The W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival in Henderson, KY

09/10/2024

SAVE THE DATE! W.C. Handy - June 11-14, 2025

08/10/2024

06/25/2024

Some 2024 pictures from Handy Volunteer photographer Nate Gold. Thanks, Nate, for sharing your time and talent with us!

06/18/2024

Thanks, The Hendersonian for sharing the photos!

Saturday William Branaman Street Strut Friday Thursday--Zydeco Night

06/17/2024

During the 2024 W. C. Handy Blues Festival I shot over 2,700 pictures with my Nikon DSLR. I also took several images with my iPhone. Here are three of my phone images highlighting the awesome female artists that graced the stage--Grainne Duffy, Vanessa Collier, and Danielle Nicole. Personally, they were my favorites this year. (Chuck Summers)

06/17/2024

This was the number of last night’s winning ticket. The winner was present and claimed his prize. He went home with $7612.50!

06/16/2024

Highlighting the amazing people who make this festival happen: from our volunteers, crew, and sponsors to everyone who attends the festival each year. We could not do this without you! Huge thanks to everyone for a great 33rd Festival.

06/16/2024

We want to thank our sponsors and donors. We want to thank our volunteers. Thanks to the Committee that works year round to bring the Festival together. Especially, a huge thanks to the attendees from near and far that make all the hard work worthwhile. It was a fantastic 33rd Festival. Thank you all!

06/16/2024

The 2024 W. C. Handy Blues Festival is a wrap. The final day of the festival featured more outstanding artists. Featured today were Doug MacLeod, Tyron Benoit, Tad Robinson Band, The Cold Stares, Desoto Tiger featuring Damon Fowler, Jason Rioci & Boogie Long, and Mr. Sipp. It was a joy to be able to photograph this outstanding festival again this year. Well done W. C. Handy Blues Festival Committee!

06/16/2024

Had the opportunity to chat with some first time Handy Fest folks from Arkansas! Let’s give them a big Henderson welcome!

06/15/2024

Only 1 hour left to get your half pot tickets!! Don’t miss out!
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06/15/2024

The Halfpot is up to $10,225 and rising! Don’t miss the chance to get your tickets before the drawing tonight.

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06/15/2024

Just a taste of what these last couple of days have been at the Handy Fest. Come on down for even more fun and great music tonight for the last day of Handy!

06/15/2024

Last day of Handy = Halfpot time! Remember to enter for $5 when you come to the festival today to have the chance at winning. Halfpot is currently at $8905 and rising.

Drawing is tonight between 9:45 and 10pm. You do not have to be present to win. Watch out for more halfpot updates to see how much you could possibly win.

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06/15/2024

2024 Street Strut was AMAZING! What a way to kick off our last day of the 2024 W.C. Handy Fest. We are already dreaming of next year, if you didn’t join us this year you missed out! But don’t worry, you can always join us for even more fun strutting your stuff next year!🤩🪩🕺

Shoutout to our awesome crew that puts on this event, and our amazing sponsors! They are the true ROCKSTARS!⭐️


Also, a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to all of the winners!

06/15/2024

06/15/2024

The third day of the 2024 W. C. Handy Blues Festival was outstanding! Groups that were featured were Blues 4U, Boscoe France, Piper & the Hard Times, Robert Jon & the Wreck, Danielle Nicole Band, and Big-Head Todd and the Monsters. Here are several pictures highlighting these artists and their amazing performances today. Enjoy!

06/15/2024

Go buy your half-pot ticket for a chance to win thousands of dollars!
All for just $5 per ticket!
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Must be 18+ older to enter

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