"In 2009 we'll offer more than 60 bands at 23 venues, more than 20 nationally-known all-stars, a dozen featured bands. Jazz music of all types will permeate Old Sacramento and the area around the Sacramento convention center. Special events include a big Friday parade, specialty concerts, a rousing Sunday gospel service and respectful Memorial Day salute to service, and sixteen bands made up of teenage musicians on their own stages."—Description by festival

"The Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival is held at the Salmon Arm Fair Grounds–with Mount Ida and the Fly Hills providing a scenic background. We are one block off the Trans Canada Highway in the centre of Salmon Arm. Features: • Six Daytime Stages and Two Evening Stages • Craft and Food Vendors • Artisan Market • Children’s Activities on Site (Children 12 and under admitted free with adults) • Beverage Gardens • Camping • Bike Lock-Up"—Description by festival

"Discerning jazz fans call the San Diego Thanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival "the crown jewel of jazz festivals." The event is held during the Thanksgiving weekend at theTown & Country Resort and Convention Center , in San Diego. The SDTDJF is a favorite of festival-goers from around the globe. All venues are conveniently located in the Town & Country Convention Center. There are large concert rooms with double dance floors and small, intimate "listening" rooms. All are non-smoking. The Festival bands represent a wide variety of traditional jazz, dixieland and swing styles. The Festival offers something for every taste in classic jazz. "—Description by festival