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Blues Cruise

BOOK EARLY

How good is this? Included in your day or weekend ticketed price, is an opportunity to cruise the beautiful Hawkesbury river on board  the Hawkesbury Paddlewheeler . Other than the Sydney Blues Festival, there is not another festival in Australia where you can sit back and enjoy one of the festivals talented bands whilst enjoying an ale or two cruising the majestic Hawlesbury river. PLEASE BOOK EARLY. ***  meals and alcohol not included  but can be purchased on board at very reasonable prices. ( cruise times will be announced on the official program mid August)

2010 Festival dates announced

In keeping with the Festival being on the last weekend of October, The Sydney Blues Festival will this year take place on the weekend of 29, 30 and 31 October 2010. 

Tickets

Early Bird tickets will go on sale Friday 14th May. As there will be only a very limited number of early bird tickets available it is strongly advised that you book early to avoid disappointment.

3 Day Pass - Pre Sale - 2010

Camping

Due to the huge demand for camping, the promoters have this year acquired camping facilities at the Butterfly Farm, Windsor. Located just a 4 minute drive from the centre of town, the camp site has all the facilities required to make your weekend of blues the highlight of your music calendar. The festival will be running FREE regular shuttle buses from the campsite to the festival for those who would rather not drive enabling them to indulge in an extra drink or two. You can book your Camping Site securely online HERE

Hawkesbury Radio 89.9

Cathy Vaughan's show "Let's Rock the Blues" on Hawkesbury Radio 89.9 every Wednesday 10.00 pm to 12.00 pm is featuring information about the festival and interviews, CD tracks and live-to-air performances from acts appearing at the festival. 

Accommodation

Anyone having difficulty in obtaining accommodation, click onto the Travel & Accommodation tab and go to Hawkesbury Valley Information Centre where you will find details of additional accommodation facilities including camping for those wishing to camp. You can book your Camping Site securely online HERE

Courtesy Buses

For those patrons attending the festival by train, although it is only a short walk to the festival's main precinct in the middle of the village, free regular courtesy buses will travel to and from the railway station to the venues. Buses will also transport patrons from our preferred accommodation outlets as well as at the Butterfly Farm camping ground to the festival.

The Sydney Blues Festival Venue Map shows all Musical Venues