For the first time in a great while, the Consigliere and Lucienda Rosalita were unsupervised, left to their own devices. What would they do without a staff of qualified experts to keep things on the straight and narrow? With The Weapon to port and the “Gaping Hole” to starboard, things were sure to get a mite “sporting”.  All cleared for takeoff. One doesn’t always get to pick neighbors at the festival so traditionally, you get what you get and don’t throw a fit. Tough titty said the kitty but the milk tastes good. These are the Unsupervised at Whippersnap Festival “26. How do you behave when no one is watching? All unattended, single adults will be sold as slaves.

Tamiami and Roux met Giterdun Turner at Sertoma years before, perhaps now they were listening to Molly Hatchet together in hell. So for that reason and countless OBJs, the sacred grounds remain a Florida favorite.  The week’s perfect weather reminds the average savage why the Florida winter festival season is the alpha and the omega. Where else are you going in February?

The Counselor starred coldly across the outdoor rug, his eyes, hidden behind his dark glasses, said, “No. Please don’t do this. Sell crazy someplace else. We’re all stocked up here.” Lucienda reminded him that new neighbors were often “colorful”and unpredictable and she needed someone to park behind her vehicle so the parking fascists would forget about her car tag, or lack thereof. What could possibly go wrong? She asked if she could read one of her poems and they cautiously obliged. They were both fans of the spoken word but it had been known to derail an open mic. What began harmless enough went on and things became frighteningly clear. It was a Shakespearean joke. Hamlet’s opus. Or the poem that it was, but it was going on way too long. Welcome to the endless tangent. The coda to the coda. The veil of sanity had been lifted and the clarity of Lucy’s mistake was chilling. Like a vampire in a church, she had welcomed in a madman. They continued to listen as the play drifted on for another fifteen minutes. It wasn’t about poetry at that point, but better conceived as a four-part epic that should have lasted the entire weekend. The Consigliere, the king of the multiple tangent felt the brunt of the comedy vanguard directly to his naked face.

Yes! He preferred seasoned whores because they were better at it. No sir, they said Sooza horns, not seasoned whores. The Gaping Hole said, “It’s not my fault. Blame the blonde Moroccan hash.” Lucy was at the Karl Denson set when their met eyes. Welcome to my parlour said the spider to the fly. Sometimes we thank God for unanswered prayers.

This is the enthusiastic corruption of the public good. Welcome to the boot and rally. In the midst of your purging, you still must resist the energy vampire. Nothing in this life is free. The Counselor was besieged on all sides by tweakish energies. Carnies getting married in betwixt the tiki torches, underage hoodlums picking the burrs out of the Jew fro? The succubi groweth alongside the rams horn dreadlock.

Tonight Holiday Inn Surf Side. Come to the Blew Room for a full night of Champagne Room Confessional, featuring Ma Roux and the Pickin’ Chitlins. A lanyard with no laminate? What does that even mean? And while they were trying to enjoy some Stephanie Perez? Yes, that’s gonna be hard to explain. And then, like a phonetician phalanx, straight into the VIPness. Call the doctors, I see Kanika Moore everywhere. Endeavor to persevere.

He came to in the middle of the crowd at Guavatron. How had he gotten here? What was the viscous sheen on his hands and where had the feathers come from? Questions aplenty and some mysteries are best left unsolved. The Consigliere knew something was wrong when he returned to camp. “I smell bitch.” he grumbled, finding Lucy sleeping in the B-2 Spirit. He immediately went back to doing lines on the toilet seat. It had been a long day. And they still had to see Cope. Lucy met JGrievous behind the sound guys, in the sweet spot. The truth remains, insanity is a spectrum and it’s nice to hang out with someone so crazy they help you to appear moderately sane.

Never trust a fast talker and if the opposition gets on a roll in court, knock a book off the desk. Slow the roll, break the groove. They had at one time been purists, but now had regressed into the back halls of questionable dope. Afghani weed smoked though Taliban glass. Congratulations infidel, you are funding global terrorism.

What kind of witchery had been at work in the bosom of the hobo kamp? Why was the duck confit and the rest of the cooler of good intentions scattered around the kitchen? Was she actually taking a bath in the beer cooler? Her hair was so full of burrs the only real solution was a good shearin’. Is that why all the beers were covered in slime? Life finds a way. Indeed, stranger than fiction.

The Weapon lurked south from Pennsylvania, all the way to Brooksville, banjo in tow. Ye merciful gods, could this be true? Their last banjist had moved up to Indiana for love and nothing says “I love you” like moving to Indiana. Lucy and the Consigliere knew they were in considerable trouble as soon as her right hand contorted into the ancient claw hammer shape. Banjovi’s circle of confusion and sideways jam. Oh, and by the way, she was a trained opera singer who reeled it in enough for bluegrass work. Hmmm. Raise Dale, praise Hail. Colorful fun. Welcome to the polygamy dorm.

Lucy rubbed her eyes. What time was it? Sunrise or sunset? Some of it was coming back. Who was Valentina? It was something about glitter. A human glitter bomb and worth finding again. The energy of youth. Hey Maxine, what kind of Boca Raton trash turns the nose up at biscuits and gravy? Sorry Dino, she’s from Alabama, I guess she’s not into Cisco sausage gravy.

Namaste and may you be free of lice and bench warrants. Keep up with Kamp Hapenis as we chuga, chuga, chuga into the eye of the slurricane and the never-ending festival season.

“The wheel is turning and you can’t slow down
You can’t let go and you can’t hold on
You can’t go back and you can’t stand still
If the thunder don’t get you then the lightning will” -R. Hunter

Eight chuga-chugas before a choo choo? Important answers for important times. Wook Wranglers, because you’re worth it.

Thanks to the folks at Whippersnap for letting the Wranglers join in the silly fun. Keep up as we push forth through the middle of the Florida spring festival season. Work ain’t work when you’re having fun.

Namaste y’all.

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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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