Saturday, September 20, at Cove Lake State Park

CARYVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Campbell Culture Coalition (C3) is thrilled to announce the 18th annual Louie Bluie Music and Art Festival on Saturday, September 20, 2025 music and festivities will be held at Cove Lake State Park in Caryville, Tennessee, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Founded in 2007, the Louie Bluie Music and Arts Festival strives to bring folks together from all walks of life to enjoy a day filled with music, art, and fun.

Featured festival musicians include performances by The LUA Project featuring cultural arts-based “Mexilachian” music that blends original and traditional music of Mexico, Appalachia, and the Atlantic basin. The Armstrong Trio featuring Louie Bluie’s famous son, Ralphe Armstrong, and his friends, Ray Kamalay, and John Reynolds! Lucky us to host these esteemed musicians. Sparky and Rhonda Rucker featuring old-time blues, spirituals, ballads, and their own original works. In addition to his musical talents Mr. Rucker is a 2025 recipient of Tennessee Governor’s Folklife Heritage Award!

The festival also highlights artisans of the Appalachian region with crafts folk selling handmade goods from pottery, to paintings, fiber arts, and more. You won’t be disappointed with all the artistic talents on display. With 30 plus vendors, local organizations, and not for profits joining us there is something for everyone to enjoy.

 Our annual quilt show is back featuring incredibly talented quilters from all across Campbell county and beyond. Immerse yourself in this tried and true Appalachian tradition and admire the talented crafts folk hard work to these gorgeous quilts. Make sure you stop in and see all the beautiful quilts folks have submitted to this contest.

There is also a middle school and high school art show featuring art from lots of talented young people across the region. Featuring schools from across Campbell county come out and support these talented students and admire their incredible art.

Feeling hungry? The festival will feature over 10 different food vendors to keep the public fed and fueled so they can enjoy all the music and art on display. From burgers to Appalachian delicacies such as fried baloney sandwiches, there is something for everyone’s taste.

Admission to the The Louie Bluie Music and Art Festival is free but the cost of putting on the festival is not. We would not be able to produce this event without the gracious help from our sponsors.Thank you for all your support of the Louie Bluie Music and Art Festival, donations are encouraged to help keep the festival funded.

For more information regarding the festival, please visit here or email glowry98@gmail.com. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-08/19/2025-6AM)

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