Will McLean Festival History The Will McLean Music Festival was first held at the headsprings of the Rainbow river in 1990 just months after Will’s passing. The festival, held each year in March, is a celebration of Florida’s thriving population of songwriters & poets in the tradition of Will McLean. Musicians & audience gather for 3 days of performance, workshops & jams. The annual song writing contest finalists showcase their original songs about Florida. Original songs and spoken word carry on the tradition of Will McLean by telling the story of Florida both current and past...

Sunday Sampler Concert Series Held indoors at the Historic Dunnellon Train Depot12061 S Williams St, Dunnellon 2:00 – 4:30pm.  Doors open at 1:15pm 2024  May 19 – Local Harmony  June 16 – Bear & Robert  July 21 – Hannah’s Whirl w/ Pete Hennings  August 18 – Too Many Smiths  September 15 – Florida Cracker Cowboys  October 20 – 2PM Band  November 17 – Doug Spears’ Cracker Collective  December 15 – Grant Peeples The Will McLean Foundation presents the finest of Florida’s acoustic artists, artists who share our vision of saving Florida through music.  Concerts are generally on...

Audible Art Series at Fogartyville       Held  at the Fogartyville Community Media & Art Center525 Kumquat Ct.Sarasota, FL 34236941-894-6469 All Concerts start at 2pm, Ticket Prices typically $15.00 Concert Series runs from November through May Join us for the  last spring concert! May 12, 2024 - Holt & CabeThe Will McLean Foundation presents the finest of Florida’s acoustic artists, artists who share our vision of saving Florida through music.  Concerts are generally on the 2nd Sunday of the month!Contact Information: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript...

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In Memory Of Sharon Huston Thank you for supporting the Will McLean Youth Music Program in Memory of Sharon Huston. Your donation will help enrich the lives of young muscians.  See some of the Youth Program Highlights A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435- 7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. REGISTRATION NO. CH70142

The Sertoma Youth Ranch gets new life — it’s acquired by the Will McLean Foundation August 26th, 2022 | Seán Kinane  |  88.5 WMNF Sertoma Youth Ranch via their website. A live music and camping area near Brooksville has a new chance at survival now that a Florida folk music foundation says it will acquire the Sertoma Youth Ranch. An email from the president of the Will McLean Foundation says the group will take over the assets of the Sertoma Youth Ranch by the end of October. The Sertoma Youth Ranch The Sertoma board of directors recently voted to dissolve the entity. According to its...

Sponsors/Thank-Yous Credits for Website Content & Technical Support Many thanks to the folks listed below who have contributed so many hours providing content and technical support over the years, some since the Foundation’s beginning in 1990. Your efforts have taken us to where we are today! Dennis Devine Original webmaster & technical support www.devineinterventions.com Mary Ann Dinella Original artwork www.maryanndinella.com Donna Green-Townsend Song contest, video and article archives www.donnagreentownsend.com ...

Sunday Sampler Concert Series Held indoors at the Historic Dunnellon Train Depot12061 S Williams St, Dunnellon 2:00 – 4:30pm.  Doors open at 1:15pm 2023 April 23 - Bear & Robert Note date change May 21 - Brian Smalley June 18 - In Good Company The Will McLean Foundation presents the finest of Florida’s acoustic artists, artists who share our vision of saving Florida through music.  Concerts are generally on the 3rd Sunday of the month! Contact Information: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Tickets are $15 (cash donation) at the...