The City of Tavares is known as “America’s Seaplane City”, and this weekend you have the chance to experience seaplanes real up close at the City of Tavares' 16th Annual Planes, Tunes & BBQ.
Spring is in the air, and so is the smell of savory BBQ and high-flying seaplanes at the FREE City of Tavares' 16th Annual Planes, Tunes & BBQ.
This years family friendly festival takes place on Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2 at Wooton Park, Tavares, highlights include an air show, drone show, live music, seaplane contests and more!
The festivities will kick off Friday evening with live music, BBQ, and various food and merchandise vendors. Central FL singer/songwriter REECE will open the show with his unique country sound, and then KINGS COUNTY will finish strong with an edgy blend of modern country and class rock favorites.
On Saturday, the vendors will be ready to serve you while seaplane pilots participate in our Seaplane-A-Palooza flying competitions.
You don't want to miss the crowd's favorite "melon bomb drop"! Following the contests, Dallas Tyler returns to perform some of country music's greatest hits, and next, move your eyes to the sky for a thrilling lineup of jaw-dropping, action-packed aerial performances by professional aerobatic pilots Chef Clemmens Kuhlig, Doug Litton, Jerry "Jive" Kerby and John Black!
After the Air Show, live music will resume with the J Alan Six Band and an exceptional performance by THE WEATHERED SOULS with their distinct, rousing twist on Texas Country and southern rock! During intermission and back by popular demand will be our state-of-the-art Drone Show, which will be even better than last year's.
Wrapping up the festivities will be an electric performance you won't want to miss by the WAR HIPPIES, Scooter Brown, and Donnie Reis! ADMISSION IS FREE!
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