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2010 Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival breaks record
Stellar performances, enthusiastic volunteers, committed sponsors and generous blues fans helped make the 23rd Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival, presented by First Tech Credit Union, a rousing success. Read more >

World-class festival fights hunger
Join blues fans from around the world at the 23rd Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival, July 2-5, 2010
PORTLAND, Ore., June 4, 2010 – Imagine grooving to the best blues in the world while relaxing on the grassy banks of the beautiful Willamette River, viewing the glacial peaks of Mt. Hood to the east and the stunning Portland skyline to the west – all the while smiling at the thought that you are helping to fight hunger. Read more >

2010 Waterfront Blues Festival July 4 fireworks largest display in Oregon
The 2010 Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival, presented by First Tech Credit Union, will celebrate July 4th with a spectacular, display of fireworks, the largest display in Oregon. The Waterfront Blues Festival Fireworks Show starts at 10:05 p.m., after the evening’s final performance and the National Anthem, performed by Alonzo Chadwick. Read more >

Bring the family
Fun stuff for kids at the Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival
Watch fireworks. Build your own instrument. Learn to play boogie-woogie blues. Hear the best young talent. Board a boat for a DME Blues Cruise up the Willamette River. Or dance and clap to the music. Read more >

Free health screenings at Blues Festival
Get free health screenings and even sun block at the 2010 Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival, presented by First Tech Credit Union. Visit the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Health Pavilion while at the festival. Read more >

Empty Bowls to fight hunger
Blues fans will find more than music at the 2010 Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival, presented by First Tech Credit Union, July 2 to 5. They’ll also find beautiful, hand-crafted pottery at the Oregon Potters Association Empty Bowls booth. Read more >

Waterfront Blues Festival to feature Delta Music Experience Louisiana Pavilion, DME French Quarter Market and WiFi Hotspot
New Orleans Northwest? The Louisiana Pavilion at Portland’s 2010 Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival, July 2 through 5 will take you there. Read more >

About Oregon Food Bank
Oregon Food Bank's mission: To eliminate hunger and its root causes ... because no one should be hungry. Read more >

Festival Essentials
To make the festival more enjoyable for everyone. Read more >

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