Valpo Blues & BBQ Festival
Friday, June 28, 2024
5:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Central Park Plaza - Downtown Valparaiso
Join us for the 2nd Annual Valpo Blues & BBQ Festival, featuring a lineup of impressive blues artists and BBQ from some of NWI’s best restaurants and vendors.
Bring a blanket or chairs to relax and enjoy the evening!
No outside beverages or food allowed.
5 - 9:30 p.m. (Doors Open at 4:30 PM)
Event is 21+. Ticket holders must show valid ID at entry.
Tickets: $40 General Admission
Ticket includes:
Entrance to concert venue featuring a lineup of 3 impressive blues artists/groups
ONE Voucher for a Beer | Wine OR $5 off a BBQ Item from our featured vendors.
Additional food and drink available for purchase. Full bar available.
Blankets & chairs are permitted.
Blues Musical Performances by:
Mandalyn & The Hunters features Maurice Taylor playing the drums, Wes Rettinger on guitar, Mike Boyle on bass, and Jim Johnson on keys/organ adding the perfect combination of sound that’s taking the blues world by storm!
With her 3rd Place finish at the 2024 International Blues Competition, Mandalyn has proven to be a tremendous force in the world of blues, enthralling listeners with her powerful storytelling and soul-stirring performances. Her songs remind us of the blues' timeless capacity to touch our souls and mend our hearts, and they stand as a tribute to that power.
Luke’s musical versatility has earned him a reputation as a solid, skillful guitarist and a respected sideman. Motivated deeply by the words of his departed friend and mentor Chico Banks. He was fortunate to cross paths with Johnny Dollar, Al Harris and Steve Smeja.
He started working with Chicago fixture Rodney Brown, who took a chance on the young guitarist and flew Pytel to Phoenix for a gig. Brown’s expansive and somewhat intimidating repertoire forced Luke out of his early comfort zone of shuffles and lumps and into a whole new realm of Blues and R&B.
Funky Mojo Daddy is a soulful blues band from Northwest Indiana. Almost 20 years strong and still going! You can regularly find them performing at legendary Chicago establishments like Buddy Guy’s Legends, Reggie’s Music Joint, Kingston Mines & More!
Event Sponsors
Platinum : Avalon Springs Health Campus
Gold : Indiana Army National Guard | Indiana Beverage | Journeyman |
Silver : Blockhead Beerworks
Bronze : AM Stabilizers | Centier Bank | Central Midwest Carpenters | Northwestern Mutual - Doug Mogck | Northwest Indiana Tents & Events | Terry’s Discount Windows & More
Interested in sponsoring an event? Contact us at info@valparaisoevents.com