About the Spirit of Kansas Blues Festival

The Topeka Blues Society (TBS) annually presents the Spirit of Kansas Blues Festival, scheduled every 4th of July at Reynolds Lodge, Lake Shawnee, in Topeka.  

This festival is not free to produce, but through community support and donations, the Topeka Blues Society is able to offer free admission to all attendees of the Blues Festival, thereby exposing the blues to a large audience on Independence Day.  A donation will allow us to continue to bring quality, nationally recognized Blues bands to this festival, inspire continued growth for the Spirit of Kansas celebration, and generate additional commerce for area businesses.  The festival has shown much growth, and it gets bigger and better each year.     

We need your support.  Would you please consider donating your dollars to help us with the Annual Spirit of Kansas Blues Festival?  Follow this link to make a donation:  https://www.topekabluessociety.org/make-a-donation

We sincerely thank you for your consideration.

JULY 4, 2022

Opening ceremonies begin at approximately 11am and music continues until dark. The festival ends with a spectacular fireworks show lighting up the sky, sponsored by Capitol Federal.

There are Food Trucks and Arts & Crafts vendors near the festival area. Just a short walk is classic car show. All the activities are free (food is additional cost – we suggest you bring cash).  More information here.

We will announce the lineup each year in the Spring. Be sure to check back for more information.

While this annual, community festival is free to attend, it is not free to produce. Only because of the generosity of community members and your donations, is Topeka Blue Society able to offer FREE ADMISSION to all attendees of the Blues Festival. Every donation matters. Every donation allows us to continue to bring quality, nationally recognized Blues bands to his festival. We need your support. Please consider donating to help us with the Annual Spirit of Kansas Blues Festival.

The SOKBF exposes the Blues to a large audience on Independence Day, generates additional commerce for area business and continues to grow each and every year.

Be a part of the success, donate or become a sponsor today!

ATTENDEES MAY BRING:

Shade Tents (designated area)
Lawn Chairs / Blankets
Coolers / Food
Dancing Shoes & Smiles

FOR SAFETY REASONS, DO NOT BRING THE FOLLOWING:

No Grills
No Weapons
No Bad Attitudes
Please No Glass