Event Brief
UPDATED May 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
May 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Country Thunder kicks off at Clearwater waterfront
By The BriefBrief
Country fans gather at Coachman Park for live music, vendors, food, and festival activities this weekend.
WHO: Country music fans and event attendees; Country Thunder Florida organizers and performers
WHAT: Country Thunder Florida festival begins with live performances, vendors, food, and other festival activities
WHEN: May 8, 2026 at 6:49 PM ET
WHERE: Coachman Park, Clearwater
WHY: The festival kicked off a scheduled weekend of live country music and related events.
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