If you’re visiting Florida in the cooler months (October to April) you may be lucky enough to find a Bluegrass festival near you! Bands come to town in the fall winter and spring while the weather is nice. Bluegrass festivals are listed by month, but check the link for each to see exact dates.
South Florida Bluegrass Association Free Monthly Bluegrass Festival
Greynolds Park, North Miami Beach
This monthly free Bluegrass festival happens on the first Sunday of every month at Greynolds Park in North Miami Beach. Check their website for the next show’s lineup.
Florida Bluegrass Festivals in January
Yeehaw Music Fest
Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center
Okeechobee, FL
The Yeehaw Music Fest takes place in a large covered pavilion and hosts top performers. This is generally a 3-day festival in mid to late January.
Florida Bluegrass Festivals in February
Spring Palatka Bluegrass Festival
Palatka, FL
The Spring Palatka Bluegrass Festival features top acts and even a classic car show! Rodeheaver Boys Ranch hosts two top Bluegrass festivals. The Spring festival lasts three days in mid-February and they have RV sites and a cafeteria on site.
Florida Bluegrass Classic Music Fest & Car Show
Brooksville, FL
The Florida Bluegrass Classic hosts not only stage shows, but also family activities, crafts and food vendors, camping, and a Classic Car Show! This is a 3-day event generally held in late February.
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Florida Bluegrass Festivals in March
EMS Spring Bluegrass Festival
Brooksville, FL
This 3-day festival, usually held in late March, offers stage shows, open mic, workshops and children’s activities. Camping is available on site and remember to bring a lawn chair!
Suwannee Spring Reunion
Live Oak, FL
The Suwannee Spring Reunion is a 3-day event taking place at Suwannee Music Park & Campground. They offer an epic music experience, plus RV and tent camping throughout 800 wooded acres.
Everglades Bluegrass Festival
North Miami Beach, FL
This is a Friday through Sunday event at Greynolds Park where you’ll find performance stages, workshops, and informal jamming areas throughout the park. Their website doesn’t provide much information, but call the numbers listed here for more information!
Withlacoochee River Spring Festival
Dunnellon, FL
Withlacoochee is a 3-day festival in mid-March offering the best bands in bluegrass music. RV and primitive campsites are available. They host a November festival as well.
Florida Bluegrass Festivals in April
Southland Bluegrass Music Festival
Immokalee, FL
This FREE two-day festival offers the best in Bluegrass music, as well as food vendors on the grounds of the Seminole Casino in Immokalee. Plenty of food trucks will be available. Coolers are not allowed, but do bring your own chairs!
Bluegrass and Blueberry Festival
Avon Park, FL
The Bluegrass and Blueberry festival is full of live entertainment, vendors, raffles, BBQ and more! At the time of writing their 2023 Festival dates are still TBD.
Moon Crush Pink Moon
Miramar Beach, FL
This is a four-day music vacation, beachside and under the stars.
Florida State Bluegrass Festival and Chili Cookoff
Perry, FL
This is a two-day event complete with crafts, food vendors, chili cook-off, and a fun zone for kids. This festival is held every year, the first weekend in April.
Fort Christmas Bluegrass Festival
Christmas, FL
This is a one-day FREE outdoor event at Fort Christmas Historical Park. Bring chairs, blanks and a picnic, or enjoy the food truck offerings.
Florida Bluegrass Summit
Brooksville, FL
2023 is the first annual Florida Bluegrass Summit which caps off the end of the Florida Bluegrass Festival season.
Brooksville Blueberry Festival
Downtown Brooksville
The Brooksville Blueberry Festival started in 2023 and hosts over 300 vendors plus live entertainment! Come hungry for blueberries and on the lookout for unique finds.
Florida Bluegrass Festivals in May
Holiday Hills Music Park Spring Bluegrass Festival
Laurel Hill, FL
Holliday Hills hosts two festivals per year – one in May and one in October. Pay for each day or camp out for the entire event. Check their Facebook page for upcoming lineup and ticket prices.
Florida Bluegrass Festivals in October
Holiday Hills Music Park Spring Bluegrass Festival
Laurel Hill, FL
Holiday Hills holds two festivals per year — one in May and one in October. This is a 3-day festival on a beautifully manicured campground complete with arts and crafts and a covered pavilion.
Florida Bluegrass Festivals in November
Sertoma Thanksgiving Bluegrass Festival
Dade City
Sertoma hosts several Bluegrass festivals and this one has been running for over 40 years! Many big names have played here. It’s a three-day festival and they even offer Thanksgiving dinner. Check their website for ticket prices — you can pay for all three days or one day at a time.
Florida Bluegrass Festivals in December
Honeymoon Island Bluegrass Festival
Dunedin, FL
This festival is held in the Honeymoon Island State Park and the one-day event offers 6 hours of continuous music. Offered on-site are food and beverages by local vendors, and it is recommended that you bring your own lawn chairs for seating. This is an alcohol free event, although coolers are allowed. Dog friendly and child friendly, even offering a children’s activity area. Check the website for lineup and ticket sales.
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