Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival Aug. 26-28

The Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival, “Rebirth of the Blues,” returns Aug. 26-28 to Esther Short Park. Hours are 3 to 10 p.m. Aug. 26, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 27 and 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 28. The festival features 17 bands and a nationally acclaimed lineup of Grammy winners, American Blues Award winners, and up-and-coming musicians. Headline acts include 17-time Grammy nominees The Yellowjackets, 2-time Grammy-winning singer Diane Schuur, Latin jazz percussionist Poncho Sanchez, 2020 American Blues Award winner Sue Foley, guitarist Raul Midón and jazz pianist Connie Han. Blues, gospel, Latin, fusion and traditional will entertain the anticipated thousands of fans. Festival tickets range from $25 for single tickets to $90 for a 3-day pass.

 Northwest wines featured at the Festival include Argyle, Eola Hills, Luke Vineyards, Maryhill Winery, Honeywood, Mercer, Milbrandt, Ryan Patrick, Alki, Wine By Joe, Tattoo Girl and 14 Acres Winery. The festival includes the work of 20 West Coast artists, selected from hundreds of applicants, and their art will be displayed and for sale during the festival. Los Angeles artist Samuel Pace has been commissioned to create the 2022 festival art on posters, prints, and shirts.

For more information, call 360-906-0441, email concertoffice@bravoconcerts.com or visit www.vancouverwinejazz.com.