The following Country Music Festivals are currently being held in August
- WE Fest in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
- Windy City Smokeout in Chicago, Illinois
- Backroad Music Festival in Galva, Illinois
- Tailgate Fest in Fontana, California
- Headwaters Country Jam in Cardwell, Montana
- Barefoot Country Music Fest in Wildwood, New Jersey
- Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival in Gatlinburg, Tennessee
- Winstock in Winstead, Minnesota
- Night in the Country Carolinas in Mills Creek, North Carolina
- Country in the Burg in Cedarburg, Wisconsin
- Country Spirit USA in Glenmoore, Pennsylvania
- Railbird Fest in Lexington, Kentucky
In addition, the following festivals start in July but continue into August: See JULY FESTIVALS for details
- Cheyenne Frontier Days in Cheyenne, Wyoming
- Oregon Jamboree in Sweet Home, Oregon
- Watershed Music Festival in George, Washington
WE Fest
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25526 County Hwy. 22
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 (844) 227-8075 |
August 5 - August 7, 2021 (Detroit Lakes, Minnesota)
August 5 - 7, 2021 will mark the long-awaited return of legacy country music festival WE Fest. For 37 years, the massive 3-day festival has made its home at Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes Minnesota. Since WE Fest’s inception in 1983, it has been one of the leading country music festivals in the nation. Twice nominated for the Country Music Association’s prestigious Best Special Event award, the WE Fest is widely regarded as one of the most outstanding events of its kind in the nation. Situated on the shores of Lake Sallie, and in the meadows and woods surrounding the concert bowl, the Soo Pass Ranch campgrounds are easily accessed through pedestrian underpasses beneath the two highways that flank the concert bowl. The campgrounds are well groomed, with lighting and permanent shower houses. There are multiple lane entrances to each campground, which allows for faster ingress for camping vehicles at major events. The Soo Pass Ranch boasts over 9,000 campsites. ARTISTS: Thursday, August 5: Florida Georgia Line, Russell DIckerson, The Cadillac Three, Ingrid Andress, Larry Fleet Friday, August 6: Dierks Bentley, Lanco, Lindsay Ell, High Valley Shy Carter Saturday, August 7: Blake Shelton, Eli Young Band, Maddie & Tae, RaeLynn, Kameron Marlowe, Slamabama CURRENT LINEUP SCHEDULE is now available (subject to change) Wednesday kick off with The Cadillac Three
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Windy City Smokeout
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1901 W. Madison Street
Chicago, IL 60612 |
August 5 - August 7, 2022 (Chicago, Illinois)
Previously held in July The Windy City Smokeout is a BBQ and country music festival, featuring three days of live country music, beer and BBQ in downtown Chicago. Get ready for beer, BBQ and country tunes, during the Windy City Smokeout! You can taste delicious offerings from some of the best BBQ talent and craft breweries from around the country. Hosted by Chicago’s BBQ destination, Bub City, and ACM award-winning Joe's on Weed St., the Windy City Smokeout will be bringing an impressive lineup of country music stars and up-and-coming talent to the stage. ARTISTS TBD TICKETS (prices subject to change: does not include taxes and fees) TBD |
Rock the South
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1872 County Road 469
Cullman, AL 35057 |
August 13 - August 15, 2021 (Cullman, Alabama)
Moved from June Originally intended to be a one-year celebration of recovery from the tornadoes that rocked the area on April 27, 2011, Rock the South has continued to expand to become a massive celebration of everything Alabama has to offer. Since the first event in 2012, Rock the South has given over $639,000 to multiple community partners including Cullman City Parks and Recreation, The Link of Cullman County, Cullman Caring for Kids and many more. ARTISTS Headliners: Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Lynyrd Skynyrd Also Appearing: Nelly, Ashley McBryde, Jordan Davis, Ingrid Andress, Flatland Calvary, Trey Lewis, Drew Parker, Morgan Wade, Alex Hall, Josh Kiser, Laine Hardy, Dee Jay Silver CURRENT LINEUP TICKETS (prices subject to change, does not include taxes and fees) General Admission: $139 Platinum: $219 VIP: $370 SOLD OUT Ultimate VIP: SOLD OUT Front Page Seating: SOLD OUT BUY TICKETS |
Backroad Music Festival
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213 SE 6th Street
Galva, IL 61434 |
August 14 – August 14, 2021 (Galva, Illinois)
1 Day Country Music Festival at the beautiful Galva Park District in Galva, IL. Family friendly atmosphere, cold drinks, great food & an awesome time in small town USA. ARTISTS Randy Houser, Tracy Lawrence, Travis Denning, more TBD OFFICIAL LINE-UP TICKETS (prices subject to change, does not include taxes and fees) General Admission: $50 Hog Trough: $70 Limited tickets at each "tier". Check TICKET PAGE for current pricing and add-ons. 
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Tailgate Fest
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9300 Cherry Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335 |
August 15-August 16, 2020 (Fontana, California)
No information for 2021 Tailgate Fest is a country music festival that caters to the fans who don’t want the tailgating to stop when the show starts. Held in August for 2 days of tailgating at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA! Tailgate Fest offers a variety of activities. Something for everyone.
ARTISTS: TBD TICKETS (prices subject to change, does not include taxes and fees) TBD |
Headwaters Country Jam
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1865 Highway 2
Cardwell, MT 59721 (855) 821-9212 |
August 19-August 21, 2021 (Cardwell, Montana near Three Forks)
Headwaters Country Jam was created to bring live country music in a festival atmosphere to Montana and the northwest. The festival was conceived in late 2007, and the first Jam was held in June 2008. The festival is held at the venue known as The Bridge, near Three Forks. The Bridge is comprised of 159 acres and is the final resting ground for the historic Sappington Bridge that once spanned the Jefferson River. Sixty acres are used for the state-certified campground. Within the venue is a 12-acre arena where all the magic happens. Live music from national and local acts plays all day and into the night.
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Barefoot Country Music Fest
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3501 Broadway
Wildwood, NJ 08260 |
August 19 - August 22, 2021 (Wildwood, New Jersey)
From the producers of Carolina Country Music Fest, get ready for the best country music in the world on one of the best beaches in the world. Grab your cowboy hat and flip-flops and get here. 30+ of country’s hottest artists in Wildwood Beach, NJ. Give your friends a holler and get ready for some fun in the sun ‘cause country music’s biggest stars are coming to the beautiful beaches of Wildwood, NJ! This three-day event will host 30+ of the industry’s biggest stars and up-and-comers on multiple stages. With the combination of country music and the scenic backdrop of the Wildwood shores, this family-friendly, three-day fest is a summer vacation destination.
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Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival
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August 19 - August 22, 2021 (Gatlinburg, Tennessee)
The Gatlinburg Songwriter’s Festival is a three-day musical event and conference that takes place in and around the Great Smoky Mountains, August 19-22, 2021. There are nightly performances by “#1 Hit Songwriters” in intimate settings around the city as well as an opportunity for songwriters to perfect their craft, get advice, meet & write with industry leaders and more. ARTISTS With so many venues and artists appearing at this event, it would be nearly impossible to show them here. Visit the Lineup page on the official web-site for details. The Schedule will be released in July. TICKETS Although you do not have to be a member to attend GSF showcase rounds, membership (click to join) and wristbands (click to view) include many perks, events not available to others including pre-registration for workshops, shows and events, our monthly newsletter, as well as, discounts and insider info from our line-up. VIEW OPTIONS |
Winstock
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3233 230th St
Winstead, MN 55395 (320) 485-4287 |
August 21 - August 22, 2021 (Winstead, Minnesota)
Winstock is one of the Upper Midwest’s premier outdoor country music and camping festivals organized entirely by volunteers. All proceeds from this event used to help fund private education for students from Winsted and surrounding communities. More than 1,000 people volunteer more than 5,000 hours to bring you the opportunity to enjoy country music’s finest entertainment, food, and fun ARTISTS Headliners: Sam Hunt, Luke Combs Also Appearing: Big & Rich, Brett Eldredge, Chris Janson, Shenandoah, Elvie Shane, Phil Vassar, Drew Baldridge, Drew Parker, Chelsey Carter, Eric Chesser, Dariann Leigh, Up South Subject to change: Check Line-up Page for updates. See the Schedule of events. TICKETS (prices subject to change, does not include taxes and fees) VIP: SOLD OUT Reserved: SOLD OUT General Admission: $150 Prices subject to change without notice: BUY TICKETS |
ACM Party for a Cause
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Party for a Cause
Ascend Amphitheater 301 1st Avenue South Nashville, Tennessee ACM Honors Ryman Auditorium 116 5th Avenue North Nashville, Tennessee |
August 24 - August 24, 2021 (Nashville, Tennessee)
Moved From April in Las Vegas, Nevada ACM Party for a Cause® benefiting ACM Lifting Lives® returns in 2021, debuting for the first time ever in Nashville, TN. ACM Party for a Cause will be hosted by SiriusXM’s The Highway host Storme Warren, with live performances by Lee Brice, Brett Eldredge, Mickey Guyton, Sam Hunt, Old Dominion and special guests, Tenille Townes, Trisha Yearwood and more to be announced. It will take place on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at the Ascend Amphitheater in Nashville, TN preceding the 14th Annual Academy of Country Music Honors™ celebration on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 from Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium.
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Night in the Country Carolinas
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4066 Pea Ridge Road Mill Spring, NC 28756
(775) 463-5114 |
August 26 - August 28, 2021 (Mills Creek, North Carolina)
New in 2021. A sister event to Night in the Country Nevada. Rooted in the Carolina foothills, the Night in the Country experience transforms the world-renowned Tryon International Equestrian Center into your next great country tradition. Away from the big city lights, the Night in the Country experience transforms quiet country landscapes into some of the largest country music festival parties in the world. This isn’t the inaugural year of just another country music festival. This is year one of your next great country tradition! Night in the Country Carolinas will take you beyond the range of expectation for an unforgettable experience for you and your crew. The festival features one-of-a-kind events and attractions from the games at the Tournament of Champions to the tastes at Bands, Brews, and Que, to the twists of Maze Bar, the party at Club Beach, and beyond. And don’t forget the music – 3 days and 3 nights of Pure Country. It’s all set on the first-class, world-renowned grounds of Tryon Resort. ARTISTS Thursday, August 26: Old Dominion, Chris Janson, Tyler Rich, Lily Rose Friday, August 27: Miranda Lambert, Big & Rich, Heath Sanders, Avery Roberson Saturday, August 28: Chris Young, Chase Rice, Ingrid Andress, Shy Carter COMPLETE LINEUP (featuring additional stages) TICKETS (prices subject to change, does not include taxes and fees) 3-Day General Admission: $195 1-Day General Admission: $125 3-Day Superfan: $275 SOLD OUT 3-Day VIP: $550 3-Day Club 828: $1200 3-Day The Ridge: $2200 3-Day Cabana: $10,000 SOLD OUT BUY TICKETS (and see what's included) ADD-ONS available 
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Country in the Burg
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N54W5900 Portland Rd.
Cedarburg, Wisconsin 53012 |
August 27 - August 28, 2021 (Cedarburg, Wisconsin)
Keep spreading the word and showing support for Country in the Burg! The goal is to bring some of the biggest names in country to Ozaukee County. Not only will this be an amazing event, but it will help raise money for some very worthy charities and our military.
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Country Spirit USA
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5 Nantmeal Rd.
Glenmoore, PA 19343 |
August 27 – August 29, 2021 (Glenmoore, Pennsylvania)
Citadel Country Spirit USA is a great American festival experience, a three-day country music spectacular where like-minded country music enthusiasts come together for a live country music celebration. While music is the main attraction, festival-goers are treated to an array of activities, a wide selection of food vendors and restaurants — and libations to please every palate, from Sierra Nevada for beer drinkers to wine at the Barefoot Wine Garden and spirits by Crown Royal. Hosted by the Chester County Conference & Visitors Bureau (CVB), 22,000 fans from 28 states and two Canadian provinces attended the festival held in 2018. For the second consecutive year, a portion of all ticket sales will be donated to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. In 2018, $50,000 was raised for CHOP through Citadel Country Spirit USA directly, and a matching donation of $50,000 was made by Citadel, the festival’s title sponsor, bringing the total donation in 2018 to $100,000!
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Railbird Fest
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4201 Versailles Road
Lexington, Kentucky 40510 |
August 28 - August 29, 2021 (Lexington, Kentucky)
Traditionally, a Railbird is a horse racing enthusiast known for sticking close to the action, hanging on the rail as each contender comes barreling down the track. For one special weekend in August, the term takes on an added meaning during the 2nd Annual Railbird Festival. 2 days. 3 stages. World class artists. All on the historic grounds of Keeneland. Railbird celebrates the spirit of Kentucky with highly-curated bourbon experiences in The Rickhouse and up-close culinary demonstrations with Sip & Savor. The excitement isn’t restricted to the stage. Get in on the action and wager on off-track betting with coast-to-coast simulcast from Del Mar to Saratoga on the festival grounds. Take in the races from an air-conditioned bar and lounge inside Lucky Day Plaza.
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