SPIRIT OF THE SUWANNEE MUSIC PARK- This year the nation’s July 4 birthday falls on a Wednesday but the celebration begins Friday, June 29 at the beautiful Spirit of the Suwannee Music Parks July 4th Get-A-Way.

The fun gets underway with the fabulous Justin Case Band playing Friday and Saturday, June 29-30, from 8 p.m. until in the Music Hall. Admission for those who plan to spend the day but not stay overnight is $10 per carload; overnight visitors pay $10 per campsite. The $10 fee covers free hot dogs for the kids Saturday until noon, gate entry and all activities.

Gate admission for all includes free entry to the Music Hall all weekend. Food and beverages at the SOS Café and Restaurant will be at regular prices. Due to the water shortage in North Florida, the popular Bubba Slide will not be open.

Many activities such as canoeing, disc golf, miniature golf, hiking and more will be underway during this long weekend where you can kick back and just enjoy life for a few days! You might also want to rent a golf cart and tour the more than 800-acre SOSMP, do some bird watching, check out the bat house near dusk and watch the bats head out to search for their evening meal from what we believe is the largest bat house in the world.

The entire week is filled with events including Monday and Thursday night where Ted Teddy Mac McMullen heads up karaoke in the Music Hall with tons of fun and good music. Teddy Mac might even sing a few numbers himself, and you certainly dont want to miss that! The Music Hall opens at 5 p.m. on nights when Teddy Mac is in the house with music beginning at 7 p.m.

Friday and Saturday during the July 4th Get-A-Way doors open at 6 p.m., music begins at 8 p.m. As always, the SOSMPs SOS Café and Restaurant is always open during events to provide delicious meals and your favorite beverages at regular prices.

For more information about the July 4th Get-A-Way, contact The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park at 386-364-1683, email spirit@musicliveshere.com or go to www.musicliveshere.com. You may also contact the SOSMP to inquire about any of the many exciting events coming up such as Texaco Country Showdown finals July 13, Labor Day Get-A-Way with fireworks, Magnolia Fest featuring such artists as Bonnie Raitt, Del McCoury Band and Emmylou Harris, Bear Creek Music and Art Festival, Raid on the Suwannee Civil War Re-enactment, Old Tyme Farm Days and many other wonderful events this year.

The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is located at 3076 95th Drive 4.5 miles north of Live Oak, Fl off US 129 at the famous Suwannee River. The park is 4.5 miles south of Interstate 75 and 4.5 miles north of Interstate 10 off US 129. Keep an eye out for the SOSMP sign and white painted board fence!