Sandestin Music Festival

 Sandestin Music Festival: August 12-13, 2011

On August 12 and 13, 2011 the Sandestin Music Festival returns to Sandestin Golf and Beach resort fueled by a cross-section of country and rock's most acclaimed songwriters and performers, including Jeffrey Steele, Thomas Rhett, Lari White, James Slater, Kree Harrison, Jon Pardi, The Pernikoff Brothers, and Joanna Cotton.

These legendary musicians and songwriters and contemporary country trendsetters will deliver show-stopping performances as the amenities of the 2,400-acre Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort serve as the idyllic backdrop.

Entry to the Sandestin Music Festival is FREE for the public with a printed ticket from this website.

The Sandestin Music Festival kicks off Friday, August 12 in The Village of Baytowne Wharf. A variety of venues will showcase numerous musicians throughout the weekend. Saturday the weekend's main headline acts will be showcased at the Village Events Plaza in The Village of Baytowne Wharf.

"We invite everyone to gather their families and join us for a wonderful weekend of top-shelf entertainment," says John Russell, Sandestin resort chief. "These talented artists represent the best in the industry and we are fortunate to have such an incredible line up of award-winning performers. This is the perfect way for us to cap the summer season."

"BMI constantly seeks out new ways for our songwriters to connect with new audiences, and the first annual Sandestin Music Festival is an ideal opportunity," says Jody Williams, BMI Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations. "Live music ensconced in the Sandestin's paradisiacal setting is a perfect way for fans to really get to know the masters behind the hits and to support worthwhile efforts on the Gulf Coast."

The Sandestin Music Festival is sponsored by BMI, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, The Village of Baytowne Wharf, Ole' Publishing, Coca Cola and Southwest Airlines.