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Handy Fest Kicks-Off Wednesday

Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers will perform at Handy Fest, Thursday, June 12, 2025
W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival
Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers will perform at Handy Fest, Thursday, June 12, 2025

The W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival runs from Wednesday through Saturday at Audubon Mill Park on Henderson, KY's riverfront

The city of Henderson is gearing up for one of the Tri-State’s biggest musical events. WNIN’s John Gibson has a preview:

The W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival starts Wednesday and runs through Saturday on the Henderson riverfront.

Among the scheduled performers on Wednesday are Parker Barrow and the Ghost Town Blues Band.

Thursday is the annual Zydeco Night, featuring among others Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers:

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Friday night’s performers include Tab Benoit:

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And Saturday’s headliner is Larkin Poe.

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The Handy festival is free to attend but donations are encouraged to keep the festival free.