The 13th Annual Russian River Blues Festival will feature:

• Top musicians from the genres of Blues, Rock and Soul music
  
• An eclectic Vendor Village featuring an array of shopping
  
• The International Food Court with vendors serving a variety of food items
  
• The Wine Garden Stage, with sizzling music and wine tasting from 7-8 wineries

Location
The Russian River Blues Festival is located on the scenic Russian River at Johnson’s Beach, Guerneville, CA. For complete information on Johnson's Beach, CLICK HERE.

Hours:
Doors open each day at 10:00 a.m. There are two, alternating stages of music at the festival. The first band begins on the Wine Garden stage at 11 a.m. and the last band ends on the Main Stage at 6 p.m.

Get a Wristband at the Front Gate!
When you arrive at the festival, make sure you exchange your ticket for a wristband... regardless of whether you have GA tickets or Gold Tier. All wristbands will be exchanged at the Front Gate, which is on the corner of First Street and Church Street (re-entry is allowed).

What to Bring
Guests are welcome to bring low-back beach chairs, blankets, picnics, non-alcoholic beverages, hats & sunscreen. Please do not bring glass, cans, alcoholic beverages, video recording equipment, pets, tents or canopies. The festival is rain or shine, all artists and performance times are subject to change, no refunds.

Hotel Info
This year we are please to be working with Creekside Inn & Resort as our host hotel for the Russian River Blues Festival. Within walking distance to Johnson’s Beach, Creekside Inn is a great choice for lodging and relaxation while staying in Guerneville. For rates and more info, please call (707) 869-3623 or visit them online at www.creeksideinn.com.

Parking
When you arrive in Guerneville, please follow all signage directing you to festival parking. Space is very limited, so carpool whenever possible. Do not park in red zones and obey all signs in Guerneville.

Directions
For detailed driving directions and to print a map, CLICK HERE

Directions from San Jose and the South Bay:
Take I-880 North, this turns into I-580 West, stay straight onto US-101 North. Exit: River Road. Follow River Road going west for 17 miles, enjoy the scenery, and you’ll be in Guerneville and the Russian River Resort Area in no time.

From the East Bay:
Take I-680 North, merge onto CA-24 West, merge onto I-580 West toward the Richmond/San Rafael Bridge, take the US-101 North ramp. Exit: River Road. Follow River Road going west for 17 miles, enjoy the scenery, and you’ll be in Guerneville before you know it.

Wine Garden Stage - presented by Sonoma Vineyards
The Wine Garden will feature wine tasting from selected Sonoma County wineries, including Sonoma Vineyards, Rodney Strong Winery, Korbel, La Crema and Kenwood. Festival attendees 21 years and older can purchase wine tasting tickets at the venue. Proceeds will benefit the Sonoma County charity, Food for Thought.

More Info
Box Office & Info Line (707) 869-1595

Become a Volunteer!
CLICK HERE to download the Volunteer Application.

The volunteer program has been adjusted a bit, so please read carefully.

The 13th Annual Russian River Blues Festival is seeking volunteers for the 2008 event. Volunteers will be required to work one full shift on either day; approximate shift times are as follows:
Morning (8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.) • Afternoon (2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)

By volunteering for your shift, you will receive:

One free RRBF Volunteer T-shirt

One meal voucher and beverages

Free admission to the event for the remainder of the day that you are working

All volunteers will be required to sign in & out on the day of the event and present a valid California Driver’s License or I.D. Card. Volunteer space is limited, so if you are interested in participating in this event, please provide the information requested below and fax this form to the number listed below. All applications must be received by no later than Friday, June 6.

You will be notified of your acceptance for a position. If you do not receive an e-mail or phone call, you have not been accepted for this year’s event, but we thank you for offering your help.

If there is an imbalance in the number of volunteers for one day versus another, you will be notified regarding any changes. All volunteers must be 18+ years of age and in good health.

Fax: (949) 362-5366
Russian River Blues Festival
26429 Rancho Parkway South, Ste 135
Lake Forest, CA 92630

For any questions on volunteering, send an email to volunteer@omegaevents.com.

CLICK HERE to download the Volunteer Application.

And... THANKS for joining the team at Johnson's Beach!