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Final preparations are underway as Tortuga Music Festival returns to Fort Lauderdale for its 13th year
By Bri Buckley at CBS4 Miami
· June 10, 2026
· 2 min read
Tortuga returns to Fort Lauderdale Beach for the 13th year this weekend.The city is preparing for a busy weekend, anticipating around 30,000 people a day for the three-day music festival. The country music festival brought in an estimated $37.7 million to the local economy last year, according to Vi
Key takeaway 7 million to the local economy last year, according to Visit Lauderdale.
Why this matters in The Miami
As the Tortuga Music Festival returns to Fort Lauderdale, Miami-Dade County residents may be watching with interest, given the similar large-scale events that take place in Miami. The economic impact of such festivals is significant, with Tortuga bringing in an estimated $37.7 million to the local economy last year. This success can inform strategies for hosting similar events in Miami, particularly in areas like Miami Beach or Wynwood, which have the infrastructure to support large crowds. The emphasis on safety by Fort Lauderdale police and fire officials is also noteworthy, as Miami has faced its own challenges with crowd control and public safety during major events. The measures being taken, such as increased staffing and mutual aid from other agencies, may serve as a model for future events in Miami-Dade County. As the region continues to grow as a hub for entertainment and tourism, lessons from the Tortuga Music Festival can help inform best practices for hosting safe and successful large-scale events.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 10, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Tortuga returns to Fort Lauderdale Beach for the 13th year this weekend.The city is preparing for a busy weekend, anticipating around 30,000 people a day for the three-day music festival. The country music festival brought in an estimated $37.7 million to the local economy last year, according to Vi
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