Tanya Tucker to perform at 2017 Mullet Festival

Closing out the festival on Sunday, October 22 is a defining voice of country music, the legendary Tanya Tucker.  She recorded her debut single, “Delta Dawn,” at the age of 13.  In 2016, Tucker was presented the Pioneer Award by the Academy of Country Music.

Niceville, Fla. is the place to be October 20, 21, and 22 for the 41^st Annual Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival.  Here in Boggy Country, you’ll find a great time for the entire family thanks to a vast assortment of arts & crafts, riveting rides and games, fantastic festival foods (including plenty of fried and smoked mullet), and exceptional entertainment on the Mullet Festival stage.

Chris Janson comes to town on Friday, October 20.  Janson’s career took off with his breakthrough hit “Buy Me a Boat.”  The Missouri native followed that up with “Power of Positive Drinkin’” and the romantic ballad “Holdin’ Her.”  This summer he has another smash hit on his hands with “Fix a Drink.”  The release of his sophomore album, “Everybody,” is set for September 22.

Frankie Ballard will take the stage Saturday, October 21.  Ballard has hit the top of the charts with “Helluva Life,” “Sunshine & Whiskey” and “Young & Crazy.”  2016 saw the release of “It All Started with a Beer,” the first single from his critically acclaimed album “El Rio.”   His current single, a cover of Bob Seger’s “You’ll Accomp’ny Me,” turns up the volume on a great classic rock track.

 

Closing out the festival on Sunday, October 22 is a defining voice of country music, the legendary Tanya Tucker.  She recorded her debut single, “Delta Dawn,” at the age of 13.  In 2016, Tucker was presented the Pioneer Award by the Academy of Country Music.  The sure-fire future Hall of Famer’s hits include “Some Kind of Trouble,” “It’s a Little Too Late,” “If Your Heart Ain’t Busy Tonight,” “Down to My Last Teardrop,” “Strong Enough to Bend,” “Two Sparrows in a Hurricane” and many more!

Experience the 80s on Friday night with the Molly Ringwalds.  Additional performers will be announced soon.

 

Advance Tickets will be available online and locally for $10 each.  Tickets purchased at the gate are $15 Friday, $15 Saturday, and $10 Sunday.  Admission is free for children age 11 & under.  All tickets are general admission, and concerts are included in the ticket price.

For a list of local ticket outlets, or to purchase online, visit www.mulletfestival.com Armbands and individual tickets for rides and games are sold separately at the festival midway.

The Mullet Festival Site is located at the intersection of College Boulevard and Highway 85 North in Niceville.  Gates open at Noon on Friday, 11 a.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. Sunday.

 

 For more information, email dmason@niceville.org or phone 850-279-6436 ext. 1006.