About us
More than just a source of entertainment for Blues enthusiasts and food lovers, this event acts as a beacon of growth and enrichment for both seasoned professionals and budding artists alike, offering a premier conference event, diverse array of educational workshops and development opportunities.
The significance of this festival extends beyond the stage and into the heart of Historic New Harmony, Indiana. Where this 5 day event will cultivate your sense of unity and belonging among the towns residents, businesses and a vibrant community of creatives covering a vast array of artistic pursuits. With a population of nearly 900 residents, its rich history over 200 years refers to New Harmony as a Utopia.
By nurturing this collective spirit, the festival not only ignites a passion for music and culture, but also lays the groundwork for its own enduring legacy in New Harmony.

Photo: Deborah Collier https://www.deborahcollier.photography/
The significance of this festival extends beyond the stage and into the heart of Historic New Harmony, Indiana. Where this 5 day event will cultivate your sense of unity and belonging among the towns residents, businesses and a vibrant community of creatives covering a vast array of artistic pursuits. With a population of nearly 900 residents, its rich history over 200 years refers to New Harmony as a Utopia.
By nurturing this collective spirit, the festival not only ignites a passion for music and culture, but also lays the groundwork for its own enduring legacy in New Harmony.
The Venue
The Atheneum
Community Cultural Center
Since 1979
A stunning architectural promenade that serves as the orientation point for a historical journey through America’s past.
Located near the banks of the Wabash River at the edge of New Harmony, one of America’s most historically significant utopian communities, the Atheneum is the starting point for the tour of the historic town. It is intended to serve as both a center for visitor orientation and a site for community cultural events, with its architecture conceived in terms of the linked ideas of an architectural promenade and a historical journey.


