St. Benedict Blues Festival 2026

The Annual St. Benedict the Moor Blues Festival

St. Benedict the Moor Church hosts their annual Blues Fest from Friday through Sunday, October 23 - 25, 2026. The festival features some of the best blues performances and the tastiest barbecue in St. Augustine. The lineup includes musicians from Northeast Florida and beyond.

Home-cooked foods are available for purchase each day. The menu includes seafood gumbo, chicken and andouille sausage gumbo, barbecue ribs, fried fish sandwiches on Friday, a barbecue rib dinner on Saturday, and a Sunday brunch with crustless quiche, pancakes, bacon, pulled pork, dessert, and coffee. There is always a dessert table with sweets to eat at the festival or to take home. You can also purchase beer, wine, and soft drinks.

A limited number of chairs and tables are available, so you are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

All proceeds from the Blues Fest benefit the St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church renovation fund.

Event Details

Admission: $10.00 per person, each day. This includes parking on a first-come, first-served basis.

When: 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Friday, October 23; 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 24; and from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Sunday, October 25.

Where: St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church, 86 M. L. King Ave., St. Augustine, Florida 32084

Pets: While service dogs are allowed, the festival requests that you leave your pets at home.

Music

Friday, October 23 Lineup

• 4:00 p.m. - Ken Jensen Blues Ensemble
• 6:00 p.m. - Mama Blue
• 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. - JW Gillmore and the Blues Authority

Saturday, October 24 Lineup

• 4:00 p.m. - Gitlo
• 6:00 p.m. - Duffy Bishop Band
• 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. - Rosy Blue and the Dreamer

Sunday Morning Lineup

On Sunday, enjoy the Gospel Brunch.

• 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. — American Gospel Revival
• 10:30 - Noon — Hot Club St. Augustine
• 11:00 a.m. - noon — Rick Spence Jazz Combo