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Three Day Musical Weekend Under The Stars For All Ages.
Blues Bash at the Ranch came about after the success of Camping with the Blues, held at Florida Sand Music Ranch in October each year. Greg Herndon and Paul Benjamin felt another blues festival would be the perfect addition to the ranch and would be held in the spring each year.
Camping with the Blues was envisioned and founded by Greg Herndon, a former member of the Sertoma Youth Ranch Board of Directors, to create a blues music festival at this amazing venue to help fund and keep operational this campground for our youth to enjoy.
Set in the rolling hills of Florida, both Blues Bash at the Ranch and Camping with the Blues are annual blues music events which benefits the beautiful and rustic Florida Sand Music Ranch, 85 Myers Road, Brooksville, FL 34602 located just off I-75 at Exit 293.
There will be a children’s program on Saturday, March 18, 2023, from 10am-5pm. Kids (and adults) LOVE our activities! Please bring your kids to the Youth Pavilion and sign them in by 10am. There will be hayrides, face painting, pinata, music, hula hoops, bubbles, make tie dye shirts,arts and crafts and more….
Blues Bash at the Ranch and Camping with the Blues are produced by GPS Festival Productions, LLC; partners Greg Herndon, Founder and Former President and owner of Mojoe Productions, Inc., an interstate all event production company which supplies sound, stage and lighting for countless events all over the eastern USA and Paul Benjamin, Festival Promoter of countless festivals around the country and Founder of the highly successful North Atlantic Blues Festival. Between these partners, there are over 85 years of combined experience in the entertainment industry and festival production and are paid consultants at various festivals throughout the year.
For those who do not camp but want to enjoy the great outdoors at our beautiful campground, our sponsor hotel, The Days Inn, is available nearby located at exit 301 off I-75.
Can’t stay for the whole weekend? Single day tickets are on sale for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Grab your friends and family and make a day of it. Food, beverage and artisan vendors on site all weekend.
There are RV sites and tent camping available for all ages.
An open-air covered seating area and stage provides the perfect setting for a fun-filled weekend. Great dance floor where you are up front and personal with the bands. Family and dog friendly.
A few things to remember for the safety and enjoyment of all…and be sure to bring your chairs for the fest! A flashlight would be good for at night and maybe some bug spray…just in case!
LOCATION: Florida Sand Music Ranch, 85 Myers Road, Brooksville, FL 34602
CHECK-IN/CHECK OUT: Check-in is 9am every morning; campers must checkout by noon on Monday following the festival
BATHROOM & SHOWERS: Yes, there are permanent bathroom/shower facilities on site.
ICE, FIREWOOD, BEER & WINE: You may bring your own or the ranch will have it for sale.
PICNIC TABLES: There are about 70 in the park, feel free to relocate one to your site, but be prepared with your own folding chairs.
RV SITES: 30 amp service. A dump station is located on property.
PRIMITIVE OR SELF-CONTAINED CAMPING: Quiet generators (no commercial) and rated 70 DB or less are allowed.
CAN I BRING ALCOHOL: Yes, alcohol is allowed in the park and anyone consuming alcohol must be 21 or older. Alcohol will also be sold at the festival.
ARE CAMPFIRES ALLOWED: Yes, you can have a camp fire! You can bring your own firewood, and firewood will also be for sale, but please do not cut wood from the park! There are fire rings scattered around the park…just grab one. Please do not leave your fire unattended! Remember – only you can prevent forest fires!
ARE DOGS ALLOWED: Dogs are allowed in the park but MUST be kept on a leash at all times! No exceptions! Any dogs in the park must be under your control at all times. Dogs are NOT allowed in the kitchen, pavilion,or concert areas. Owners must clean up after their dogs. If any dogs are found roaming the park, the owner will be asked to leave. No loud barking or fighting will be tolerated, and attendees/owners will be asked to leave if it continues with no refund.
ARE GOLF CARTS ALLOWED: Yes, you can bring your own or rent one for the weekend.
BAR-B-QUES: Yes, you can have a bar-b-que! You can bring your own bar-b-que and charcoal. Please do not leave your fire unattended!
PA – RV & AUTO SOUND SYSTEMS: In keeping with the rules of the ranch, sound systems are to be in concert area ONLY. ABSOLUTELY no sound systems; e.g. PA, DJ, etc. in campground area. Violation of this ordinance will evict you from the property immediately, and no refunds will be issued. Also, NO loud cars or trucks.
