Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Festival

Name: Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Festival
Start: 2027-08-13
End: 2027-08-15
Location: Downtown Clarksdale

Clarksdale, MS · Music

When: August 13–15, 2027
Where: Downtown Clarksdale · Clarksdale · MS
Cost: Not confirmed
Status: Approximate: based on past editions, not announced yet

Free blues and gospel performances fill small stages across downtown Clarksdale each August, a short walk from the Delta Blues Museum. Founded in 1988, it reached its 38th year in 2026 while remaining free to attend.

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Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Festivalsame spot
Free blues and gospel performances fill small stages across downtown Clarksdale each August, a short walk from the Delta Blues Museum.
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