Daily donation of $10 and two cans of food benefits Oregon Food Bank.
More than a thousand volunteers help the Waterfront Blues Festival run smoothly. 
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2010 News Releases
2010 Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival breaks record
Stellar performances, enthusiastic volunteers, committed sponsors and generous blues fans helped make the 23rd Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival, presented by First Tech Credit Union, a rousing success.
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World-class festival fights hunger
Join blues fans from around the world at the 23rd Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival, July 2-5, 2010
PORTLAND, Ore., June 4, 2010 – Imagine grooving to the best blues in the world while relaxing on the grassy banks of the beautiful Willamette River, viewing the glacial peaks of Mt. Hood to the east and the stunning Portland skyline to the west – all the while smiling at the thought that you are helping to fight hunger. Read more >
2010 Waterfront Blues Festival July 4 fireworks largest display in Oregon
The 2010 Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival, presented by First Tech Credit Union, will celebrate July 4th with a spectacular, display of fireworks, the largest display in Oregon. The Waterfront Blues Festival Fireworks Show starts at 10:05 p.m., after the evening’s finalarchive/ performance and the National Anthem, performed by Alonzo Chadwick. Read more >
Bring the family
Fun stuff for kids at the Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival
Watch fireworks. Build your own instrument. Learn to play boogie-woogie blues. Hear the best young talent. Board a boat for a DME Blues Cruise up the Willamette River. Or dance and clap to the music. Read more >
Free health screenings at Blues Festival
Get free health screenings and even sun block at the 2010 Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival, presented by First Tech Credit Union. Visit the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Health Pavilion while at the festival. Read more >
Empty Bowls to fight hunger
Blues fans will find more than music at the 2010 Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival, presented by First Tech Credit Union, July 2 to 5. They’ll also find beautiful, hand-crafted pottery at the Oregon Potters Association Empty Bowls booth. Read more >
Waterfront Blues Festival to feature Delta Music Experience Louisiana Pavilion, DME French Quarter Market and WiFi Hotspot
New Orleans Northwest? The Louisiana Pavilion at Portland’s 2010 Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival, July 2 through 5 will take you there. Read more >
About Oregon Food Bank
Oregon Food Bank's mission: To eliminate hunger and its root causes ... because no one should be hungry. Read more >
Festival Essentials
To make the festival more enjoyable for everyone. Read more >
2009 News Releases
2009 Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival raises food, funds to help fight hunger
Final tally exceeds goal
PORTLAND, Ore. – Stellar performances, enthusiastic volunteers committed sponsors and generous blues fans helped make the 22nd Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival, presented by First Tech Credit Union, a success.
Blues fans donated more than $479,343 at the gate. This year, the festival also offered blues fans new ways to increase their donations by buying special passes. Special passes purchased online added $65,295 to festival coffers, enabling the Oregon Food Bank to exceed its $500,000 goal with total donations of $544,638. Read more >
Keb' Mo' to headline opening night, July 2
Etta James cancels West Coat tour due to illness
PORTLAND, Ore. (June 27, 2009) – The 2009 Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival is pleased to announce that Grammy Award-winning Keb' Mo' will headline opening night, Thursday, July 2, of the 2009 Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival, presented by First Tech Credit Union. He will replace Etta James, who has canceled her entire West Coast tour due to illness. Read more >
Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival named one of Greatest Outdoor Music Festivals in North America
PORTLAND, Ore. (June 29, 2009) – Fortunately for Oregonians, the pilgrimage is short to the Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival, selected this month as one of the 15 Greatest Outdoor Music Festivals in North America by Outside magazine. Read more >
Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival offers optional passes
PORTLAND, Ore. (June 29, 2009) – Select your 2009 Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival pass and enjoy the blues with ease. Read more >
Festival to feature after-concert events
PORTLAND, Ore. (June 29, 2009) - Can’t get enough of the blues? The 2009 Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival, presented by First Tech Credit Union, offers a variety of after-concert events for the late-night crowd. Late-night DME Blues Cruises are sold out. But tickets are still available for two Wildhorse Resort and Casino Super Jams at the Marriott. Or visit University Place Hotel or Hotel Fifty. The music goes until 1 a.m. Read more >
Festival to feature 5 DME Blues Cruises
An intimate way to enjoy the big festival
PORTLAND, Ore. (May 28, 2009) – Sit back and relax or get up and boogie. Cruise the beautiful Willamette River and hear the blues in an intimate setting on the three decks of the Portland Spirit. Read more >
Join blues fans from throughout the world
at the 22nd Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival, July 2-5
World-class festival helps fight hunger
PORTLAND, Ore. (June 4, 2009) – Join blues fans from throughout the world at the 22nd annual Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival, presented by First Tech Credit Union, July 2 to 5, 2009. Read more >
Festival benefits fight against hunger
PORTLAND, Ore. (June 3, 2009) — All Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival entry donations directly benefit Oregon Food Bank's work to eliminate hunger and its root causes … because no one should be hungry.
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Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival July 4 fireworks
largest display in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (June 4, 2009) – The 2009 Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival, presented by First Tech Credit Union, will celebrate July 4th with a spectacular, display of fireworks, the largest display in Oregon. Read more >
Bring the family!
Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival fun for kids
PORTLAND, Ore. (June 4, 2009) – In addition to offering more than 120 stellar blues performances, the Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival, presented by First Tech Credit Union, is a powerful family tradition with fun activities for kids. Read more >
Festival to feature Delta Music Experience Louisiana Pavilion and French Quarter Market
PORTLAND, Ore., (June 4, 2009) — New Orleans Northwest? The Louisiana Pavilion at Portland’s 2009 Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival, July 2 through 5, can take you there. Read more >
Etiquette and Essentials
From festival hours to what to leave at home, learn about ways to make the make the festival enjoyable for everyone. Read more >
Buy Empty Bowls to help people who are hungry
PORTLAND, Ore. (June 4, 2009) — Blues fans will find more than music at the 2009 Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival, July 2 to 5. They’ll also find beautiful, hand-crafted pottery at the Empty Bowls booth, coordinated by Oregon Potters Association. Read more >
Free health screenings at Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival
PORTLAND, Ore. (June 4, 2009) — How’s your hearing? Your blood pressure? Get free health screenings at the 2009 Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival, presented by First Tech Credit Union. Visit the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Health Pavilion while at the festival. Read more >
About Oregon Food Bank
The Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival is Oregon Food Bank's largest fundraiser. Read more >
