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Come by for a visit: Wednesday's through Saturday's 10:00 am to 2:00 pm or by appointment.
Our Annual
Eddie Durham Jazz Festival
Presented by the Calaboose African American History Museum
Free & Open to the Public
Celebrate the life and legacy of San Marcos native Eddie Durham — a musical trailblazer whose genius helped shape the swing era. As a visionary guitarist, trombonist, and arranger, Durham elevated the sounds of legends like Count Basie and Glenn Miller, and made history as the first to record an amplified guitar.
Join us for a free outdoor concert in the neighborhood that raised him — with live music, community spirit, and a rhythm rooted in history.
Location:
Eddie Durham Park | 205 Martin Luther King Dr., San Marcos, TX
[Across from the Calaboose Museum]
Guitarist • Trombonist • Composer • Arranger
FOOD TRUCKS
ARTS & CRAFTS
LIVE JAZZ ALL DAY
SWING DANCING
Featuring
THIS YEARS FESTIVAL WILL INCLUDE
Applications
THIS IS YOUR MOMENT — BE PART OF THE STORY. APPLY TODAY!
Upcoming Events
EXPERIENCE THE PAST - LIVE AND IN PERSON.
Saturday, October 11 | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
2025 Eddie Durham Fest
Eddie Durham Park, 205 MLK Dr. San Marcos, Texas 78666
Now accepting sponsors and vendors. Contact info@calaboosemuseum.org for more information.
"Our roots run deep. Our rhythms run through history.”
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