Gasparilla Music Festival closes 14th edition at Meridian Fields

The Gasparilla Music Festival in Tampa, Florida, closed its 14th edition with Gov't Mule performing on the Meridian Stage, capping the festival’s first year at Meridian Fields.

“Between Warren Haynes’ iconic riffs and that deep, heavy groove, this is the Big Florida Energy we’ll be dreaming about until next year,” the post read.

Organizers thanked followers for making “#GMF26” legendary.

Photos by John J. Longo and Cope Snaps. For more information, visit gasparillamusic.com.

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