The following policy applies to all events at Red Hot Blues & BBQ 2026. This policy supersedes other Capital Blues policies.
Masks optional
Masking for Red Hot Blues & BBQ 2026 is not required. We will have limited quantities of masks available for attendees who would like to wear one.
Covid tests not required
If you feel sick or test positive…
If you test positive for Covid, we ask that you do not attend the event/go home immediately and email us for a refund.
We will reimburse full registration cost to anyone who tests positive for Covid (or a similar infection), feels ill, or displays flu-like symptoms in the 7 days leading up to the event or at any time during the event. In such a case, please contact us at info@capitalblues.org as soon as possible.
We will generally consider a 100% refund of registration fees prior to checking in at the event or 50% after you’ve checked in.
Additional safety measures
Capital Blues will also take the following actions:
- Masks and hand sanitizer will be provided free-of-charge at check-in for all events.
- We will attempt to improve ventilation in all event spaces, including adding fans and air filters where practical.
This policy may be updated as necessary.