Big Bull Falls Blues Fest

August 15-16, 2025 | Fern Island

NO CARRY-IN’S – NO PETS – NO SMOKING UNDER TENTS – NO FIREARMS/WEAPONS.

Wisconsin’s longest running Blues Fest is back! Located on Fern Island in Wausau, Wisconsin, this venue is one of a kind. We can’t wait to host everyone, while listening to some of our favorite Blues artists! It’s tradition!

Festival Tickets: $65
Includes both Friday and Saturday

VIP Tickets: $170
Includes limited edition VIP t-shirt, VIP Lanyard, access to the private VIP area, drink passes and dinner both days of the festival!

Friday Only Tickets available for $5!

2025 Tickets

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“The Official Big Bull Falls Blues Fest After Party”

Your event ticket gets you into the after party on Friday, August 15th for FREE! This after party is hosted by our lodging partner, bantr Hotel, and will feature the Robert Allen Jr. Band from 9 PM to 2 AM! Take the shuttle to the after party from the event, and make sure to book your hotel room at bantr!

Big Bull Falls Blues Fest After Party Information

General Info

Carry-Ins:
Carry-ins are not allowed. A cooler full of ice only will be allowed. Large backpacks/bags will be subject to inspection.

Chairs:
Lawn chairs are permitted. Tents and awnings of any kind are NOT permitted. Chairs are not provided – please bring your own chair.

Lodging:
https://www.visitwausau.com/places-to-stay
We strongly suggest you stay at a hotel that has shuttle service to and from the fest!

COVID-19 Statement:
Wausau Events is dedicated to the Health & Safety of all event attendees, volunteers and vendors. Attendees will be made aware of event updates as needed.

Pets:
No pets are allowed at the Blues Fest.

Credit Card:
Big Bull Falls Blues Fest will take credit cards on-site for admission to the festival. There is an additional processing fee. All items can be purchased with cash or credit card.

Smoking:
Smoking is allowed outside the tents. NOT under the tents.

Food/Drinks:
Food and Drinks will be sold at the fest. There will be a variety of vendors. There are no carry-ins allowed.

Rain:
The festival will happen rain or shine! If there is lightning, we will have to stop the music.

Apparel:
There will be limited festival apparel for sale on-site!

Parking:
The lot directly in front of the event is reserved for Handicap Parking only. Please use the city lots on River Drive including the Oak Island Lot.

Refunds:
All tickets are non-refundable. Refunds can be discussed on a case-by-case basis only and are not guaranteed.

Fern Island Park is located at:
500 River Drive
Wausau, WI 54403