Festivals in Florida
The following Country Music Festivals are currently being held in Florida
Cancelled Festivals:
- 30a Songwriter's Festival in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
- Mile0Fest in Key West, Florida
- Key Western Fest in Key West, Florida
- Everglades Seafood Festival in Everglades City, Florida
- Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City, Florida
- Legends of Music Row in Key West, Florida
- Tortuga Music Festival in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
- Ocoee Music Fest in Ocoee, Florida
- Key West Songwriters Festival in Key West, Florida
- Palm Coast Songwriter's Festival in Palm Coast, Florida
- Gulf Coast Jam in Panama City Beach, Florida
- Rock the Country: Ocala in Reddick, Florida
- Panhandle Watermelon Festival in Chipley, Florida
- Suwanee River Jam in Live Oak, Florida
- Island Hopper Songwriter's Festival in Ft. Myers, Florida
- St. Augustine Songwriter's Festival in St. Augustine, Florida
- Country Thunder Florida in Kissimmee, Florida
- Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival in Multi-City, Alabama/Florida
- Country Bay Music Festival in Miami, Florida
Cancelled Festivals:
- Country Life Music Festival last held in 2015 in Punta Gorda, Florida
- CountryFlo last held in 2016 in Lake Wales, Florida
- Tequila Bay Country Music Festival last held in 2017 in Key Biscayne, Florida
- Party in the Pines last held in 2017 in White House, Florida
- Country 500 last held in 2018 in Daytona Beach, Florida
- Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival last held in 2019 in Pensacola Beach, Florida
- Vortex Springs Songwriters Festival last held in 2020 in Ponce de Leon, Florida
- Inverness Country Jam last held in 2022 in Inverness, Florida
- Rhythm & Ribs Festival last held in 2022 in Florida, St. Augustine
NOTE: For the most current information, please visit the official websites for each Festival by clicking on Festival Name or Logo. Information on this page was accurate at time of publication but things can change very quickly in the world of Festivals. .
30a Songwriter's Festival
605 North County Highway 393
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (305) 619-5962 |
January 17 – January 20, 2025 (Multiple Locations in Florida Panhandle):
The 30A Songwriters Festival is produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County and Russell Carter Artist Management. Every year, acclaimed songwriters join a group of more than 175 talented artists from across the country to share intimate moments with friends and fans along Florida's Scenic Highway 30A in South Walton along Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast. The multi-day music festival features over 250 performances in venues ranging from intimate listening rooms to spacious outdoor amphitheaters amid a backdrop of brilliant white sand beaches, turquoise waters and stunning architecture. Representing diverse styles ranging from folk and country to rock and alternative, the line-up always features nationally-acclaimed songwriters and musicians. ARTISTS (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) Too many artists to list. Please visit the ARTISTS page for the event. Explore the VENUES. TICKETS (Subject to Change. Does not include taxes and fees) TBD |
Mile0Fest
35 E Quay Rd
Key West, FL 33040 (305) 619-5962 |
January 23 - January 27, 2024 (Key West, Florida)
Dates for 2025 TBD Mile 0 Fest is 5 Day Red Dirt/Americana Music Festival in Paradise (aka Key West). Located on the island of Key West, Florida, this one-of-a-kind boutique festival boasts 5 days of music & events from more than 80+ of your favorite Red-Dirt and Americana bands in over 100 shows; beaches, bands and beer… what else is there?!! Key West is also home to world-class fishing, water-sports & sight-seeing adventures! Our second year promises to once again deliver all the awesomeness you’ve come to love about other festivals without the huge crowds, lines and hassles of an oversold show. ARTISTS (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) TBD Packages (Subject to Change. Does not include taxes and fees) TBD Passes (Subject to Change. Does not include taxes and fees) TBD Prices are per person and does not include taxes and fees. Starting prices are based on 4 people per room. Package Prices Vary Based On Your Group Size, Pass Level, And Accommodation Choice. Keep In Mind That All Festival Inclusions Are The Same For Each Pass Level - The Only Difference Is Your Hotel/Property/Room Type Choice. Most Packages Are 5 Nights - Tuesday To Sunday. |
Key Western Fest
35 Quay Road
Key West, Florida 33040 (305) 390-4600 |
January 31 - February 3, 2024 (Key West, Florida) Dates for 2025 TBD "the greatest 4-day music festival on the planet, of course!" 5 Nights of greatness! Oh…and you don’t have to wait until the evening to get your party started, you can listen to music all over the island during a week of unforgettable fun; from bars, boats and beaches, to pools and piers! More than 20 of the very best classic country bands bring th"eir massive hits to the Southernmost City in the U.S. for a week of unforgettable songs, sun & sand! Take in the warm sunshine and tunes during the day at the island’s iconic bars, snag a bite from one of the renowned restaurants, leave your troubles on land during a live-music sail on a comfy catamaran, and then be ready to sing your heart out under the stars at night at The Truman Waterfront Amphitheater! ARTISTS (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) TBA TICKETS (Subject to Change. Does not include taxes and fees) TBA Package Prices Vary Based On Your Group Size, Pass Level, And Accommodation Choice. Keep In Mind That All Festival Inclusions Are The Same For Each Pass Level - The Only Difference Is Your Hotel/Property/Room Type Choice. Passes Do Not Include Entry Into The Tuesday Kick Off Party - Must Be Purchased Separately At Check Out Or While Supplies Last* Join the Mailing List |
Everglades Seafood Festival
102 Copeland Ave
Everglades City, Florida 34139 |
February 2 - February 4, 2024 (Everglades City, Florida)
Dates for 2025 TBD The famous Everglades Seafood Festival is held every February in the historic Everglades City. For over 50 years this has been a popular traditional event. People come from all over Florida to hear great live music, eat delicious seafood, and browse among the craft booths while the kiddies enjoy the carnival rides. The festival is organized by Florida Stone Crabbers Association. ARTISTS (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) TBA TICKETS (Subject to change. Does not include taxes and fees) TBA |
Florida Strawberry Festival
303 North Lemon Street
Plant City, FL 33563 (813) 754-1996 |
,February 27 - March 9, 2025 (Plant City, Florida)
The Florida Strawberry Festival is an 11-day community event celebrating the strawberry harvest of Eastern Hillsborough County. Each year, over 500,000 visitors enjoy the festival’s headline entertainment, youth livestock shows, rides, exhibits of commerce and, of course, its strawberry shortcake. Each spring, the Florida Strawberry Festival® in Plant City rolls out the red carpet to welcome visitors from throughout the Sunshine State and the world. Guests come from near and far to enjoy exhibits of agriculture, commerce, industry, livestock, fine arts, horticulture, and crafts. The Florida Strawberry Festival represents a piece of Americana, a time in American history when fairs and festivals brought communities together through celebrations of their harvests. It has continued to grow in popularity year after year through the preservation of this heritage. Central to its focus, the Festival continues to preserve and enhance the agricultural and historical legacy of the Florida strawberry. ARTISTS (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) TBD TICKETS (Subject to change. Does not include taxes and fees) TBD |
Legends of Music Row
35 E Quay Rd
Key West, FL 33040 (305) 985-0433 |
April 4 - April 6, 2024 (Key West, Florida)
Country Music Hall of Fame Inductee and Legendary Songwriter DEAN DILLON hosts a festival like no other, featuring world class country music superstars and singer/songwriters, along with music’s future hit-makers, in a three-day musical extravaganza in the tropical paradise of Key West. Legends of Music Row Key West takes place at Coffee Butler Amphitheater. Dean Dillon will bring in an A-list roster of his contemporaries to give top flight performances by country superstars (like Jamey Johnson), hit songwriters, and country legends of tomorrow. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime event! ARTISTS (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) Dean Dillon, Tracy Byrd, Wood Box Heroes, Craig Morgan, Phil Vassar, Brice Long, Marla Cannon-Goodman TICKETS (Subject to change. Does not include taxes and fees) 3-Day Bronze Lawn Access: $549 Single Night Lawn: $195 per night VIP Table $3400 BUY TICKETS |
Tortuga Music Festival
1100 Seabreeze Blvd
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 |
April 5 - April 7, 2024 (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida)
Music's biggest beach party and also help raise awareness about issues facing our world's oceans! We call Ft. Lauderdale Beach, FL home! Together with Rock The Ocean, #TortugaFest pairs country, rock, and today's top music with meaning by raising awareness about marine conservation and issues affecting the world’s oceans. Also country music's biggest beach party! #TortugaFest
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Ocoee Music Festival
125 North Lakeshore Drive
Ocoee, FL 34761 (407) 877-5803 |
April 12 - April 13, 2024 (Ocoee, Florida)
The Ocoee Music Festival (formerly Ocoee Founders' Day Festival) is dedicated to celebrating Ocoee’s small town traditions with music, community, small businesses, and fun. Over the past 28 years, we have seen our Festival grow from a few hundred to 40,000 attendees. Enjoy an array of festival food, carnival rides for the kids, a unique marketplace, car show, beer garden, and epic musical performances. The City of Ocoee welcomes you to our Annual Music Festival. Whether you're young or young at heart, a history buff, a music lover, or like to browse through a maze of arts and crafts vendors, there is something for everyone at the Ocoee Music Festival. Visit downtown Ocoee during the Annual Ocoee Music Festival. Stroll or drive through the area with its turn of the century (19th and 20th centuries, that is) homes bordering brick streets and relive early days FREE 2-Day Event: 29 years of Memories and Music. ARTISTS (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) Friday: Rock Night: Brett Michaels, Los Lonely Boys, Layla Brisbois Band Saturday: Country Night: Michael Ray, Cooper Alan, Dion Pride, John Ashley, Tom Jackson Band View Schedule TICKETS FREE |
Key West Songwriters Festival
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May 1 - May 5, 2024 (Key West, Florida)
The Key West Songwriters Festival is the largest festival of its kind in the world. Since 1997 BMI has been a charter sponsor of the festival and has helped it grow into both a tourist attraction and favorite of island locals. The festival revolves around five days and nights of more than 20 free shows, staged at an array of the island's most popular drinking holes and hot spots. Diverse lineups featuring more than 100 top songwriters deliver rare, "Key West-only" moments. 200+ artists 50+ shows ARTISTS (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) With so many venues and artists appearing at this event, it would be nearly impossible to show them here. Visit the Artists page on the official web-site for details. TICKETS (Subject to change. Does not include taxes and fees) Most of the Festival shows are FREE to enter. Visit each venue for ticketing/admission information on the Schedule page on the official website for details |
Palm Coast Songwriter's Festival
3000 Palm Coast PKWY SE
Palm Coast, FL 32137 |
May 2 - May 5, 2024 (Palm Coast, Florida)
Unlike other musical festivals where audience members listen to song after song from a full band, the Palm Coast Songwriters Festival provides a unique, more intimate experience between the artist and the listener as the songwriters will often share the meaning behind their lyrics. For the 2020 festival, more than 25 artists will be performing. This 4-day event allows the audience to go ‘behind the curtain’ and see the faces and hear the songs and stories behind some of the most popular songs of yesteryear and playing on the radio today. These artists will be performing their hits for festival attendees. In 2019, Grammy-nominated, platinum selling, billboard hit songwriters from Nashville treated local guests and many attendees from out of town to awesome performances and insights into their music during the second annual Palm Coast Songwriters Festival in May. Thank you to everyone who came to the festival! We appreciate the artists, our sponsors and partners and the fans who made the Palm Coast Songwriters Festival 2019 unforgettable. We look forward to seeing everyone this year with our expanded lineup of HIT songwriters ARTISTS (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) Scheduled Artists Performances TICKETS (Subject to change. Does not include taxes and fees) Reserved Seating: 4-day: $150 Single Day: Coming Soon BUY TICKETS |
Gulf Coast Jam
16200 PCB Pkwy
Panama City Beach, FL 32413 |
May 20 - June 2, 2024 (Panama City Beach, Florida)
The Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam is a three-day Country Music festival located in beautiful Panama City, FL. Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam offers a truly unique experience for any festival goer. Located in picturesque Panama City Beach FL, the salty scenery of our beaches offers attendees the ultimate vacation feeling. Let the wonders of our clear blue waters wash away your worries for a night full of dancing the night away. Fans have traveled from all over the world to attend this festival which hosts some of country music 's biggest stars. From the beach, charming local eateries and the music what more could you ask for? ARTISTS (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) Headliners: Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Parker McCollum Also Appearing: Billy Currington, Russell Dickerson, Nate Smith, Flatland Cavalry, Shane Smith & the Saints, Priscilla Block, Chase Matthew, Cory Kent, Kidd G, Austin Snell, Sadie Bass, John Morgan, Heartland, Peytan Porter, Deanna Carter, Shelby Darrall, Chandler Fling Subject to change. See CURRENT LINEUP TICKETS (Subject to change. Does not include taxes and fees) Packages: General Admission: From $438 per person VIP Pit: From $1055 per person Ultimate: From $564 per person SOLD OUT Tickets Only: General Admission: $299 VIP Pit: SOLD OUT Super VIP: SOLD OUT Side Stage: SOLD OUT |
Rock the Country: Ocala
Majestic Oaks Ocala
17500 N US Hwy 441 Reddick, FL 32686 |
June 7 - June 8, 2024 (Ocala, Florida)
7 Small Towns, 7 Massive Shows. Coming to a Small Town Near You. Country superstars and your new favorites, all on one stage. It’s the hottest country music event of 2024—you won’t want to miss it! Artist will vary by location. Not all artists are scheduled for every city.
ARTISTS: (Lineup and Schedule subject to change)
Kid Rock, Jason Aldean, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Brantley Gilbert, Travis Tritt, Gavin Adcock, Colt Ford, Sadie Bass, Elvie Shane VIEW LINEUP TICKETS (Subject to change. Does not include taxes and fees) Tier Pricing in effect for this event: 2-Day VIP: $299.99 - $399.99 2-Day Elevated VIP: $379.99 - $419.99 2-Day Elevated Seating: $199.99 - $249.99 General Admission: $129.99-$219.99 Parking and Camping options available. BUY TICKETS |
Panhandle Watermelon Festival
1544 N Railroad Ave
Chipley, FL 32428 |
June 21 – June 22, 2024 (Chipley, FL)
In 1969, the social event would be organized into what is now known as the Panhandle Watermelon Festival, led by former Washington County Extension Agent Red Davis. “We always try to remember that our watermelon festival is part of our history, that it first was a celebration at the end of the year for those who helped in the fields,” said Peel. About 100 people are thought to have been in attendance at the first event in 1956, and more than 5,000 attendees were estimated in 2015. The festival continues to grow every year! ARTISTS (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) Spring of 2024 VIEW LINEUP TICKETS N/A - Admission is FREE |
Suwanee River Jam
9379 County Road 132
Live Oak, FL 32060 (386) 364-1683 |
September 20 - September 23, 2023 (Live Oak, Florida)
2023 Cancelled due to Hurricane Idalia 2024 Dates TBD - Plans to return in April 2024 Located just north of Live Oak, the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is a one-of-a-kind music park and premier campground nestled on the shady banks of the historic, tea-colored Suwannee River in North Florida. The Spirit of the Suwannee is proud to host a variety of events throughout the year. The Suwannee River Jam tradition includes two stages of performances over four days, thousands and thousands of excited fans holding reunions with family and friends, barbecues, golf cart parades, hiking, jam sessions all over the park around campfires into the early morning hours, canoe trips on the famous Suwannee River at the SOSMP, bicycling, trying out all the festival foods, shopping the vendors and Arts and Crafts Village’s quaint stores and visiting the SOS Café and Restaurant where the walls are hand-painted in rustic Suwannee River scenes. During the Jam, fans come from near and far to hear and see country artists, get their photos taken with their favorite artist during fan club meet and greets while making new friends and jamming to the sounds of America’s best country music artists. The fun is indescribable, the experience can be life-changing and the memories…well, the memories last a lifetime and are re-visited often. Weddings are not uncommon as a result of two people meeting at the Jam and falling in love…and the chapel is always ready over on Rees Lake so the happy couple can tie the knot! Shucks, the SOSMP even has someone who can perform the ceremony at a moment’s notice! Just be sure you’ve got the license in advance! ARTISTS (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) TBA TICKETS (Subject to change. Does not include taxes and fees) TBA |
Island Hopper Songwriter's Festival
Multiple Locations
Ft. Myers, FL 33931 (239) 338-3500 |
September 20 - September 29, 2024 (Ft. Myers, Florida)
Island Hopper Songwriter Fest is the largest songwriter festival in Southwest Florida and offers a unique experience to interact with songwriters who wrote your favorite hits. The festival takes place at venues in Downtown Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach and Captiva Island, and offers over 100 showcases featuring over 90 songwriters. And while it draws thousands of music fans to the mostly free performances, it also provided an opportunity for attendees to discover the other attractions of Fort Myers and all of Lee County, of which Fort Myers is county seat. ARTISTS (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) With so many venues and artists appearing at this event, it would be nearly impossible to show them here. View the ARTISTS page to see who will be performing and where. TICKETS (Subject to change. Does not include taxes and fees) Most of the Festival shows are FREE to enter. The shows that require advance ticket purchase will be announced and tickets go on sale at a date TBD. Visit each venue for ticketing/admission information on the VENUE page on the official website for details |
St. Augustine Songwriter's Festival
Multiple Locations
St. Augustine, FL |
September 27 - September 29, 2024 (St. Augustine, Florida)
The St. Augustine Songwriters Festival features today's hottest hit songwriters, legends of yesterday and the shining stars of tomorrow. All at the fantastic stages scattered about the beautiful town of St. Augustine. Dive into the historical city of St. Augustine, Florida and listen to today's hit writers as well as familiar hits from the past in an intimate setting. ARTISTS (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) With so many venues and artists appearing at this event, it would be nearly impossible to show them here. Visit the Songwriters page on the official web-site for details. TICKETS (Subject to change. Does not include taxes and fees) Download the APP for the latest schedules |
Country Thunder Florida
1875 Silver Spur Ln
Kissimmee, FL 34744 (866) 388-0007 |
October 18 - October 20, 2024 (Kissimmee, Florida)
Previously known as Runaway Country, Country Thunder Florida is part of the multi-state, multi-country "Country Thunder Music Festival". Country Thunder performers have included huge country artists such as Miranda Lambert, Toby Keith, Jason Aldean, Big & Rich, and Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley and Jake Owen only to name a few. Country Thunder's lineup will keep on dazzling spectators and exceeding expectations, so grab a cowboy hat, a RV or tent if you want to camp, and come and enjoy the world's premier country acts with the camaraderie of over 100,000 fans!
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Frank Brown International Songwriters' Festival
Various Locations
Alabama/Florida (850) 492-7664 |
November 7 – November 17, 2024 (Multiple Locations in Alabama and Florida)
The annual Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival will feature more than 200 nationally acclaimed songwriters in venues along the Florida / Alabama Gulf Coast from November 4-14, 2021. The festival is an opportunity for seasoned and aspiring songwriters and musicians from all over the world to have their songs heard, and for the public to learn the stories behind the lyrics that only the song’s author can express. During this exciting 11-day festival, performers will be hosted in over two dozen venues from Downtown Pensacola and Perdido Key, Florida, into Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Bon Secour and Silverhill, Alabama. The festival is dedicated to the late Frank Brown, who was night watchman at the Flora~Bama for 28 years, and whose moral values, integrity and strength of character still endure. Mr. Frank, as he was known by all, (was 91 years old when he retired) was featured on Paul Harvey's syndicated radio show, "The Rest of the Story. Southeast Tourism Society has named Frank Brown International Foundation for Music & Songwriters’ Festival one of the STS Top 20 Events in the Southeast for November 2019. ARTISTS (Lineup and Schedule subject change) With so many venues and artists appearing at this event, it would be nearly impossible to show them here. 2023 Songwriters TICKETS (Subject to change. Does not include taxes and fees). Visit each Venue for ticketing/admission information by visiting the VENUE page on the official web-site for details SEE SCHEDULE |
Country Bay Music Festival
3501 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, FL 33149
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November 9 - November 10, 2024 (Miami, Florida)
Pull up your Boots and Get Ready for Miami's Premiere 2-day Country Music Festival! ARTISTS (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) TBA TICKETS (Subject to change. Does not include taxes and fees) TBD |