Thiensville Blues Fest Brings a Full Day of Family Fun, Craft Beer and Live Blues Music to Village Park
The one day only Blues, Bikes & Brews celebration returns Saturday, September 19 from 10 am - 10 pm. From soulful vocals and blazing blues guitar to inflatables, food trucks and craft brews, Thiensville Blues Fest offers an entire day of entertainment for blues fans, families, riders and festivalgoers of all ages.
Photo courtesy of Downtown Thiensville.
THIENSVILLE, Wis. — August 20, 2026 — Downtown Thiensville invites music lovers of all ages to enjoy a full day of world renowned live blues acts, family activities, food and craft beverages at Thiensville Blues Fest: Blues, Bikes & Brews on Saturday, September 19, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Thiensville Village Park.
Set along the Milwaukee River, this event offers something for the entire family. Children can enjoy professionally staffed inflatable attractions provided by Elite Sports, along with the park’s playground, splash pad and games. Families can also explore marketplace vendors, choose from a variety of food trucks and enjoy live music throughout the day.
“Thiensville Blues Fest is about bringing people together for an unforgettable day in the heart of our Village,” said Katherine Egelhoff, board president of Downtown Thiensville. “Community members of all ages, visitors, tourists and music lovers can enjoy an outstanding lineup of blues music while children have plenty of ways to play and explore. It truly is an event the whole family can experience together.”
Festival highlights also include the Beardsconsin Beard Contest, an expanded beer garden, complimentary motorcycle parking in designated areas, and a diverse marketplace featuring food, beverages, handcrafted goods, gifts, accessories and blues-inspired merchandise.
Craft Beer Tasting Tickets Available Now
Beer enthusiasts aged 21 and older can enhance their festival experience with a special craft beer tasting presented by Beer Capitol and Lakefront Brewery. The tasting will take place from 5 to 7 p.m, tickets available for purchase.
Tickets are $25 and include eight craft beer samples, snacks and one complimentary full-size beverage of the ticket holder’s choice from the festival beer garden. Guests can enjoy the tasting while listening to live performances and relaxing in the Lakefront Brewery beer garden.
Craft beer tasting tickets are available now at: downtownthiensville.com/store/p/craft-beer-tasting
The 2026 festival will showcase an impressive mix of regional, national and international blues talent across two stages.
Main Stage Lineup
Noon–1:30 p.m.: Cameron Webb & His Soul & Blues Revue
2–3:30 p.m.: Third Coast Blues Collective with special guests Benny Rickun and Big Al Dorn
4–5:30 p.m.: Otto Junior Band
6–7:30 p.m.: Paul Filipowicz Blues Band
8–9:30 p.m.: Sheryl Youngblood Band
Tom Holland & the Shuffle Kings will keep the music going on the side stage with performances at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
For complete festival details, visit downtownthiensville.com/bluesfest.
About Downtown Thiensville
Downtown Thiensville’s mission is to host and promote experiences that engage and connect people to the Village of Thiensville. We work to create a welcoming, vibrant Village and to make Thiensville a place where people want to live, work, shop, dine, and play.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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