Live blues band performing on stage at the Bogalusa Blues and Heritage Festival outdoor event.

15 Years of Blues in Bogalusa

10:46 September 29, 2026
By: Emily Hingle

[Photos by Emily Hingle]

Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival's 15th Anniversary

Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival celebrated 15 years at the 2026 edition of the beloved event. Locals and blues lovers from the world over came out to the lovely Cassidy Park to peruse vendors, indulge in great food, and hear the blues from musicians including Randy Jackson of Zebra, Resurrection Blues Band, Angela Easley, Dwane Dopsie, and more.

Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival was started to honor the memory of Professor Longhair who was born in Bogalusa in 1918. The Washington Parish city has its own fascinating history and unparalleled natural beauty.

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