The Will McLean Festival Young Musician's Program The Will McLean Music Festival is proud to provide a premier educational and motivational opportunity for young people elementary through college ages.  Whether you are a young songwriter, play an instrument, sing, or simply have an interest in acoustic Folk, Americana, Gospel, International Folk, Old Time, or Bluegrass styles we have a place for you.  The Will McLean Foundation has partnered with several other Not-For-Profit young music educational organizations and we offer college scholarship opportunities.  Have...

Will McLean Foundation “Best New Florida Song Contest” Sarah McCulloch 2025 Winner of the Will McLean Best New FL Song Contest Click to listen "Everglades City 1985" 2025 Top Ten FinalistWill McLean Best new Florida Song Contest Current & Past Winners of the Will McLean Best New FL Song Contest More About the 2024 Finalists   Song Contest Archives - 1992 to Present Official Rules and Entry Information Will McLean Foundation “Best New Florida Song Contest” Official Rules and...

Will McLean Videos Will McLean Songs of Florida Educational Documentary Produced by Will McLean Foundation and Live Oak Production Group. Directed, Cinematography and edited by Elam Stoltzfus Will McLean Music video of the Courtship Dance of the Florida Sandhill Crane The "Father of Florida Folk," the late Will McLean wrote hundreds of poems and songs. One of the most treasured songs is McLean's description of the Florida Sandhill Cranes. Donna Green-Townsend produced this video to go along with a live performance of McLean singing his song at a performance in 1985 in the historic Thomas...

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Festival Vendors The Will McLean Foundation invites you to participate as a vendor at the annual Will McLean Music Festival. This Family-Friendly event is held at Florida Sand Music  Ranch, Brooksville, Florida. The festival features continuous live music all day and into the night, amongst cozy campfire circles; also featured are some of the best art and craft people in Florida, a delicious variety of food, and served on the side is a whole lot of fun! Ticket prices, camping prices, and vendor booth fees INCLUDE sales tax. All musicians, sound companies, and vendors must complete a W-9 Form...

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Will McLean Foundation Saving Florida Through Music Established in 1990, the Will McLean Foundation is a non-profit organization whose goals are to provide for research, education, performance and training to promote understanding and appreciation of the works of Will McLean and of other Florida artists Learn More Membership & Volunteering Membership & volunteering are the lifeblood of the foundation. Volunteering takes all forms and is not limited to the...