Dedication

12742436 671287089641165 8965546141485568145 nThis year we are honoring Margaret Longhill who has been the gentle, guiding hand and inspiration for hundreds of musicians who have found their voices for Florida. Since she first met Will McLean in the early 1980s, she has continued to keep the flame burning of Will’s desire to “Save Florida Through Music.”

“Music is a magical way to teach the value of our blessed, flowered land,” says Margaret.



Whether it’s her support for the young performers or the annual ‘Best New Florida Song Contest,’ Margaret possesses the ability to nourish and encourage songwriters across the state simply with her incredulous smile and engaging enthusiasm. As a result, the library of songs about this “Land of Flowers” continues to grow.

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“I’d like to be known as a lover of Florida and promoter of music, especially about Florida. And I was a convert because I’m from Tennessee and I love Tennessee too, but you know when you live in Florida you just adopt Florida,” says Margaret.

 

 

 

 

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Join us at 8:00 p.m. Saturday night, March 12th on the Magnolia Stage
for a special presentation for Margaret Longhill.

Advance Online  
2022 Festival Tickets 
AVAILABLE 

NOW
On Line ticket sales close 3/5/2022.
 
Week End and single day tickets will be available at the gate during the festival 3/11-3/13 (Check or Cash only at the Gate, no Credit Cards)
 
Week End (at the gate)  $60
Friday $20
Saturday $25
Sunday $15
 
2022 Festival Dates: 3/11 - 3/13

Purchase Advanced WillFest Weekend Tickets for $55
Online with secure PAYPAL below
 
 
 

  
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(Ticket does NOT include Camping)
Ticket Fees INCLUDE Sales Tax.
 
Continuous music Friday 12- 11 pm,
Saturday 10am-11pm
&
Sunday 10 am - 6pm
 
COVID: The festival is not requiring proof of vaccination or negative Covid test for entry, however, we strongly encourage the wearing of masks, especially in areas that are more tightly packed like the Magnolia & Cypress Stages. It is also recommended to wear your mask when visiting the public restrooms.

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Performer Applications 
Click Here and Complete Application
 
This application must be
submitted by November  30th
 
 All musicians, sound companies, and vendors must complete a
W-9 Form with their Social Security number or EIN number.

This FORM is for regular performers and songwriters who want to perform at the Will McLean Music Festival. Young performers who want to participate and perform, please read more about the YOUNG PERFORMERS PROGRAM
 
The Will McLean Festival is an acoustic music festival with a focus on Florida based performers. Applicants are also encouraged to submit their original songs about Florida's people, critters, events, etc. to the annual song contest associated with the festival. 

Please see Song Contest for more information on the Florida song contest.