*RESERVED SEATING SOLD OUT!* 34th Annual MLK Jr. Blues Festival Returns to Tallahassee on January 17, 2026

*RESERVED SEATING SOLD OUT!* GA at door only.

34th Annual MLK Jr. Blues Festival

Living the Dream • Building Upon the Dream

2026 MLK Jr Blues Festival and
Dave's  CC Club Chitlin Circuit Legacy Tour  

Saturday, January 17, 2026
Tallahassee, Florida

The 34th Annual MLK Jr. Blues Festival returns to Tallahassee on Saturday, January 17, 2026, honoring the life, words, and enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through music, history, reflection, and community gathering.

Presented in recognition of the national holiday, this full-day event celebrates unity, cultural history, and the ongoing journey toward Dr. King’s vision — reminding us that United We Stand. United We Succeed.

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Festival Theme & Purpose

• Living the Dream

• Building Upon the Dream

• Supporting the National MLK Holiday

• Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

• United Tallahassee Shows the Nation the Way to the Dream

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Location & Schedule

Saturday, January 17, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

7152 Moses Lane
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(Off Sam’s Lane, off Bradfordville Road) MAP

Former home of Dave’s CC Club and the Bradfordville Blues Club

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Featured Programming

Dave’s CC Club: A Chitlin’ Circuit Museum Tour

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Presented by David and Elizabeth Claytor

A guided historical tour celebrating Dave’s CC Club and its role in the legendary Chitlin’ Circuit, preserving an essential chapter of American music and cultural history.

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MLK Jr.’s Last Sunday Sermon

“Remaining Awake Through a Great Revolution”
Presented by Ric Holly

A powerful presentation of Dr. King’s final sermon message, offering reflection and relevance for today’s audiences.

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Family Reunion: Dave’s CC Club Blues Legacy

MLK Jr. Blues Festival Schedule

Saturday January 17, 2026 Tallahassee, Florida

11am-12:30 pm

"Dave's CC Club: A Chitlin Circuit Museum Tour" Hosted by Dave and Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell Clark-Claytor

12:30pm-3pm

Dave's CC Blues Revue:

Jon Copps, Carlos Barrientos, Charles Atkins, King Cotton Blues Band, Kenneth Blackwell Clark, Performances from some past performers who all participated in helping establish the MLK Jr. Blues Festival as they will share their experiences, thoughts, of MLK Jr. and each perform several songs in celebration.

3pm-4:45pm

"Backstage with Louis Armstrong" Danny Mullen Sr.

4:45pm-6pm

JC and The Backscratchers

6pm-7:00 pm

"Bessie Smith: The Lady and the Empress"

Doris “Lady D” Fields presents a one-woman stage show that she wrote and performs, and it is based on the life and music of blues singer Bessie Smith, who was widely known as the Empress of the Blues. The production combines theatrical storytelling with musical performance and often features many of Smith’s well-known songs.

7:00pm-7:45pm

"Remaining Awake Through A Great Revolution" MLK Jr. last Sunday Sermon Presented by Ric Holly

7:45pm-9:15pm

The King Bees

Special Guest Charles Atkins

9:15pm-11:00pm

Johnnie Marshall Blues Band

11:00pm-Until

"I Have A Dream" JAM SESSION

King Bees, Johnnie Marshall, Doris "Lady D❞ Fields, Carlos Barrientos, Charles Atkins

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Community Reflection Moment

Martin Luther King Jr. – “I Have a Dream”

Festival attendees are invited to share their thoughts, gratitude, and hopes for America and for people everywhere — today and into the future.

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Tickets & Reservations

• $30 at the door

• $35 advance reserved seating IS SOLD OUT!

📞 Call 803-379-1683 for more information

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This annual Tallahassee tradition blends blues history, cultural education, and community reflection into a meaningful day that honors the past while looking forward — continuing the work of the dream.

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