Festivals in Florida
The following Country Music Festivals are currently being held in Florida
Cancelled Festivals:
- 30a Songwriter's Festival in Santa Rosa Beach (See Songwriters Page for details)
- Mile0Fest in Key West
- Everglades Seafood Festival in Everglades City
- Hondo Fest in Tampa
- Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City
- Clewiston Sugar Festival in Clewiston
- Fernandina Songwriter Festival in Fernandina Beach (See Songwriters Page for details)
- Tortuga Music Festival in Ft. Lauderdale
- Palm Coast Songwriter's Festival in Palm Coast (See Songwriters Page for details)
- Key West Songwriters Festival in Key West (See Songwriters Page for details)
- Country Thunder: Florida in Clearwater
- Gulf Coast Jam in Panama City Beach
- 5 O'Clock Somewhere in West Palm Beach, Florida
- Panhandle Watermelon Festival in Chipley
- Rock the Country: Ocala in Reddick
- Island Hopper Songwriter's Festival in Ft. Myers (See Songwriters Page for details)
- St. Augustine Songwriter's Festival in St. Augustine (See Songwriters Page for details)
- Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival in Pensacola Beach (See Songwriters Page for details)
- Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival in Multi-City, Alabama/Florida (See Songwriters Page for details)
- Country Bay Music Festival in Miami
- New Smyrna Beach Songwriters Festival in New Smyrna Beach (See Songwriters Page for details)
- Ocoee Music Festival in Ocoee
- St. Pete Country Fest in St. Petersburg
Cancelled Festivals:
- Country Life Music Festival last held in 2015 in Punta Gorda
- CountryFlo last held in 2016 in Lake Wales
- Tequila Bay Country Music Festival last held in 2017 in Key Biscayne
- Party in the Pines last held in 2017 in White House
- Country 500 last held in 2018 in Daytona Beach
- Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival last held in 2019 in Pensacola Beach
- Vortex Springs Songwriters Festival last held in 2020 in Ponce de Leon
- Inverness Country Jam last held in 2022 in Inverness
- Rhythm & Ribs Festival last held in 2022 in St. Augustine
- Suwanee River Jam last held in 2023 in Florida, Live Oak
- Key Western Fest last held in 2024 in Key West
- Legends of Music Row last held in 2024 in Key West
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. .
Most festivals now use flex/tier pricing therefore, we will no longer list prices but only provide the links to make purchases.
Most festivals now use flex/tier pricing therefore, we will no longer list prices but only provide the links to make purchases.
Mile0Fest
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35 E Quay Rd
Key West, FL 33040 (305) 619-5962 |
January 26 - January 30, 2027 (Key West, Florida) 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.
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Everglades Seafood Festival
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102 Copeland Ave
Everglades City, Florida 34139 |
February 19 - February 21, 2027 (Everglades City, Florida) 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.
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Hondo Fest (Tampa)
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Raymond James Stadium
4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, FL 33607 |
February 26 - February 28, 2027 (Tampa, Florida)
The Hondo Rodeo Fest celebrates the spirit of the West by bringing together the best in rodeo, music, and Western culture under one brand. We showcase world-class athletes, top-tier artists, and a rodeo family that welcomes everyone who loves the Western way of life. From the arena dirt to the main stage lights, The Hondo delivers the ultimate weekend in Western sports and live entertainment. Tampa joins New Orleans and Phoenix as host cities.
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Florida Strawberry Festival
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303 North Lemon Street
Plant City, FL 33563 (813) 754-1996 |
March 4 - March 14, 2027 (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.
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Clewiston Sugar Festival
Civic Park
117 W. Osceola Ave. Clewiston, Florida 33440 (863) 983-7979 |
March 12 - March 13, 2027 (Clewiston, Florida) The Clewiston Sugar Festival is based on the original end of harvest celebration that was held by the United State Sugar Corporation, dating back to the 1930’s, at the end of each sugarcane harvest season. It was a means of celebration and appreciation for a successful harvest. A free family-friendly event held every March in Clewiston, FL, featruing concerts by Nashville’s top talent, a car show, antique tractor display, kids carnival, wildlife shows, 200+ vendors, 5k and 10k races, & more!
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Tortuga Music Festival
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1100 Seabreeze Blvd
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 |
April 10 - April 12, 2026 (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida) Dates for 2027 TBA 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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Country Thunder Florida
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Coachman Park
300 Cleveland St Clearwater, FL |
May 8 - May 10, 2026 (Clearwater, Florida) Dates and location (if any) for 2027 TBD Previously known as Runaway Country, Country Thunder Florida is part of the multi-state, multi-country "Country Thunder Music Festival". For 2026, Country Thunder Florida is relocating from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa to the Tradwinds Beach Resort on beautiful St. Pete Beach. This marks the 2nd move in as many years. After concerns over environmental impacts, the festival was move to Coachman Park in Clearwater just weeks before the 2026 Festival. 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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Gulf Coast Jam
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16200 PCB Pkwy
Panama City Beach, FL 32413 |
June 3 - June 6, 2027 (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?
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5 O'Clock Somewhere
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Waterfront Clematis
100 Clematis Street West Palm Beach, FL 33401 |
June 12 - June 13, 2026 (West Palm Beach, Florida)
Dates for 2027 TBD Alan Jackson's 5 O'Clock Somewhere Fest is a coastal-themed country music festival inspired by his hit song "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere." Combines relaxed beach culture, local food and drinks, and a laid-back island-meets-country lifestyle.
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Panhandle Watermelon Festival
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Jim Trawick Park:
1544 N Railroad Ave Chipley, FL 32428 |
June 25 – June 26, 2027 (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!
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Rock the Country: Ocala
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Florida Horse Park
11008 S Hwy 475 Ocala, FL 34480 |
August 28 - August 29, 2026 (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 the year—you won’t want to miss it! Artist will vary by location. Not all artists are scheduled for every city.
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Country Bay Music Festival
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3501 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, FL 33149
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November 9 - November 10, 2024 (Miami, Florida) Cancelled for 2025. Slated to return in 2026 (from Facebook) Country music’s top stars arrive in Miami for a weekend like no other Experience unforgettable performances and unique collaborations at Miami’s most anticipated country music gathering. Enjoy line dancin’ and boot chuggin’ brews against a waterfront backdrop that embodies the south Lace up your boots and join us for a whirlwind of southern charm and hospitality right on the shores of Biscayne Bay.
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Ocoee Music Festival
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125 North Lakeshore Drive
Ocoee, FL 34761 (407) 877-5803 |
November 13 - November 14, 2026 (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.
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St. Pete Country Fest
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Vinoy Park
701 Bayshore Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 |
November 20 - November 22, 2026 (St. Petersburg, FL) Who’s ready for 3 full days of the best country music at Florida’s premier festival venue – Vinoy Park? Great music, cold beverages, & Sunshine State vibes across 2 stages along the Tampa Bay – get your tickets now & saddle up for the best weekend of the year.
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