F. A. Q.
PERFORMERS:
The lineup for Blues by the Bay 2007 is now complete. For future consideration, Please submit your promo package to BBTB,105 W. Westover, East Tawas MI 48730
SPONSORS:
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the hottest event to hit the Tawases, please send us an email at tawasblues@hotmail.com. Blues by the Bay is presented by the Tawas Bay Blues Society (TBBS), a non-profit organization operated solely by a volunteer Board of Directors, and volunteer members. We have a variety of sponsorship and "in-kind" opportunities available for supporting Blues by the Bay, and we would welcome your contributions. TBBS is dedicated to the promotion, awareness and preservation of blues music and its culture. A variety of blues, cajun, swing, and other blues styles are presented at the festival, as well as other events throughout the year. Please join us in offering quality entertainment to the residents of and visitors to our beautiful Sunrise Side community.
VENDORS:
Blues by the Bay has filled most of its vendor allocations for 2007 Please submit vendor information to BBTB, 105 W. Westover, East Tawas MI 48730.
VOLUNTEERS :
Blues by the Bay is always looking for friendly volunteers to assist with the festival. Volunteers work in the following areas: Set-up/Clean-up, Gate/Admission Buttons, Ticket Booth, Merchandising & Wait/Bar Staff. Volunteers generally work 4 hour shifts in each area. Our volunteer team is a wonderful group of people who enjoy being involved in this great community event. If you are interested in joining our team, please email us at tawasblues@hotmail.com and include your home address. A volunteer form will be sent to you for completion and you will be notified if you are selected.
1. What is the cost of admission?
Still only $10.00, souvenir button is your admission to all 3 days of the festival. (Children under 10 are admitted free!)
2. Where IS this festival?
Blues by the Bay will be held in the new East Tawas Harbor Park at the intersection of US-23 and Newman Street, right next to the State Dock!
3. Where can we park?
Plenty of parking is available in and around the downtown East Tawas area.
4. May I bring a chair?
Yes! Lawn chairs are allowed.
5. May I bring my own refreshments?
ABSOLUTELY NO CONTAINERS OF ANY KIND WILL BE ALLOWED INSIDE. Beer, wine and soft drinks will be available for purchase under the Blues Big Top. Security will be checking ID at the gate; 21 and over will receive a special hand stamp.
6. What's the "Blues Aftermath"?
The "Blues Aftermath" is a cooperative effort by local clubs to keep the Blues groove going after the festival ends Friday, Saturday & Sunday evenings. Check with Chum's or The Captain's Table for their current entertainment. In addition, shuttle service will be available from downtown East Tawas to Tawas City Saturday between the hours of 9:00 p.m. til 2:30 a.m. Information regarding the Blues Aftermath and the shuttle route will be available at the information booth at Blues By the Bay.
7. How can I get more information ?
Drop us an E-mail at tawasblues@hotmail.com or call (989) 362-3681.