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Date/Time
Date(s) - 08/15/2026
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Stern's Plaza
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Waukegan’s Blues & BBQ is coming to Downtown Waukegan during ArtWauk on Saturday, August 15, beginning at 5PM!Enjoy an evening of FREE live blues music, delicious barbecue, and family fun.
Grab a plate from four local BBQ favorites:
• Hillery’s BBQ Pit Stop
• El Jefe Texas BBQ
• Coleman’s Que & More
• Uncle Daddy Barbecue
• Hillery’s BBQ Pit Stop
• El Jefe Texas BBQ
• Coleman’s Que & More
• Uncle Daddy Barbecue
Live music begins at 5PM with Low-Reens Live Blues, followed by Chicago blues powerhouse Omar Coleman & Westside Soul. Known for his soulful vocals and masterful harmonica playing, Omar Coleman is one of Chicago’s premier blues performers, blending traditional blues with modern soul and funk.
Bring the whole family! Enjoy family activities throughout the evening, and thanks to Culver’s, the first 100 visitors will receive a FREE ice cream.
Admission is FREE. Come enjoy great music, incredible BBQ, and a fun evening in Downtown Waukegan!