W.C. Handy Music Festival

Date: July 14, 2027

Time: Time not listed

Location: Florence, Alabama

Area: Florence, Lauderdale County

Category: Festivals & Fairs

Tags: Music Festivals, Jazz / Blues / Soul, Live Bands, Theater / Plays, Art Exhibits / Galleries, History & Heritage

Hours: Varies by Event. Visit website for event schedule.. The W.C. Handy Music Festival is a weeklong celebration of the musical heritage of northwest Alabama, honoring Florence native, W. C. Handy, "Father of the Blues." Over 200 events take place during the week, ranging from mini-concerts to headliner concerts, plays to art exhibits, picnics to restaurants and clubs. We are located almost equidistant from Nashville, Memphis and Birmingham. The area known as "The Shoals," where the majority of the events take place, includes the cities of Florence,

Organizer: Not listed.