Kastav Blues Festival

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MusicKastav
DatesDates TBA · Usually AugustCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsThe festival's personal tie to Jerry Ricks
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: EUR
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Kastav Blues Festival in Kastav

Kastav Blues Festival was founded in 2008 in the hilltop town above Rijeka, honoring American blues musician Jerry Ricks, who settled and performed in Kastav for the rest of his life. It later merged with the Opatija Riviera Blues Festival to form the region-wide Jerry Ricks Blues Festival.

Kastav Blues Festival was founded in 2008 in the hilltop town of Kastav, just above Rijeka and Opatija, and built its early identity as a dedicated blues event within a region better known for jazz, seaside pop and classical summer programming.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

The festival's personal tie to Jerry Ricks, an American blues musician who chose Kastav as his adopted home and performed there until his death, gives it a genuine biographical foundation rather than a generic blues-tribute theme, though its later merger into a larger regional event has blurred the original Kastav-specific branding

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival's identity is tied to the memory of Jerry Ricks

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the American blues musician who lived and performed in Kastav until his death

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually August

Getting around

Use Kastav transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Casual, comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor evening concerts in a hilltop town setting.

Safety

At Kastav Blues Festival, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Kastav, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map45.38 N, 14.35 EOpen in Google Maps

Kastav, Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia

Nearest airportRJK — Rijeka
TransportUse Kastav transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Kastav, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Kastav Blues Festival?

Kastav Blues Festival is listed for August · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Kastav Blues Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Kastav, Croatia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Kastav, Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLjrbluesfest.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually August
Source statusOfficial source linked
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