San Jose Fountain Blues Foundation

San Jose Fountain Blues Foundation Coming June 2026 — stay tuned! 43 Years of Blues, Soul, and Roots — and Counting! But here’s the truth — without your donations, this festival can’t continue.

Fountain Blues & Brews Festival — San Jose’s longest-running blues celebration, with two stages of world-class artists, craft beer, local eats, artisan vendors, and a community dancing together to the best blues you’ll hear. The Fountain Blues & Brews Festival is the Bay Area’s longest-running blues and roots music festival, bringing non-stop live music from blues, soul, gospel, R&B, and more — fr

om both global artists and our local talent. This two-day weekend festival is packed with:

Two amazing stages with top national and local acts
Artisan and food vendors, including incredible food trucks
Craft beers for those who enjoy a cold one
Family-friendly activities so everyone can join the fun

The Fountain Blues Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, supports year-round events to showcase and sustain blues musicians and local venues. Every gift helps us keep the blues alive, bring incredible artists to San Jose, and preserve a beloved festival tradition for generations. Donations are easy, secure, and tax-deductible — help us make June 2026 unforgettable. To donate, visit: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=Q6PXF2CTTR7QU

Stay connected and learn more: visit our website or sign up for our newsletter for the latest news, lineups, and ways to support the music. http://www.fountainblues.com

06/23/2026

YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST 🎤

☀️The sun is out and we are ready for an epic weekend of the hottest and most talented blues artist. 🥁

If you haven’t gotten those tickets yet… time is running out. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR❓

Tag who your taking and what song your ready to hear live!

TICKETS IN BIO 🎫

It was 7 years ago today that Sam Liccardo took the stage at the Fountain Blues & Brews Festival to declare it Ted Gehrk...
06/22/2026

It was 7 years ago today that Sam Liccardo took the stage at the Fountain Blues & Brews Festival to declare it Ted Gehrke Day, in honor of the blues festival founder. We'll be thinking of you this weekend at the 43rd Annual Fountain Blues and Brews Festival , Ted! 45 years and still going strong....
Crystal Gehrke-Hoffman

At the Fountain Blues Festival, we declared today Ted Gehrke Day in the City of San José, in honor of the late founder of the festival. Ted was a tremendous advocate for the arts and a patron saint of local musicians, and we were honored to be joined by his wife, Elizabeth, and family.

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible sponsors for helping make the 2026 Fountain Blues & Brews Festival possible! 🎶🍻From l...
06/20/2026

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible sponsors for helping make the 2026 Fountain Blues & Brews Festival possible! 🎶🍻

From local businesses and community partners to longtime supporters, your generosity helps bring amazing music, great food, craft brews, and unforgettable experiences to downtown San José.

Special thanks to all of our sponsors, including our newest supporter, Streetlight Records on Bascom! 💙

And the countdown is on… we’re officially just A WEEK away! 🎉

We’ll see you in the park next weekend!

Thanks to Little Lou's BBQ in Campbell for representing! Quick blues jam break and now we’re back to work on the 43rd An...
06/19/2026

Thanks to Little Lou's BBQ in Campbell for representing! Quick blues jam break and now we’re back to work on the 43rd Annual Fountain Blues and Brews Festival 😎🎶🎸

Joanne Shaw Taylor opens up about the stories behind her music, life on the road, and turning personal experiences into ...
06/17/2026

Joanne Shaw Taylor opens up about the stories behind her music, life on the road, and turning personal experiences into powerful songs in a new feature from Metro Silicon Valley.

We’ve shared a sneak peek, but there’s so much more to discover.

📖 Read the full Metro Silicon Valley feature on page 10!

Then catch Joanne Shaw Taylor live at Fountain Blues & Brews Festival on June 27 in downtown San Jose.

🎟️ Get your tickets now.

06/11/2026

🎸 WIN BIG AT FOUNTAIN BLUES & BREWS! 🎸

Ready to take home a new guitar? Enter our Guitar Raffle for a chance to win:

✨ A custom-built Keith Holland guitar
✨ An Ibanez AM73G guitar

🎟️ Raffle tickets are just $5 each or 5 for $20!

A huge shoutout to Keith Holland Guitars for managing the Musical Petting Zoo and for their incredible generosity in donating these amazing guitars! 🎸👏

While you’re there, be sure to check out the Musical Petting Zoo, where you can get hands-on with instruments and experience the joy of making music.

⚠️ Raffle tickets are ONLY available for purchase at the festival and will not be sold online. Winners must be present at the festival to claim their prize. ⚠️

🚨 TICKET PRICE INCREASE ALERT! 🚨⏰ Current pricing ends Saturday night. New prices take effect Saturday at midnight🎟️ Ge...
06/10/2026

🚨 TICKET PRICE INCREASE ALERT! 🚨

⏰ Current pricing ends Saturday night. New prices take effect Saturday at midnight

🎟️ General Admission
• 1-Day Pass — $45
• 2-Day Pass — $90

🍻 VIP Passes
• 1-Day VIP — $140
• 2-Day VIP — $280

If you’ve been thinking about joining us for an unforgettable weekend of blues, brews, BBQ, and good vibes, now is the time to grab your tickets!

🎫 Get your tickets NOW before the price increase and save!

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📣Shout out to David A Crane, husband of Fountain Blues Board President Suzanne St John-Crane, who put up posters outside...
06/07/2026

📣Shout out to David A Crane, husband of Fountain Blues Board President Suzanne St John-Crane, who put up posters outside Biscuits & Blues yesterday while up there for a show! It takes a village, y’all 😎

43rd Annual Fountain Blues and Brews Festival

06/07/2026

Want a 2025 festival shirt? Come to the Devon Gilfillian show at Levitt Pavilion San Jose on 6/7 at 4:30 in St. James Park and pick ‘em up for $5!

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