Alameda’s favorite music festival, Blues, Brews & BBQ, returns for its 7th edition bringing together world-class Blues musicians, a myriad of local craft breweries, and smoking BBQ vendors. Drink packages will be offered so you can sample from over a dozen craft beers plus local wines or inspired cocktails.
Live music throughout the day will feature top performers from the region. The lineup includes:
GRAMMY nominee, Mark Hummel, 5pm to 6pm
Living legend, Faye Carol, 3:30pm to 4:30pn
The Mighty Mules, 2pm to 3pm
The Bonifides, 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Featured craft beverages include Alameda Brewing Co., Berryessa Brewing Co., Del Cielo Brewing, Boochcraft Organic Hard Kombucha, Drake’s Brewing Co., JuneShine, Line 51 Brewing Company, Oakland United Brewing, Schilling Hard Cider, Sierra Nevada, and Trumer Pils.
The BBQ grills will be smoking up delicious plates throughout the day. Fuel up with San Francisco-made Evergood beef hot links, smoked ribs, chicken, and bratwurst served up hot by Tante’s Catering. Tracy-based Speer Family BBQ is bringing their a flavor-packed experience to the festival. Other caterers are offering delicious bites that will pair perfectly with a generous selection of local craft brews.
In addition to the festivities, attendees will have the opportunity to peruse locally-crafted wares from Bay Area vendors. Kids can get crafty, musical, and stay engaged at the Family Zone hosted by Alameda’s own Ozzy’s Music Academy. Enjoy the spacious, green and tree-filled festival grounds of Washington Park – bring a blanket or lawn chairs.
Festival sponsors include the City of Alameda, Evergood Sausages, Embarc Alameda, Michael Lane Homes, Alameda Recreation and Parks Department, California Arts Council, Alameda Municipal Power, Trinary Events, California Draft Tech, The Fireside Lounge, and Ozzy’s Music Academy.
Presented by West End Arts District
Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
Cost: FREE**Free
Categories:
*Top Pick*,
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Fairs & Festivals,
In Person,
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Live MusicVenue: Washington Park - Alameda
Address: 740 Central Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501
Sunday, September 22, 2024
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9:00 am |
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Justice Bakes Bake Sale | FREE |
9:00 am |
NFL Sundays ($1 Mimosas + $1 Tecate) at SF’s Underdogs Cantina | FREE*
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9:00 am |
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile | FREE |
9:30 am |
“Arthur Ashe Champions Day” w/ Free Tennis for Kids (Mountain View) | FREE*
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9:45 am |
Lower Nob Hill Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF) | FREE |
10:00 am |
SF’s 3rd Annual Chinatown Lion Dance Festival (2024) | FREE |
10:00 am |
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10:00 am |
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10:00 am |
6th Annual Coastside Cornhole Tournament (Half Moon Bay) | FREE*
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10:00 am |
SF’s “Muni Heritage Day” 2024: Ride Rare Historic Bus & Trolleys (Sept. 21-22) | FREE*
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10:00 am |
Reparations Summit for Creative, Cultural, and Intellectual Life: Part 1 | FREE |
10:00 am |
Cole Valley Fair 2024 | FREE*
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10:30 am |
Free Rides on SF’s Open-Air Boat Tram | FREE |
11:00 am |
SF’s 11th Annual More Than 2 Blocks of Art (2024) | FREE*
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11:00 am |
SF’s 2024 “Leather Walk” & Flag Raising (City Hall to SoMa) | FREE |
11:00 am |
“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park) | FREE*
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11:00 am |
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12:00 pm |
Bay Area Vintage 1880s Baseball “Golden Gate Cup” Playoffs (Golden Gate Park) | FREE |
12:00 pm |
SF’s “Yum Yams” Filipino Ube Festival (Fall 2024) | FREE*
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12:00 pm |
7th Annual Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival (Alameda) | FREE*
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12:00 pm |
SF’s “Sundays at the Beach” Free Yoga Day (Great Highway) | FREE |
1:00 pm |
Rocks, Gardens, Houses, and a Fountain in Northbrae | $30*
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1:00 pm |
Golden Gate Park Band’s Free Symphony in the Park: Spanish Culture Day | FREE*
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1:00 pm |
“Simone” Book Release & Reading | $25*
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1:00 pm |
September Sips at City Center Bishop Ranch | $30 |
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$1 Single Malt Whisky Tasting & Distillery Tour (Pacifica) | FREE*
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1:00 pm |
Neighborhood Movie Screening “Frozen” | FREE*
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1:00 pm |
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2:00 pm |
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2:00 pm |
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4:00 pm |
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4:00 pm |
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5:00 pm |
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7:00 pm |
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7:00 pm |
“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function) | FREE*
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7:00 pm |
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Free Tix: “Laff Baked” Sunday Night Cannabis Comedy Show (2024) | FREE*
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7:30 pm |
DeAnne Smith is Queer, as in Funny Safe Words Comedy Showcase | $20*
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8:45 pm |
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