3rd Annual International Blues Day Celebrations – August 1, 2026
We've moved inside Orson's Saloon all day!
Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate the blues in all its soul-stirring glory at the 3rd Annual International Blues Day Celebrations on Saturday, August 1, 2026. This year’s festivities feature two dynamic events that bring together an incredible lineup of local and international talent for a vibrant celebration of music, community, and culture.
Bobby Sellers will be inducted into the Hall of Fame during the first set, so don't be late!
Noon - Robert John
12:30-3pm - Big Al Dorn & The Blues Howlers featuring Paul Stilin with special guests Stefan Hilleshiem, Milwaukee Slim, Minoru Maruyama, Glen Goebel
3:30 Gervis Myles International Blues Band with special guest Miss Brenda Taylor
5pm Tom & Marc Wilson Inductions into the WI Blues Music Hall of Fame
5:30-7pm The Wilson Family Band with Miss Keri Lee
7:30-9pm Sheryl Youngblood and the Say Yes Band
Sponsors: Alligator Records / WMSE / Cudahy Family Library / All-American Talent /
Orson's Saloon / The Eddie Taylor Foundation / Bella's Pizza / South Shore Cyclery /
Cathy Lambeth / Johnnie B. / Don & Karen Bowen / Bob & Viv Dorn
Join us for a full day of rhythm, soul, and community as we celebrate the enduring power of the blues. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the genre, this is a can’t-miss summer event!
Cudahy Oktoberfest 2026
Get ready for a full day of live music, community celebration, and great vibes at Cudahy Oktoberfest!
Join us on Saturday, September 19th from 12:30 PM – 9:30 PM outside Orson's Saloon for an exciting lineup of local talent, Hall of Fame inductions, food, drinks, and Oktoberfest fun.
Location:
Outside Orson’s Saloon
3558 E Barnard Ave
Cudahy, WI 53110
Sponsors:
All-American Talent
Orson's Saloon
Wisconsin Blues Music Hall of Fame
Admission: FREE
Live Entertainment Schedule
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM — Robert John
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM — The Mighty Ms Erica & The Sound Production
2:00 PM — Possible Hall of Fame Induction
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM — Win Noll & The Rockin’ Souls
5:00 PM — Old Blues Boys Hall of Fame Induction
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM — The Bourbon Jockey’s
Bring your friends, grab a cold drink, and celebrate Oktoberfest with live music all day long in the heart of Cudahy!