1. Suwanee Springfest: 3/17-3/20/2016
Live Oak, FL, Ticket price: $210
At the peak of Spring, comes this festival with friendly
people and nature activities. With what is referred to as Americana music, this
festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary so it’s sure to be a
party!
2. Wanee Music Festival: 4/14-4/16/2016
Live Oak, FL, Ticket price: $199.95
In the very popular spot that is the Live Oak field located
on the Suwannee River, comes the 12th annual funky festival
consisting of mostly jam bands. The festival was hosted by the Allman Brothers
Band until 2014 but now that they have retired from that position, the festival
is still looking like a success sponsored by Live Nation.
3. Tortuga Music Festival: 4/15-4/17/2016
Fort Lauderdale, FL, Ticket price: $199
4. Suwanee River Jam: 4/27-4/30/2016
Live Oak, FL, Ticket price: $90
This family style-festival is located at the historic Suwannee River Park with full access to camping and RV parking. It’s another country style event so choose wisely.
5. Welcome to Rockville: 4/30-5/1/2016
Jacksonville, FL, Ticket Price: $69.50-99.50
Monster energy sponsors this event that brings the biggest
names in metal and alternative rock. It’s the biggest hard rock festival that
only comes to Florida. (Side note: this is my personal favorite one out of all festivals
coming to Florida this year)
6. Moonstone 2016: 4/30-5/1/2016
Orlando, FL, Ticket price: $179-590
If you’re more of an indie or classic rock music listener,
then this festival will be your choice if you had to choose between this and
#5. This is its inaugural festival.
7. Sunfest: 4/27-5/1/2016
West Palm Beach, FL, Ticket price: $35-75
This multi-genre music and art festival is has been held
annually in the first week of May since 1982. It is Florida’s largest festival of
its kind and attracts more than 275,000 visitors each year. When the festival
is in progress, Clematis St. hosts many special events because it attracts so
many tourists. The line-up has yet to be announced but always holds music
variety that is great for every person so keep an eye out.
8. Orange Blossom Jamboree: 5/19-5/22/2016
Brooksville, FL, Ticket price: $77-87
This festival located on a ranch is full of an artistic
crowd with craft stations and drum circles set up.
9. Country 500: 5/27-5/29/2016
Daytona, FL, Ticket price: $249
This inaugural festival features some of the oldest and most
popular artists in country music and is located on the Daytona 500 speedway!
While some of the festivals in part 1 have now passed us by,
there are still so many fantastic so as I stated before, go ahead and request a
weekend off and drive to one of these local cities! The 18 festivals that I
have listed are the only ones that have been announced in Florida in 2016, so
don’t miss your chance and attend one!
*Part 2 of a 2 part series
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