We are proud to announce HawkFest for 2023! This newly created festival will feature Jazz and Blues music Friday June 9th and Saturday June 10th ! Come join us for a weekend of great music, food, beverages and a raffle.  The festival is FREE so bring your lawn chair and enjoy.

All proceeds benefit The Coleman Hawkins Jazz Heritage Society and will go towards a keeping arts and music free and accessible to the community.  This includes our commitment to fostering music education and allows us to provide a professional stage and sound system for 2 student groups. 

Schedule:

Friday June 9, 2023

6:00pm: The Sons of Brasil
8:00pm: Howard Mahan and Friends

Saturday June 10, 2023

2:00pm:  St. Joseph Arts Academy
3:00pm:  KC Academy Jazz Combo
4:15pm:  St. Joseph High School All-Star Jazz Band
5:30pm:  Hatchlings
7:30pm:  Chris Hazelton Quartet with Special Guest Julia Haile   

Date: Friday June 9, 2023 - Saturday June 10, 2023

Hours:

Friday: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday: 2:00pm - 7:30pm

Location: Coleman Hawkins Park / Felix Street Square - 701 Felix Street, St Joseph, MO 64501

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