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Cedar Key Today
By the People, for the People
Cedar Key Songfarmers Celebrate 100th Acoustic Jam
The local music group marks a major milestone for their beloved community tradition.
Apr. 17, 2026 at 8:27pm
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The Cedar Key Songfarmers' monthly acoustic jam sessions have become a beloved community tradition, bringing local musicians and music lovers together for two decades.Cedar Key TodayThe Song Farmers of Cedar Key recently celebrated their 100th public acoustic string jam, marking a significant milestone for this long-running community tradition. The group has been hosting these free, open-to-the-public jam sessions in the small coastal town of Cedar Key, Florida since the first one took place in February 2006.
Why it matters
The Cedar Key Songfarmers acoustic jams have become an integral part of the town's cultural fabric over the past two decades, providing a space for local musicians to gather, share their talents, and foster a sense of community. As small towns across Florida and the U.S. continue to face challenges of economic and social change, traditions like these help preserve the unique identity and vibrancy of places like Cedar Key.
The details
The Song Farmers of Cedar Key host their acoustic jam sessions on the fourth Saturday of every month at the Cedar Key Community Center. The events are free and open to the public, with musicians of all skill levels welcome to bring their instruments and join in the music-making. Over the years, the jams have featured a wide variety of folk, bluegrass, country, and Americana-influenced sounds, showcasing the musical diversity of the Cedar Key community.
- The first Cedar Key Songfarmers acoustic jam took place in February 2006.
- The group recently celebrated their 100th jam session on February 26, 2026.
The players
Song Farmers of Cedar Key
A local music group that has been hosting free, open-to-the-public acoustic jam sessions in Cedar Key, Florida since 2006.
Cedar Key Community Center
The venue that has hosted the monthly Cedar Key Songfarmers acoustic jams for the past two decades.
What they’re saying
“The Songfarmers jams have become a beloved tradition that brings our community together through music. It's amazing to see how it's grown over the past 100 sessions.”
— Jill Stephens, Cedar Key resident
“These monthly jams are the highlight of my month. I look forward to seeing all my musical friends and playing some good old-fashioned folk tunes together.”
— Bob Wilkins, Longtime Songfarmers participant
What’s next
The Song Farmers of Cedar Key plan to continue hosting their monthly acoustic jam sessions at the Cedar Key Community Center, inviting musicians and music lovers from across the region to join in the celebration of this longstanding community tradition.
The takeaway
The enduring success of the Cedar Key Songfarmers acoustic jams underscores the power of grassroots, community-driven cultural initiatives to bring people together, preserve local identity, and foster a shared sense of place - even in the face of broader social and economic changes.
