2022 Festival is in full planning!

The 2022 Festival with Women of the Blues looks to be our best yet!

Monday, August 21, 2017

2017 Blues Blast Music Award Winner Announcements and More!

At 3:40 PM, 5:40 PM and 7:40 PM, the 2017 Blues Blast Music Award winners will be announced at our festival on the main stage!  Here are the nominees: 2017 BBMAs

Bob Kieser, editor and owner of Blues Blast Magazine, will be there and the awards will be announced by Bob, Steve Jones (Crossroads President, Blues Blast writer), Mark Thompson (Sun Coast President, Blues Blast writer, Blues Foundation Board), Linda Cain (Chicago Blues Guide) and Amy Brat (Brat Girl Media).

The date and location for the 2018 BBMA Award Show will also be announced.  I think area residents will be very excited to hear about this!

One last major announcement will be a new scholarship that Crossroads will be awarding each year beginning at the end of the 2017/2018 School Year!  This will be done at 3:30 PM on the Main Stage.

2017 Festival Info

Rain or shine means just that.  The show must go on! The weatehr reports is looking fine!!!

Lyran Park sits just south of Rockford Airport on the bank of the Kishwaukee River.  Here is a map of the area:


Lyran Park is a beautiful setting.  The stage is on the bank of the Kishwaukee River just before it flows into the Rock River.  The part rolls gently up a nice, slight grass-covered slope.  The park is covered in mature hardwood tree with great shade while not interfering with sight lines.

Here is the layout:


No outside coolers, food or beverages please (dietary restrictions excepted).  Please bring chairs or a blanket.

No pets, please. Service animals are allowed.

Free parking.  Golf carts shuttle from lot to gate to seating area.  Handicap parking along storm fence next to gate.  Shuttles will run all day and night along paved path.  Park immediately and walk to gate

No seating on pavement; dancing only!  No golf carts will be driving on pavement or grass in front of stage while bands are playing. 

Camping is $20 per night (Friday and/or Saturday).

Food Vendors:
AnJans Eats
Smokehouse BBQ
Maria's Tacos
Gala Snacks
Frank Ridings Italian Beef, Sausgae and Pizza
Gelato and Italian Ice
Funnel Cakes

Merchandise Vendors:
Wild Bill's
Culture Shock
Kathy's Purses
Essential Oils  



Thursday, August 3, 2017

2017 Blues Festival WIFR Channel 23 Promo Video


Watch for us on Rockford's CBS Affiliate WIFR Channel 23 and their subsidiary channels!