For more than a decade, the Orange Blossom Revue has brought an intimate festival experience filled with genuine connection and unmistakable Florida character to Lake Wales. The festival is set for its biggest year yet in 2026, bringing two days of live music, local flavor and community celebration to Central Florida on December 4th and 5th, 2026.
With humble beginnings as a barbeque fundraiser for the Lake Wales Rotary Club, the festival has grown into a signature cultural celebration that remains deeply rooted in the community. At the heart of that celebration is the festival’s signature mix of soul, rock, folk and Americana sounds.
Those sounds will be on full display at the 2026 festival, with acclaimed artists including St. Paul & the Broken Bones, JJ Grey & Mofro, Trousdale, Hiss Golden Messenger, The Heavy Heavy, The 502s, Vincent Neal Emerson, The Travelin’ McCourys, and more set to bring their musical talents to the annual event.
‘A DEEPER CONNECTION‘
Headlined by St. Paul & the Broken Bones on Friday, Dec. 4, and Florida native JJ Grey & Mofro on Saturday, Dec. 5, this year’s festival will continue to offer the intimate experience and small-town hospitality that can be hard to find at larger festivals.
“It’s not just putting bands together because they’re hot right now,” Grey told The Ledger, a Lakeland, Fla.-based newspaper, in 2023. “I mean, a concert like this gives folks a deeper connection to the music and the musicians.”
St. Paul & the Broken Bones will close out the festival’s opening night with their signature blend of rock & roll, R&B and soul. Known for their electrifying live performances and frontman Paul Janeway’s impassioned vocals, the band draws on psych-funk grooves, gospel-tinged ballads and cinematic rock flourishes. Having shared stages with The Rolling Stones, Lizzo and Black Pumas and performed at major festivals around the world, St. Paul & the Broken Bones bring a dynamic, genre-spanning sound to Lake Wales.
Friday’s lineup will also feature Trousdale, the trio of Quinn D’Andrea, Georgia Greene and Lauren Jones, whose signature harmonies blend indie pop and country influences. The group explores themes of personal growth, relationships and resilience on its album Growing Pains.
Hiss Golden Messenger, the long-running project led by North Carolina singer-songwriter and producer M.C. Taylor, will bring its blend of folk, country, soul and gospel to the festival. Known for its poetic songwriting and emotionally resonant sound, the Grammy-nominated project explores themes of community, resilience and hope.
The UK-based band The Heavy Heavy will bring its blend of psychedelic rock, vintage soul and harmony-rich melodies. Formed by Georgie Fuller and William Turner, the band has drawn comparisons to classic rock acts while developing a sound that pairs retro influences with energetic, modern performances. Wyatt Waddell, Bombargo, The Gnarbuckles and Tru Phonic round out Friday’s lineup.
Singer, songwriter and musician JJ Grey, a festival staple, will headline the final day of the festival, bringing his gritty baritone and soulful blend of funk-infused rock and Southern soul to Lake Wales. Since releasing his debut album, Blackwater, in 2001, Grey has built a reputation for vivid, deeply personal songwriting rooted in his experiences growing up in North Florida. His songs weave together themes of redemption, rebirth, hard luck and inner peace, often balancing introspective storytelling with the celebratory spirit of life among friends.
Described as “the happiest band on Earth,” Florida-based The 502s will bring their upbeat brand of beach folk to Saturday’s lineup. Formed by a group of friends in Maitland, the band has grown from informal jam sessions into a touring act known for energetic performances, infectious melodies and sing-along songs.
The Travelin’ McCourys will bring a bluegrass sound rooted in tradition but open to modern influences. Brothers Ronnie McCoury on mandolin and Rob McCoury on banjo grew up immersed in the genre, learning from their father, Del McCoury, one of bluegrass music’s most influential performers.
Vincent Neil Emerson will add his storytelling-driven blend of folk and country, drawing on personal experiences ranging from life on the road to performing in Texas honky-tonks and busking on the streets. Steeln’ Peaches, Slap Dragon, Jordan Foley and Remedy Tree round out Saturday’s lineup.
General admission and VIP tickets to the festival are on sale now.
The festival is presented by Blossom Charitable Foundation, Inc., and proceeds support arts education and recreation programming for children and families throughout Lake Wales.
