
About Event
Waukesha Rotary BluesFest is a celebration of the “Roots” of American Music which includes blues, rock and roll, country, gospel, soul, jazz, folk and so much more! Our mission is to present a widely diverse line up of musical styles that will thrill and entertain any lover of good music and the history behind the music.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Waukesha Rotary BluesFest
Naga-Waukee Park, 651 State Highway 83, Delafield, Wisconsin
Friday and Saturday, August 8 and 9, 2025
Gates open at 12:30 PM each day
Music runs from 1 PM to 10:00 PM each day.
Naga-Waukee Park is located at 651 Highway 83, Delafield, Wisconsin, 25 minutes west of downtown Milwaukee on I94, 1/2 mile north of I94 at the Highway 83 exit. Free parking on-site is included with your ticket purchase.
**PLEASE NOTE** Highway 83 northbound WILL be open during construction from I94 to the Naga-Waukee Park entrance for access to Waukesha Rotary BluesFest!!
Link to Google Map
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
1) The event will be held under a large festival tent with ample seating provided. You may bring a fold-out chair or blanket if you prefer to sit outside of the tent in the adjacent grass area.
2) You will be allowed to leave the festival site and return, however you will be required to show your ticket stub and hand stamp for re-admission.
3) Please do not bring the following prohibited items: carry-in food or beverages, coolers, backpacks, pets, weapons, flash cameras, audio or video recording devices. This applies to all food and beverages including water, as we ask that you support the Waukesha Rotary Club beverage sales which in turn supports the festival and the Rotary Club's community efforts.
4) Management reserves the right to inspect and/or search all persons, packages and bags entering the premises.
5) Flash photography and audio or video recording is not permitted.
6) Tailgating is NOT permitted in the vehicle parking areas of the park.
7) Ticket sales are final, refunds will not be given.
8) The event will be held rain or shine.
9) The entertainment line-up is subject to change.
CONTACT US
For additional information or questions, please call the Waukesha & Pewaukee Convention and Visitors Bureau at:
1-800-366-1961 or e-mail: info@waukeshabluesfest.com
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
Food and beverages will be available onsite during the festival. Specialized food selections will be served by area restaurants and food trucks. Beverages available at the Waukesha Rotary Club beverage tent will include Miller High Life, Miller Lite, a variety of Raised Grain Brewing Company beers, Lakefront Riverwest Stein, Modelo, Leinenkugel Summer Shandy, White Claw Hard Seltzer, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Twisted Tea, Angry Orchard Hard Cider Crisp Apple, Heineken 0.0, assorted wines, plus bottled water and soft drinks.
Here are the Waukesha Rotary BluesFest food vendors for the 2025 festival:
Benet's BBQ Menu
1/2 Rack Baby Back Ribs $18.00
Beef Brisket Sandwich $14.50
Pulled Pork Sandwich $13.75
Pulled Chicken Sandwich $13.75
Baked Beans $4.00
Potato Salad $4.00
Cole Slaw $4.00
Dahlia’s Bistro Menu
Empanadas – Crunchy Fried Corn Dough Filled Pocket
filled with Ground Beef, Pulled Beef, Chicken or Cheese $7
add Cheese, Black Beans, Avocado or Sauce $2
Signature Dips: Cilantro & Garlic, Garlic, Spicy
Arepas – Corn Tortilla Sandwich filled with Pulled Beef $16
or filled with Pulled Pork, or Chicken $15
Toppings: Avocado, Black Beans, Cheese, Plantains
Sauces: Cilantro & Garlic, Garlic, MayoKetchup, Suero Picante, Picante
Tequechesse – (4) Cheese Sticks $10
Tequevovos – (2) Fried Sweet Plantain filled Sticks $7
Pabellon Bowl – Rice, Pulled Beef, Black Beans & Plantain $16
with Venezuelan Sour Cream & Cheese
Cachapas – Sweet & Salty Corn Pancake
with Venezuelan White Cheese $15
with Pulled Beef or Pulled Pork $17
Pastelitos – (2) Delicious Dough Pockets $8
filled with Mashed Potatoes/Cheese, Ground Beef
Chicken Tenders & Fries – with Ketchup or Ranch Sauce $14
Churro (Dessert) – (2) with topping of Chocolate Carmel
or Strawberry $5
Lily Bell’s IS Fine Dining Menu
2 Piece Fried Catfish Fillets with Jolloff Beans & Rice $16
1 Whole Caribbean Fried Red Snapper
with Jolloff Beans & Rice $19
8 Fried Oysters with Fries Basket $16
Chicago Style Pork Chop & Grilled Onion Sandwich
with Fries $10
1 Piece Jerk Chicken Thigh with Jolllop Beans & Rice $14
A La Carte:
Jerk Chicken Thigh $6
Fried Catfish Fillet $6
Sides:
Collard Greens & Corn Bread $7
Buffalo Chicken Mac $6
Spicy Jolloff Beans & Rice & Corn Bread $7
French Fries $4
Cheesy Fries $8
Deserts & Tea:
Banana Pudding $8
Tennessee Honey Pecan Cake $8
Chocolate Butterfinger Cake $7
20oz Mango Passion Sweet Tea $4
Mama D’s Coffee Menu
12 oz. 16 oz.
Drip Coffee $3.50 $4.00
Cold Brew Coffee $4.75 $5.00
Americano - Hot or Iced $4.00 $4.50
Latte - Hot or Iced $5.50 $6.25
Flavored Latte - Hot or Iced $6.00 $6.50
Chai Latte - Sweet or Spiced $6.25 $7.50
Ice Storm $7.50
Fruit Storm - Mango $7.50
Iced Tea - Sportea $4.25 $4.50
Hot Tea - Rishi $4.25 $4.25
Hot Chocolate $5.00 $5.25
Apple Cider $4.00 $4.50
SYRUP FLAVORS:
Vanilla (Sugar Free - also available), Caramel, White Chocolate,
Hazelnut, Lavender, Raspberry, Cherry, Honey
BAKERY:
Jumbo Muffin $5.50
Scone $4.50
Cookie $4.25
Italian Almond Cake - Gluten Free $6.00
Protein Bites - Gluten Free $3.75
Olympia Granola Bars - Gluten Free $5.25
LODGING
The official hotel of Waukesha Rotary BluesFest is AmericInn by Wyndham Delafield. Please click on the link below to reserve a room for the festival weekend.
CAMPING
A limited amount of camping is available at Naga-Waukee Park with reservations open beginning January 1st. To determine availability and make campsite reservations, click here.





