14th Annual Bob Sykes BBQ & BLUES Festival April 26, 2025

Barbecue and Blues are a great combination, so don’t miss out on the 14th Annual Bob Sykes Bar B Q & Blues Festival.

GOOD TIMES & GREAT BBQ!

Here are the details:

Gates open at 11am. Festival is 12-6pm.
Award winning national and local blues musicians performing on one stage
Enjoy legendary Bob Sykes Bar B Q
Located at DeBardeleben Park
1623 2nd Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
Bring a chair or blanket and set-up your spot for the day
Activities for the entire family for every age
Art and Vendor area
Sponsorship opportunities available for companies to engage face to face with their audience and represent their brand on the ground
Festival benefits local charity
8 and under are free with ticketed adult
General Admission tickets are $10.00 online or visit Bob Sykes Bar B Q Restaurant $15.00 day of festival
Food and drinks are sold separately
Beer and wine sold with proof of ID
No tents, pets, or coolers allowed

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Testimonials

Loretta (Paparazzi jewelry)

"Thank you so much for the opportunity to set up a booth at the event! Hoping we get another opportunity again next year! Thanks again!"

Owner of Bright Star

“Great job!”

David Kovakis

“I can’t wait till next year. It has become a first class festival.”

SAFY Sponsor

“I honestly enjoyed myself. Can’t wait til next year!”

Pork Skin Vendor

“Thank you for having me it was awesome and I want to participate next year as well.”

"Best day of the Spring so far for me. We had a BLAST."

“We go to this festival every year and have always loved the talent and the food. This event improves the image of our city because the park is a perfect venue. Thanks Sykes family for sponsoring this every year. The bands seem like they get better every year. If we can get Mother Nature to behave like she did this year, there would be nothing to improve.”

“Good music! Good food! Just fun!”

“Always a fun family day! Great music, great food, great folks:)”

"Awesome music! Beautiful day in the neighbor hood! God bless the Festival this year!”

“This my 3rd year going to the festival! Every body come out for a great time! Van puts together a great blues line up and what can i say the BBQ speaks for itself!”

Eric Velasco

“That was a life-affirming day.”

Our Sponsors

Presenting Sponsors

Official Sponsors

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Become a Sponsor!

Becoming a sponsor is a great way to engage face to face with your audience in Bessemer and the Birmingham, Alabama area.

The festival has been chosen for numerous years as one of the top food festivals in Alabama.

There is something to do for the entire family including a large kids corner with activities and games.

Besides great music, the festival offers a variety of booths including arts and crafts, outdoor exhibits, and a diverse selection of vendors selling tempting offers.

Sponsorship Opportunities

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Festival Charity

The 2024 Bob Sykes BBQ & BLUES Festival charity beneficiary is Since the 2010, the festival has provided funding for Alabama charities including Ady’s Army, The Bessemer Education Enhancement Foundation, Bessemer Service League, Caring Men and Caring Women, Children’s of Alabama, Clay House, Hands on Birmingham, Latch and Live Foundation, Red Mountain Grace.

Since 2010, the festival has provided funding for Alabama charities including Caring Men and Caring Women, Red Mountain Grace, Children’s of Alabama, Bessemer Education Enhancement Foundation, Clay House, Hands On Birmingham, Ady’s Army and Latch and Live Foundation.