Blues and Roots Festival

Name: Blues and Roots Festival
Start: 2026-09-19
End: 2026-09-19
Location: Hanford

The 25th annual Blues and Roots Festival returns to Hanford's Civic Park on September 19, 2026. This free community music event features an evening of live blues and roots performances, showcasing both acclaimed regional guitarists and emerging local bands in a family-friendly outdoor setting.

Date: Sep 19, 2026
Location: Hanford

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Event summary

Highlights

Headlining performance by the Daniel Castro Band
25th anniversary edition of the festival
Opening set by Anderson Safre & The Flatlanders
Free admission at Hanford's Civic Park

Organized by Main Street Hanford, the festival serves to keep the blues tradition alive in the Central Valley. The 2026 lineup features headliner Daniel Castro of the Daniel Castro Band, an experienced guitarist and songwriter known for improvisational blues. Opening the event is Anderson Safre & The Flatlanders, a group that blends blues with rock and country styles.

The festival takes place from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and is hosted at Civic Park. Beyond the music, the Central Valley Blues Society will maintain a presence at the event, offering merchandise from the performing artists. Attendees are encouraged to bring their dancing shoes and enjoy the receptive atmosphere of this milestone anniversary celebration.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Civic Park; hanfordsentinel.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Hanford

Before attending

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