This announcement is the first of two rounds of artists that will join Daydream’s marquee in February ahead of ticket prices increasing on March 1. Across-the-Way Productions also plans to release its initial By-Day Schedules in tandem with its next round of artists, set for February 25.

Daydream’s powerful quartet of 2026 headliners — GRAMMY Award-winning rock-and-soul juggernaut Tedeschi Trucks Band, rock-and-roll cultural legends My Morning Jacket, songcraft-alchemist Stephen Wilson Jr. and GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter Lukas Nelson — and today’s ‘Local Love’ additions join the notable grouping of artists previously announced: Larkin Poe, Railroad Earth, The Dip, The Word (Ft. Robert Randolph, John Medeski, & North Mississippi Allstars), Andy Frasco & The U.N., Amble, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, The Creekers, Penelope Road, Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes, Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast, Jason Scott & The High Heat, lespecial, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, Parlor Greens, MT Jones, Zion Marley, Zach Person, Cruz Contreras & The Black Lillies, Coyote Island, Johnny Mullenax, The Animeros, Isaac Hadden, Cam Clark & His Orchestra, Joslyn & The Sweet Compression, Bella Rayne, Music Road Co, plus FloydFest 25~Aurora On-the-Rise winner, Florencia & The Feeling, and runner-up, Hash The Band.

The fourth round of lineup additions for FloydFest 26~Daydream drop on February 25, with even more to follow in March and April. All artists on the first three announces (and all future announces) can be discovered and explored via extensive bios, links and playlists here, as well as listened to on a special FloydFest 26~Daydream Spotify Playlist.

Ticket prices increase soon — on March 1 — so patrons are encouraged to secure tickets now by visiting either
www.floydfest.com or the Afton ticket site. New for 2026, FloydFest features a few new ticket-types, most notably the highly-requested return of the ‘Park & Camp Pass (20’x20’),’ plus the ‘ADA Park & Camp Pass (20’x20’).’ Another new ticket type for 2026, the ‘FloydFest VIP Glamp-Camp Bundle Package,’ is now sold out.

FloydFest’s Glamp-Camp Program continues to be one of the quickest offerings to sellout annually, and a select few GA Glamp-Camp Bundle Packages remain, thus patrons are encouraged to buy soon. Underscoring Across-the-Way Productions and FestivalPark’s dedication to improving the onsite patron experience, dramatic improvements are underway at FloydFest’s 5826 Floyd Highway North, Check, VA 24072.|

GA Glamp-Camp campus, with sneak-peeks coming soon. Learn more about GA (and VIP) Glamp-Camp Packages by visiting here.
Building on their successful introduction in 2025, Hotel Travel Packages are now on sale for FloydFest 26~Daydream, with accommodation options at the iconic & historic Hotel Roanoke (VIP) and the modern & plush SpringHill Suites Roanoke (GA). FloydFest Hotel Travel Packages are available paired with either (2) 5-Day GA tickets or (2) 5-Day VIP tickets for FloydFest 26~Daydream, and include a five-night hotel stay (and all associated hotel amenities), roundtrip shuttle transportation to and from the festival Wednesday through Sunday, plus (2) FloydFest Merchandise Bundles. A limited number of GA & VIP Hotel Travel Packages are available, so act fast to claim this new boutique offering on www.floydfest.com or Afton tickets.

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Mountain Music Festival is thrilled to officially announce the 2026 lineup, bringing together an eclectic mix of national touring acts, regional favorites, and late-night magic for three unforgettable nights on the mountaintop at ACE Adventure Resort. Set against the backdrop of the New River Gorge, Mountain Music Festival continues to carve out its reputation as one of the most immersive music-and-adventure festivals in West Virginia. This is Mountain Music Festival “26 Lineup and Particulars.

When the sun sets and the Main Stage winds down, the party is just getting started. Late-night sets inside the Pigment Sanctuary Art Gallery bring an entirely different energy, blending music, art, and atmosphere into one of the most unique late-night experiences on the festival circuit. Expect deep grooves, psychedelic jams, and boundary-pushing performances from Buddhagraph Spaceship, The Kind Thieves, and Captain Midnight Band, surrounded by immersive visuals and live art installations. These late-night shows have quickly become a signature part of Mountain Music Festival—and a can’t-miss highlight for late owls.

The music doesn’t stop there. Festival-goers can also catch additional performances on The Lost Paddle Lake Stage on Friday and Saturday, offering a more laid-back lakeside setting perfect for afternoon and early evening sets. With cold drinks, waterfront views, and a rotating lineup of talented artists, the Lake Stage adds another layer to the festival experience and keeps the music flowing all day long.

Beyond the stages, Mountain Music Festival is about more than just music. Your ticket includes mountaintop camping, real bathrooms, free showers, fire pits, and easy access to ACE Adventure Resort’s world-class adventures—from whitewater rafting and ziplining to hiking and relaxing by the lake. It’s a weekend designed for exploration, connection, and escape.

Tickets are on sale now, and fans can take advantage of Early Bird deals for the best prices of the year. With three nights of music, multiple stages, late-night art-driven sets, and camping included, Mountain Music Festival delivers unmatched value and an experience you won’t find anywhere else.

The lineup is stacked, the stages are set, and the mountains are calling. Grab your tickets now, lock in early bird pricing, and get ready for Mountain Music Festival 2026. Follow their website and like their social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube. The science is real.

Keep up with the Wranglers as we head into the eye of the storm and the 2026 season of the Slurricane. February starts with Love Burn en route to Whippersnap and Amp Jam #2 in Live Oak. The party continues at Suwannee with Spring Reunion and Resonate as we move ever closer to the source. With FloydFest lurking in the summer distance, all roads point to f’sho. Visit these Mountain Music Festival gems from the depths of the archives.

2025 Mountain Sunshine

2024 Snapchat Love and the Blind Spectrum

2023 Lasting Impressions

2022 Grandma Stole the Chatch?

2021 Please Don’t Eat the Cicadas

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2026 Lineup Highlights:
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe — Led by the longtime Rolling Stones touring saxophonist
Karl Denson — a powerhouse funk/jam collective known for explosive, horn-driven live shows.
Spafford — East Coast–based improvisational rockers blending jam and prog with fearless
energy.
Thumpasaurus — California’s high-voltage “love child of Talking Heads, Devo, and Primus,”
delivering outrageous funk theater.
Eddie Roberts & The Lucky Strokes — The New Mastersounds guitarist teams up with
soulful vocalist Shelby Kemp and St. Pete rhythm duo Ashley and Taylor Galbraith for a groove-
forward, all-star set.
Plus COPE, Ajeva, Guavatron, Joe Marcinek Band, Flow Tribe, MiniM, The Heavy Pets, Dizgo, and Whale Feral. Artists-at-Large: Kanika Moore, Alex Steele, Joe Marcinek, and Sooza Horns sitting in across the weekend, plus tribute sets from Antelope (Phish) and Road to Nowhere (Talking Heads).
“Whippersnap has always been about more than music,” says festival producer Shane LaVigne. “We’re creating a space where people can connect, recharge, and celebrate community. Every year, the energy grows, and we can’t wait to share what’s in store for 2026.”

Beyond the Music
● Two non-overlapping stages for seamless listening all day and night.
● Late-night acoustic pop-ups in intimate corners of the ranch.
● Live art and installations from Dreem Lume and Planet Zuton.
● Kid-friendly workshops and wellness classes (yoga and tai chi).Elevated production: Immersive stage lighting and signature laser shows that transform the ranch after dark.
Camping options for every style: 200+ RV sites with electric/water hookups, shaded car camping, and primitive camping under the oaks.
“Our aim is a true Florida February tradition: world-class acts, excellent local food and craft beer, and nights under the oaks with friends and family,” LaVigne adds. “That balance of high-quality production and grassroots spirit is what makes Whippersnap special.”

Local vendors will serve a wide range of Florida flavors. Dunedin Brewery, the state’s oldest
craft brewery, returns with fan favorites and the exclusive festival brew, Snippersnap IPA.Tickets
Tickets are on sale now.
● $50 Wednesday pre-party
● $175 three-day admission (Thu–Sat)
● VIP packages available
● RV and camping passes, plus golf cart and pet passes

Florida Sand Music Ranch (formerly Sertoma Youth Ranch) is an 80 acre, wooded camping and event retreat located between Brooksville and Dade City, Florida. Experience old Florida camping under a natural hardwood canopy with the modern convenience of hot showers and indoor restroom facilities. Set up your tent in our primitive camping area or bring an RV / travel trailer, etc. and hook up with water and electric service.

Visit the Whippersnap website and like their social media sites on Facebook and Instagram. Sponsors include Dunedin Brewery, Cookies Dispensary, Whink Seltzer, HomeTeam Events, Photo Moxie Studios, Music Festivals Podcast and Second Hand Talent Podcast
“At the end of the day, Whippersnap is about love — for the music, for the people, and for the experience we create together,” LaVigne says. “That’s what keeps everyone coming back.”

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“Jam by Day downtown, Asheville at Jack Of The Wood, Asheville Music Hall & One Stop

Music Hall: Red Clay Revivial, The Snozberries, Cody Jasper, Bob, New Dawn Orchestra

One Stop: Nick Mac & The Noise, Doobe & the accomplices, Solvivor, Coyote Rodeo, Joe Marcenick Band Feat. Jason Hann, Josh Clark, Marcus White & more…

While Songwriters were Rounding up at Jack Of The Wood the wooks were wrangling at Asheville Music Hall & One Stop. The festivities started the night before at the Orange Peel. Gill Francis played the One Stop and an Allstar cast of Asheville musicians joined Melissa McKinney at the Music Hall and closed the night with Joe Marcineck and Friends…

After staying up all night Day zero, it felt wrong to be at the One Stop so early, normally the place doesn’t open til dark but never the less its Time for Christmas Jam by Day!

Reporting begins during Coyote Rodeo packing out the One Stop downstairs with rip roaring Bluegrass Originals and Covers. Ashevilles hottest new Jamgrass Band takes the scene & the foots get stompin’. Featuring James Schlender on fiddle the whole set and sit in by Jason Hann.

As New Dawn Starkestra is raging in the Music Hall wooks start appearing from the woodworks with kittens on shoulders and Rebekka Todd is blowing folks away with her powerhouse voice Workin on a Buildin. Featuring Isaac Haden, Quinn Sternberg and local legend Jeff Sipes. They play a heavy set paying homage to the late and great Colonel Bruce Hampton.

Joe Marcenick, Jason Hann, Josh Clark and Marcus White declare “It was a good day” You know its a good day when Marcus White breaks the key board! Time to head to Harrah’s Cherokee center for a 7 hour Marathon Christmas Jam begins.

Songbird Holler sings us into the escapade with roots music and that true Appalachia sound with miced Instruments and Clawhammer banjo action. Singing sweetly “I’ve Endured” by Ola Belle Reed. With family ties to Allman Brothers and The Grateful Dead they close out the set harmonizing on Cold Rain and Snow with Warren Haynes and Graham Lesh!

Daniel Donato warms up the big stage with a 4 song set. Bringing the unc in disco country he quite literally rocks his hat off during Dance in the Desert for his first arena set and last show of the year.

Edwin McCain and Warren Haynes 20 min set on the side stage was like a blast back in Millenials love life brought us all into highschool dance flashback with “I’ll Be”.

Asheville’s hometown hero MJ Lenderman & The Wind delivered an elegant set of originals bangers off of albums Manning Fireworks & Boat Songs.

Indie Alt vibes meets Christmas Jam with originals like Rudolph, Shes Leaving You, Wristwatch, Riptorn and You Have Bought Yourself A Boat. Might not have been everybodies cup of tea but there was a lot of hype and Chad loved it!

Back to the side stage with Cody Jasper opening up with Paranoid by Black Sabbath. Stone Temple Pilots straight “worked it” playing all the fans favorites and bringing nostalgia amongst the crowd with hits like “Plush” and “Interstate Love Song” closing the set with “Sex Type Thing”.

They soon slip down to the side stage to join Warren and Maggie Rose with everyones panties dropping as she sings “Angel From Montgomery”. Closing that Set with “Mississippi Queen”

Turns out Warren Haynes has more Friends on the Main Stage where the Jams truly commenced! Louis from Govt Mule, Kevin Scott, Greg Osby keeping it saxy, with local legend Jeff Sipe on drums and  “The” Duane Trucks back up Warren and they slay the whole set including hits from The Allman Brothers “Dreams” & “Whipping Post”. He’s still got it yall! 

Last Side Stage act members from MOE. Al Schnier & Vinnie Amico got sentimental about the American Songbook and preserving our beautiful tapestry of folk music playing Sylvio>Peggy-O and Like A Rolling Stone. Topping off the night with a beautiful and well executed tribute to Phil Lesh!

Comin in with China Cat>Rider, and Cumberland Blues. Maggie Rose hits the highs on Sugaree melting faces and hearts. During Darkstar you can find the Billy Tour Kids and retired Asheville Dead Heads barefoot spinning in the back over sticky floors with spilt beer and candycane juice. Graham does justice to his father during Unbroken Chain and Box Of Rain. Not fuckin it up at all.

Slowdance to Stella Blue and every silver linings got a Touch of Grey…They played another song too, whats that other one? ALL IN ALL we made it through the night drunk enough to not feel the cold. We lost Brandi and her phone is dead but I’m sure well find her at home.”

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Daydream’s powerful quartet of 2026 headliners — GRAMMY Award-winning rock-and-soul juggernaut Tedeschi Trucks Band, rock-and-roll cultural legends My Morning Jacket, songcraft-alchemist Stephen Wilson Jr. and GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter Lukas Nelson — now have even more remarkable company on FloydFest 2026’s marquee. With even more artists to be announced in the New Year, today’s additions include Railroad Earth, The Dip, Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, Parlor Greens, Zach Person, Zion Marley, The Animeros, Cam Clark & His Orchestra, Joslyn & The Sweet Compression, Bella Rayne, plus FloydFest 25~Aurora On-the-Rise winner, Florencia & The Feeling, and runner-up, Hash The Band. Daydream’s headliners and today’s powerful additions join the remarkable grouping of artists also on FloydFest 2026’s initial announcement: Larkin Poe, The Word (Ft. Robert Randolph, John Medeski, & North Mississippi Allstars), Andy Frasco & The U.N., Amble, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, The Creekers, Penelope Road, Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast, Jason Scott & The High Heat, lespecial, MT Jones, Cruz Contreras & The Black Lillies, Coyote Island, Johnny Mullenax, Isaac Hadden and Music Road Co.

The third round of lineup additions for FloydFest 26~Daydream will come shortly after the New Year, with even more to follow over the subsequent months. All artists on the first two announces (and all future announces) can be discovered and explored via extensive bios, links and playlists here, as well as listened to on a special FloydFest 26~Daydream Spotify Playlist.

TICKETS —
Patrons are encouraged to secure tickets now for FloydFest 26~Daydream by visiting the website or the Afton ticket site. Ticket prices increase (Tier 2) on March 1, 2026, with the third and final move to Tier 3 pricing scheduled for July 1, 2026, if tickets remain.
New for 2026, FloydFest features a few new ticket-types, most notably the highly-requested return of the ‘Park & Camp Pass (20’x20’),’ plus the ‘ADA Park & Camp Pass (20’x20’).’ Another new ticket type for 2026, the ‘FloydFest VIP Glamp-Camp Bundle Package,’ is now sold out. FloydFest’s Glamp-Camp Program continues to be one of the quickest offerings to sellout annually, and a select few GA Glamp-Camp Bundle Packages remain, thus patrons are encouraged to buy soon. Learn more about GA (and VIP) Glamp-Camp Packages by visiting this page. Building on their successful introduction for FloydFest 2025, Hotel Travel Packages are now on sale for FloydFest 26~Daydream, with accommodation options at the iconic & historic Hotel Roanoke (VIP) and the modern & plush SpringHill.

As always, thank you for your undying patience. We are still figuring out this thing called life and no matter what those crows told you in county. Keep up with the Wranglers as we head forth into the fray. Stay close.

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This year’s lineup adds some grateful goodness in the vein of Grahame Lesh with Warren Haynes, Nels Cline, Rob Barraco and John Molo, Warren Haynes Band, Umphrey’s McGee, 2nd set with All Night Wrong featuring Jennifer Wartswick, Skerik, Alex Wasily, Roosevelt Collier and more, Lettuce, Dumpstafunk plays Sly and the Family Stone, The Nth Power featuring Jennifer Wartswick, Cory Henry and Robert “Spud” Searight, The Heavyweights with Eric Krasno, Cory Henry and Robert “Spud” Searight, The Roosevelt Collier Band, Family Company, New Dawn Starkestra, Brock Butler Band, Gullah Collective, Kamp Happiness Family Jam and more.

Welcome back to the The Amphitheater Stage at the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park. It was your first favorite stage and likely still is. And why not? It’s where the cool kids are going to be. Whether on the rail or the old person rail back on the street, it has always been a unique place to experience music. The terraced bowl is shaded by turkey oaks draped with Spanish moss while chairs and hammocks are layered in every direction.

“Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida is loving home and proud host to dozens of eclectic music festivals dating back decades. Thousands of fans from around the world return time and again, flocking to frolic freely in this sacred space, to dance, commune, connect and coalesce around the intergenerational, genre-spanning live music gatherings. Centrally-located within the sprawling 800-acre campground venue is a celestial crown-jewel, the Amphitheater Stage, a majestic, tree-lined natural bowl with amazing acoustics, set amidst turkey oaks and dogwoods, framed by towering pines dripping in Spanish moss. The brilliant organic beauty creates crucial shade and an intimate container; familiar faces cultivate a familial atmosphere with filial traditions passed down from onstage to the rage. With world-class musicians blessing the Amphitheater Stage year after year, the sum of these sensory parts provide a unique, high-fidelity concert experience that rivals iconic amphitheaters like Colorado’s renowned Red Rocks or Washington’s breathtaking Gorge.”

At the end of the day, when the rubber meets the road, last year’s event produced one of Lucy’s favorite sets of the year. Daze Between Band playing with George Porter Jr. and showcasing songs he helped make famous with Eric Krasno, John Scofield, Ivan Neville, Tony Hall, Ian Neville, Deven Trusclair, Jennifer Hartswick, Ryan Zoidis, Alex Wasily, Viveca Hawkins, Ari Teitel and guests. It was a hitfest from the Meters to Allen Toussaint, Robert Palmer to Little Feat and beyond. Pound for pound, withers to brisket, the Crescent City delivers the best kind of funk.

Visit the Amp Jam website and like their social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, X and reddit. Also check out the Wranglers Media family of interweb portals. Just lie back and let it happen. And be sure to visit last year’s inaugural wook silliness with Amp Jam #1: Suwannee Always Provides.

Keep up with the Wranglers as we head forth into the fray and celebrate the spring festival season in Florida. Things get started with Love Burn, then the Suwannee calls with Amp Jam #2, Spring Reunion and Resonate. This is how we do it. It’s why all the middle aged folks are moving closer to Live Oak. You already know.

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For the fourth year, Wranglers Media will be in the eye of the slurricane bringing you live reports of the carnage as it unfolds in real time. Have no illusions, this is not for normal people. This is a bit of the “other”. Don’t miss Moonpie’s spit bubble concierto and Pedro’s Circle K? Hagglin’ Post. How about early morning Slayer and a visit to Meghita’s disco ball boogie palace. All signs point to f’sho.

This year’s lineup is a knock-out punch that includes CloZee, Shpongle, Mickman, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, EOTO, Break Science, Moon Tricks, Cimafunk, OTT., Algorhythm, Chalk Dinosaur, Josh Teed, K.L.O., Schmoop, Supersillyus,  Underground Springhouse, Defunk, Future Joy, High Step Society, Hive Mind with Allen Aucoin, Humandala, Ooga (live guitar set), Sauce Pocket, Danitza, Global Mountain Shindig, Harold, Mind at Large, Skiz, Strictly Liquid, The Yea Baby’s, Kamp Happiness Family Jam and much more.

Who could ever forget the return of Pedrita and the grit n Slide? You’re welcome for the strawberry. That will heal with time, just put a wee bit of salve on it. There was the heat last year and the “check engine” light that went off sometime Saturday morning. There was KT and the pirates attacking honest men up and down the coast. Ed note- Resonate is pirate heavy and methinks you should consider that before unfurling your favorite Jolly Roger. Don’t pretend to be confused.

Find your way to the playground Friday at 11 am for the First Annual Trinket Swap Meet and Family Picnic. Bring out all the baby ducks you can find. Now, they become real currency. Finally, you get to rub shoulders with the suits from the thirteenth floor.

Find the Bag Man somewhere between hell and the Bird Sanctuary Bar. How about a Mollyada with a side of bat guano? Does Her Brocness bring Cory Wong back to the park? The return of Moana and her back brace? It’s anyone’s guess how this is going to turn out. For a group that got responsible sleep at Hula, things are gonna get “sporting”.

Tickets are on sale right now. Visit the Resonate Suwannee website and like their social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and X. The future is now. Don’t get left behind.

The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is set amid 800 acres of Spanish moss-draped oak and cypress along the Suwannee River, SOSMP is one of the most beautiful live music venues in the country. The park offers guest comforts, including a general store, a full-service restaurant, free showers, indoor bathrooms, and water stations. Visit the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park website and check out their social media sites on Facebook, Instagram and X.

With a boat launch on site, bring your canoe or kayak and take a stroll along this beautiful cypress tree lined piece of North Florida. Take a break from the woes of the world and enjoy great fresh water fishing, wildlife habitat, or play our disc golf course through the pines and oaks. With miles of trails, hiking, bicycling, and golf cart rides are one of the many great ways to see the outdoors at this iconic venue.

Roll call Beetches. Don’t deny yourself a chance at redemption. Revisit these Suwannee Resonate nuggets of pleasure from the wranglers archives. Resonate “23: A Truly Beautiful Picture and Resonate “24: Pedro’s Lost Journal and Resonate “25: It Just Hits Differently. Find the Kamp Happiness family at Resonate and take your first steps toward Valhalla.

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Suwannee Spring Reunion 2026 is excited to announce the lineup for 2026! Bands include Larkin Poe, Steep Canyon Rangers, Keller & The Keels, Sam Grisman Project, Donna The Buffalo (all 4 days), Peter Rowan with Sam Grisman Project playing music from Old & In The Way and more, Jerry Douglas and Peter Rowan and others, Shawn Camp, Jim Lauderdale & The Game Changers, SCYTHIAN, Verlon Thompson, Jon Stickley Trio, Hattie & Joe Craven Quartet, The Grass Is Dead, Mosier Brothers Band, John Mailander (artist at large), David Gans, Denitia, Chloe Kimes, Tire Fire, Sunnyside Stringband, and more!

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Once again, we’re proud enough to fall victim to hubris and showcase the first round of music for FloydFest Daydream happening July 22-26 , 2026 at FestivalPark. This is a fantastic beginning to what is sure to be a drawn out reveal. Let’s all just take it easy and see where this goes. Easy and slow. This is FloydFest, the slow burn. Every month there will be new additions to the show. the talking heads likely already know the entire lineup for this year’s event, they just enjoy the gentle tease. Just lie back and let it happen.

Never-before-offered, limited-time ‘Early-Bird’ ticket pricing, paired with arguably the strongest initial lineup in the festival’s two-decade-plus history, top Blue Cow Arts Foundation & Across-the-Way Production’s
Nov. 6 announcement of FloydFest 26~Daydream, the latest annual offering of the Southeast’s premier, award-winning, summer outdoor music festival, taking place Wednesday to Sunday, July 22 to 26, 2026, at its home, FestivalPark, located at 5826 Floyd Highway North in Check, Va. Tickets are on sale now on the completely redesigned FloydFest.com.

Daydream’s powerful quartet of 2026 headliners, Grammy Award-winning rock-and-soul juggernaut Tedeschi Trucks Band, rock-and-roll cultural legends My Morning Jacket, songcraft-alchemist Stephen Wilson Jr. and Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Lukas Nelson dominate the initial lineup announcement, and serve as a powerful representation of both Across-the-Way’s brand of purposeful programming, as well as the company’s dedication to delivering artists who top its patrons’ annual request lists.

The strengths of those headliners are buttressed by a remarkable offering of additional artists on 2026’s initial announcement: Larkin Poe, The Word (Ft. Robert Randolph, John Medeski, & North Mississippi Allstars), Andy Frasco & The U.N., Amble, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, The Creekers, Penelope Road, Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast, Jason Scott & The High Heat, Lespecial, MT Jones, Cruz Contreras & The Black Lillies, Coyote Island, Johnny Mullenax, Isaac Hadden and Music Road Co, with many more to be announced. The second round of lineup additions for FloydFest 26~Daydream is coming soon, with even more to follow over the next few months. All artists on the initial announce (and all subsequent announces) can be discovered and explored via extensive bios, links and playlists at https://floydfest.com/lineup/, as well as listened to on a special FloydFest 26~Daydream Spotify Playlist: https://tinyurl.com/FF26Playlist.

TICKETS —For the first-time ever, Across-the-Way Productions launches with ‘Early-Bird’ ticket pricing, available for one week only, beginning at 10 a.m. on Nov. 6 and ending as the clock strikes midnight on Nov. 13. ‘Early-Bird’ prices are lower than all of FloydFest 2025’s prices (plus much of the year before), plus paired with lower ticket fees, to boot. Starting at 12:01 a.m. on Nov. 14, Tier 1 pricing will begin (again with lower fees) for all remaining tickets. To note, Across-the-Way Productions does not place caps on ‘Early-Bird’ tickets, so it’s highly possible that some ticket-types will sell out in the first week.

Patrons are encouraged to secure tickets now for FloydFest 26~Daydream by visiting either the website or ticket site. Following the increase to Tier 1 pricing on Nov. 14, the Tier 2 increase is set for March 1, 2026, with the third and final move to Tier 3 pricing scheduled for July 1, 2026, if tickets remain. New for 2026, FloydFest features a few new ticket-types, most notably the highly-requested return of the ‘Park & Camp Pass (20’x20’),’ plus the new ‘FloydFest VIP Glamp-Camp Bundle Package’ and ‘ADA Park & Camp Pass (20’x20’).’ FloydFest’s Glamp-Camp Program continues to be one of the quickest offerings to sellout annually, and this year it expands with a limited number of VIP Glamp-Camp Bundle Packages, thoughtfully placed in a new VIP Glamp-Camp Village in VIP World. Learn more about both GA and VIP Glamp-Camp Packages by visiting https://floydfest.com/glamping/.

5826 Floyd Highway North, Check, VA 24072 | sam@atwproductions.com | FloydFest.com
Building on their successful introduction for FloydFest 2025, Hotel Travel Packages return for FloydFest 26~Daydream, with accommodation options at the iconic & historic Hotel Roanoke (VIP) and the modern & plush SpringHill Suites Roanoke (GA). FloydFest Hotel Travel Packages are available paired with either (2) 5-Day GA tickets or (2) 5-Day VIP tickets for FloydFest 26~Daydream, and include a five-night hotel stay (and all associated hotel amenities), roundtrip shuttle transportation to and from the festival Wednesday through Sunday, plus (2) FloydFest Merchandise Bundles. A limited number of GA & VIP Hotel Travel Packages are available, so act fast to claim this new boutique offering on FloydFest.com or https://aftontickets.com/floydfest26daydream.

INFO —
FloydFest.com is now fully updated for FloydFest 26~Daydream — visit the site to find:
• Brand-new and expanded FAQs
• A Site Map, which will be regularly updated throughout the season.
• The valued Partners of FloydFest 26~Daydream.
• The evolving lineup, artist information, playlists and links
• Rules, a packing list and directions
• Glamping info
• Hotel Travel Package info
• Outdoor Adventure info
• Children’s Universe info
• ‘Other Cool Stuff’ info
• New merch for FloydFest 26~Daydream:
• A Spotify playlist featuring artists from FloydFest 26~Daydream:
• Plus: Access to customer service, booking contacts, vendor info, volunteer info … and more!

“It’s amazing that we are here, ready to start the journey home to FloydFest once again,” said John McBroom, FloydFest co-owner and CEO, and owner of FestivalPark. “We appreciate your love, trust and willingness to be part of the ride. As we continue to gather and find our ever-evolving home on the mountain, we are honored that you are here. Whether you have been part of the family for years or are just finding us for the first time … welcome. Daydream(ing) at FestivalPark is a constant pastime at certain parts of the day throughout the year. The western sky has an allure that can captivate and take you far, far away and bring you home all in the same viewing. Just like the music that emanates from the hills and valleys lets us dance
back to a sacred place that renews the spirit. We hope the daydreams and anticipation for next July will only bring joy as we look towards being back with the music, magic and mountains, once again.”
As always, FloydFest includes vibrant and varied vendors, quality craft brews and chews, healing arts, workshops and whimsy, camping and children’s activities, outdoor adventure, onsite art installations and a final lineup featuring almost 100 artists performing on seven+ stages over five days. FloydFest takes place at FestivalPark, located at 5826 Floyd Highway North in Check, Va. For more information, visit the website or email info@floydfest.com. Click for a direct link to tickets. Stay informed on all-things FloydFest by signing up for FloydFest’s E-Blast Newsletters & Text Club, and by interacting with FloydFest on social-media at Facebook, Instagram, X and tiktok.

Keep up with the Wranglers as we watch and report was comes out of the Floyd camp. Experience has taught us to expect great things from this entire team. This festival really is the standard by which other festivals are measured. Let’s agree to proceed with cautious optimism. Stay tuned.

Namaste y’all.

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From October 30 through November 2, 2025 a Florida Man invited the world to Live Oak, on the banks of the Suwannee River for another installment of Suwannee Hulaween. They came all the way from Tejas, Dirty Jersey, the 239 and beyond to the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park, with a truckload of yellow jackets (not the kind that kiss your face), inflatable horses and pocket lasers for stellar music, art, food and serious life experience. This time nothing was left to chance. Perfect planning makes perfect execution. Wanna take it easy at the restival? Wanna get a solid evening of quiet sleep? No, no honey. Not tonight. Cheese. Love. Hapenis. once again executed plan A. Build it and get out of the way. Exactly what kind of contraband can one purchase on the dark web? You think you’re getting in my over sized bloomers? No, no honey. Not tonight. Welcome to Suwannee Hulaween “25: Come back Monday. Come back Tuesday and then I might.

As always, the eclectic lineup had something for all the peoples and was cornered with the String Cheese Incident and other monsters such as Goose, Zed’s Dead, DJ Pee.Wee, Mersiv, Tape B, Parcells, JRAD, the Disco Biscuits and more. From Spirit Lake to the Amphitheater, taking a slow walk to eighty acres, the Loop or the river, Live Oak is still the best place around to enjoy a camping and music festival. Sitting under the shade of the turkey oaks and Spanish moss, it’s easy to understand how you found your way on the bus. The only questions is, “Why is this inflatable horse licking my face?”

For their money, Cheese. Love. Hapenis organizers would revel in their own site and spend much of the weekend maintaining the vibe and nearby grounds. Accomplishing several short term goals, the family unit was pleased as punch to not have called security or Suwannee deputies on one of their own or fallen victim to overwhelming interpersonal soap opera drama. Goals also included bringing the acoustic instruments home, unbroken. Hulaween doesn’t break guitars, I do. Thankfully, Horhay found his way back from Billy in Huntsville and Moana showed up with a broken back. Troopers till the end. Baby steps to the elevator. It takes a village to raise a bunch of idiots and Hulaween is a perfect place to get lost in the theater of the mind.

“Did you try to Groundscore my bin of canned food? On Friday?”

Baitbucket pulled into SOSMP same as he’d done since 2002, except this time the Buick had no brakes and sounded like a shrieking banshee. Unlike their usual Saturday arrival, the fam was sliding in Tuesday afternoon with the rest of the scrubs. The crew had already met up at Ted’s house and was ready for the assault on Live Oak. Thanks to Lightnin’ Steve for leaving the Mother Ship next to the Poncho Tree ready for action. Staff camping had wrapped around ye ole Titty Kitty spot, so Pedro’s Circle K? Hagglin’ Post had to be pushed across the street and set up on the main road, which was sure to offer a different slant on things. The obvious question rolling around everyone’s head was whether this motley crew of sloppy degenerates could hold it together on the main strip or did they belong safely hidden in the backwoods speakeasy? Like Horhay’s inner thigh, it was a slippery slope and only time would tell.

Working prefest, Justin homesteaded Cheese. Love. Sauce while Spacebug clawed out a space for Kamp Hapenis in Giovanni’s old spot. The amalgamation that followed was a successful experiment in an incestuous blending of both camps. An ocean of new friends with camps built inside of other camps. Hulaween tradition. Same as it ever was.

When it comes to leaving presents in the Mother Ship, hard yes to Eduardo’s gas,
hard no to Moana’s drawer of mystery pills.

A kinder gentler hula? Indeed the Pine Field was a calmer beast when compared with the late night renegades of old and last year’s Sunday night live radio extravaganza. Sure, there was plenty of sideways fun, but the focus on space and vibe carried them through the weekend. At some point, Baitbucket even hid BroccAleeya’s megaphone from himself and even AlleyCat kept her megaphone hid in lieu of the harmless Mr. Microphone. The Ain’t Sisters say thank you. You’re welcome. There’s a fine line between humorous antics and obnoxious brutality and just before daybreak, the Cat has been known to bounce over it with impunity. Even the Bag Man was taking naps and keeping the shadow people at bay. Leading doctors recommend sleep and research shows it helps keep both of your eyes the same size.

El Gato, the cigarette connoisseur, built and brought glory hole numero dos and cerdo desmenuzado delicioso. Dan, Katy Magic, and Spacebug returned to Hula for the first time since 2017 and brought with them, their blistered version of fun. Turtles hauled in her message table and granted some of her patent squirrel messages to the braver patrons. Moana and Lucy had their vibrations raised at the Future Joy set and then, yet again, submitted to the wills of the forest.

The year of the boyfriends. The “ladies” were brought in to help the population numbers and keep this setup from turning into a handful of fraternity boys sitting in the dark, shotgunning Boomerangs. Skip to, now the harlots were all showing up with boyfriends? Whoa. Whoa. Settle down now. That was not the initial agreement. These hard tails slid into an already established camp and proceeded to skew the numbers. 65/35. Yo Parker, next time bring your seester. Coty didn’t know there was such thing as a two-headed girlfriend dragon until one bit him on the face. Did it really happen at all? It’s so easy to slip.

Don’t look now but somebody put googly eyes on the tiki torches.

The last angry cellist took David and Savanah to visit Rosie and the Soup Kitchen somewhere in the back labyrinth of the pine field nestled in the heart of the Titty Kitty compound. In response to a recent restraining order, Rosie was no longer allowed to camp within two hundred yards of Kamp Happiness although, like Emma Jay or other derelict renegades, she might well be known to sneak around the woods after sunset. Drunk on warm Beatbox, Bagadix kidnapped JBfly and found the Amphitheater for DJ Pee.Wee. Which line is for deep tissue frisking? C’mon bro, you’re not even close.

Pirate date night. For many privateers, Hulaween is the Super Bowl of the Jolly Roger game. Lucy had already borrowed Coty’s electric bike for afternoon pirate flag reconnaissance and during the beginning of Saturday Cheese she and Crispy found themselves slipping through the loop in search of Blackbeard’s booty. Naturally everyone else was in the show creating the perfect hunting grounds. Once she tasted blood on her lips there was no stopping her. Using her grandfather’s straight razor, they attacked the camps toward the river and somewhere around Eighty Acres, felt the heat. Hiding behind trees and tents, they entered an invisibility bubble and even exchanged clothes. Were they paranoid or were they being followed or both? Yo ho, yo ho a pirate’s life for me.

And who taught Monk how to pirate? Stealing the Jolly’s while the fam played music around the fire? He didn’t even get to meet the cousins or share in the contraband. All work and no play makes Big Chris a dull boy. Be sure to keep the White Buffalo at home sirs.

Several Tampa Jolly’s were harvested, one going to Katie Magik and one to Coty’s antique van, with the latter only to be double down harvested by Abigail on her way back from the water closet. Family stealing from family and the plot doth thicken.

In the fourth quarter Bfly pulled in a couple more flags on the way back from Molly Tuttle. Thanks for all the Phish who contributed to the fray. With Dom in California and Delson and Nick cuddling with Benjamin, it was a real opportunity for some greenhorn to earn their wings. A neighbor came over and confessed that he’d taken the One Night flag for his daughter and it was his first time absconding with booty. Indeed, he was proud of his first heist and the Suwannee River Pirates found another scallywag. That particular flag had been stolen in Good Life camping at EForest. Hulaween giveth and Hulaween taketh away. Next time around they would be hanging their flags with Coty’s cherry picker, taking things to a whole nutha level.

The throngs came out to enjoy one of Suwannee’s most special treats as thousands of bats could be witnessed flying out of Justin’s hair and returning, like clockwork, by sunrise. Thanks to Jamie and Lige for supplying the golf carts and KH complimentary courtesy vehicles. The crew got the VIPness ride to JRAD, the best place place to find all the Florida heads and this episode did not disappoint. The guys dropped a mad Loose Lucy while the Florida fam bumped and rubbed their way through a beautiful set on a beautiful day. Did we notice the beautiful Hulaween weather? Lucy always rooted for a warm Hula because it was already cold where most folks were from and it promoted nudity in costumes. Everyone got their wish this year and it was brisk, with everyone showing off their finest winter finery. Thank you for a real good time.

How’s my tie?

Lady Lake’s own BrocAlleah showed up with another thug of the first order and claimed her spot across from the Poncho Tree. This was the festival bartender crowd and after months of nonstop high-volume bar work, they were taking the week off. Lucy knew to be wary when Broc asked, “Do you wanna get down or do you wanna get down?” Who in the world gets carried like a baby back home from the stage? Everyone is a princess at Hulaween and sometimes the average tweaker is unable to carry them home.

“I said, Juanita, my sweet Juanita
What are you up to, my Juanita?
I said, Juanita, my sweet chiquita
What are you up to, my Juanita?”

“I’m on the lake bitch.”

Ms. Montana arrived from Tejas with prerolls hauled all the way from Lake Michigan. Love is a verb, not a noun. Her party coach served homemade Mollyadas for breakfast with a side of poppers. How quivery! Sam brought homemade mango snuff for dessert. Colorful camp mates take the guesswork out of the festival. Consistent quality. Low and slow baby.

Calm down old man, it’s just watered down moonshine, not fentanyl, bath salts or baby laxative. Where was Quinn and the revolving white lightning breakfast order? KT should have been watching Baitbucket’s six when the monkey man erupted from behind Savanah and tackled him at the base of his spine, flipping him over and dragging his junk across his bow. That is NOT enthusiastic content.

Lucy didn’t know if she was hallucinating but she was beginning to see googly eyes on everything.

Run for the hills, Mary and Dani have the drips!

Smooth gets the Mississippi blue ribbon first place for his leave-one take one, complete with a loaded cardboard box of homegrown Michigan outdoor. The indoor was for friends, which was perfect considering all KH had to smoke was useless Delta 9 from Buckeye Lake. Message for Hannah; click click click click click. Thanks for maintaining correspondence.

“Put my money in your meter, baby, so it won’t run down
But you caught me in the squeeze play on the cheesy side of town
Throw me a dime, throw me a line
‘Cause there’s a fat man in the bathtub with the blues
I hear you moan, I hear you moan, I hear you moan”

Connections. Reeking of bad salmon, David and Savannah traveled from Denver and found their way to the Pine Field to join the festivities. They received their first titty kitties and drug Lucy back to their domicile in eighty acres. As always Queen Mitochondria, Suwannee royalty, located the fam multiple times throughout the weekend. An angel from Montgomery with breakfast burrito gifts for the wooks reminds us that Hulaween provideth.

Almost missed connection. After a week of looking for Jacob, they came to find him sleeping around the campfire Sunday morning. “Somebody cover that wook up before he gets a sunburn.” Careful around this kamp. Next time you might want to take those shoes off before going down. Dock that wook a day’s pay for nappin’ on the job.

Gently used refrigerators. Cheap!!! Kinda rusty and dank, like your vagswa. Call Big D lil arel (rest in peace) at 888-8888  Don’t wait! Big D lil arel, he does what he says he’ll do.

Moving in with Kira and her band of thugs, the Artist Spiderman brought his Peter Rowan Free Mexican Airforce to the sunrise set, not to be confused with Abigail’s early morning Slayer and Anthrax requests. Quit licking my face. You’re welcome. You think I won’t kick a horse? So wrong. Swing by kamp and join the request happy hour anytime of the day. Thanks to Eduardo for supplying the support speaker and supporting seamless transitions. Sorry Jefe, no Bassnectar.

At the end of the day, it was a fantastic Hulaween no one in the extended family got hurt or arrested. A low bar to be sure but success is relative and subjective. Hulaween is a little different every year and it’s a cherished blessing to be growing with it. This is our time. Please visit the Suwannee Hulaween website and like their social media sites on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok and YouTube. Science is real. Follow Wranglers Media on their platforms as well. Don’t get left watching the paint dry.

For many, Hulaween represents the very best of experienced, family camping with professionals on both sides of the white wine. It is a slice of the “other” with everyone joining in a fairy tale in that place just past where the sidewalk ends. Thanks to Wooksville with their sick set up back in eighty-acres (Was that Jason Hann on your stage?) and our neighbors at the Bird Sanctuary Bar with their culture of professional debauchery. The street fire, camp maze and acoustic jams all showed, once again, why these campers have been expelled from other respectable camps. Thankfully, Hulaween has always managed to provide a space for all different brands of silliness.

Thanks to the Hula PR team for keeping our team in the loop for the ninth year. As 239 trash and Florida crackers of the first order, this family takes pride in showing off the park and our commitment as stewards. Don’t worry Brie, we picked up your butts. Thanks to the KH family for putting up with the low bar, scum line. Keep up with the Wranglers as we wrap up the festival season in Florida and then turn around and kick things off in the Sunshine State for another year of fortune and adventure with the Mother Ship. Return to the scene of the crime at Live Oak for Amp Jam #2, Suwannee Spring Reunion and Resonate or find us at Virginia Key for Love Burn. See you next year on the river. Plan A is still in effect.                    Namaste y’all.

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