Bradenton Blues Festival

[3] Harry Potter book series illustrator Mary GrandPré produced a soft-geometry style poster for the event, the proceeds of which went to support local children's music programs.

[6][7] The December 7, 2013 event attracted about 3,500 listeners, and featured John Németh, Anthony Gomes, Trampled Under Foot, Eddie Shaw, Shemekia Copeland, Johnny Rawls, Albert Castiglia, and Doug Deming.

New this year was a food court with southern-inspired cuisine from seven Bradenton-area restaurants and craft beer produced specifically for the festival by Darwin Brewing Co. [9] Acts on the bill for 2014 included Dennis Gruenling, Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones, E.G. Kight, Samantha Fish, Billy Branch & The Sons of Blues, Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials, Jimmy Thackery & The Drivers, Marcia Ball, and Dave Muskett.

"[12] The line-up featured In Layman Terms, Girls with Guitars, Super Chikan and the Fighting Cocks, Larry Garner, Mike Zito and The Wheel, Joanna Connor, Rick Estrin & The Nightcats, and Janiva Magness.

The main festival concert was on December 3, 2016, featuring the Slam Allen Band, Sugar Ray Norcia and the Blue Tones, Larry McCray, Jason Ricci, Victor Wainwright & the Wildroots, The Golden State/Lone Star Revue, and headliner Ronnie Baker Brooks.