JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – Twenty-two artists will perform this weekend at the 29th Annual Springing in the Blues Festival in Jacksonville Beach.
The three-day festival opened at 5 p.m. Friday and runs through Sunday. The free event features Blues musicians on two stages at the Seawalk Pavilion, as well as a food court, artisan marketplace and children's area.
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To view more information -- including the artist lineup, how to purchase VIP tickets and answers to frequently asked questions -- visit SpringingtheBlues.com.
Traffic
There will be several street closings in Jacksonville Beach Friday through Sunday for the festival. For a street map of the area, click here. For transportation options, click here.
Friday, April 5
- 1st Street North between Beach Boulevard and 2nd Avenue North
- 1st Avenue North between 1st Street North and 2nd Street North
Will be closed beginning at 7 a.m. Friday and will remain closed for the entire weekend. They will reopen late Sunday/early Monday.
Beginning at 5 p.m. and reopening after 10 p.m.:
- First Avenue North between 2nd and 3rd Streets
- 2nd Street North to 2nd Avenue North
Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7
Beginning at 7 a.m. each day and reopening each night after 10 p.m.:
- First Avenue North between 2nd and 3rd Streets
- 2nd Street North to 2nd Avenue North
Monday, April 8
- All closed roads will be open at 2 a.m.
Guidelines
In order to ensure a safe and fun festival for everyone, organizers ask that festivalgoers remember these guidelines:
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No animals inside the festival area, except qualified service animals.
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Tents, umbrellas, backpacks and coolers are not allowed.
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No outside beverages or food are allowed into the festival.
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No bicycles or skateboards within the festival area.
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Due to space limitations, no ground coverings greater than 4-by-6 feet are allowed.
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No “saving seats” or reserving ground spaces is allowed at any time.
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Weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited and will be confiscated and persons subject to arrest.
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All packages, purses, bags and persons are subject to search at any time.