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An incredible weekend of Blues and Boogie, fine Brews and great BBQ, at Lively Acres on Saturday, August 8, 2026!
FEATURING
Thornetta Davis – Detroit’s Queen of the Blues
WITH
Fabulous Horndogs – Legendary Local Boogie Band
Brendon Linsley Band – Detroit-based Semi-Finalist in the Memphis Intl. Blues Challenge
Captain Dirk – Enjoy blues history from an authentic Mississippi blues artist
and more!
- Experience live music in a festival atmosphere.
- Savor expertly cooked BBQ from locally raised animals.
- Enjoy beer from Stormcloud Brewery and wines from Mawby and Big Little.
- Sugar Mae's Blues Camp, Friday, August 7: Campers and locals are invited to mingle around the campfire and enjoy an acoustic blues open mic hosted by historian and musician Captain Dirk. Food & non-alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase. Gate at 6:00 p.m., music starts at 7:00 p.m.
Come for the weekend and camp at Lively Acres - 40 RV/Tent/Cabin sites, including rustic and electric. Pull-through and back-in sites. Two-day minimum during the festival
Lively Acres
3801 S. Empire Highway, Empire, MI 49630
Dates & Hours
Event Dates
Friday,
August 7,
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday,
August 8,
2:00pm - 10:00pm