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The Bob Sykes BBQ & BLUES Festival presented by City of Bessemer and Premiere Chevrolet<\/a> is set for April 30, 2022. This event will combine the best blues music and legendary Bob Sykes Bar B Q<\/a> at the beautiful DeBardeleben Park<\/a> located in historic downtown Bessemer, Alabama from 12-8pm. Gates open at 11am. Be sure to bring your chair, or blanket and set-up your spot for the day to enjoy talented blues musicians.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Bob Sykes BBQ & BLUES Festival is proud to announce the music line up that includes Grammy winning blues legend <\/span>Bobby Rush<\/a>. AMG Album of the Year winner Robert Kimbrough Sr. Blues Connection and award winning blues musicians including Tullie Brae, Mac Arnold & Plate Full O\u2019Blues , Hurricane Elaine Hudson, NJ Speights and Reggie Yarbrough and Company.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Since 2010, the event has been a local favorite for festival goers. Attendees of the festival range from youth to adults. 2nd generation owner and pit master of Bob Sykes Bar B Q Van Sykes says,\u00a0\u201cEach year the festival grows,\u00a0and we couldn\u2019t do it without our sponsors and the support of the community.\u201d City of Bessemer Mayor Kenneth Gulley says “The Bob Sykes BBQ and Blues Festival has been a great event for the City of Bessemer. We’re looking forward to many more great years of barbecue and blues music in downtown Bessemer.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/span>The festival has been chosen for numerous years as one of the top food festivals in Alabama by AL.com. There is something to do for the entire family including a large kid’s corner with activities and games. Children eight and under are <\/span>free<\/u><\/b> with a ticketed adult. Besides great music and bbq the festival offers a variety of booths including arts and crafts, outdoor exhibits, and a diverse selection of vendors selling tempting offers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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