Festival Info

Find out everything you need to know about the festival!



 

Festival dates and hours

festival imageWednesday, July 3
7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
The festival kicks off early with the DME Hoodoo Moon Cruise - buy tickets.


Thursday, July 4
Noon to 10 p.m.
A full day of music on four stages, plus: 
Fourth of July Fireworks
DME Rollin on the River Dance Cruise - buy tickets
Waterfront After Hours All-Stars - buy tickets

Friday, July 5
Noon to 10 p.m.
A full day of music on four stages, plus:
DME Driftin' Blues Cruise - buy tickets
DME Midnight Shanghai Cruise - buy tickets
Waterfront After Hours All-Stars - buy tickets

Saturday, July 6
Noon to 10 p.m.

A full day of music on four stages, plus:
DME Sail on Sister Cruise - buy tickets
DME Rock the Boat Dance Cruise - buy tickets
Waterfront After Hour All-Stars - buy tickets

Sensational Sunday, July 7
Noon to 9 p.m.

Passes required for entry to see Robert Plant presents Sensational Space Shifters, Mavis Staples, Robert Randolph & the Family Band and more. Buy passes now.
Plus: DME Highwater Cruise, 2 p.m. - buy tickets



 


Questions?

QuestionsContact Oregon Food Bank at 503-282-0555.





Visitor info

Travel PortlandFind travel information, recommended places to stay and more.
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Getting to the festival


MapFind out how to get to the festival, where to park and information about handicapped access.
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Festival site map


Site map ex smallWhere is the Miller Stage? Where are the main entrances? Find your way around the festival with our site map.



 


Festival Rules

Rule bookWhat to bring? What to leave home? What is available on-site?
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History


LogoThe Waterfront Blues Festival has been bringing the best of the blues to the Northwest since 1987. Read about festival milestones and past lineups.
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Awards


Blues FoundationThe festival has earned a number of honors and awards over the years.
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About OFB


Oregon Food BankThe Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival is produced and run by Oregon Food Bank and is OFB's largest fundraiser to help fight hunger.
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