# Event Details - **Event Name**: Bloomington Winter Blues Fest 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 10:30 pm - **Event Description**: Second year in a row we get to warm those winter blues with some of Indiana's finest! Tickets on sale November 12, 2025. 10am Doors open at 630pm Mr Craig Owens guest celebrity MC! Andra Faye and Scott Ballantine: 7-745pm Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel: 8-9pm King Bee & the Stingers: 915-1015pm All Star finale jam: 1025… King Bee & The Stingers is a six-piece blues, soul and funk band from Bloomington, Indiana. Formed in 2006 under the leadership of harmonica player and vocalist Mark "King Bee" Menefee, the band attracted a strong following across Indiana and the Midwest, playing classic, gritty roadhouse blues. In 2015, Mark's daughter Sarah Menefee took over as lead vocalist and has been a rising star ever since. King Bee & The Stingers are 2018, 2019, and 2023 semifinalists in The Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN. Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel is an Original, Powerful, Soulful group from Kokomo, Indiana, United States, formed in 1993, comprised of brothers, Mike Milligan (guitar/vocals) and Shaun Milligan (bass), and Robert "Tiny" Cook (drums/vocals). They Celebrate 30... THIRTY Years! of touring and recording in 2023 with their NEW Album on Mojo Hut Records,... KOKOMO HONEY! They were recently honored with an award for a Lifetime of Keeping the Blues alive by the Fishers Blues Festival (Indy) and performed for 5000 of their biggest fans w Robert Cray Band (5th time!) And received an achievement award from the Mayor Of Muncie Indiana for the 30th anniversary! They also performed a sold out show w BB KING on his final Indiana show, and recently with BUDDY GUY (for the 4th time), Los Lonely Boys (2nd x), Jimmie Vaughan, and Robert Cray (again! for the SIXTH time!) ! With 7 CD releases on Mojo Hut Records, 100's of Thousands of touring miles, and several Thousands of performances under their belts.... it’s always Full Steam ahead. Andra Fay & Scott Ballantine -- Faye is acclaimed as the “First Lady of the Blues Mandolin.” She has has played with various bands, including Saffire – The Uppity Blues Women. In 2011, she formed a rootsy band called Andra Faye & The Rays. More recently, she joined forces with Ballantine, founder of The Strugglers, to create a dynamic blues duo that blends original compositions and traditional styles. Faye’s strong sultry vocals are perfectly matched to Ballantine’s inventive guitar mastery and exquisite phrasing with plucks, slides, bends, and vibrato. Their albums Laying Down Our Blues and Coulda Woulda Shoulda received acclaim both for their instrumental and vocal talents as well as their songwriting. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/bloomington-winter-blues-fest-2026/200028342228443 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 460 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Bloomington - **state**: IN - **country**: United States - **location**: Buskirk-Chumley Theater - **lat**: 39.166391164498 - **long**: -86.532853161916 - **full address**: Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave,Bloomington, Indiana, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Bloomington Winter Blues Fest 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/84a924c578be20559254ea863de96bb1c0d36380526ff9e86cdeed99c4c18834-rimg-w1200-h600-dcebeff4-gmir?v=1771496499 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Bloomington Winter Blues Fest 2026 being held? - **A:** Bloomington Winter Blues Fest 2026 takes place on Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 10:30 pm at Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave,Bloomington, Indiana, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Bloomington Winter Blues Fest 2026? - **A:** Bloomington Winter Blues Fest 2026 is organized by Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Bloomington Winter Blues Fest 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bloomington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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