Coming Soon

February 12, 2008

It doesn’t seem possible that the 17th Annual Shannon Street Blues & Heritage Festival to be held June 6 & 7, 2008, is under 170 days from opening.   Last year over 6,000 visitors enjoyed the two day festival celebrating the legacy of Blues found throughout West Tennessee.  The talent has been finalized and now it is time to secure quality food vendors for the weekend.

The location once again is at the West Tennessee Farmers Market located in downtown Jackson, Tennessee.  The set-up will occur Friday, June 6, between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.  Gates open to the public on Friday at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 7, at 5:00 p.m.  An outline of the 2007 festival has been included as to the type of events held over the weekend.

We continue to be excited about the opportunity to provide quality downtown events to the public.  For your convenience an application for participation may be found by clicking here.  Please return the application to Blues Fest Vendor, c/o JDDC, 314 E. Main Street, Jackson, Tennessee  38301, by March 1, 2008.

The information will be reviewed by the committee and all vendors will be contacted once the selection process is finalized.  At that time the contract, utility requirements, and publicity release will be sent.  The application is not approved until the contract and vendor fee has been received.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the office at 731.427.7573 or via email at lnunnery@cityofjackson.net.

Sincerely,

Lori E. Nunnery
Events Coordinator

Press Release

JACKSON, TENNESSEE — Jackson Downtown Development Corporation (JDDC) is looking for non-profit organizations and vendors to be a part of the 17th Annual Shannon Street Blues & Heritage Festival, June 6 & 7, 2008.  The Annual two day event attracts thousands to downtown Jackson, showcasing award winning Blues talent at the West Tennessee Farmers Market pavilion.