Festivals in Florida
The following Country Music Festivals are currently being held in Florida
Cancelled Festivals:
Country 500 last held in 2018 in Daytona Beach
Tequila Bay Country Music Festival last held in 2017 in Key Biscayne
CountryFlo last held in 2016 in Lake Wales
Party in the Pines last held in 2017 in White House
- 30a Songwriter's Festival in Santa Rosa Beach
- Mile0Fest in Key West
- Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City
- Country Thunder Florida in Kissimmee
- Tortuga Music Festival in Ft. Lauderdale
- Vortex Springs Songwriters Festival in Ponce de Leon
- Suwanee River Jam in Live Oak
- Palm Coast Songwriters Festival in Palm Coast
- Key West Songwriters Festival in Key West
- Panhandle Watermelon Festival in Chipley
- Gulf Coast Jam in Panama City Beach
- Island Hopper Songwriter's Festival in Ft. Myers
- Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival in Pensacola Beach
- St. Augustine Songwriter's Festival in St. Augustine
- Frank Brown Songwriter's Festival in Pensacola
Cancelled Festivals:
Country 500 last held in 2018 in Daytona Beach
Tequila Bay Country Music Festival last held in 2017 in Key Biscayne
CountryFlo last held in 2016 in Lake Wales
Party in the Pines last held in 2017 in White House
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
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January 17 – January 20, 2020 (Multiple Locations, FL): no dates for 2021 announced
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 With so many venues and artists appearing at this event, it would be nearly impossible to show them here. See the Line-up on the official web-site for details from the 2020 Event. TICKETS Event has ended for 2020 |
Mile0Fest
35 E Quay Rd
Key West, FL 33040 (305) 619-5962 |
January 29 – February 2, 2020 (Key West, FL): no dates for 2021 announced Mile 0 Fest is 4 Day Red Dirt/Americana Music Festival in Paradise (aka Key West). The third annual Mile 0 Fest will be January 28th-February 1st. We have our Duval Street Kick Off Party on Tuesday January 28th, 2020. It is open to the public and is a free show for everyone. So although the festival is a four day festival, you want to come in the day before and enjoy the kick off party. Located on the island of Key West, Florida, this one-of-a-kind boutique festival boasts 5 days of music & events from more than 50 of your favorite Red-Dirt and Americana bands; 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 Official 2020 Line-up TICKETS
The Mile0Fest offers a wide variety of passes and packages. PASSES SOLD OUT IN 2020 PreRegister for 2021. |
Florida Strawberry Festival
303 North Lemon Street
Plant City, FL 33563 (813) 754-1996 |
Save the Date: March 4-14, 2021 (Plant City, FL)
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 Generally announced in Nov/Dec TICKETS Generally on sale Nov/Dec All acts subject to change. No refunds or rain checks. DO NOT ORDER ADA SEATING ONLINE. PLEASE CALL 813-719-6680. Tickets can be purchased via:
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Country Thunder Florida
1875 Silver Spur Ln
Kissimmee, FL 34744 (866) 388-0007 |
March 27 - March 29, 2020 (Kissimmee)
Country Thunder Florida in Kissimmee, Florida scheduled to start 3/27/2020 has been moved to 10/16/20 to 10/18/20 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! Headliners Eric Church, Kane Brown and Dierks Bentley have all been re-confirmed for the new dates. Many of the same artists have resigned. See below for old vs new line-up
TICKETS (Prices subject to change) Platinum 3-day: $600
Platinum 1-day: $300
Reserved: Tier Pricing: $375-$450
*Camping, Parking, and other add-ons available on the Festival Website BUY TICKETS
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Tortuga Music Festival
1100 Seabreeze Blvd
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 |
April 17 – April 19, 2020 (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)
Tortuga Music Festival in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida scheduled for April 17-19 has been postponed until October 2-4, 2020. 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 ARTISTS Headliners: Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw For most up-to-date information, please visit the official LINEUP page for the Tortuga Music Festival.
TICKETS
3-day General Admission: $239 3- Day VIP: $1,249 Single Day General Admission: $138 SUPER VIP: $1,999 SOLD OUT For more information on what is included and to purchase passes, please visit Tortuga Passes HOTEL packages are now available. |
Vortex Springs Songwriters Festival
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1517 Vortex Springs Lane
Ponce de Leon, FL 32455 (615) 619-2111 |
April 17 - April 19, 2020 (Ponce de Leon, FL)
Head down to Ponce de Leon, Fla. April 17-19 for the first Vortex Springs Songwriter Festival at Vortex Spring Adventures. Throughout this festival fans will enjoy songs written by some of the best writers and artists in country music including. There will also be a songwriting contest with over $1,000 in cash and prizes. Created by Doc & Ruth Dockery, Vortex Spring is the birthplace of the Red & White "Diver Down" Flag and is one of the largest diving facilities in the state of Florida. Vortex Spring Adventures is recognized as one of the best and safest diving resorts in the country. This 500+ acre Resort produces approximately 32 million gallons of crystal clear water daily at a year round temperature of 68 degrees. This resort is packed with experiences for the entire family whether it be scuba diving with their trained and certified instructors, exploring the nature trails, taking a dip in the spring, or sliding down one of the 10 water slides. ARTISTS Max T. Barnes, Wynn Varble, Jim McBryde, Jim (Moose) Brown and Rafe Van Hoy as well as horizon artists Dallas Remington, Kelli Johnson, Matt Wynn, Casey Lambert, Aliie Colleen and Lizzie Cates TICKETS 1-Day General Admission: $39 (plus fees) Silver: $99 (plus fees) Gold: $275 (plus fees) Platinum: $1,674 (plus fees) includes lodging BUY TICKETS |
Suwanee River Jam
9379 County Road 132
Live Oak, FL 32060 (386) 364-1683 |
April 29-May 2, 2020 (Live Oak, FL)
Suwanee River Jam in Live Oak, Florida scheduled 04/29/20 to 05/02/20 has been moved to 09/30/20 to 10/03/20 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 Toby Keith, Randy Houser, LoCash, Billy Ray Cyrus, Craig Morgan, Maddie & Tae, Parmalee, David Allan Coe, Avenue Beat, Channing Wilson TICKETS Gold VIP with Seating – Advance Price $400. Gate Price $450. There is limited Gold VIP with Seating available. Please call the Park Office at 386/364-1683 to reserve your seat. Gold VIP Pit Pass – Advance Price $400. Gate Price $450. Silver VIP with Seating – Advance Price $200. Gate Price $250. There is limited Silver VIP with Seating available. Please call the Park Office at 386/364-1683 to reserve your seat. General Admission: $120 See the web-site for other ticket and camping options. BUY TICKETS |
Palm Coast Songwriter's Festival
3000 Palm Coast PKWY SE
Palm Coast, FL 32137 |
April 30-May 3, 2020 (Palm Coast, FL)
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 Bobby Pinson, Bridgette Tatum, Brock Berryhill, Casey Beathard, Karen Staley, Kent Blazy, Sarah Beth Terry, Steve Azar, Taylor Phillips, Yesterday's Wine, Thom Shepherd, Coley McCabe, Leslie Satcher, Anthony Smith, Jeffrey Steele, Jesse Rice, James Slater, Brett Jones, Chris Wallin, Tyler Reeve, Kylie Sackley, Ira Dean, J.R. Ward, Kelley Lovelace, Paul Overstreet, Trent Tomlinson SHOW SCHEDULE TICKETS Covered Seating: $60 Lawn Seating: $20 Single Day Tickets also available. BUY TICKETS |
Key West Songwriters Festival
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May 6 – May 10, 2020 (Key West, FL)
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 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. Friday, May 8: Luke Combs LIVE in Key West with Matt Stell and Niko Moon. VIP Tickets TICKETS Most of the Festival shows are FREE to enter. The shows that require advance ticket purchase will be announced and tickets go on sale on March 27 at noon. Visit each venue for ticketing/admission information on the Schedule page on the official website for details |
Panhandle Watermelon Festival
1544 N Railroad Ave
Chipley, FL 32428 |
June 26 – June 27, 2020 (Chipley)
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 TBD TICKETS N/A - Admission is FREE |
Gulf Coast Jam
16200 PCB Pkwy
Panama City Beach, FL 32413 |
September 4 - September 6 , 2020 (Panama City Beach)
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 TBD TICKETS Tickets are currently not on sale. Tickets will go on sale on April 19. These have been done in phases. Prices increase as the Festival draws Closer. CURRENT PRICING General Admission: $139 Military: $119 VIP PIT: $429 Golden Circle: $699 Side Stage: $1150 See the Official Web-Site for other options and parking information. |
Island Hopper Songwriter's Festival
Multiple Locations
Ft. Myers, FL 33931 (239) 338-3500 |
September 18 - September 27 , 2020 (Ft. Myers)
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 With so many venues and artists appearing at this event, it would be nearly impossible to show them here. Visit the Schedules and Artists page on the official web-site for details. TICKETS 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 |
Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival
Multiple Locations
Pensacola Beach, FL |
October 1 - October 4, 2020 (Pensacola Beach, FL)
Let the Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival introduce you to the songwriters who create the songs that inspire our daily lives. Songs create moods that can put smiles on your faces or tears in your eyes. There are emotions that live within us every day that a song sometimes has a way of healing. Hear the stories that inspired the birth of these songs. You will be surprised to learn that the artist on the radio might not be the songwriter. The variety of songwriters is as different as the grains of sand that cover our beautiful pristine beaches. Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival is your chance to meet the writers and hear the stories behind the songs. Like the marriage between the lyrics and the melody of a song, the marriage between the beautiful white sands of Pensacola Beach and the songwriters make this the perfect combination to kick back and enjoy! The Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival appeals to all ages and encourages participation in our songwriting programs. ARTISTS With so many venues and artists appearing at this event, it would be nearly impossible to show them here. Visit the Schedules, Songwriters and Events page on the official web-site for details. TICKETS 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 |
October 23 - October 25, 2020 (St. Augustine, FL)
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 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 See the Schedules page on the official web-site for details. |
Frank Brown International Songwriters' Festival
Various Locations
Alabama/Florida (850) 492-7664 |
November 5 – November 15, 2020 (Multiple Locations)
The 36th annual Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival will feature more than 200 nationally acclaimed songwriters in venues along the Florida / Alabama Gulf Coast from November 5-15, 2020. 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 With so many venues and artists appearing at this event, it would be nearly impossible to show them here. Visit the EVENT CALENDAR on the official web-site for details. TICKETS Visit each Venue for ticketing/admission information by visiting the VENUE page on the official web-site for details |
