NORWICH - The 32nd annual Preferred Mutual Chenango Blues Festival takes place this weekend and kicked off on Thursday with a performance by Sue Foley, opened by Brandon Santini, at the NBT Bank Free Summer Concert Series in Norwich's East Park.

Guitarist and singer Sue Foley is a three-time consecutive winner of the Blues Music Award for Traditional Blues Female Artist. She has also won a litany of other awards for her guitar-driven music steeped in the sound of Texas blues.

Brian Santini's music is a high-energy blend of traditional blues and roots music with a contemporary twist, featuring his soulful vocals and harmonica.

On Friday, Blues Fest will begin at the fairgrounds with a free show featuring the Misty Blues Band at 5:30 p.m., Jimmie Hall at 7:15 p.m., and Blues Music Award winner the Nick Moss Band with special guest Dennis Grueling at 9 p.m., all on the Tent Stage.

On Saturday, Blues Fest will be in full swing, with the event starting a bit earlier than usual. Pedestrian and infield parking gates will open at 9:30 a.m., camping gates open at 10 a.m., and the festival gates will open at 10:30 a.m.

Find more information and purchase tickets at ChenangoBluesFest.org.