Anglesea Blues Festival

07/12/2026

Scenes from the Anglesea Blues Festival™, held in conjunction with the New Jersey State Barbecue Championship™, in North Wildwood on July 11, 2026. ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments.

07/12/2026

🔥 TODAY’S THE DAY! 🔥

It’s Championship Sunday at the Barbecue & Blues Festival!

🏆 31 Awards
💰 $13,000 in Prize Money
🎓 $10,000 in College Scholarships for local students heading to college in 2026!

This is what community is all about!

From the members of the Anglesea Volunteer Fire Department to every volunteer working the b**r garden, T-shirt tent, and festival grounds… this event is 100% volunteer-powered! We donate our time so we can give back to our community.

Come hungry, bring your family and friends, and join us today around 4:00 PM as we crown some of the best barbecue teams in the Mid-Atlantic!

Music starts at 11 AM

Great barbecue. Incredible blues. Amazing people. And a community coming together for a great cause.

We’ll see you this afternoon! 🔥🎶🇺🇸

Anglesea Blues Festival
Anglesea Volunteer Fire Company No.1
North Wildwood Recreation and Tourism Wildwoods, New Jersey

07/12/2026

07/01/2026

2026 Anglesea Blues Festival July 10-12, Olde New Jersey Ave, North Wildwood. Best little Blues Fest this side of Beale Street!! FREE ADMISSION.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for three days of fantastic live performances. See you July 10-12, 2026 for the next Anglesea Blues Festival!! Come enjoy smokin' hot blues and lip smackin'

06/28/2026

Get ready for the Alexis P Sutter Band to light the MainStage on 🔥 Sunday 7/12 1:30-4:30 at the Anglesea Blues Festival!!! Three time BMA awards nominee including the ‘Koko Taylor’ and Best Soul Blues Female Artist award categories, Alexis P. Suter is an American blues, and soul blues singer-songwriter. Raised in Brooklyn, NY by a musically gifted family, Alexis P Suter was infused with the passion and belief that music is to be an emotional and spiritual experience.
Miss Suter brings an abundance of love and energy into each of her performances.

Alexis P. Suter owns that big, booming voice heard roaring out of Brooklyn and straight into the heart of North America and beyond. Her voice ranges from a pained passion to explosive and soul bearing. She and her backing band have released six albums to date.
The Alexis P. Suter Band, a powerful and unique six-piece ensemble, artfully blends the lines between Blues, Soul and Rock music.

06/25/2026

On the Anglesea Blues Festival MainStage Sunday 7/12 1:30-4:30…..THE BC COMBO, featuring MoMojo Records recording artist Bev Conklin, has been bringing their signature style and passion to Blues, Jazz, Swing, Folk, R&B, Soul and more for over 30 years.

Originally from New Orleans, Bev Conklin aka “BC”, is the Lehigh Valley's voice and ambassador of the Blues. She has won many awards along her journey and worn many hats to tread the deep waters in this business including managing her bands, THE BC COMBO, BC BLUE and her former group BC & THE BLUES CREW. She is passionate about all she digs her heals into, whether delivering her words in a song, collaborating with others or insuring the Lehigh River Blues Jam and new Roots Music Concerts continue to grow and bring the Blues community together.

Wayne Smith toured on keys with Jay & the Techniques among other national touring acts before crossing paths with BC. Wayne has arranged all the original music and given this band its signature style since their start as BC & The Blues Crew in the 90's.

From Chicago and touring with Nature's Divine, Joe Mac brings his gifted rhythm, soul and Blues on lead guitar.

Mitch Shelly began his tenure with BC & The Blues Crew since 1997 and remains one of the region's highly sought after electric and upright bassist. Mitch works with both The BC Combo and BC Blue when available.

From Orange NJ, retired supervisor and fire fighter, Glenn “Speedy” Spadone is the heartbeat of the band on drums.

06/21/2026

Taking the Anglesea Blues Fest MainStage Sunday 7/12 11am….Big Bone Daddy. Big Bone Daddy is an energetic rock and blues band based in Eastern Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey. Known for their “smokin’” live performances, they blend guitar-driven rock with soulful blues roots. Big Bone Daddy

06/18/2026

Headlining the 2026 Anglesea Blues Festival….Michael Allman!!! Saturday 7/11 7:30-10:30pm on the MainStage. FREE ADMISSION! Michael Allman is a nationally touring singer-songwriter whose music blends Southern rock, blues, soul, and Americana into a sound that is both timeless and distinctly his own. As the son of Gregg Allman, Michael honors a celebrated musical heritage while building a career defined by authenticity, passion, and original artistry.
Michael has spent a lifetime immersed in music. Born into one of America’s most influential musical families, he inherited a deep appreciation for authentic songwriting, soulful vocals, and the enduring power of live performance. While his family name is recognized around the world, Michael’s career has been built on his own dedication to creating meaningful music and connecting with audiences through honest performances.
Drawing inspiration from Southern rock, blues, soul, gospel, and Americana traditions, Michael has developed a sound that reflects both his inheritance and his individual artistic journey. His music combines heartfelt lyrics, rich melodies, and a soulful delivery that captures the spirit of classic American songwriting.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for three days of fantastic live performances. See you July 10-12, 2026 for the next Anglesea Blues Festival!! Come enjoy smokin' hot blues and lip smackin'