Organizers of the Suwannee Rising Festival have announced a second event in April 2021 – dubbed Suwannee Surprise – with bands like Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Twiddle, Galactic, George Porter Jr.’s Runnin Pardners, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe and more.

“We were hopeful that music lovers were ready to attend a safe, socially distanced festival, but we truly had no idea how overwhelming the enthusiasm for Suwannee Rising would be,” producer Paul Levine said via press release. “Although I’ve been planning festivals for more than 20 years, Covid has introduced a whole new level of challenges, one being that we have to limit the size of the gathering. We are not able to accommodate additional guests at Rising, but we were able to get creative and book a second show for fans with equally talented artists.” 

Suwannee Surprise will take place on April 16-17, in socially distant, drive-in pods in the main entrance field at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Fla.

“Everyone will have their own assigned space and will be required to wear a mask anytime outside of their assigned location,” reads the official FAQ. “You are not allowed to leave your assigned space unless using the restroom or visiting the vendors. No mingling outside of your assigned space or within spaces assigned to others.”

For tickets – available starting 10 a.m. ET on March 21 – click here.

Suwannee Surprise
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong x2
Twiddle x2
Galactic ft. Anjelika Jelly Joseph
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe
Tank and the Bangas
George Porter Jr.’s Runnin Pardners
LPT
Tony Tyler Trance