blues legend, Bobby “Blue” Bland. His son, Rodd Bland, will take the stage at The Ned, in Jackson TN, with a 9-piece blues orchestra that will blow you away.
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now → thejazzfoundationofwesttennessee.org
Come celebrate the blues with us! 💙

06/25/2025

Ready for some HOT SUMMER BLUES? Check out this event and performers at the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center July 19. Bring your lawn chairs!

06/18/2025

So sad to hear the news tonight of the passing of Rod Hurt. If you braved the rain and was at the festival a few weeks ago, you had the opportunity to hear this great guitar player. Rod has toured and performed with Denise LaSalle and Little Milton. The last five years or so, he has performed with the Bonafide Bluesmen at Exit 56 Blues Fest. Always had a big smile and was so kind. Super talented, too. We will miss you, Rod. Our prayers and condolences to his family, friends and fans.

📸 credit: Bob Krause, May 24, 2025

05/26/2025

Thanks, Jammin' Jackson 97.7 for being a part of our 15th Exit 56 Blues Fest! Y'all are great partners!

05/26/2025

The rain didn’t stop us from celebrating our 15th anniversary! Thank you WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News and all the attendees who made this year another success. 💙🎶

The rain didn’t stop one popular music festival from taking place in Haywood County.

05/25/2025

For those looking for the TN Unclaimed Vendor yesterday, John is here today and ready to help you! Come on out!!!

05/25/2025

Day 1 is in the books and we are excited for the Women in Blues Showcase tomorrow, Sunday, May 25. We may be inside again, but the show will go on. Bring those lawn chairs! Here's the line-up...

05/24/2025

UPDATE::: Good morning again, y'all. Corvette Show is still a go beginning at 10 am. Our vendor field is soaked, so our vendors will not be setting up today. Music will be delayed by about an hour and some acts will not be here. Because it looks like storms around noon, we will do a scaled down, acoustic version of Exit 56 Blues Fest in the lobby of the Delta Heritage Center. Room will be very limited. If you plan to come, please bring those lawn chairs. We will make a decision about tomorrow later today. Thanks for understanding.

05/24/2025

Good morning. We are monitoring the weather and expect to make a decision as to whether or not today will be canceled or delayed. We will have a decision by around 7:30am. Thanks for your patience.

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05/23/2025

☔️ Wondering about tomorrow's weather? We've had tons of inquiries! If it's just a few sprinkles, we'll keep the party going – bring your umbrella! 🌂 For any serious storms, we'll pause or cancel as needed, and we'll keep you posted right here with real-time updates. We're crossing our fingers for perfect weather and can't wait to share some great music, cool cars, and tasty food with you! Stay tuned!

05/22/2025

Another shout out to great partners! Thank you Aeneas Internet & Telephone for always supporting our event. It takes the entire community to make it work and we’re so glad you are a part of it.

Supporting our community is what we’re all about. That's why we are proud sponsors of the upcoming Exit 56 Blues Fest! For anyone that is going this weekend, we home you enjoy the wonderful weekend!