About the Fest:

A Tribute to Bix Fest is an annual event celebrating the life of jazz musician Leon "Bix" Beiderbecke with authentic performances and dancing as well as a trade show for antique music ephemera. The event is dedicated to the memory of Phil Pospychala, its founder and chief organizer until his passing in 2022. Phil started the event in 1989 as a birthday celebration for Bix Beiderbecke and hosted it each year, a large portion on his own dime, for 31 years. A straightforward affair, Phil’s approach to the festival was three-pronged: enjoy old jazz music, spend time with friends, and have fun.

Vision:

The Vision of A Tribute to Bix Fest is to raise awareness of the vitality and continued appeal of early jazz music and to draw together and grow the community of enthusiasts thereof.

Mission Statement:

The Mission of A Tribute to Bix Fest is to host an annual public event that fosters appreciation for early jazz music and grows the community of its fanbase. This fanbase includes the record collector, the musician, the jazz historian, the music festival goer, and the dancer.