Membership & Volunteering
Membership & volunteering are the lifeblood of the foundation. Volunteering takes all forms and is not limited to the festival.
If the ideals and goals of the Foundation appeal to you, please consider becoming a member and or volunteering.
Annual Music Festival & Song Contest
The Will McLean Music Festival was first held at the headsprings of the Rainbow river in 1990 just a few months after Will's passing. The Festival, now a 3 day multi-stage event held in March, features performances, workshops, open mics, dances and jams. Our “Young Performer Showcases” have become a festival favorite for many fans as they watch these youngsters grow every year with more skill and confidence.
Florida has a thriving community of musician/songwriters who, in the tradition of Will McLean, have written thousands of songs in many styles and genres. The annual song contest honors that tradition and the current year's contest finalists are featured in a special showcase held during the festival.
Florida Sand Music Ranch
In 2022 Florida Sand Music Ranch (formerly Sertoma Youth Ranch) became a part of the operations of the Will McLean Foundation, Inc. through its wholly owned subsidiary, WMF Facilities, LLC. The Ranch is an 80 acre, wooded camping retreat located between Brooksville and Dade City, Florida. Both tent and RV sites are available.
Florida Sand Music Ranch is now the permanent home of the Foundation and our annual Will McLean Music Festival. The campground is also home to many multi-day music festivals of a wide variety of genres that occur throughout the year. The facility is open 365 days a year and it is an ideal setting for family/group gatherings of any size.