Suwannee Spring Reunion has been canceled as the nation continues to lock down in hopes of containing the spread of the novel coronavirus and the disease it causes, COVID-19. The festival was set to take place from March 19th–22nd at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL. The park also noted in the announcement that, as of now, the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is remaining open for regular use for the time being.
Ticketholders are being offered the chance to roll their tickets over to Suwannee Spring Reunion 2021 by filling out this form by April 1st. Ticketholders are also being given the option to roll their tickets over to this year’s Suwannee Roots Revival, set to take place at SOSMP on October 15th–18th.
Read the message from event organizers below:
Dear Festival Friends,
It is with heavy hearts and deep regret that we sadly announce the cancellation of Suwannee Spring Reunion 2020 which was to be held at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL, March 19-22. Please read the following note from the Festival Director:
We have been actively monitoring the updated recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and of State of Florida officials. Recently, the CDC issued Florida-specific recommendations to “cancel large gatherings (over 250 people).” The CDC also recommended cancelling smaller gatherings that bring people together from multiple parts of the United States.
Based upon this guidance, we feel that it is prudent to cancel the Festival. We did not reach this conclusion lightly and while we are disappointed, we will get through this situation. We take the health, safety, and welfare of our guests and our community very seriously and we look forward to gathering again soon by the banks of the Suwannee River to share music and friendship.
All ticket holders that have yet to fill out the current rollover request form will automatically be rolled over to Suwannee Spring Reunion 2021. If you would prefer your tickets to be transferred to Suwannee Roots Revival 2020, please fill out the following form by April 1, 2020:
Request to move Spring 2020 Tickets to Roots 2020
If you have upgraded camping or cabins, they will be rolled over as well, but you can contact the Park during their regular hours at 386-364-1683 to make other arrangements.
Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park will remain open even though the event is cancelled. We look forward to seeing you there again soon.
In Harmony,
Beth
Beth Judy
Festival Director
In terms of other upcoming events at SOSMP, the next big festival on the docket for the venue, Suwannee Rising, is still planning to move ahead at this point. The festival posted an update on the ongoing COVID-19 situation on Saturday. Read that message below.
For a list of events set to be held at SOSMP, head here.