The Bowlful of Blues

The 2008 Bowlful of Blues saw the coolest weather we've ever had. The crowd was able to move down the hill much earlier in the day under mostly cloudy skies. The music was still hot! Check out the photo pages here.

About The Bowl

The Bowlful of Blues is our big annual musical event. It is held at Maytag Park in Newton, Iowa every summer.

We have been host to many famous and excellent blues performers, including: Big Jack Johnson, Li'l Ed & the Blues Imperials, Long John Hunter, Tinsley Ellis, RJ Mischo, Willie Kent, The BelAirs, the Blues Notions, Super Chikan, Big Al & the Heavyweights, Catfish Keith, Chubby Carrier, Reverend Raven & the Chain Smokin' Altar Boys, Patrick Hazell, Phil Guy & the Chicago Machine, Watermelon Slim & the Workers, Sumpin' Doo, The Mercury Brothers, Blue Voodoo, Burnside & Reed and Matt Woods & the Thunderbolts.

We have some posters,schedules and photos from past festivals for you to look at...

• 2007 Bowl
• 2006 Bowl
• 2005 Bowl
• 2003 Bowl
• 2002 Bowl
• 2001 Bowl
• 2000 Bowl

The Bowl in Bowlful of Blues refers to the beautiful amphitheater in Newton's Maytag Park. The park itself is shaded by giant maple and oak trees. Kids and adults can cool off in the park swimming pool, which includes two large water slides. There is also a great frisbee golf course on the park grounds.

Newton, home of The Bowlful of Blues, is located about a 1/2 hour drive east of Des Moines, Iowa on Interstate 80.

Some people find themselves wondering, Where is Iowa?

Some people find themselves wondering, Where is Newton?