Monday, April 1, 2013

Jazz in Pensacola, Blues in Jacksonville



This coming week, there are two non-camping and FREE festivals on opposite sides of the Florida Panhandle, where spring is a-busting.

The Pensacola Jazz Fest happens April 6 & 7. It's the festival's 30th anniversary. You'll have to find a hotel room or you can camp in one of the nearby state parks.

Jacksonville Beach hosts its annual Springing the Blues Festival April 6 &7.  This is a fine little family-friendly street festival with lots of vendors right along the ocean. It's free, but you can pay for premium seating with chairs in a fenced area in front of the stage with its own port o lets and a beverage bar. You can get tickets for the premium seats here.  Jax Beach has plenty of hotels nearby, some with heated pools and outdoor hot tubs in case the Atlantic is still too chilly for you.




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