Thirteen years after Ivan, music returns to Big Lagoon State Park
Thirteen years after Ivan, music returns to Big Lagoon State Park
Grayson Capps kicks off amphitheatre concert series on June 3
By Tina Morrison
Big Lagoon State Park, located in the Southwestern corner of Escambia County, Florida was purchased from the U.S. Corp of Engineers in the late 1970s. The original amphitheatre was completely destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in 2004 and had to be demolished in 2005. It was reopened in 2010, and this year it will be home to the Summer Concert Series. On the first Saturday evening of the month in June, July and August, renowned Folk / Americana bands Grayson Capps, Sugarcane Jane and Willie Sugarcapps will perform their original music live in the beautiful waterside amphitheatre. Sunshine State Concessions, the park’s official concessionaire currently offers food concessions, recreational equipment rentals and a camp store at West Beach inside Big Lagoon State Park and is adding event management services, per the park’s request.
We invite locals and visitors to join us for the Summer Concert Series. On Saturday, June 3rd, Grayson Capps will kick off the series, followed by husband and wife duo Sugarcane Jane on Saturday, July 1st. Headlining the series on August 5th will be the dynamic Will Kimbrough, Anthony Crawford & Savana Lee, Grayson Capps, and Corky Hughes, known collectively as Willie Sugarcapps ~ 2013 Independent Music Award winners for Best Americana Album. “This band may be turning out the best harmonies since the vintage days of Crosby, Stills and Nash.” — Elmore Magazine. Existing fans will love seeing them in this intimate venue and newcomers to their music will become loyal followers.
Each concert will be from 6:45-9:00 pm and tickets start at $15 (plus $2 park entry). Discount packages for all 3 concerts are available, as well as a limited amount of VIP tickets. For an additional $10, VIP ticket holders enjoy early entry, pre-show meet and greet with artists from 6:00-6:30 pm and front row seating. For more information, call (850) 377-5603. Purchase your tickets now at http://www.biglagoonstatepark.com. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Friends of Pensacola State Parks. Seating is limited. All concerts are RAIN or SHINE. No outside coolers allowed, however refreshments will be available for purchase. Park entrance gate is unmanned after sunset, so please allow time to arrive before sunset.
Big Lagoon State Park is located at 12301 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola, Florida. It contains nearly 700 acres, lagoons, ponds and almost 3.5 miles of shoreline. The park offers picnicking, camping, hiking, paddling, swimming, fishing, bicycle riding, canoeing, kayaking, nature study and a boat launch. The Governor’s Pavilion and The Amphitheater are available to the public by reservation. Overnight accommodations include a 75-site camping area with water and electric and a primitive group camp area. For campsite availability, contact reserveamerica.com.