Celebrating the Blues in
Champaign-Urbana, Illinois
Celebrating the Blues
in Champaign-Urbana
Illinois
Mark your calendars for the 8th Annual Prairie Crossroads Blues Fest to be held on August 7-8, 2026!
The Prairie Crossroads Blues Society Board has been working hard, planning for the 8th Annual Prairie Crossroads Blues Fest, to be held on August 7 and 8, 2026 in the Bunny’s Tavern parking lot.
A few of the previews so far are that the bands will include Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials and Andrew Duncanson with Take a Ride, featuring Michael Peloquin and special guests Gerry Hundt and Lee Kanehira.
We strive to continue providing this annual festival as a FREE ADMISSION event for all to enjoy. So, we depend heavily on our sponsors and donations. Two of our biggest and continuous sponsors are Bunny’s Tavern and First Federal Savings Banks of Champaign-Urbana. Please show them your appreciation! But, we’re ALWAYS looking for more local business sponsors, so please let us know if you know of a business that might be willing to support our festival.
AND, of course, we also depend greatly on individual donations from people just like you. You have been generous in the past, and the Blues Fest depends on your willingness to continue your support. You can donate and/or join our organization on our website's about page (click on MEMBERSHIP).
We're always looking for additional volunteers who'd like to get more involved with Prairie Crossroads Blues Society. If you love the Blues and want to contribute in any way, send us an email. We could use help on our Marketing and Educational Committees. If you're interested in volunteering, please send us an email: prairiecrossroadsblues@gmail.com
Prairie Crossroads Blues Society has been producing our annual weekend blowouts since 2018. Revisit all the good times below:
Prior to 2018, two other series of Blues Festivals were annual events in Champaign-Urbana: