USA Special Event Description:
2007 schedule to come but here is how 2006 came together: Big Parade and Party in The Park on Friday Night, with many Blues Parties at area clubs to follow until 3 a.m. Gates open Saturday at the park at 11:00 a.m. for Music all day. Vendors are all non-profit community or school organizations. Beverages and food are available on grounds, but one small coolers is welcome. No GRILLS, BICYCLES, GLASS CONTAINERS OR PETS PLEASE.
Event Performers:
Here's a sample of 2006's entertainment: The Sparta High School Jazz Band; The Home Grown BLues Review, Piping Hot Buttery Biscuits of Blues, Scott Miller Band, Johnny Johnson Band with Renee' Smith, Michael Burks and Roomful of Blues as Headliner.
Free live entertainment following the Friday Night Mardi-Gras-themed parade
Location of USA Special Event:
sparta city park
Directions to Festival:
From St. Louis Take I-64 East to Il Route 4 South and head strait into Sparta. From Paducah, Take I-24 into Southern Illinois.
Times:
Fri, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sat, Gates open 11:00 am; Event begins at 12:00 noon
Admission & Parking:
$10 per person/free parking
Special Event Contact: 618-443-4616
Event Email Contact: spartablues@egyptian.net
