Town SquaresSawgrass Grove

Sawgrass Grove

One of the newer gathering spots — another place to cart in, people-watch, and catch live music when it’s on.

Whimsical cartoon of Sawgrass Grove — railroad depot, clock tower, gazebo, sawgrass, and golf carts
Original whimsical illustration for The Villages Everything App
Tonight at this square

Who's playing · Thursday, Sep 24, 2026

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Summer hours (Jun 1 – Sep 30) · subject to change

Schedule last refreshed: Sep 24, 1:40 AM EDT

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Sawgrass Grove

Depot gathering spot · often midday + evening sets (check the day)

  • Alan Ross Karaoke12:00 PM – 2:00 PMKaraoke with host Alan Ross brings a spotlight to your inner star. Enjoy a wide variety of songs with some guidance from our host, who knows how to keep the energy just right to make every performance feel like a hit!
  • Ember Road6:00 PM – 10:00 PMWith roots in Southern rock and country, Ember Road delivers groove, soul, and a little reggae twist to fan-favorite songs across the decades.

Summer hours (Jun 1 – Sep 30) · subject to change

Coming up at Sawgrass Grove

Curated from the official entertainment calendar. Subject to change.

  1. Thursday, Sep 24, 20266:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    • Alan Ross Karaoke12:00 PM – 2:00 PMKaraoke with host Alan Ross brings a spotlight to your inner star. Enjoy a wide variety of songs with some guidance from our host, who knows how to keep the energy just right to make every performance feel like a hit!
    • Ember Road6:00 PM – 10:00 PMWith roots in Southern rock and country, Ember Road delivers groove, soul, and a little reggae twist to fan-favorite songs across the decades.
  2. Friday, Sep 25, 20266:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    • The Brothers Jukebox6:00 PM – 10:00 PMSpinning country gold and classic rock with heart. The Brothers Jukebox delivers down-home harmonies, front-porch memories, and the kind of sound that keeps life sweet, smooth, and simple.
  3. Saturday, Sep 26, 20266:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    • 3P12:00 PM – 3:00 PM3P : 3P is a dynamic and fun acoustic trio that breaks down top 40 songs from yesterday and today. From reggae to country to pop and dance, 3P has got you covered! Cable Cars : Cable Cars is a dynamic cover band ready to transport audiences to the hits of decades past and today!
    • Cable Cars6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Official full calendar →

About this square

Sawgrass Grove is a newer social node with its own flavor (think railroad-depot / grove character more than a classic “town square” label). It’s part of the modern Villages entertainment map: free music, shopping, dining, and another reason to leave the recliner.

  • Theme Grove / depot character · newer gathering spot
  • Area South growth area
  • Address 766 Marilee Place
    The Villages, FL 32163
  • Live cam Main view on the official Live Web Cameras page.

Highlights

  • Newer gathering place on the official entertainment mapSquare-specific orientation for residents & guests.
  • Shopping and dining alongside free live entertainmentSquare-specific orientation for residents & guests.
  • Live cam listed on the official cams pageSquare-specific orientation for residents & guests.
  • Midday entertainment notes sometimes differ from other squaresSquare-specific orientation for residents & guests.

Cool & relevant

  • Not just “the big three”Locals who only name Spanish Springs, Lake Sumter, and Brownwood are living in last decade’s playlist. Sawgrass Grove is on the setlist.
  • Midday vs night rhythmOfficial summer notes have sometimes kept midday entertainment patterns here while night hours shift elsewhere — always double-check the schedule.
  • Cam before cartMain cam on the official page is a quick “worth the battery?” check before you roll out.

Neighbor tips

  • Check whether midday entertainment is running the day you visit — this spot sometimes has a different daytime pattern.
  • Great “second stop” on a square-hopping night if the first square is packed.
  • Sales / welcome outposts in the area mean visitor traffic can spike midday.

On & around the square

Names change; treat this as a vibe checklist, not a phone book. Confirm hours on the official square page.

  • Sawgrass Grove plaza & stageEntertainment
  • Shop & restaurant clusterShop / dine
  • Marilee Place approachWayfinding

Curated links

Official pages first, plus maps and independent guides. Outbound links only — we don't re-host cams or claim affiliation with The Villages®.

Cart path truth: free music, questionable dance moves, excellent people-watching — starting at Sawgrass Grove.

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Square-hop when the battery (and the knees) allow.