The Florida State Spring Bluegrass Music Festival 2024

Celebrating 22 years of bluegrass music, The Florida State Spring Bluegrass Music Festival 2024 is right around the corner.

Spring is almost here in Florida and more importantly, bluegrass music festivals! The Florida Spring Bluegrass Festival 2024 is no exception. Friends, mark your calendars for April 5-6, 2024.

Located at the Forest Capital State Park, a Natural National Landmark, the Park has been delighting guests since the 1880s.

Listed as one of the best bluegrass events in the Southeast, the Florida State Bluegrass Festival features two days of amazing bluegrass music by some of the most renowned artists in the country. Last year, Grammy-winning, Grand Ole Opry member and Queen of Bluegrass Rhonda Vincent was part of the lineup. This year’s entertainment lineup features Appalachian Road Show, Kenny Stinson & Perfect Tym’n, Mountain Highway, Remedy Tree, Rekindle Grass, and many more. 

THE FLORIDA STATE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL CAMPING

What could make the Florida State Spring Bluegrass Music Festival 2024 even more amazing? How about the opportunity to camp all week and also have activities planned specifically for those lodging on-site? If you plan to camp and take in the bluegrass festival, you can do so by contacting the Perry Chamber of Commerce here to make your reservation. 

Camping requirements include a minimum of a three-night reservation starting the Monday before the event kick-off with the purpose in mind to enjoy a sense of community.  Activities such as Wednesday Night offers smores, peanut boil, and fireside picking in addition to Thursday Night’s bingo and potluck with, of course, more bluegrass music. On Friday and Saturday Night, food vendors will be available with more bluegrass music to entertain everyone. The cost per night is $25 for hook-up and $10 for regular campsites which is a great price together with all the activities!  

Torn between a camper or a tent? Our blog post here helps you decide with a few helpful insights.

DO YOU HAVE A BANGING CHILI RECIPE?

Do you have the best chili recipe out there? Sweet! The Florida Spring Bluegrass Music Festival allows you to compete against the best out there moreover allowing you to win bragging rights for the year. You can find the chili cook off application here.

FLORIDA STATE SPRING BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Cost of the event: Taylor County Resident are FREE
• Outside County limits $40/person
• General Seating so bring a lawn chair and a blanket for a picnic
• Plenty of Food Vendors
• NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR COOLERS
• FREE Kids Zone area Saturday 11 pm to 6 pm
• Face Painting is an additional fee

FLORIDA STATE SPRING BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL WHO IS THIS FOR?

The Florida State Spring Bluegrass Festival is for everyone! The festival offers the opportunity to enjoy camping all week or for the three day minimum as well as coming out for a day event. This is great for families and day trippers.

FLORIDA STATE SPRING BLUEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL HAVE YOU BEEN?

With the bluegrass music festival in its 22nd year, they must be doing something right! Have you visited in the past? Did you camp or go for the day? Let us know down in the comments what year and any tips and photos you may have!

Check out our review of the Brick City Bluegrass Festival Ocala, Florida here.

FINAL THOUGHTS…

The Florida State Spring Bluegrass Music Festival 2024 is definitely a festival to check out. With the option to camp, it is a great way to take it in. With so much to listen, see, and do, this festival promises to not disappoint. Happy Wandering Friends!