Entertainment Schedule

Entertainment Schedule

Live Festival Entertainment Lineup!

Saturday

Main Stage

10:00 – 10:20 AM: Young Actors Theatre

10:30 – 11:00 AM: In Step Studio

11:10 – 11:30 AM: Tallahassee Rhythm Collective

11:45 – 12:45 PM: Seminole Vibes

1:00 -2:15 PM: The Pick Ups

3:00 – 3:45 PM: Saylor Dollar

4:00 – 5:00 PM: Naugahyde Park

Chalk Art Oasis Stage

11:00 – 11:30 AM: David McKenzie

11:45 AM- 12:45 PM: Saylor Dollar Duo

1:00- 2:00 PM: Hot Tamale

Children's Park Stage

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM: Community Christian School

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM: A Little Bit of Mexico

12:45 – 1:15 PM: Strings of Light

1:30 – 2:00 PM: Adalusa Dance Studio

3:00 – 4:00 PM: Hot Tamale

Procession Through the Parks

Saturday, April 18, 2:30-3:00 PM: Envisioned by Linda Hall and Doug Schrock, this performative parade features abstract, global figures and North Florida-inspired creatures made from upcycled materials.

Accompanied by the music of Isabel Ruano & Jack Straub, the whimsical procession travels from the Chalk Art Oasis on Van Beck Lane, through Center Court, to the Children’s Park for a brief interactive play, ending at LeMoyne Arts.

Supported by a talented Group of Volunteer Artists & Puppeteers:
Julie Argue • Basil Blake • Geoff Brown • Tamara Byrnes • Norine Cardia • Jennifer Clinard • Rob Duarte • Sarah Famey • Jeanne Greenland • Holly Hannesian • Daphne Holden • Geoff Holden • Neda Izadi • Andy Opal • Ana Orusco

NEW FOR 2025!
Saturday Evening Concert

In partnership with Leon County and Scott Carswell, the 25th annual Chain of Parks Art Festival is bringing an exciting new musical performance event to Tallahassee during the Festival weekend. 

On April 26, musical group WILCO with special guest WAXAHATCHEE will delight attendees at the Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park with an unforgettable night of music. Gates open at 7:00PM, with the show time starting at 8:00PM.

Visit TheAdderleyAmphitheater.com for tickets and more information.

Sunday

Main Stage

10:00 – 10:15 AM: Syncopation Tap Troupe

10:20 – 10:40 AM: Tallahassee Ballet

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM: SAST Indie Band

12:00 – 12:45 PM: Finn and the Kingsnakes

1:15 – 2:15 PM: Thursday Night Music Club

3:00 – 4:00 PM: LCP Band

Chalk Art Oasis Stage

12:00 – 1:00 PM: Fill Joys

Children's Park Stage

10:00 – 11:00 AM: Strings of Light

1:00 – 2:00 PM: Elsinore Sewing Club

3:00 – 4:00 PM: Brian Ernst

Procession Through the Parks

Sunday, April 19, 2:30-3:00 PM: The Festival is delighted to welcome back the Rickards High School Marching Raider Band to energize festival-goers as we close out the weekend of fun. 

Starting at the Chalk Art Oasis entrance on Van Beck Lane, to the Center Court, down Zerbe Lane, then to the Children’s Park, concluding on Tunnicliff Lane, this celebratory, community performance is an exciting way to wrap up the Festival weekend and witness the talent of our local Leon County School students.

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FSU’s Opening Nights Presenting Artist

2026 FSU’s Opening Night Presenting Artist: Noah Verrier

2025 FSU’s Opening Nights Presenting Artist: Andra Douglas

2024 FSU’s Opening Night Presenting Artist: Dean Mitchell

2023 FSU’s Opening Nights Presenting Artist: John Ensor Parker

2022 FSU’s Opening Nights Presenting Artist: Lana Shuttleworth