PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Highlighting more than 100 artists from near and far, the annual Waterfront Blues Festival is back in full force.
The festival’s lineup includes blues, funk, R&B and soul musicians, with performers like Buddy Guy, The Mavericks and Los Lonely Boys as the headliners.
The 36th annual celebration also features sunny weather, tasty food and drink, festival merchandise and a big fireworks display to close out the Fourth of July.
KOIN 6 News crews will be in downtown Portland’s Tom McCall Waterfront Park capturing the fun throughout the four-day festival. Click through the slideshow below to see the scenes.
KOIN 6's Ken Boddie introduces a performer at the 36th annual Waterfront Blues Fest in Portland, Oregon, on July 1, 2023. (KOIN)
Boats on the water at the 36th annual Waterfront Blues Fest in Portland, Oregon, on July 1, 2023. (KOIN)
Kona Big Wave truck at the 36th annual Waterfront Blues Fest in Portland, Oregon, on July 1, 2023. (KOIN)
KOIN 6 News booth at the 36th annual Waterfront Blues Fest in Portland, Oregon, on July 1, 2023. (KOIN)
Crowds at the 36th annual Waterfront Blues Fest in Portland, Oregon, on July 1, 2023. (KOIN)
KOIN 6 merchandise booth at the 36th annual Waterfront Blues Fest in Portland, Oregon, on July 1, 2023. (KOIN)
36th annual Waterfront Blues Fest in Portland, Oregon, on July 1, 2023. (KOIN)
“Everyday Northwest” host Ashley Howard at the 36th annual Waterfront Blues Fest in Portland, Oregon, on July 1, 2023. (KOIN)
Food booths at the 36th annual Waterfront Blues Fest in Portland, Oregon, on July 1, 2023. (KOIN)
KOIN 6 staff at the 36th annual Waterfront Blues Fest in Portland, Oregon, on July 1, 2023. (KOIN)
36th annual Waterfront Blues Fest in Portland, Oregon, on July 1, 2023. (KOIN)
Boats on the water at the 36th annual Waterfront Blues Fest in Portland, Oregon, on July 1, 2023. (KOIN)
South Stage at the 36th annual Waterfront Blues Fest in Portland, Oregon, on July 1, 2023. (KOIN)
Blues Stage at the 36th annual Waterfront Blues Fest in Portland, Oregon, on July 1, 2023. (KOIN)
KOIN 6 staff prepare for the 36th annual Waterfront Blues Fest in Portland, Oregon, on July 1, 2023. (KOIN)
Ken Boddie and Jami Seymour anchoring KOIN 6 News at 5 p.m. live from the Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland, Oregon on Saturday, July 1, 2023. (KOIN)
Ken Boddie and Jami Seymour anchoring KOIN 6 News at 5 p.m. live from the Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland, Oregon on Saturday, July 1, 2023. (KOIN)
Ken Boddie anchoring KOIN 6 News at 5 p.m. live from the Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland, Oregon on Saturday, July 1, 2023. (KOIN)
The crowd at Portland, Oregon's Waterfront Blues Festival on July 1, 2023. (KOIN)
The Blues Stage at Portland, Oregon's Waterfront Blues Festival on July 1, 2023. (KOIN)
The Blues Stage at Portland, Oregon's Waterfront Blues Festival on July 1, 2023. (KOIN)
Boats at Portland, Oregon's Waterfront Blues Festival on July 1, 2023. (KOIN)
Boats enjoying the show at Portland, Oregon's Waterfront Blues Festival on July 1, 2023. (KOIN)
Find out more about this year’s Waterfront Blues Festival here.
