Blind Willie McTell Music Festival

A small festival with a big personality

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Sept 11 & 12, 2026

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Save the Date: 32nd Annual Blind Willie McTell Music Festival – Thomson, Georgia

Mark your calendars for the 32nd Annual Blind Willie McTell Music Festival in Thomson, Georgia, happening September 11–12, 2026! This nationally recognized Georgia blues festival honors Thomson’s own legendary blues artist, Blind Willie McTell. The weekend kicks off with a special downtown Thomson kickoff concert on Friday, September 11, 2026, followed by the full-scale music festival on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Located in McDuffie County, Georgia, just minutes from Augusta, this annual event draws blues lovers from across the Southeast and beyond. Make plans now to experience live blues music in Thomson, GA — lineup announcement coming soon!

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