Chenango Blues Festival
- Dates
- Aug 19 to 21, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Chenango County Fairgrounds
- Price
- $40 to $50
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Nov 2, 2026
Chenango Blues Festival returns to Chenango County Fairgrounds, Norwich, NY, Aug 19 to 21, 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Chenango Blues Festival is a volunteer-run, nonprofit music festival in Norwich, New York, presented by the Chenango Blues Association to foster appreciation of uniquely American music forms including blues, jazz, zydeco and gospel. The multi-day August event includes on-site camping alongside food and market vendors.
How it works
The festival runs Thursday to Saturday in Norwich. In 2026 it opened with a free Thursday evening show in East Park, moved to the Chenango County Fairgrounds for a Friday show with free admission, and kept the ticketed main day for Saturday, when tickets are needed to enter the grounds. Gates at the fairgrounds opened at 5 pm on Friday and 10:30 am on Saturday, an hour after the parking lot, with food and craft vendors, a beer and wine booth and camping alongside the music. Check the 2027 schedule once it is posted.
Who it suits
It suits blues fans who like a volunteer-run, family-friendly community festival, lawn chairs on the grass and the option to camp on the fairgrounds. The free Thursday and Friday shows in 2026 made it easy to sample before committing to the Saturday.
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Listen
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Lineup
Here's who played in 2026:
Getting there
Nearest airport SYR.
How do I get to Chenango Blues Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Chenango Blues Festival. The nearest major airport is SYR, 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
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
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
Cost Suggested donation of $5, collected at the gate for the partner charities (Chenango SPCA / Catholic Charities), no prepay platform, no reservation system. No official overflow lot or designated rideshare zone is published, this is a small-city fairgrounds fest where the on-site lot is the system. Day-parking and camping entrances differ (campers use Maydole Street).
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Venue
Chenango County Fairgrounds
Camping & Accommodation
Where do most people stay?
Camping on the fairgrounds is part of the festival: a camping ticket covers admission plus three days of camping in a tent or car, with showers on site, and an RV needs its own pass. Visitors who prefer a bed can use the county chamber of commerce lodging list, a rental company that delivers and sets up an RV, or a list of nearby state park and private campgrounds. Check out each of the options below.
Is there camping at Chenango Blues Festival?
Yes, on site camping is available.
Facilities
Camping site types 2
Car camping is permitted with a festival camping pass in the general camping area (every camper needs an Individual Camping + Festival Admission ticket. 2026 combined Camping+GA ran $100 advance / $110 week-of per person per the official tickets page, or a $35 upgrade on an existing GA ticket at the Camping Gate). Campground opens Thursday noon, closes Sunday noon; enter via Maydole Street.
Genuine powered RV sites exist. 30-amp standard, some 50-amp, some with shared city-water hookups, others with fresh-water fill. NO dump station on site. Advance-purchase only ('All RV sites must be purchased in advance. They will not be sold at the gate') and 2026 RV sites are SOLD OUT as of mid-August ('RV Sites: SOLD OUT / Tent Camp Sites: Still Available').
Where can I stay near Chenango Blues Festival?
Budget stays 1
75 North Broad Street, City of Norwich, NY 13815
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 3
6344 East Molloy Road, Town of DeWitt, NY 13057
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates6614 Thompson Road, City of Syracuse, NY 13206
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates6609 Thompson Road, City of Syracuse, NY 13206
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
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What to bring
Fairgrounds blues in central New York in August, built around lawn chairs, with an optional campground on the fairgrounds.
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
Price history and tiers
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Quick answers
When is Chenango Blues Festival 2027?
Aug 19 to 21, 2027
How much are Chenango Blues Festival tickets?
$40 to $50 per person were the 2026 edition's prices. 2027 tickets are not on sale yet; prices will be confirmed when they go on sale.
Where is Chenango Blues Festival held?
Chenango County Fairgrounds, Norwich, NY.