by James Coulter
The Orange Blossom Revue draws in hundreds upon thousands of visitors to the City of Lake Wales. Those visitors help generate hundreds upon thousands of dollars in taxable revenue for the city.
As such, the City of Lake Wales has decided to support this local music festival, which has almost become a local institution in itself, by donating more than $25,000 toward the Orange Blossom Revue.
At their regular meeting on Tues. Nov. 19, 2024, Lake Wales city commissioners voted unanimously to approve their consent agenda. One agenda item was a $25,000 grant for the Blossom Charitable Foundation to support the music festival’s infrastructure needs.
“The Orange Blossom Revue is an annual music festival that has become a significant cultural event for Lake Wales,” wrote City Clerk Jennifer Nanek. “The festival has grown substantially over the years, attracting a diverse audience and contributing to the local economy.”
“However, the event’s increasing popularity has also led to increased infrastructure needs, including power, fencing, and stage equipment,” she continued. “To ensure the continued success of the festival and its positive impact on the community, additional funding is required to support these infrastructure improvements.”
For more than a decade, the Orange Blossom Revue has attracted residents and visitors alike to scenic Lake Wailes Park for a “sophisticated soiree” of art and music.
This year’s lineup includes top-name musicians JJ Grey & Morfo, the War and Treaty, Robert Earl Keen, the Steep Canyon Rangers, the Sam Grisman Project, Emily Nenni, Wyatt Ellis, and Van Plating.
The Orange Blossom Revue will be hosted on Fri. Dec. 6 and Sat. Dec. 7 at Lake Wailes Park, located at 33 N Lakeshore Blvd., Lake Wales, FL 33853.
For more information, visit their website at: https://www.orangeblossomrevue.com
