In episode 64 of Music Festivals Podcast, you'll get the scoop on the show's first official media residency at a festival venue! We'll also get into some details on next summer's MFP festival tour. Plus I recap the 2025 Sunshine Hootenanny Music and Arts Festival in Brooksville, Florida a few weeks back, which was an absolute banger of a late season fest.If you’re into festivals, campground culture, live streams, and behind-the-scenes access — you’re in the right neighborhood.SUBSCRIBE 📺 @musicfestivalspodcast ------We're Grateful to our Partners 🙏Florida Sand Music Ranchhttps://bit.ly/florida-sand-music-ranchDLaw Coffee ☕️ Fuel the Musichttps://bit.ly/Get-DLaw-CoffeeEventeny 👨🏽‍💻 Music Festival Management Softwarehttps://bit.ly/eventeny-MFPGet Free Festival Live Stream Announcements Subscribe via email 👉 https://musicfestivalspodcast.comDownload Harvest Hostshttps://bit.ly/harvest-hosts-MFPSunshine Music Festivalshttps://sunshinemusicfests.com/KEY MOMENTS ⏯️01:05 – First-Ever Music Festivals Podcast Media Residency Announced03:10 – Full Time RV Life at Florida Sand Music Ranch05:05 – Upcoming documentary on the Will McLean Foundation07:45 – Spring / Summer 2026 Festival Tour Preview10:05 – Sunshine Hootenanny 2025 Recap11:20 – Sunshine Hootenanny 2025 Performance Highlights 🫠13:20 – Neighbor Shout Outs & Community Love 🧡14:40 – Live Stream Preview: Remedy Tree’s Forest Gathering Festival16:10 – What’s Next + Closing Thanks and Subscribe!------------------------Production Credits 🙏Music Festivals Podcast is a Production of NRMedia Group, LLC https://www.nrmedia.bizIntro Music Bed 🙏Holly Bowling - Dark Star Jubilee 2024https://bit.ly/holly-bowling-set-DSJ24https://www.hollybowling.com/ @HollyBowling -------------------------------#florida #musicfestivals #musicfestival2025 #musicfestivalspodcast #florida #floridamusicscene #floridamusic #livemusic #musicfestival2025 #festivalvibes #harvesthosts #livestreamfestival

In this episode, I share my firsthand experience traveling as a full-time RV festival roadie, including a deep dive into how the AMAZING Harvest Hosts app has already transformed my travels. This episode was shot on the way down to the Sunshine Hootenanny Music and Arts Festival in Brooksville, Florida — and we'll cover more on that next week. But this week, I break down the unique perks of Harvest Hosts for festival goers on the road—think free overnight stays at charming farms, vineyards, and breweries—and talk about how these hosts, like Blake from TnMtn Farm, offer both hospitality and fresh local products for RV travelers. I sit down with Blake to hear the fascinating history behind his family’s farm and his pivot from commercial farming to hosting RV travelers through Harvest Hosts. We talk festival memories—from acoustic jam bands to Dave Matthews Band road trips—and dive into how live music creates community for people who chase their favorite bands around the country. Plus, stick around for a special clip from the Sunshine Hootenanny live stream featuring @danieldonato and the rest of the Cosmic Country players, including a sit in from Artist at Large @WillowOsborne . Whether you’re an RV adventurer or a festival fanatic, this episode brings together travel, music, community, and a touch of Tennessee country hospitality. 🫠------Download Harvest Hostshttps://bit.ly/harvest-hosts-MFPSUBSCRIBE 📺 @musicfestivalspodcast SIGNUP UP FOR LIVE STREAM ANNOUNCEMENTS 🎟️https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/TOP PLAYLISTS 📺https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9vKuhye8V3-yWS7sAMyHaV3pRzO4vrhchttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9vKuhye8V391v4kJ4IDnkP5iN_V1IyvEhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9vKuhye8V39d0mTjS0sKUbfczHl_I5qaKEY MOMENTS ⏯️00:00 Episode Intro3:11 Manage Better Festivals with Eventeny (http://bit.ly/eventeny-MFP)03:46 Affordable Stays at Farms/Breweries07:10 Widow Secures 1931 USDA Loan10:44 Dave Matthews Band Superfan Gifts13:34 Choosing Quality Friendships18:43 Drink DLaw Coffee20:05 "Festival Updates & 2026 Plans"23:07 Rolling in Sweet Baby’s Arms (DDCC & Willow Osborn)27:29 Universal Inclusion------------------------Production Credits 🙏Music Festivals Podcast is a Production of NRMedia Group, LLC https://www.nrmedia.bizIntro Music Bed 🙏Holly Bowling - Dark Star Jubilee 2024https://bit.ly/holly-bowling-set-DSJ24https://www.hollybowling.com/ @HollyBowling -------------------------------#harvesthosts #tenessee #tnmtnfarm #musicfestivals #musicfestival2025 #musicfestivalspodcast #florida #floridamusicscene #floridamusic #livemusic #musicfestival2025 festivals

In this episode, I’m back after a couple weeks away with a big life update and an inside look at Whippersnap 2026!

I’m recording all the way from my new home base at Berkshire Lake Campground in Ohio and sharing some personal changes, while also announcing exciting plans for more live streams and festival content coming your way. Then, I welcome Shane LaVigne and Dylan Conway, the masterminds behind Whippersnap, to preview what’s in store for the upcoming season at Florida Sand Music Ranch. We dive into how they bring this nonprofit venue to life with top-tier lighting, diverse activities for families, creative art installations, and a music lineup that’s truly next level.

Shane and Dylan talk through the unique vibe of Whippersnap, the challenges and fun of moving the festival from Illinois to Florida, and how they’re creating a festival experience that’s as much about the culture and community as it is the music. We discuss the incredible production value, their approach to camping options (including VIP RV setups), accessibility for families, and the importance of making everyone feel at home. If you want to get the inside scoop on one of Florida’s best music and arts festivals, plus a little peek behind the scenes at how it all comes together, you won’t want to miss this episode!

You're going to get something out of this episode, I promise. 🫠

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