2023 Coleman Hawkins Festivities

Here’s what the Jazz Society has coming up next…

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.  

Coleman Hawkins Park at Felix Street Square

701 Felix Street 64501

St. Joseph, MO 

Friday June 9th, 2023

6:00PM The Sons of Brasil

8:00PM Howard Mahan and Friends

Saturday June 10th, 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