Everything You Need to Know About the Santa Cruz Blues Festival

The Santa Cruz Blues Festival is once again coming to Aptos Village Park this Memorial Day weekend. Find here all the information you need to know to prepare for the event.

Date/Time:
Saturday, May 28, and Sunday, May 29. Approximately 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Location:
Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Rd., Aptos

Parking:
Park at Cabrillo College. A free shuttle will be provided from there. 

Saturday Line-up:
Experience Hendrix featuring Billy Cox (Band of Gypsys), Steve Vai, Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Keb Mo', David Hidalgo & Cesar Rosas (Los Lobos), Living Colour, North Mississippi Allstars Duo (Luther & Cody), Chris Layton (SRV & Double Trouble), Ernie Isley, Brad Whitford (Aerosmith), Slide Brothers, Mato Nanji (Indigenous) 

Also featuring:
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Jackie Greene
Mia Borders 

Sunday Line-up:
Boz Scaggs
Tower of Power
Dave Alvin and the Guilty Ones
Tommy Castro
Chris Cain 

Tickets:
Saturday: General admission, $65; Gold Circle* $100; children, $25**
Sunday: General admission, $65; Gold Circle, $100; children, $25
Two-Day Ticket: General admission, $120; Gold Circle, $190; children, $40

*Indicates the area in front of the stage; drink service available.
**Indicates children from ages 7-12. Children 6 and under are admitted free. 

To purchase tickets, click here.

Booths:
Artist booths for meet and greet, autographs
Merchandise booths for festival and music from artists
Food booths including BBQ, Asian, Mexican, Cajun, pizza and much more
Adult beverage booths
Children's entertainment booths 

Do's and Don'ts (according to the festival's official website):
Do bring:
Low-profile lawn chairs
Blanket or towel
One water bottle per person
A still camera (no video allowed)
Warm clothing
A hat
Sunscreen
Don't bring:
Tall lawn chairs
Dogs
Food
Alcohol
Cans, bottles or containers
Coolers
Large cameras or video cameras
Smoking materials