Calgary’s Bluesfest is underway at Shaw Millennium Park

Posted Aug 6, 2011 3:53 pm.

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Blues fans are swarming to Shaw Millennium Park for Calgary’s International Blues Festival.

The four-day event features blues icons on the main stage like five-time Grammy nominated Robben Ford and Renegade Creation.

The festival also showcases a record tent, arts market and food vendors.

After the nightly main stage performances, the festival moves to the Twilight Blues Party at the Kerby Centre Gymnasium.

Bluesfest continues until tomorrow at Shaw Millennium Park on 9th Avenue southwest.

Day tickets can be bought at the gate.

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