The fourth annual Starr-Gennett Festival celebrates “Blues and BBQ” September 11, 2010 at the Whitewater Gorge Park (South 1st Street) in Richmond, IN from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Inducted into the Walk of Fame will be blues singer Alberta Hunter, blues singer and guitarist Lonnie Johnson, and the gospel group Pace Jubilee Singers.
Past inductee Charlie Patton will be honored. Loads of free fun for the whole family. Free concerts by Gordon Bonham Blues Band, Jennie DeVoe, and Governor Davis and the Blues Ambassadors. The evening legacy concert ($10 for adults, children free) will feature Richmond native and Grammy winner Deacon Jones, with the opening act by Garica and Scott.
Watch This Video To See and Hear The Great Performers Coming Our Way!
Thanks to the following for helping with this great event:
- Earlham College
- Gannett Foundation
- Richmond Baking Company
- Richmond Parks & Recreation
- Vectren Foundation
- Wayne County Foundation

But we get to eat the BBQ too right? Not just a contest but actually eating BBQ? Cos I want BBQ…
Of course! There will be plenty of BBQ!