Wisconsin's longest running Blues Festival is BACK!
Located on Fern Island in the Heart of Downtown Wausau, Wisconsin, this venue is one of a kind! It's tradition to host you while listening to incredible nationally-recongized performers.
NO CARRY-INS, PETS, FIREARMS, TENTS ALLOWED.
Ticket information below for the 2026 event
Includes limited edition VIP shirt, VIP lanyard, access to the private VIP area with seating, private bathrooms and a private bar, drink passes and dinner both days of the festival!
Includes access to the festival on both days (Friday & Saturday) - bring your own chairs
Includes admission to Friday OR Saturday of the festival - not valid for both days, only valid on the day listed on the ticket.
The festival grounds will open one hour before the shows start each day. Friday will open at 4 PM and Saturday will open at 12 PM.
It is suggested to bring your own chairs for seating at the event.
NO CARRY-INS ARE ALLOWED. A cooler with ice is permitted for drinks purchased on event grounds. All bags are subject to inspection.
Food Vendors will be released in 2026.
We strongly suggest that you stay at a hotel that has a shuttle to & from the event as parking is limited near the island.
A FREE shuttle will run to local hotels during the event on Friday & Saturday. Stay tuned for information as the event approaches.
This event will take place rain or shine and is an outdoor music festival.
In case of severe weather, stay tuned to our Facebook Page for the latest updates.
2026 Big Bull Falls Blues Fest apparel will be available for purchase on the event grounds, along with select special 35th anniversary items!
Sponsorships are available for the 2026 event - contact execdir@wausauevents.org
This event doesn't run without our volunteers! Sign up now and get FREE event admission & a commemorative t-shirt for volunteers only!
Please reach us at execdir@wausauevents.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.
We are able to look up all orders by your first & last name at the event - no need to bring paper tickets to the event.
All VIP members will receive their items at the event on Friday or Saturday at check-in.
We will have golf cart shuttles running throughout the event for those who need extra assistance. Feel free to flag down a volunteer!
Unfortunately, we do not offer refunds for this festival.
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