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Valdosta Today
By the People, for the People
Valdosta Hosts Fourth Annual Bluesberry Festival This Weekend
Two-day celebration features live music, local vendors, and family-friendly activities in downtown Valdosta.
Apr. 8, 2026 at 9:21pm
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The Bluesberry Festival celebrates Valdosta's vibrant local culture through music, food, and community-driven festivities.Valdosta TodayThe City of Valdosta is hosting its fourth annual Bluesberry Festival, a two-day event that brings together local businesses, musicians, and the community for a celebration of Valdosta's culture and creativity. The festival will feature live music performances, over 100 local vendors selling crafts and goods, and family-friendly activities like a Foam Party and Bluesberry Olympics.
Why it matters
The Bluesberry Festival is a key event that showcases Valdosta's vibrant downtown and thriving local arts and small business community. As a long-running annual tradition, the festival helps bring people together and highlights the energy and spirit of the city.
The details
The Bluesberry Festival will take place around Unity Park Amphitheater, which will serve as the main stage for headlining musical acts like the Atlanta Rhythm Section, Dirty Bird and the Flu, and Maxwell Street Band. A second stage will be set up in front of the Theatre Guild featuring other local musicians. In addition to the live music, there will be over 100 vendor booths offering a variety of crafts, food, jewelry, home goods, and other handmade items for shoppers to browse. Family-friendly activities include a Foam Party for kids and the Bluesberry Olympics competition.
- The fourth annual Bluesberry Festival will take place this weekend, April 12-13, 2026.
- The Bluesberry Olympics competition will start at 12:45 PM on Saturday, April 12.
The players
City of Valdosta
The local government of Valdosta, Georgia that hosts the annual Bluesberry Festival.
Patrick Pearson
The Main Street Manager for the City of Valdosta, who oversees the Bluesberry Festival.
Atlanta Rhythm Section
A popular Southern rock band that will headline the Bluesberry Festival's main stage.
Turner Center for the Arts
A local arts organization in Valdosta that is presenting musician Jed Harrelson to perform at the festival.
Theatre Guild
A local theater group in Valdosta that is hosting a second stage for additional musical acts.
What they’re saying
“This festival continues to showcase the very best of Valdosta—our local businesses, our creative community, and our ability to bring people together.”
— Patrick Pearson, Main Street Manager
The takeaway
The Bluesberry Festival is a beloved annual tradition in Valdosta that celebrates the city's vibrant local culture, thriving small business community, and creative arts scene. The festival's mix of live music, local vendors, and family-friendly activities makes it a can't-miss event for residents and visitors alike.
