Suwannee Roots Revival

Start: Thursday, October 10, 2024 12:00PM
End: Monday, October 14, 2024 11:00AM

Suwannee Roots Revival, now in its eight year, takes place Thursday, October 10 - Sunday, October 13 at the renowned Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in Live Oak, Florida, and continues to foster the longtime tradition of hosting some of the most prominent names in American roots music and beyond. Nestled in 800 acres of gorgeous Spanish moss-draped oak and cypress trees along the Suwannee River in northern Florida, Suwannee Roots Revival celebrates community based fun, growing friendships, laughing families, and joy you get from making memories with friends old and new. Suwannee Roots Revival is heading into its 8th year with a stellar lineup which includes: Old Crow Medicine Show, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Yonder Mountain String Band, Donna the Buffalo (4 days), Peter Rowan Walls of Time Band with Don Grant Reggaebilly, Jim Lauderdale & The Game Changers, Della Mae, Paul McDonald & The Mourning Doves, Henhouse Prowlers, The Grass Is Dead, Jon Stickley Trio, The Ain’t Sisters, Verlon Thompson, Mosier Brothers Band, Blair Crimmins & The Hookers, Walter Parks & The Unlawful Assembly, Sauce Boss, Grandpa’s Cough Medicine, The Lee Boys, Kaleta & Super Yamba Band, Ralph Roddenbery, Nikki Talley Band, Snake Oil Medicine Show, Grateful Dawg Tribute, Big Cosmo’s Band, Sloppy Joe, The Fried Turkeys, Quartermoon, and Magic Moon Traveling Circus. Suwannee Roots Revival focuses on showcasing established and emerging roots musicians throughout the weekend. Get ready for some one-of-a -kind collaborations among the artists performing—you never know who will give a surprise sit-in on stage (or in the campgrounds for that matter). There is an open call to play in the many campground pickin’ party sites throughout the weekend including at Slopryland, hosted by Sloppy Joe and the Bill Monroe Shrine, hosted by Quartermoon. This family-friendly camping festival includes four days of music and dance on multiple stages, along with yoga, music workshops, a Kids Tent, and more. There will be a wide range of hand-on workshops on the Music Farmers Stage, sponsored by the festival’s nonprofit arm, Live Oak Music and Arts Foundation (LOMAF). A raffle with a variety of prizes donated by festival merchants, artists, and sponsors will be held to benefit LOMAF, which supports music and arts programs in North Florida schools, including the Suwannee Spirit Kids Music Camp. The Vending Village will feature a diverse range of arts and crafts, as well as culinary delights ranging from healthy to decadent. The park itself is a place where children of all ages can rediscover (or discover for the first time) why they fell in love with the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park's magical mixture of sights, sounds, and sensations that make for a weekend of paradise. SOSMP offers guest comforts including a general store, full service restaurant, free showers, indoor bathrooms, and water stations. Upgraded camping, including RV hook ups and cabin rentals, as well as golf cart rentals are currently on sale. Reservations may be made by calling the Park office at (386) 364­-1683. SOSMP is located between Jacksonville, Florida & Tallahassee, Florida about 30 minutes south of the Georgia State line, about 45 minutes north of Gainesville and is host to a variety of events. Please visit the park's web site at www.musicliveshere.com for further information. Tickets are on sale now. Suwannee Roots Revival offers a multi-day Weekend Ticket that includes festival admission for four days of music, as well as primitive camping on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. Children 12 and under are free if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Early Bird Tier 3 Tickets are $175 (includes fees and taxes); Student / Military Early Bird Tier 3 are $160 (with a valid ID). Early Bird pricing ends July 17th. An additional event car pass is required to bring a car into the campground. Advance Car Pass: $15 or $20 at the Gate.