Bob Sykes Bbq & Blues Festival

Bob Sykes Bbq & Blues Festival

April 26th, 2025Gates open 11 a.m.; Festival at 12pm-6pm

Bessemer

The Bob Sykes BBQ & BLUES Festival presented by Coca Cola United is set for April 26, 2025 from 12-6 pm. Gates open at 11am. This event will combine the best blues music and legendary Bob Sykes Bar B Q at the beautiful DeBardeleben Park located in historic downtown Bessemer, Alabama.  Be sure to bring your chair, or blanket and set-up your spot for the day to enjoy talented blues musicians.


Since 2010, the event has been a local favorite for festival goers. Attendees of the festival range from youth to adults. 2nd generation owner and pit master of Bob Sykes Bar B Q Van Sykes says “Each year the festival grows and we couldn’t do it without our sponsors and the support of the community.” City of Bessemer Mayor Kenneth Gulley says "The Bob Sykes BBQ and Blues Festival has been a great event for the City of Bessemer. We're looking forward to many more great years of barbecue and blues music in downtown Bessemer.”


The 2025  musical performances will soon be announced.


The festival has been chosen for numerous years as one of the top food festivals in Alabama by http://al.com">al.com. There is something to do for the entire family including a large kids corner with activities and games. Children eight and under are free with a ticketed adult. Besides great music and bbq the festival offers a variety of booths including arts and crafts, outdoor exhibits, and a diverse selection of vendors selling tempting offers.


General admission tickets can be purchased for $10 at http://www.bobsykesblues.com">www.bobsykesblues.com or visit Bob Sykes Bar B Q Restaurant.  Day of the festival tickets are $15. 


Since the 2010, the festival has provided funding for Alabama local charities including Ady’s Army, The Bessemer Education Enhancement Foundation, Bessemer Service League, Caring Men and Caring Women, Children’s of Alabama Hospital, Clay House, Hands on Birmingham,  Latch and Live Foundation and  Red Mountain Grace.  The 2025 charity beneficiary will soon be announced. 


For More Information contact: elaine.lyda@gmail.com or call 205-426-1400 



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    DeBardeleben Park
    • 1623 2nd Avenue North
    • Bessemer, AL 35020
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    Debardeleben Park, 1623 2nd Ave. N, Bessemer

    Region

    Bessemer is located in the Birmingham & Tuscaloosa Area of the Central Alabama Region

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    Where to Stay

    Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Bessemer

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    Hamilton Inn

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    Sleep Inn Bessemer Helena

    Book a room at the Sleep Inn hotel in Bessemer, AL

    Baymont by Wyndham Bessemer

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    Quality Inn

    Book a room at the Quality Inn hotel in Bessemer, AL

    Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott

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    Motel 6

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    Hampton Inn and Suites Bessemer Birmingham

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    Best Western Plus Bessemer

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    Where to Eat

    Bright Star, The

    For almost a century, since 1907, the Bright Star in Bessemer has been a crowning jewel in Alabama's hospitality industry.

    Milo's

    Milo Carlton opened his hamburger joint in 1946 after serving in the food service division of the National Guard. The story goes that regular customers helped Carlton develop the sauce, telling him when it was too hot or too sweet.

    Full Moon Bar-B-Que

    Our McCalla location is just off 459 in the Colonial Promenade Tannehill Shopping Center.
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    What to See & Do

    City of Bessemer--Frank House Golf Course

    The Frank House Golf Course is the course for golfers to come and really have fun on the course. Come tee it up at Frank House!

    K1 Speed

    Experience a thrill like no other! Speed-lovers, be prepared for the newest attraction taking over the Birmingham, AL area; European style indoor go-karting! Our 53,000 square feet state-of-the-art facility in Jefferson County, AL is the largest comp...

    Downtown Bessemer National Historic District

    The City of Bessemer invites you to tour our Downtown Bessemer National Historic District. The buildings you will see date back to the boom of the steel industry in central Alabama and represent a period of fast development in this Marvel City.

    Bessemer Hall of History Museum

    Housed in the Southern Railway Terminal built in 1916. Artifacts include documents, photographs, Civil War, mining, Native American, and the 1,000,000th Pullman Standard Boxcar.

    Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure

    Alabama's largest Water & Theme park has more than 90 acres of family fun, including rides, slides, and attractions. Plan your adventure today.

    Bent Brook Golf Course

    Voted #1 public course in Birmingham area by fellow members of Dixie Section PGA 6th straight year.

    DeBardeleben Park

    DeBardeleben Park is located in historic downtown Bessemer, Alabama. It's a beautiful 4 block park with green grass, trees for shade, gazebo, picnic tables, and historic statue.

    Woodward Golf & Country Club

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    Owen House

    Preserved and operated by the West Jefferson County Historical Society.
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