The Springing the Blues Festival in Jacksonville Beach announced its retirement on August 26, 2026, after 34 years of operation. Founder and Executive Director Sam Veal cited fulfilled mission goals and evolving event landscapes as reasons for the closure.
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“This decision was reached with heavy hearts but an immense sense of pride,” Founder and Executive Director Sam Veal said.
After more than 30 years of blues music on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, the Springing the Blues Festival has played its final note.
After 34 vibrant years, the Springing the Blues Festival is ending, citing fulfilled mission goals and evolving event landscapes.