Camping with the Blues Kicks Off Florida's Blues Festival Season w/ FREE Pre-fest Night at Sand Music Ranch October 16, 2025

Let's get this party started!

An update from GPS Festival Productions, producer of Camping with the the Blues: 

"You and your friends are invited to kick off your weekend at the Florida Sand Music Ranch on Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 5pm–10:30pm with a special NO-COST pre-festival evening of music ahead of Camping with the Blues! Join us for great music by Wendy Rich, “Yesterdayze,” and the Bridget Kelly Band. Bring your own beverages and enjoy a relaxed and casual night of music, food vendors, and community. This informal gathering is a perfect opportunity to meet fellow festivalgoers before the full weekend begins. Thank you for supporting our festivals at the ranch—we can’t wait to welcome you!" - Roseanne Herndon & Family

Enjoy 3 Days and Nights of

“Blues Under the Stars w/ The Stars of the Blues”

With Open Acoustic Jams Daily!

October 17–19, 2025

CAMPING WITH THE BLUES 2025

at FLORIDA SAND MUSIC RANCH

85 Myers Road, Brooksville, FL 34602

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TICKETS
Weekend passes & day tickets available.

WATER AND ELECTRIC CAMPSITES ARE SOLD OUT
DRY/PRIMITIVE SITES STILL OPEN

Set in the rolling hills of Florida for its 12th year, Camping with the Blues is an annual music event benefiting the beautiful and rustic Florida Sand Music Ranch. The festival is located just off I-75 at Exit 293, between Brooksville and Dade City—centrally located near the heart of Florida, a close drive for everyone.

*SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCES*

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2025
4p – Campers Acoustic Jam
5:20p – LC Williams & the Driver
6:40p – Sheba the Mississippi Queen & the Bluesmen
8p – Hughes Taylor
9:30p – GeminiiDragon
Jam to Follow

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025
11a – Campers Acoustic Jam
12:20p – Mark Barner Band
1:40p – Julie Black Music
3p – Regina Bonelli
4:20p – Christopher Dean
5:20p – Dinner Break
6:15p – T-Bone Hamilton Music
7:50p – Big Al & the Heavyweights
9:25p – Johnny Rawls
Jam to Follow

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2025
10a – Campers Acoustic Jam
11a – The Blues Generators
12:20p – Apostoli Floyd
1:40p – Max & the Magics
3p – Kid Royal Band
Jam to Follow

*Schedule subject to change

What are you looking for in a GREAT Blues Festival?
Great music and accessible musicians?
Covered stage and seating area?
Permanent bathrooms and shower stalls?
Picnic tables and fire rings for jamming at night?
Family- and dog-friendly venue and event?
A great assortment of vendors?
Reasonable beverage prices?
A consumer-friendly carry-in policy?
A feeling of community?

You’ll find them all at Camping with the Blues!

You DON’T HAVE TO camp.

If you go the tent, car, or self-contained route, there’s PLENTY of space.

For more information, please contact Roseanne at (941) 758-7585. Do not call the ranch directly.

Prefer hotels? They’re close by!

An open-air covered seating area and stage provides the perfect setting for a fun-filled weekend. Event is rain or shine.

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Interested in sponsoring this event or becoming a vendor?
Please call: (941) 758-7585

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