
30A Songwriters Festival
Hundreds of songwriters play listening rooms up and down Highway 30A in South Walton over four January days, and the writers tell the stories behind the songs between sets.
Home turf. I host the Southwest Florida New Year's Rockin Eve at the Charlotte County Fairgrounds, with Nelly, Lil Jon, Godsmack, and Randy Houser on two stages from 2 in the afternoon to 2 in the morning.
Dec 31, 2026 at Charlotte County Fairgrounds, Port Charlotte, FL. Grab the tickets, put it on your calendar, and send it to whoever is coming with you.
Dates and details come from the event's official site, checked November 2, 2026. Lineups and schedules can change, so confirm on the official page before you travel.

Hundreds of songwriters play listening rooms up and down Highway 30A in South Walton over four January days, and the writers tell the stories behind the songs between sets.

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