Our Santa Fe River RiverFest Song Contest deadline extended to March 10

Press release from Our Santa Fe River, Inc.

FT WHITE, Fla. – Our Santa Fe River, Inc. announces the 12th Annual RiverFest to be held throughout March 2024. RiverFest offers two guided Plant Hikes along the Santa Fe River, a ‘Springs Hop’ paddle, and culminates in the annual Song Contest on Sunday, March 24, at Rum 138, 2070 SW CR 138, Fort White, Florida. RiverFest event details are available at oursantaferiver.org.

The Singer/Songwriter Contest is open to all amateur & professional songwriters, attracting local and regional songwriters from around the state. Singer/Songwriters will write and perform original songs about the Santa Fe River to compete for cash prizes while showcasing and sharing their musical skills to help raise money for a good cause—the Santa Fe River and its springs and aquifer. Since the contest’s inception, more than 100 songs have been written to honor the river. 

The Song Contest winner and two runners-up will receive cash prizes. The first-place winner will also receive studio recording time at Heartwood Soundstage in Gainesville. All participants will also receive a professional YouTube video of their performance. Entry fee is $25. Entry form and more information can be found at oursantaferiver.org/riverfest/song-contest. Entry deadline is March 10.