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
- Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City
- Tortuga Music Festival in Ft. Lauderdale
- Legends of Music Row in Key West
- Fernandina Songwriter Festival in Fernandina Beach (See Songwriters Page for details)
- Ocoee Music Fest in Ocoee
- 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)
- Gulf Coast Jam in Panama City Beach
- Rock the Country: Ocala in Reddick
- Panhandle Watermelon Festival in Chipley
- 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)
- Country Thunder Florida in Kissimmee
- 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)
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
- Key Western Fest 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. .
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. |
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) Check back here mid-November for exciting news about who will be headlining BerryFest25! TICKETS (Subject to change. Does not include taxes and fees) TBD |
Tortuga Music Festival
1100 Seabreeze Blvd
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 |
April 4 - April 6, 2025 (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 ARTISTS (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) TBD Hotel & Hotel Packages GA Package from $1401 GA+ Package from $1634 VIP Package from $2687 Super VIP Package from $3625 Packages are per person based on 2 people and availability BOOK PACKAGES TICKETS (Subject to change. Does not include Taxes and Fees) Pass (Ticket Information) Coming Soon! |
Legends of Music Row
35 E Quay Rd
Key West, FL 33040 (305) 985-0433 |
April 4 - April 6, 2024 (Key West, Florida)
Dates for 2025 TBD 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) TBD TICKETS (Subject to change. Prices do not include taxes and fees) TBD |
Ocoee Music Festival
125 North Lakeshore Drive
Ocoee, FL 34761 (407) 877-5803 |
April 12 - April 13, 2024 (Ocoee, Florida)
Dates for 2025 TBD 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: TBD Saturday: Country Night: TBD TICKETS FREE Preferred Seating also Available: TBD |
Gulf Coast Jam
16200 PCB Pkwy
Panama City Beach, FL 32413 |
May 29 - June 1, 2025 (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: Lainey Wilson Subject to change. See CURRENT LINEUP TICKETS (Subject to change. Does not include taxes and fees) Tier Pricing in effect. Check TICKET Page for current Pricing. Tickets Only: General Admission: from $189 4-Day Cayman Wines (Seated): from $599 4-Day Cayman Wines (SRO): from $569 4-Day Super VIP: $799 4-Day Side Stage: $1500 4-Day Overlook: $1750 BUY TICKETS Parking and Add-ons available. HOTEL PACKAGES |
Rock the Country: Ocala
Majestic Oaks Ocala
17500 N US Hwy 441 Reddick, FL 32686 |
June 7 - June 8, 2024 (Ocala, Florida)
Unsure of return for 2025 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) TBA TICKETS (Subject to change. Does not include Taxes and Fees) TBA
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Panhandle Watermelon Festival
1544 N Railroad Ave
Chipley, FL 32428 |
June 28 – June 29, 2025 (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 Flagged for Deletion 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 |
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! ARTISTS (Lineup and Schedule subject to change)
Friday, October 18: Bailey Zimmerman, Nate Smith, Priscilla Block, Restless Road, Emily Ann Roberts, Calder Allen Saturday, October 19: Jon Pardi, Russell Dickerson, ERNEST, Dallas Smith, Clayton Mullen, Annie Bosko Sunday, October 20: Luke Combs, Mitchell Tenpenny, Niko Moon, Tucker Wetmore, Alana Springsteen TICKETS (Subject to change. Does not include taxes and fees) Weekend General Admission: from $300 Gold Circle Standing: from $350 Reserved Seating: from $350 Platinum Experience: from $625 Camping and Hotel packages also available. BUY TICKETS
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Country Bay Music Festival
3501 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, FL 33149
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November 9 - November 10, 2024 (Miami, Florida)
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. ARTISTS (Lineup and Schedule subject to change) Headliners: Zac Brown Band, Carrie Underwood Featuring: Dustin Lynch, Diplo, Chase Rice, Chris Janson, Niko Moon, Gabby Barrett, Chayce Beckham, Parmalee, Chase Matthew, Redferrin, Owen Riegling, Willie Jones, RVSHVD, Dee Jay Silver Also Appearing: DJ Illmanik, Eddie And The Getaway, Emily Ann Roberts, Jay Webb, MC4D, Orlando Mendez, Ryan Charles, Ryan Montgomery, Shaylen, Waylon Wyatt TICKETS (Subject to change. Does not include taxes and fees) General Admission: from $199 2-Day VIP Beach Club: from $769 2-Day Platinum VIP: from $1899 BUY TICKETS |