Lynyrd Skynyrd: Things to know about legendary band from Jacksonville
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame act Lynyrd Skynyrd was formed in Jacksonville. Here are some things to know about the band’s history.
Remember all those summer weekends spent sweating and searching for something fun to do? The payoff comes this weekend, when the weather is tolerable and it’s not a question of what to do, but which fun thing to choose from. The fair is up and running for its final downtown appearance, musicians are playing for free on the historic porches of Springfield, the symphony welcomes an international guest and professional surfers hit the waves in Jax Beach.
Oh, and did we mention that Lynyrd Skynyrd its first hometown show since 2018?
Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair
Through Nov. 16 at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds. $15.
It’s the last hurrah for the fair at its current downtown location before moving to new digs near the Equestrian Center. Count on rides, live music, livestock contests, bake-offs and fried food on a stick. The fair is open from 5-11 p.m. Friday, noon-11 p.m. Sunday and noon-10 p.m. Sunday. Info: jacksonvillefair.com
PorchFest
Noon Saturday, Nov. 8, in Springfield. Free.
The front porches of historic homes become impromptu stages, and front yards become concert venues for this street festival. More than 20 stages will be used before the event’s end. Info: jacksonvilleporchfest.org
“Appalachian Spring”
7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, Nov. 8, at Jacoby Symphony Hall. $32-$98.
The Jacksonville Symphony digs into Aaron Copland’s songbook before heading into the holiday season. Info: jaxsymphony.org
Super Girl Surf Festival
Nov. 8-9 at Seawalk Pavilion. Free.
Competitive surfing from some of the best female wave-riders in the world, plus concerts from the Band Perry, Plain White T’s, Annie Dukes, Hirie, Hello Sister, Julia Cole and others. Info: supergirljax.com
Lynyrd Skynyrd
8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at Daily’s Place. $133-$673.
Skynyrd played what was billed as its final Jacksonville show in 2018 — they even made a live album and DVD of it — but things change. The band will return to its hometown for a show at Daily’s Place, but it’s a fundraiser for St. Michael’s Soldiers, which supports military families. Info: dailysplace.com