The 14th Annual Bronze Blues & Brews Festival slated for Saturday August 8th 2009 in Joseph, Oregon has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. According to co-founder and event coordinator Chuck Garrett, "The logistics involved with putting on this event are huge and many of our long time key staff members have either moved out of the county or called it quits. We've tried to regroup this year and it just hasn't worked out so, we're forced to take a year off and hopefully be back in 2010." 
 
In the past several years the BB&B organization has donated over $20,000 to help support music & arts programs in Wallowa County, as well as, fund upgrades to the city park. "We realize this event is a big boost to the economy of Joseph and the surrounding areas and we'd like to see it continue. If anyone is interested in helping out in 2010 as staff member, volunteer or sponsor you can contact the event coordinator by e-mail at eventcoordinator@bronzebluesbrews.com.