The 2019 W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival will be here June 12-15! This large and free festival attracts visitors from all over the world to experience rhythm and blues.… read more →
Download the 2018 Handy Festival schedule! 1.) William Christopher Handy Discovered his Nature in Henderson Similarly to legendary naturalist John James Audubon, W.C. Handy found his true calling and passion… read more →
This year’s W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival on June 13-16 will showcase 17 outstanding musical groups. Don’t wait until June to get up close to these talented groups. Keep… read more →
Cast your vote for Henderson’s Best in Kentucky 2018 Candidates! The W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival has been a two-time consecutive winner of the title Best Music Festival in… read more →
Delbert McClinton & Self Made Men Prick Of The Litter There are two kinds of people in the world: those who love Delbert McClinton and those who haven’t heard him… read more →
Click here to download the 2018 Handy Festival Schedule! It’s the time of year that blues fans across the country have been patiently waiting for– the music lineup for the… read more →
Southeast Tourism Society Selects W.C. Handy Blues Festival as an ‘STS Top 20 Event’ Travel industry organization has saluted region’s best events since 1985 ATLANTA, Ga. (February 12, 2018) –… read more →
Click here to download the complete festival schedule! Pre-Festival Events June 1 4 – 5 p.m. Handy Blues Art Exhibit Opening* Field & Main Bank 140 N. Main Street Hosted… read more →