Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Festival
- Dates
- Aug 6 to 8, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Downtown Clarksdale / Delta Blues Museum stage
- Price
- Free
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Nov 10, 2026
Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Festival returns to Clarksdale, MS, Aug 6 to 8, 2027. Froligo tracks free-entry details, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Festival has run since 1988 in downtown Clarksdale, Mississippi, near the Delta Blues Museum. It began as a grassroots effort led by Jim O'Neal and Dr. Patricia Johnson and is described as one of the world's most respected free blues festivals. Its program is dedicated to Mississippi musicians and their heritage, over three days of music, food and community on the banks of the Sunflower River. The 2027 festival is listed for 6 to 8 August 2027.
How it works
Admission is free and open to the public, with food and drinks available for purchase. Limited VIP Tent tickets are sold as a supporter program that helps keep the festival free. Hotels and blues-themed lodging in Clarksdale book up quickly during festival weekend, and Quality Inn Clarksdale is named as the official hotel.
Who it suits
The Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Festival is free to attend and aimed at blues and gospel fans who want a Delta music experience. Families are welcome, and many daytime activities are kid-friendly.
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Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Festival on Spotify.
Lineup
Getting there
How do I get to Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Festival. 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
Runs from the Memphis bus terminal (not the airport itself) up to 2x/day along the Delta corridor, pair with a rideshare/taxi leg from MEM to the Memphis Greyhound stop first.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
The festival's own site gives explicit driving directions: US Highway 61 South from Memphis directly into Clarksdale, through Robinsonville, Tunica, Friars Point, Lula, Lyon, and Coahoma.
Book / infoStandard rideshare/taxi is not commonly used/affordable for the full ~76-mile MEM-to-Clarksdale leg; a pre-arranged private shuttle/limo or a Greyhound+taxi combo are the realistic non-rental-car options.
Book / infoTaxis 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. The festival's plan-your-trip page advises: 'arrive Thursday if possible to avoid traffic and secure parking'.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire
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 Clarksdale. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Downtown Clarksdale / Delta Blues Museum stage
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 2
Mid-range hotels 1
Treat yourself 2
≈ $80-87 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check ratesAirbnb & private camping
Clarksdale is a small Delta town with a limited hotel-room count relative to festival draw. The festival's own advice is to book/arrive early.
Search AirbnbHipcamp lists a smaller number of private-land camping/glamping options in the wider Mississippi Delta region around Clarksdale for attendees willing to camp rather than book scarce festival-weekend hotel rooms.
Search HipcampSearch all hotels near Downtown Clarksdale / Delta Blues Museum…
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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 Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Festival 2027?
Aug 6 to 8, 2027
How much are Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Festival tickets?
Entry is free.
Where is Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Festival held?
Downtown Clarksdale / Delta Blues Museum stage, Clarksdale, MS.