The Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival is an annual music festival held in downtown Fredericton, New Brunswick that features blues, jazz and world music.
Founded in 1991, the festival is the largest musical event held in the city each year. Events take place on twelve official tents and stages, and at many permanent local venues.
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