September 4 and 5, 1999
Craighead Forest Park
Jonesboro Arkansas
Noon til Dark Both Days
It's Free

Saturday
September 4th, 1999


Dirty Frank
Uncle Fred
The Blues Heavyweights
Joe Lee Combo
Kyle Timms
Barrelhouse Kings
Larry Donn and The Killer Possum Band
     With Special Guests
     Jerry Ward
     David Broaches

Saturday
September 4th, 1999
Accoustic Stage

Angie Owens
Suzanne Michell
Uncle Fred The Dead Head
Open Mike

Sunday
September 5th, 1999

A State Of Grace
Leon Gambill
Big Creek Band
Suzanne Michell
Paul Richardson
Hairy Larry and The Flying Hungarians
with special guest O'Donel Levy
Kattawar Brothers
John Shepherd

Sunday
September 5th, 1999
Accoustic Stage

Mike McLeod
Paul Moore and Friends
Fred Wilson
Suzanne Michell

Take a look at the Blues Fest 99 Comercial

Driving Instructions once you reach Jonesboro, Arkansas

To reach the festival site take the 1B or Southwest Drive exit off of the 63 bypass. Take the frontage road (Parker Road) once you get on 1B or Southwest Drive. Take Culberhouse Road from Parker Road. The park is located off of Culberhouse Road. There are signs for Craighead Forest Park along these roads.

Here are detailed instructions for getting to the site after you are in Craighead Forest Park. After entering the park you will come to a stop sign. Turn right and continue until you see a baseball field on your left. Take Access road 6 just past the ball field. Take either of the next two Y/s. Parking is available along either of the Ys except down at the actual festival site which is roped off to provide safety for the audience. There is a dirt road between the two Ys.

There will be signs along the route.

Festival Info

There is no seating at Blues Fest. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for comfort. There will be food available but you are also welcome to bring a picnic. Craighead Forest is located in a dry county and so alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the grounds. This year Tshirts are in limited supply be sure to get your's early.

Special Thanks

To Jonesboro Parks and Recreation for allowing us to borrow the park each Labor Day Weekend.

To the many volunteers who staff Blues Fest and work so untiringly.

To the musicians who make Blues Fest possible. Their donations of time and talent are unparalelled in most festivals. Please let them know how much you appreciate them. Remember these folks are performing for free.

Ramada Limited for housing our out of town performers. If you are visiting Jonesboro for the festival Ramada is conveniently located near the park for easy access.