The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its third Land O’ Lakes Music Festival.
The event will be held March 24 from noon to 8 p.m., at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, formerly known as the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, at 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.
This year, musicians will be able to use Heritage Stage — a community stage that was completed last year, following years of advocacy, and as a result of a multitude of partnerships between governments, business partners and community volunteers.
Bands that are scheduled to perform during the festival are:
- Solar Exposure with an eclectic mix of pop, rock and hint of country
- Marlon Boone, Jazz/R&B saxophonist extraordinaire
- Actual Bank Robbers’ unique indie pop rock
- Trigger City Trio will entertain with rock & soul sprinkled with funk
- Stonegrey jamming with arena/classic rock style
- Sowflo, is coming from Naples, with a reggae vibe
Fred Chandler, a vocalist who also plays multiple instruments, will entertain between acts.
“It’s an entire day of music,” said Terri Dusek, event chairwoman.
She hopes that the music festival, now being held for the third time, will evolve into a major event in Central Pasco.
The idea is to provide a setting where music is the focal point, said Dusek, who has been involved with music her entire life.
“Music has been a huge part of my life,” Dusek said, noting that her sons are members of Stonegrey.
She also noted that Stonegrey, Solar Exposure and Fred Chandler are all Land O’ Lakes residents.
Dusek also noted that Ryan Walker, owner of Artist Direct, will be handling the sound for the festival.
While music takes center stage, there also will be arts and crafts vendors, a kids’ zone, and a business showcase featuring companies and organizations that want to spread the word about what they have to offer.
There will be food trucks, as well as beer and wine.
Admission is free, but parking is $10 per vehicle, which benefits local schools.
No coolers or pets are allowed.
For more information, call The Central Pasco Chamber at (813) 909-2722, or email .
Land O’ Lakes Music Festival
Where: Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.
When: March 24, noon to 8 p.m.
Cost: Free admission; parking is $10
Details: Spectators can enjoy a full day of music. There also will be arts and crafts vendors, a kids’ zone, and food and drink available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Info: Call The Central Pasco Chamber at (813) 909-2722, or email .
Published March 14, 2018
