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BLUES & JAZZ FESTIVAL

Celebrating the roots of modern music!

Fort Mill & Rock Hill, SC


Produced by Bobby Plair, Jr.

York County is filled with exhilarating rhythms, soulful sounds, and high energy performances at the Arts Council's annual Blues & Jazz Festival.

Produced by Bobby Plair, Jr.

KICKOFF

FARMacy Community

Farmstop

Saturday, September 27, 2025

2 - 6 PM

Free Entry

Weather Permitting

DOWNTOWN CRAWL

Downtown Fort Mill

 

Thursday, October 2, 2025

7 - 10 PM

Rain or Shine

OLD TOWN CRAWL

Old Town Rock Hill

 

Friday, October 3, 2025

7 - 10 PM

Rain or Shine

kickoff

KICKOFF

BAND

Groovemasters

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LOCATION

FARMacy Community Farmstop

DATE

Saturday, September 27, 2025

2 - 6 PM

WEATHER PERMITTING

EVENT ADMISSION | FREE 

Seating is limited. Lawn chairs and blankets are recommended.

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FM crawl

DOWNTOWN CRAWL

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LOCATION

Downtown Fort Mill

Academy St. | Clebourne St. | Main St. | Tom Hall St.​

DATE

Thursday, October 2, 2025

7 - 10 PM

RAIN OR SHINE

BANDS & LOCATIONS

Call (803) 328-2787 to purchase over the phone

Visit the Center for the Arts to purchase in-person

Call (803) 328-2787 to purchase over the phone

Visit the Center for the Arts to purchase in-person

OLD TOWN CRAWL

LOCATION

Old Town Rock Hill

Caldwell St. E. Main St. E. White St. | Southern St.

DATE

Friday, October 3, 2025

7 - 10 PM

RAIN OR SHINE

Call (803) 328-2787 to purchase over the phone

Visit the Center for the Arts to purchase in-person

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BANDS & LOCATIONS

Call (803) 328-2787 to purchase over the phone

Visit the Center for the Arts to purchase in-person

VENUE ATTENDANTS

Downtown Fort Mill
Old Town Rock Hill

(various locations)

 

  • Check for valid event wristbands.

  • Provide wristbands to those who have purchased tickets in advance.

  • 1.5 - 2-hour shifts

    • 5:30 - 7:30 PM

    • 7:30 - 9 PM

 

*PLEASE NOTE: There is only one volunteer shift for The Flipside Restaurant. Volunteers who sign up for this location are committing to work from 5:30 - 9 PM.

BOX OFFICE

Downtown Fort Mill

TBD

Tom S. Gettys Center

201 E. Main Street, Rock Hill, SC

 

  • Sell tickets.

  • Provide wristbands to those who have purchased tickets in advance.

  • 1.5 - 2-hour shifts

    • 5:30 - 7:30 PM | May be asked to help set up workspace.

    • 7:30 - 9 PM | May be asked to break down workspace.

PERKS

Each volunteer will receive:

 

  • One (1) Blues & Jazz t-shirt

  • One (1) wristband to participate both Thursday and Friday nights, allowing you to attend this event free of charge.

*PLEASE NOTE:​ Volunteers will be given their wristband and t-shirt when they check in. First shift volunteers will be able to enjoy the event after       7:30 PM, and second shift volunteers will be able to enjoy the event before 7:30 PM and after 9 pm.

VOLUNTEER

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sponsors

21st ANNUAL BLUES & JAZZ FESTIVAL
SPONSORS

GRANT

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South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism

OFFICIAL

OTS Media Group

GOLD

Visit York County

FRIENDS

Fort Mill Economic Partners

Lindy & Joe Raad

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