Blues at the Arch Festival returns to St. Louis this weekend

ST. LOUIS - The Blues at the Arch Festival is set to return to the St. Louis region this weekend, highlighting blues music and its history through a four-day event.

The Blue at the Arch Festival is set to take place at the Gateway Arch National Park from Aug. 7 to 10. The event will kick off Thursday night with a new, sold-out preview event celebrating its 10th anniversary at the National Blues Museum, featuring a performance from artist Jeremiah Johnson.

The free festival continues from Friday to Sunday, featuring food and drinks from local St. Louis brands, along with live performances from local and national blues artists, including Uvee Hayes, Myles Lacy, Dexter Allen, Anita Jackson, and more.

Doors to the festival at the Gateway Arch National Park are set to open at 5 p.m. on Friday and 12 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

To learn more about the event, click here.