Cold temps didn’t slow down the tunes at the 2026 Spanish Fly Music Festival, which drew hundreds despite the wintry temps at Boondocks Grille and Draft House on Feb. 1. Performances by students at Island Groove Dance Company kicked off an afternoon of music by Mike Stack, Gary Hempsey, Fried Newt, Snacks and Five and the Pierce August Band. Backed by local nonprofits and vendors with everything from woodburning art to bounce houses and face painting, the family-friendly day raised more than $20,000 for the Jose Wejebe Memorial Foundation through silent auctions, donations and raffles. Since 2012, the foundation has stayed true to its mission of making fishing dreams come true for individuals and families across the country facing difficulties including medical challenges, financial hardships and more. For more information, visit josewejebefoundation.org.
