North Liberty Blues & BBQ Festival debuts Hy-Vee stage in 17th year
The July 2026 event in North Liberty introduced a new sponsored stage for the annual festival
The 17th annual North Liberty Blues & BBQ Festival took place in July 2026.
The event featured the debut of a new stage sponsored by Hy-Vee, according to CBS2 Iowa.
Cedar Rapids and Linn County residents often attend the festival as a nearby summer option.
Sources
- 1.North Liberty Blues & BBQ Festival debuts new Hy-Vee stage during 17th year — CBS2 Iowa
- 2.thousands attend north liberty blues bbq festival debuting new hy vee stage — KGAN CBS2 — Local News (page scrape)
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