Live music, interesting cars, corn dogs and kids’ activities — those are just a few of the offerings expected at the second annual Land O’ Lakes Music Festival set for March 11.
(Courtesy of Suzanne Beauchaine)
The festival, presented by the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce, is being held at a new venue this year.
David Gainer, event chairman and president-elect of the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce thinks the new location — at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center and Park — will benefit the event because of its high visibility off Land O’ Lakes Boulevard.
The festival was moved because organizers believed that a new stage, that’s now under construction, would be completed.
“We thought the stage would be ready this year, but you know how construction goes. It was delayed,” Gainer said. “Ultimately, once the new stage there is completed, that is going to be our new home.”
So, instead of using the new stage, musicians will perform on the park’s football field, Gainer said.
Festival-goers can bring their own lawn chairs and blankets, or can purchase reserved seating, which is $15 in advance, or $20 at the gate.
The event kicks off with the Al and Ida Silver Memorial Car Show, which is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for the top 30 cars.
“We’re expecting to have 40 to 60 cars there, of all kinds, not just classic,” Gainer said.
Meanwhile, the music festival will be on the football field, where people will be able to bring lawn chairs and blankets, to listen to the bands.
The music will begin around 12:30 p.m., with entertainment running through the event’s conclusion, around 8 p.m.
This year’s musical lineup includes:
- Tim Serdynski
- The Higgins Brothers
- City Groove
- Stonegrey
Shalyah Fearing, a singer from Hudson who will be familiar to fans of the television show, “The Voice,” is expected to perform around 3 p.m., Gainer said.
And, Soul Circus Cowboys, the headline act, will perform around 7 p.m., Gainer added.
Food will be available for purchase, including barbecue meals, corn dogs, hamburgers, sliders, and funnel cakes. Beverages for sale include beer, wine, water and soft drinks.
There also will be plenty for the kids to do, including games, bounce houses and obstacle courses, Gainer said.
The event gives the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce a chance to provide an event that local residents will enjoy, Gainer said.
“It’s a good thing, all around, for the community,” Gainer said.
Second annual Land O’ Lakes Music Festival
Where: 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Land O’ Lakes
When: March 11, with car show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; other festival activities, noon to 8 p.m.
Cost: Free general admission; preferred seating, $15 in advance and $20 at the gate; $10 parking. (Tickets are available at EventBrite.com)
Details: Car show, music festival, business and arts & crafts showcase, children’s activities and food.
For information: Visit CentralPascoChamber.com.
Published March 1, 2017
