Septembers in Texas can be brutal if you don't have a good hat or cap to shield the sun.  The buildings and awnings inside the festival gates provide some good shade if you're lucky enough to arrive early and stake your claim; however, we recommend bringing along a hat (preferably with a wide brim) so you can take your shade with you wherever you go!  You'll be glad you did!

The Wortham Blues Festival is a BYO event and does not restrict people from bringing a cooler stocked with beverages of their choosing; however, we do insist on NO GLASS CONTAINERS!  An easy-to-transport cooler is recommended to keep your beverages cold, and can even serve as a makeshift end table or footrest!  If you decide not to bring a cooler, don't worry -- we'll have plenty of bottled water and soft drinks available for purchase.