Runaway Country - Melbourne Florida

Runaway Country, a country music festival held at Wickham Park in Melbourne, was an extreme success by any body's standards.  Featuring powerhouse bands like Lady Antebellum, Billy Currington, Charlie Daniels Band, and the legendary Lynyrd Skynyrd, Runaway Country created a lifetime of  memories and fulfilled dreams for thousands.

The 3-day event showcased a variety of vendors, food services, plenty to drink, and one of the coolest crowds I've ever hung out with.  The weather was hot with a nice breeze, and we remember why we live in Florida!.  Some folks camped for the three days while others just came for a day or even for the act they wanted to see.

I took two of my kids and we stayed all day Saturday. It was like a country music Woodstock.  There was zip lining, apparel stores such as Space Coast Harley-Davidson, restaurants like Squid Lips, and, of course, a variety of Bar-B-Q.  No shortage of food and no shortage of fun. I haven't gone in past years but I plan to attend next year and maybe explore the camping option.

Pricing for camping is upwards of  $250 for full hookup but less expensive for those who don't mind doing the tent thing.  General Admission this year was $69 each but kids under 12 were free.  Front row seats went for $99 to $279 if you want to go that way but you can see from the photos we chose to sit with the lawn chair crowd.  My cell phone didn't take the greatest pictures but the view from the grass was excellent.

I haven't seen the lineup for next year yet but they're already taking reservations.  Check out the information as it becomes available at:   www.RunawayCountry.com

If you want a great time, love country music, and don't feel like doing the theme park day next year, come down from the snow and have a great time with us at Runaway Country in Melbourne - just 45 minutes east of Orlando.  If the weather is good you can enjoy our beautiful beaches before heading home.