The 7th Annual Suwannee Spring Reunion at The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in Live Oak, Florida, takes place Thursday through Sunday, March 20-23. This family-friendly music festival includes camping, music workshops, kids activities, arts & crafts, and daily yoga. Nestled amidst 800 acres of majestic Spanish moss-draped oak and cypress trees along the Suwannee River, the weekend will be jam-packed with music rooted in Americana, newgrass, bluegrass, folk, blues, and more.
Suwannee Spring Reunion is pleased to present the daily schedules! The lineup includes performers with long histories of epic Suwannee performances along with a history of showcasing some surprise one-of-a-kind collaborations. With many acts playing multiple times, music will be staged in a variety of areas, including Big Cosmo’s Amphitheater, the Music Farmers Stage at The Porch and The Back Porch, Music Hall, and The Tent.
Highlights over the weekend on Big Cosmo’s Amphitheater include festival headliners The Infamous Stringdusters (Thu), Kitchen Dwellers (Fri), Sam Bush (Sat), Peter Rowan Walls of Time Band with Don Grant Reggaebilly (Sat/Sun), and four days of Donna the Buffalo!
Big Cosmo's Amphitheater will also host sets by Larry Keel’s Electric Larry Land, Steve Poltz, Jon Stickley Trio, Fireside Collective, Ain’t Sisters, SCYTHIAN, The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, Paul McDonald & The Mourning Doves, Mosier Brothers Band, Verlon Thompson, Blair Crimmins & the Hookers, Hattie & Joe Craven Quartet, Nikki Talley Band, Lee Hunter & The Gatherers, and more.
Spring Reunion starts Thursday afternoon with Big Cosmo’s Celebration of Life on the newly renamed Big Cosmo’s Amphitheater with a performance by Big Cosmo’s Band to honor festival co-founder, Randy Judy, who passed away in spring 2024.
Festival Director Beth Judy says, ”Our first festival was Suwannee SpringFest in March of 1997 at the Spirit of Suwannee, so it is fitting that Randy's tribute ends up being in the Spring (after having to cancel the 2024 Suwannee Roots Revival due to the hurricane). Plus, Sam Bush will be there, and Randy loves Sam! I'm quite sure that if you look close enough, you'll almost see Randy sitting at the Amphitheater Stage tapping his foot with Vassar and Col. Bruce sitting beside him!!”
The Tent is a fantastic spot to immerse yourself in the music and dance and, new to this year, has been relocated a bit closer to Vendor Row for added convenience! The Music Hall remains an excellent spot for special indoor listening experiences with stage lighting, air conditioning, and a cafe. Highlights over the weekend for both include sets by Jim Lauderdale with Donna the Buffalo, Steve Poltz, Peter Rowan, Todd Albright, David Grier, Jim Lauderdale & Verlon Thompson, Jon Stickley Trio, SCYTHIAN, Blair Crimmins & The Hookers, Grandpa’s Cough Medicine, The New Quintet, Sloppy Joe, Quartermoon, and more!
Suwannee Spring Reunion is excited to debut the Music Farmers Stage at The Back Porch—a “VIP section for everyone. The Back Porch (formerly backstage of The Porch Stage) will be open from the start of the music until the end of each night's performances, providing plenty of seating options for relaxation, food from delicious vendors nearby, and live video feeds from Big Cosmo’s Amphitheater to ensure you don't miss any of the action. It will have a full bar set up, and WildCrafters will be vending nearby with a non-alcoholic bar serving kava, teas, and booze-free craft mocktails.
Special performances will take place at The Back Porch during the evening changeovers at Big Cosmo’s Amphitheater. Featured performers include Grateful Dawg Tribute with Billy Gilmore & Mickey Abraham, Ralph Roddenbery, Jeff Mosier, Roy Book Binder & Todd Albright, Verlon Thompson, and Nikki Talley & Jason Sharp.
The Music Farmers Stage has a new location inside the former Porch Stage building, which is a bigger and more comfortable location for workshop participants. During the day on Friday and Saturday, there will be a number of workshops, including Blues Guitar w/ Roy Book Binder, Flatpicking w/ David Grier, Dobro w/ Jared Womack, Guitar w/ Tom Nelly, Singing w/ the Cravens, Banjo w/ Jeff Mosier, D.U.B. Drums w/ Gaurav Malhotra, among others.
The Music Farmers Stage at The Back Porch is 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 on site to benefit LOMAF to support music and arts programs in North Florida schools.
Festival attendees are encouraged to bring their musical instruments with 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.
Tickets are on sale now. Suwannee Spring Reunion offers a multi-day Weekend Ticket that includes festival admission for four days of music, as well as primitive camping on Thursday-Sunday nights. Military and Student discounts are available. Children 12 and under are free if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. For complete ticket information, visit www.suwanneespringreunion.com/Tickets.
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. Visit the park's web site at www.musicliveshere.com for further information on camping and amenities.
Suwannee Spring Reunion 2025 Lineup & Days to Play:
The Infamous Stringdusters (Thu)
Sam Bush (Sat)
Donna the Buffalo (4 days)
Kitchen Dwellers (Fri)
Peter Rowan Walls of Time Band with Don Grant Reggaebilly (Sat/Sun)
Jim Lauderdale (Fri/Sat/Sun)
Larry Keel’s Electric Larry Land (Sat)
Steve Poltz (Fri/Sat/Sun)
Jon Stickley Trio (Fri/Sat)
Fireside Collective (Fri/Sat)
Verlon Thompson (Fri/Sat/Sun)
SCYTHIAN (Thu/Fri)
Roy Book Binder (Thu/Fri/Sat)
John Mailander (Artist at Large) (4 days)
Hattie & Joe Craven Quartet (Thu/Fri/Sat)
The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys (Fri)
The Grass Is Dead (Thu/Fri/Sat)
Paul McDonald & The Mourning Doves (Fri/Sat)
Mosier Brothers Band (Fri/Sat/Sun)
Blair Crimmins & the Hookers (Thu/Fri/Sat)
Ain’t Sisters (Sat/Sun)
Grandpa’s Cough Medicine (Thu/Fri)
Nikki Talley Band (Thu/Fri/Sat)
Grateful Dawg Tribute with Billy Gilmore & Mickey Abraham (Thu/Fri)
Ralph Roddenbery (Fri/Sat/Sun)
David Grier (Fri/Sat)
Lee Hunter & The Gatherers (Fri/Sat)
Big Cosmo’s Band (Thu/Fri/Sat)
The New Quintet (Fri/Sat)
Habanero Honeys (Sat)
Todd Albright (Thu/Fri/Sat)
Yet To Be Gold (Sat)
Sloppy Joe (Thu/Fri/Sat)
Quartermoon (Thu/Sat)
For more information and the complete schedules, please visit www.suwanneespringreunion.com
