07/13/2026
🎶❤️ What an incredible weekend! The Franklin Blues & Barbecue Festival would not have been possible without the generous support of our amazing sponsors.
Because of your commitment to our community, thousands of people enjoyed world-class blues, mouthwatering barbecue, and unforgettable memories—all while helping us continue our mission of supporting local high school music programs and scholarship opportunities for young musicians.
Your partnership means more than just putting on a great festival—it helps inspire the next generation of musicians and keeps the blues alive in our community.
To every sponsor, volunteer, musician, vendor, and festival-goer: THANK YOU for making this year's festival such an incredible success. We are truly grateful for your support and can't wait to do it all again next year!
Please join us in showing our sponsors some love by supporting the businesses that support our community. 💙🎸🎷
STAGE SPONSOR: Mike and Joyce Hughes
MAJOR SPONSOR: A. Crivelli Automotive Group
HEADLINE SPONSOR: Franklin Elks Lodge #110
BACKSTAGE PASS SPONSORS: Carl the dog, Trails to Ales Brewery
BAND SPONSORS: Caldwell Signage Solutions, Blues Society of Western PA, Community Ambulance Service, Marci Mustello State Representative, Birddog Strategies, Eastern Atlantic States Regioal Council of Carpenters, West Park Guitar and Music
GROUPIE SPONSORS: Amy Judson Burak, Blues Fans Penny and Keith, Bob and Becky Witherup, Chip Abramovic, Damian and Kimsoy Rudder, Dan and Kathy Paulo, Dave Ferraro MD and Veronica Santee, MD, Doug and Nikki Volmrich, Edward Jones - Chris Rakow, Franklin Insurance Agency, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #328, Jeff and Daneen Hufnagel, Jim and Gretchen Himes, Jim and Lynda Williams, John and Sandy Thomas, Margie and Dave, Max Schang, Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry, and Tourism, Paul and Ellen Flickner
ROADIE SPONSORS: Tracey Whitehill, Doreen Luisi, Booher Financial Solutions LLC, Allan and Lois Casto
