Ready for the weekend? Check out these fun things to do in Volusia-Flagler

Jeeps abound in Daytona Beach this week, as the 21^st annual Jeep Beach event rolls through its 10-day run that concludes on Sunday with the traditional early morning “Beach Sweep” Jeep parade along the World’s Most Famous Beach.

Before that finale, there are a still a few signature Jeep Beach events, including the inaugural Jeep Beach Radio Music Festival on Friday on the infield at Daytona International Speedway.

The daylong music festival is an extension of a concept that debuted with a closing weekend performance by pop singer-songwriters Colbie Caillat and Tim Montana on the closing weekend of last year’s event.

Here are the acts and set times for this year’s music fest:

• Wheeland Brothers, 4:30 p.m.

• DJ Brandon, 5 p.m.

• Maggie Rose, 5:15 p.m.

• DJ Brandon, 6 p.m.

• The Wailers, 6:30 p.m.

• DJ Brandon, 7:30 p.m.

• Craig Morgan, 8 p.m.

• DJ Brandon, 9 p.m.

• Lee Brice, 9:30 p.m., with fireworks following show.

Parking lots open at 2 p.m., with gates opening at 3 p.m.

Those registered for Jeep Beach can buy reduced price tickets to the music fest during registration. For others, general admission tickets are available for $75 at jeepbeach.com.

Earth Day celebration continues in Edgewater

Although Earth Day technically is in the past tense, the spirit of caring for the planet endures at the EDGEfest Earth Day Festival on Saturday at Hawks Park in Edgewater.

The free city-sponsored event will feature complimentary tree and seed giveaways, a butterfly garden, nature-themed arts and crafts, educational information, food vendors, music and more.

Hours are 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Hawks Park, 1108 S. Ridgewood Ave. in Edgewater.

Visit cityofedgewater.org or call 386-424-2400, ext. 7207, for details.

George Thorogood marks 50^th anniversary at Peabody show

He’d be the first one to tell you that he’s still bad to the bone after all these years, but you can judge for yourself when George Thorogood & the Destroyers perform on Sunday at Peabody Auditorium in Daytona Beach.

Dubbed the “Bad All Over The World Tour,” expect the set list to be heavy on longtime favorites such as “Bad to the Bone,” “I Drink Alone,” “Move It On Over,” and “Who Do You Love?,” most built on three reliable chords or sometimes even less.

Tickets range from $44-$74, plus fees, at Ticketmaster.com. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

Cracker Day rolls in DeLand

Cowboys and wanna-be wranglers can grab their boots and hats for a family rodeo event on Saturday at the Volusia County Fairgrounds in DeLand.

The annual Cracker Day celebration will feature events that include bull riding, barrel racing and team roping as well as a greased pig chase and a boot scramble for the kids.

Admission is $20 for ages 13 and older, $10 for ages 6-12 and free for ages 5 and younger at the gate. That cost includes a barbecue lunch and free parking. Hours are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at the fairgrounds, 3150 East New York Ave. in DeLand.

Go to visitwestvolusia.com for details.

In Flagler, outdoor jam session awaits

The spirit of the legendary Florida folk musician Gamble Rogers will be channeled at the monthly Gamble Jam on Saturday at Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at 3100 S. Oceanshore Blvd. in Flagler Beach.

Practitioners of acoustic instruments of all types are welcome at the event that offers a chance to meet other musicians, practice or just enjoy listening. It runs from 2-4 p.m. Saturday at the park’s Gamble Jam Pavilion. It’s included for the park’s regular entry fee of $5 per vehicle.

Go to visitflagler.com for details.

This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Jeep Beach Radio Music Fest among weekend best bets in Volusia-Flagler