Music season kicks off next week with Riverhawk

RiverHawk Music Festival opens with music on stage at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5 and runs from 10 a.m. to midnight Nov 6-8 at the Sertoma Youth Ranch, 85 Myers Road, Brooksville. The festival features alternative country, Americana, rockabilly, cajun, bluegrass, roots rock and more. Over 25 National touring bands on four stages to include The Greencards, The Steeldrivers, Chubby Carrier, Paul Cebar and the Milwaukeans, Red Stick Ramblers, The Bellville Outfit, Gibson Brothers, Rani Arbo, Chris Stuart and Back Country, Trailer Park Troubadors, Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike, King Wilkie, The Wiyos, The Mayhaws, Jennings & Keller, Mark Johnson and Emory Lestor, Radio Free Carmela and the Transmitters, and many more.

Youth programs will be provided along with good camping, arts and crafts.

Attendees will be entertained by dancing, craft exhibitors, music jams, camping, great food and festive drink. The youth will enjoy full programmed activities and kids stuff on a dedicated stage.

Music Workshops will be offered and will be conducted by the professionals. Bring lawn chairs, no coolers.

Leashed, well behaved dogs are welcome - owners need to be prepared to pick up after them. For more information visit the event Web site at www.riverhawkmusic.com or call 863-984-8445.