The first Tommy Bolin Fest was held in Sioux
City, Iowa on September 9th, 1995. Promoted by Siouxland Jams
Entertainment, the 1995 Tommy Bolin Fest (or the Tommy Bolin Memorial
Jam which is what it was originally called) signaled the beginning of an
annual event commemorating Tommy's musical legacy. Consequent Fests have
been held on the weekend closest to August 1st (Tommy's birthday).