Ship and Shore Blues & Soul Festival | New Buffalo, MI

Ship and Shore Blues & Soul

Music Festival

August 8th & 9th, 2026

Saturday 12pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 7pm

A soulful weekend by the water celebrating the heart of the blues.

Experience the legendary Ship & Shore Blues & Soul Festival, featuring powerhouse live blues and soul performances, craft beer and local wine tastings, and an eclectic mix of curated food trucks—all set against the backdrop of Lake Michigan.

Parking Information

Parking for the Ship and Shore Blues & Soul Festival will be available throughout New Buffalo, including New Buffalo Beach parking, designated public lots, and street parking within walking distance of Lions Park.

Lions Park

101 Marquette Drive
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(Across from New Buffalo City Beach)

Free Shuttle Service

Courtesy of AutoPark Ford of LaPorte and Exit One Events

To help reduce traffic and parking congestion during Exit One Events festivals, a free shuttle service is available throughout the day.

Shuttle Parking Location

Saint Mary’s Park
Across the street from Saint Mary’s Church and directly behind the New Buffalo Animal Hospital at 600 W. Buffalo Street.

How It Works

1. Park your vehicle at the designated shuttle parking area near Saint Mary’s Park.
2. Look for the Exit One Events shuttle pick-up location.
3. Board the free shuttle.
4. The shuttle will transport guests directly to the festival area near New Buffalo Beach and downtown event locations.
5. Shuttles operate continuously throughout the event day, approximately every 30 minutes.

Admission

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Community Giveback Hours

Admission is free for all guests during our Community Giveback Hours, a two-hour window dedicated to welcoming the community to enjoy the festival together.

after 1:00 pm

Admission is a $10 donation at the gate.
No advance ticket sales.

kids 16 & under

Children ages 16 and under are admitted free all day.

see the Lineup

Day 1

P.T. & The Cruisers

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Hank Mowery and the Hawk Tones

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Donna Herula

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Marty "Big Dog" Mercer

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Day 2

The Newport Blues Project

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Head Honchos

4:30pm - 6:00pm

Mandalyn and the Hunters

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Get the Spotify Playlist

Check out our Ship and Shore Blues & Soul playlist on Spotify to get a taste of what’s in store on August 8th & 9th!

get the playlist

Featuring Your Favorite Drinks

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And the Best Food Around

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thanks to our generous sponsors

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Designated Driver information

Exit One Events is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests. We strongly encourage attendees who plan to consume alcohol to arrange for a designated driver or alternate transportation.

Guests serving as designated drivers can register at the Information Tent to receive a complimentary Designated Driver wristband, which helps event staff and vendors identify non-drinking guests.

This program supports a safe, responsible, and community-focused festival environment for everyone in attendance.

our rules

To ensure a safe, enjoyable, and family-friendly experience, Exit One Events asks all guests to observe our guidelines related to wristbands, alcohol service, respect and conduct, safety and compliance, service animals, and outside food and beverage.

Please take the time to read our rules and help ensure everyone has a great experience at our festivals.

Read the Rules

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