The Joliet Blues Festival 2025 is back! This popular summer event will take place on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park in Joliet, Illinois. From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, visitors can enjoy live blues music, local food, handmade crafts, and more. It’s the perfect event to experience the best of Illinois in one day.
A Festival That Brings People Together
This isn’t just a music festival—it’s a celebration of community. The Joliet Blues Festival helps support local artists and businesses, and it keeps growing each year. Visitors come from all over the country to enjoy the good vibes and great music. It’s also helping Joliet become a must-visit city for tourists.
2025 Performers: A Mix of Legends and Local Stars
This year’s lineup features top blues acts you won’t want to miss:
Jon Shain (3:30 – 4:30 PM): Acoustic blues with storytelling and a folk twist.
Mondo Cortez and the Chicago Blues Angels (5:00 – 6:00 PM): Classic Chicago blues with energy and soul.
The Stefan Hellesheim Band (6:30 – 7:30 PM): A funky, global take on traditional blues.
The Sheryl Youngblood Blues Band (8:00 – 9:00 PM): Powerful vocals and drumming to close out the night.
Food, Art, and Local Fun
There’s more than music at the festival. Enjoy tasty food from local trucks, sip on craft beer, and shop handmade goods from local vendors. You can also explore fun attractions nearby like:
The Joliet Area Historical Museum
Route 66 sights
Old Joliet Prison
Helping Local Business and Tourism
Music lovers bring a lot of business to Joliet. The festival increases hotel bookings, restaurant visits, and shopping downtown. City leaders say the event helps put Joliet on the map for tourists who love culture and live music.
Why Festivals Like This Matter
More people are traveling for experiences—not just sights. The Joliet Blues Festival gives visitors a chance to enjoy real culture and create lasting memories.
Don’t Miss Out!
If you love blues music, great food, and fun with friends, the Joliet Blues Festival 2025 is the place to be.
Save the date: August 9, 2025—and come celebrate music, culture, and summer in Joliet!