Live Oak, FL — The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in Live Oak, Florida, will host the 7th Annual Suwannee Spring Reunion from Thursday through Sunday, March 20-23. This family-friendly music festival spans four days and nights and 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 excited to announce the initial lineup and is honored to present: The Infamous Stringdusters, Sam Bush, Donna the Buffalo, Kitchen Dwellers, Peter Rowan Walls of Time Band with Don Grant Reggaebilly, Steve Poltz, Fireside Collective, SCYTHIAN, Roy Book Binder, Hattie & Joe Craven Quartet, Big Cosmo’s Band, Lee Hunter & The Gatherers, and more artists to be announced!
Suwannee Spring Reunion focuses on showcasing established as well as up-and-coming roots musicians throughout the weekend, often with 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’s 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.
The lineup includes artists with storied histories of epic Suwannee performances over the years. The festival is home to generations of families who have gathered year after year to experience that shared connection to the music and the commitment to the notion of something bigger than ourselves.
Festival Director Beth Judy says, “Having to cancel Suwannee Roots Revival 2024 because of the damage of Hurricane Helene broke my heart. It was necessary, but I have to admit tears were shed, and it’s hard to express how much I missed seeing everyone! I felt really lost, and now I see how much I depend on that energetic refill of love, music, and laughter with our community. The fact that we were dedicating this festival to Randy Judy (my festival co-creator and partner) was very disappointing; however, the good news is that it will happen at Suwannee Spring Reunion 2025. I actually think it will be better than I had planned!”
Beth continues, ”Our first festival was Suwannee SpringFest in March of 1997, so it is fitting that Randy’s tribute ends up being in the Spring. 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 tapping his foot with Vassar and Col. Bruce on either side! And with the lineup that’s coming together, Spring Reunion is going to be amazing!”
Suwannee Spring Reunion has renamed some areas as well as unveiling a new one, which is consistent with what was planned to have happened in the fall at Suwannee Roots. There will be music across four stages including Big Cosmo’s Amphitheater, the NEW Music Farmers Stage at The Porch and The Back Porch, Music Hall, and The Tent.
The festival will kick off 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.
Changes are coming to enhance your festival experience at Suwannee Spring Reunion 2025! The Porch Stage area is being transformed into a multipurpose venue—The Music Farmers Stage at The Back Porch—creating a “VIP section for everyone.”
The Back Porch will be open from the start of the music on Big Cosmo’s Amphitheater 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. During the evening changeovers at Big Cosmo’s Amphitheater, special performances by featured artists will take place at The Back Porch
The Music Farmers Stage has moved to now be inside of the former Porch Stage building which is a bigger and more comfortable location for workshop participants. During the day on Friday and Saturday, a number of new and exciting workshops will be presented by some of the festival’s friends and artists.
If that wasn’t exciting enough, The Tent is also moving closer to Vendor Row for added convenience! The Music Hall will remain as is—with stage lighting, air conditioning, and a cafe.
The Music Farmers Stage 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 located at a tent at the top of the hill at Big Cosmo’s Amphitheater. It will benefit LOMAF to support music and arts programs in North Florida schools, including the Suwannee Spirit Kids Music Camp.
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, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. Military and Student discounts are available. Children 12 and under are free if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Get your tickets before they go up to the next pricing tier on December 17. Please note, an additional event car pass is required to bring a car into the campground—Advance Car Pass: $15 or $20 at the Gate. For complete ticket information and to purchase tickets, 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. 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.
Suwannee Spring Reunion 2025 Initial Lineup:
The Infamous Stringdusters
Sam Bush
Donna the Buffalo
Kitchen Dwellers
Peter Rowan Walls of Time Band with Don Grant Reggaebilly
Steve Poltz
Fireside Collective
SCYTHIAN
Roy Book Binder
Hattie & Joe Craven Quartet
Big Cosmo’s Band
Lee Hunter & The Gatherers
Sloppy Joe
Quartermoon
Magic Moon Traveling Circus
Bill Monroe Shrine
Slopryland Music Workshops
Umalumina Daily Yoga with Rhonda Bell
More to be announced!
For more information, please visit www.suwanneespringreunion.com.