August 23th, 2003   Riehle Plaza   4 p.m. - midnight

   We are busy planning the 8th Annual Riverfront Jazz & Blues Festival. We are looking forward to another great evening of Jazz and Blues and another great fund-raiser for The Volunteer Bureau, Hanna Community Center, and the Downtown Business Center. There is going to be some of the best music you'll hear anywhere - from stright ahead jazz to hard edge Chicago blues. And, the food will be outstanding - something for every tast. The 2003 festival will be the best ever!

Save on Adult Admission.

Buy an Advanced Sale Adult Admission Ticket

Locations to Be Announced!

Who's Playing - Stage Schedule

Nonstop music on two stages. Six outstanding bands. All for one very nice price. We are still planning the 2003 show, but here is who played last summer:

(subject to change without notice)

What's to Eat - The Resturant Line-Up

Juat look at last summer's offerings! Great food to go with the best music. We exepect most of these restaurants to be back.

• Hog Heaven
• Anri's Pizza
• Last Lemon in Paradise
• Murkey Waters
• CJ Frozen Drinks
• Sgt. Preston's
• Snow-Bear Frozen Custard
• El Palenque
• South Street Smokehouse
• Hunter's Pub Down Under
• The Cajun Connection
• Two Guys Catering

(menu subject to change without notice)

Where to Stay

There are many places available. We suggest that you visit the  Greater Lafayette Convention & Visitor's Bureau web-site, or call them at (765) 447-5061.

Purchasing Tickets (These are prices for 2002. But, 2003 tickets will be a bargin too!)

Get in FREE by volunteering for two hours on Saturday before, during or after the festival.

• Advance Adult Admission tickets are $5
• Adult Admission At the Gate is $7 per adult.
• Students 12 years and older $5 at the gate.
• Children Under 12 years free when accompanied by an adult.

Ticket Sales Locations

Tickets are available at these locations:

• Too Be Announced Later

Ordering tickets by mail:

Mail a 3x5 index card with the number of adult, youth and children tickets you want. Enclose a check for the full amount and a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

Send to:

Greater Lafayette Volunteer Bureau

attn: Jazz & Blues Fest

832 Main Street

Lafayette, IN  47901

Sorry, we are unable to accept credit card purchases.

Volunteer for the Festival - GET IN FREE

   If you are interested in volunteering to work before, during or after the festival, call the Greater Lafayette Volunteer Bureau at (765) 742-8241.  We need people to show their muscles setting up for the big event Saturday mooring and afternoon.  When 3:00 PM rolls around, we'll need volunteers to work at the gates.  Don't forget clean-up, you can help after the event as well.

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors and Volunteers

   This festival could never be possible without the support of our sponsors and volunteers.  Sponsors for this year's Festival are: Arnett Clinic, Bank One, Lafayette Bank and Trust, Eli Lilly & Company, Lafayette Savings Bank, Lafayette Community Bank, Lafayette Venitian Blind, Purdue Employee Federal Credit Union, WGLM, WBAA, Insight Media Communications, WLFI/TV-18, BAS, Lafayette Printing, Haan & Associates, and Cathy Swick Design.

You can become a Friend of the Festival. For a donation of $50 or $100 you will receive free admission to the event for you and some frineds and Festival T-shirts or caps. Contact Harry at 742-8241 for more information.

   Coordination for the festival is made possible be the devoted volunteers of the planning committee.  Our heart felt appreciation goes out to everyone.

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