Jacksonville is gearing up for a weekend of diverse entertainment as summer approaches. Music festivals and performances are taking center stage, with the country music festival being one of the highlights. For those who prefer a taste of tradition, the Jacksonville Symphony will be performing Billy Joel's greatest hits with special guest Michael Cavanaugh.
Foodies will also have plenty to savor at the third annual Mudbug Fest in James Weldon Johnson Park. The event features vendors, a kids' zone, and ⁙⁙⁙ music from various artists. Meanwhile, "country singer Parker McCollum will bring his Burn it Down Tour to Daily's Place.".. with opener Corey Kent. Don't miss out on these exciting events as Jacksonville slips into summer mode.
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Football, baseball, classical music, country music, hip-hop, seafood and zombies all have their parts to play this weekend in Jacksonville as Northeast Florida starts slipping into summer mode. There are a couple of big festivals, one for country music and the other for crawfish lovers, plus a symphony performance, a hot country concert and the Shrimp and Sharks playing at the same time.
Sing us the songs, you're the piano man... Michael Cavanaugh , who starred on Broadway in "Movin' Out," sits in with the Jacksonville Symphony for a couple evenings of Billy Joel favorites. Info: jaxsymphony.org
Bring your own chairs and a big appetite for the third annual mudbug fest, which includes vendors, kids' zone and live music from Spice & Da Po Boys, Quinn Bass, Baba Caiman, Cajun Dave, Groove Coalition and Dat's Pressure. It runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at James Weldon Johnson Park in downtown Jacksonville. Info: jamesweldonjohnsonpark.org
Expect a hot night at Daily's Place when Americana/country singer Parker McCollum brings his Burn it Down Tour to town. It's his first big headlining tour and he's bringing Corey Kent along to open the show. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The show is sold out, but you may still be able to find resale tickets.
Pros:** * Variety of events to cater to different tastes
* Unique experience with zombies and seafood involved
* Opportunities to participate in festivals and concerts
* Ability to bring own chairs to the mudbug fest
* Potential to find resale tickets for sold-out show **Cons:** * Overwhelming number of options may lead to indecision
* Limited parking and transportation options in downtown Jacksonville
* Loud music and crowds may be overwhelming for some attendees
* High likelihood of heat and sunburn due to summer event
* Some events may be too expensive or require advance planning ← →
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