Plan Your Festival Experience
Festival Location
The Erie Blues & Jazz Festival takes place in Frontier Park, one of Erie’s most scenic green spaces. The park provides a beautiful setting for two days of live music, local food, artisan vendors, and community celebration.
Address
Frontier Park
1501 W. 6th Street
Erie, Pennsylvania
Festival Hours
Performances take place across multiple stages throughout the park featuring national, regional, and local blues and jazz artists.
Getting There & Parking
Ride the FREE Festival Shuttle!
Skip the parking hassle and let our Festival Shuttle get you to the music! Our free shuttle service will be available throughout the Erie Blues & Jazz Festival on both Saturday and Sunday.
Shuttle Hours
Saturday: 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Shuttles run approximately every 20 minutes, so you can arrive when you're ready and head home with ease.
Park & Ride
Free parking is available at the Park & Ride lot for shuttle riders. Park your vehicles at the Thomas C Hoffman Bayfront Hub on 12th & Lincoln Ave. 12th Street & Lincoln Ave - Park & Ride
Please note: There is no shuttle pickup at Liberty Park this year.
Festival Drop-off
The shuttle will drop off and pick up at the 8th Street/Bayfront Parkway entrance to Frontier Park, just steps from the festival.
Before You Board
To help keep everyone moving smoothly, please remember:
No open containers
No open food
Fold strollers before boarding
Sit back, relax, and let our shuttle service do the driving while you enjoy a weekend filled with world-class blues, jazz, food, and fun!
Festival Map
The Erie Blues & Jazz Festival spans several areas of Frontier Park, including multiple music stages, vendor areas, and gathering spaces.
Map highlights:
- Main Stage
- Rhythm Valley Stage
- Dome Stage
- Artisan Marketplace
- Food Vendors
- Tent City
- Information Tent
Tent City
Tent City is one of the festival’s most beloved traditions. Many attendees set up pop-up tents to create a gathering space for friends and family throughout the weekend.
Guidelines:
- Tents may be set up beginning 8:00 AM Saturday
- Tents must be removed by 10:00 PM Sunday
- Tents may not be set up before Saturday morning
Additional note:
The festival cannot be held responsible for items left unattended overnight.
Food & Marketplace
The festival marketplace features a diverse mix of local vendors offering food, artisan goods, and community resources.
Visitors can explore:
• Local food vendors
• Artisan makers
• Community organizations
• Festival merchandise
Supporting local vendors is part of the Erie Blues & Jazz Festival experience.
Festival Merchandise
Limited-edition Erie Blues & Jazz Festival merchandise is available throughout the weekend at the Information Tent.
Items typically include:
- Festival posters
- T-shirts
- Hats
- Buttons
- Collectible souvenirs
Many long-time attendees collect merchandise from each year’s festival as part of the tradition.
Support the Festival
The Erie Blues & Jazz Festival remains free to attend thanks to the generosity of sponsors, donors, and community supporters. During the festival you may encounter members of the Bucket Brigade collecting donations.
Suggested donation:
$25 per adult - Donors receive a limited-edition festival button as a thank-you for supporting the event.
Festival Guidelines
- Pets are not permitted on festival grounds
- Overnight camping is not allowed
- Please dispose of trash properly to help keep Frontier Park clean
- No smokers or open flame grills
These guidelines help ensure the festival remains safe, welcoming, and sustainable for the entire community.
What to Bring
- Lawn chairs or blankets
- Sunscreen and hats
- Reusable water bottles
- Cash or card for vendors
Many visitors spend the entire day enjoying music, food, and community throughout the park.
Get Involved
The Erie Blues & Jazz Festival is powered by community support. There are many ways to participate in the festival each year.
