Bands on the Blackwater is a free outdoor concert series held Friday nights from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Jernigan’s Landing in downtown Milton, Florida. Jernigan’s Landing is located at 5165 Willing Street, Milton on the west bank of the Blackwater River. Come by boat or bring a lawn chair and join your friends and neighbors for the best live music on the Gulf Coast at our award winning, family-friendly concerts. There are two series annually – Spring (April – June) and Fall (September – October). For the complete schedule, please check our page (). We will make every effort to present each show as scheduled, including minor delays, but the safety of the public is our primary concern. Notices of cancellations will be made via our marketing sponsors and on our page as soon as possible. In the event of bad weather after a show starts, we will evaluate the situation and make a determination in the interest of safety for all. In the event of lightning within a 5-mile radius of the show, we will take a 20-minute safety break and reassess. Any additional lightning strikes will start a new 20-minute clock. Please listen to and follow all safety instructions provided from the stage. Bands on the Blackwater observes the following rules:
Blankets, chairs and coolers welcome. No glass containers are allowed inside the event area. Dancing is highly encouraged!!! Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs are allowed if on leash. Please help us keep this event open to dogs by picking up after your pooch and keeping them under control at all times. Smoking and or vaping is not allowed on City property. If anyone is smoking or vaping in the event area, please notify staff. Please remove all trash when you leave. Green garbage cans are located throughout the event area. Restrooms are provided, but please, no pets in the restroom (except properly identified and working service dogs). Please use caution at the restrooms, as the doors open outward. Please consider dining with the food vendors that will be on site each week. They have some great food. The vendors for each show will be listed in an announcement the day of the show on this page. Unauthorized vendors/solicitors are not allowed. Outside food is allowed, but no cooking on site please. Alcohol is allowed at the concerts (again, no glass containers, please). Please consume responsibly. If anyone is underage, intoxicated or causing an issue for you, please notify City Staff or our amazing Milton Police Officers. We will address the issue immediately. Please keep in mind, Bands on the Blackwater is a family-friendly event. Please help us keep it that way while still allowing patrons to BYOB. Unauthorized motor vehicles, golf carts, skateboards, scooters, and bicycles cannot be operated within the event area. Thank you and we hope to see you on Friday nights!!!!! This is an official page of the City of Milton. It serves to present matters of public interest and enhance communications between the City of Milton and the public. We welcome your input and positive, productive comments on our page. The city reserves the right to delete comments that are rude, off-topic, contain false or speculative information, threaten or defame any person or organization, contain information regarding ongoing investigations, promote illegal activities, or contain obscene language. In summary, we reserve the right to delete comments made by users that are contrary to the mission or principles of the City of Milton. The opinions expressed by visitors to the city's page do not reflect the opinions of the City of Milton.
