Big Muddy Blues Festival

Every Labor Day weekend, St. Louis' historic Laclede's Landing hosts over 60,000 people from around the country for the Big Muddy Blues Festival. This outdoor festival attracts an eclectic audience with the intention of celebrating the indigenous art from known as "the Blues."
Big Muddy provides a platform for a wide range of artists who represent extensions of the Blues genre, such as, soul, R\&B, rockabilly, gospel and jazz. Now in its 17th year, the region's largest Blues music event features… Show more over 18 hours of music with 30+ bands on three stages throughout the cobblestone streets of Laclede's Landing while boasting the Big Muddy itself as the iconic river backdrop for the weekend.
Regional and local bands are showcased on two satellite stages, while the Budweiser main stage features national headliners, Grammy award-winners and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers. Laclede's Landing has always been a hot spot for aspiring Blues artists and through this festival continues its role as the proving ground for this generation of musicians.

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