Enjoy a summer night of family fun and live music!

Presented by the Linn County Blues Society, Bluesmore returns this summer for a night of unforgettable entertainment. Enjoy a powerhouse lineup featuring Buckmiller Schwager Band, Avey Grouws Band, and Ghost Town Blues Band. Bring your lawn chair for an evening filled with live music, delicious food, and cold drinks in the beautiful setting of Brucemore’s front lawn.

Event Date: August 2

Event Time: 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM; gates open at 3:00 PM

Location: Brucemore’s First Avenue Lawn

Admission

• $25 in advance (online sales end at 1:00 PM on August 2)
• $30 at the gate
• A $4.00 processing fee is applied to all online and phone orders.

Event FAQs

• Where will the event take place? – The main stage will be on the First Avenue lawn.
• How will seating work for this event? – All guests will need to bring their own blankets and chairs to enjoy the performance.
• Can I bring my pet? – Pets are not allowed at this event, excluding service animals.
• Will food and drink be available during the event? – Food vendors and alcoholic beverages will be available for sale during the event. .
• Can I bring my own drinks to this event? – Outside food and drink is not allowed at this event. Vendors will be on-site to sell food and drink.
• Where should I park? – Parking will not be available on the Brucemore property during this event due to the number of attendees expected. Guests may look for off-site parking in the surrounding neighborhoods. Handicap parking will be available beginning at 3:00 PM in the Bradley and Riley parking lot, located next to Brucemore’s First Avenue gate at 2007 1st Ave SE. A golf cart shuttle will be available to help transport guests with limited mobility from the gates to the seating area. Guests should plan to walk a few blocks to the event depending on where they park.
• Where do I enter the event? – The gates to the Brucemore property off First Avenue, Linden Dr. SE,  Dows Lane, and Crescent Street will be open for pedestrians to enter or exit the property for the event.
• Do I need to reserve tickets? – Tickets are required to attend this event. They may be purchased in advance online, over the phone, or at select locations for $25 or at the gate for $30.
• Will the mansion be open during this event? – The mansion will be open for limited, free self-guided tours during a portion of the event. 
• Will this event be held during rain or inclement weather? – Safety of everyone involved will be a priority. The event may be adapted or canceled due to weather. This could include holding a portion of the event. Any changes will be communicated here and via social media.
• Will there be an ATM? – There will not be an ATM available at the event. The closest ATM is located at the 1st Avenue Hawkeye Convenience Store.

Ticket Policies: 

All ticket sales are non-refundable. Please read our ticket policy here. Online and phone orders are subject to a $4.00 processing fee per order. Tickets can be purchased at the event, subject to availability.

Photography and Video Notice: 

At this event, photography and videos may be recorded. By attending this event, you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos, which may be used for educational, archival, or promotional purposes. If you have concerns about your likeness appearing in these photos and videos, please talk to a staff member when you check in for the event.