2012 Handy Dates
Taste of Henderson Barbecue: June 9th
Music in Audubon Mill Park: June 13th - June 16th, 2012
2012 Handy Lineup
Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band
2011 Handy Lineup
Guitar Shorty
John Primer with Special Guests, Lurrie Bell and Eddie Shaw
Dana Fuchs
Carolyn Wonderland
The Dynamites featuring Charles Walker
Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience
The Deanna Bogart Band
Preston Shannon
Dennis Stroughmatt and Creole Stomp
Damon Fowler
Eden Brent
Matt Schofield
Lionel Young Band
The Cold Stares
Amazing Soul Crackers
Mightychondria
"Blind Dog" Gatewood
King Bees
Blues4U
Bob Minnette and the Dixieland Society
Beasley Band
Street Strut Prize Categories
Contest categories:
Grande Ooh-Pee-Doo (to serve in the 2012 parade)
Most Spirited Strutter (Adult and child)
Best Decorated Umbrella (Adult and child)
Best Group
Wheels Division:
Best Decorated Baby stroller
Best Golf Cart Float
Best Decorated Scooter or Wagon
Aluminum Division::
Alcan Peoples Choice Award - Best Use of Aluminum
Children's Art Camp & Umbrella Workshop
Location: J.F. Kennedy Center, Alvasia & Vine Streets
For ages Kindergarten through Grade 5
Thursday, June 9th, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Featuring:
Umbrella Decorating and Street Strut Workshop - Bring an umbrella to decorate for the Street Strut Parade. Knick-knacks, flowers and other items will be on-hand for the activity or you can bring your own favorite supplies.
Other art activities - Newspaper hats, face painting, harmonicas, bread bracelets, noise makers, as well as other items. No charge for K-5th grade.
Sponsors: Downtown Henderson Project, City of Henderson Recreation Department, & W.C. Handy Festival Committee
Information: City of Henderson Recreation Department – (270) 831-1200
W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival has become one of the largest free music festivals in the nation.
The Henderson Music Preservation Society is a non-profit organization, all proceeds are used 100% to fund the next year's show.
Please let us know if you would like your donation kept anonymous:
Spotllight on Sponsors
2011 Sponsor List (PDF)
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