Bentonia Blues Festival
- Dates
- Expected June 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Blue Front Cafe & Holmes Farm
- Price
- Free
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
The last Bentonia Blues Festival was June 18 to 20, 2026, in Bentonia, MS. Its 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. Froligo tracks free-entry details, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Bentonia Blues Festival is a laid-back, family-oriented celebration of the haunting Bentonia school of country blues, held each June around the historic Blue Front Cafe, the oldest active juke joint in Mississippi. Founded in the early 1970s by bluesman Jimmy 'Duck' Holmes, the free gathering features acoustic and electric blues alongside Southern soul food.
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Listen
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Lineup
Here's who played in 2026:
Getting there
Nearest airport JAN.
How do I get to Bentonia Blues Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Bentonia Blues Festival. The nearest major airport is JAN, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
Amtrak's City of New Orleans route stops at Jackson Union Station (300 W Capitol St, downtown Jackson) daily each direction. No rail reaches Bentonia itself; from Union Station it is a ~35mi onward hop by car hire or rideshare to the venue.
Book / infoBy bus & public transit
Intercity Greyhound coaches serve Jackson at Union Station (300 W Capitol St), the same downtown multimodal hub as Amtrak. No onward scheduled transit to Bentonia; you finish the ~35mi to the venue by car hire or rideshare.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
JAN sits on the SE edge of the Jackson metro. Bentonia is roughly 40mi NW of the airport (~45-55min drive). Uber and Lyft operate across the Jackson metro, but coverage thins out in rural Yazoo County around Bentonia. Get a ride FROM the airport easily; arrange your RETURN pickup in advance or pre-book a taxi, as on-demand rideshare availability at the venue is not dependable. There is no per-trip fare/booking page for rideshare (fares are quoted in-app at request time).
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost Free street parking downtown Bentonia; farm parking $2-$5 (cash, paid at the lot). No prepay/reservation platform (ParkMobile/SpotHero/etc.) is used, this is a free-entry rural fest with an at-the-gate cash farm lot. No official rideshare-only or overflow zone documented.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at JAN
On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Map shows the center of Bentonia. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Blue Front Cafe & Holmes Farm
Camping & Accommodation
Is there camping at Bentonia Blues Festival?
Yes, on site camping is available.
Facilities
Camping site types 2
Farm parking $2-$5; free downtown street parking (official site). Consistent with the live camping.types 'car' entry.
Primitive tent/RV camping at Holmes Farm accommodates van/car camping; same farm-lot economics ($2-$5). No dedicated van rate documented.
Where can I stay near Bentonia Blues Festival?
Airport hotels 1
2200 Refuge Boulevard, Flowood, MS 39232
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
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Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
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Quick answers
When is Bentonia Blues Festival 2027?
Not announced yet. The last festival was June 18 to 20, 2026. The next one is expected in June.
How much are Bentonia Blues Festival tickets?
Entry is free.
Where is Bentonia Blues Festival held?
Blue Front Cafe & Holmes Farm, Bentonia, MS.