The Florida State Bluegrass Festival is one of the largest and most recognized bluegrass festivals in the US, attracting more than 3,000 attendees. Voted by the International Bluegrass Music Association as one of the best events in the US — and featuring the exclusive United States Navy Band, the Country Current — the festival has become one of the most popular […]
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