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July
September
The following Country Music Festivals are currently being held in August
  • WE Fest in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 
  • Windy City Smokeout in Chicago, Illinois
  • Rock the South in Opelika, Alabama
  • Kokefest in Hutto, Texas
  • Neon Nights in Orville, Ohio
  • Tidalwave Music Festival in Atlantic City Beach, New Jersey
  • Country Spirit USA in Glenmoore, Pennsylvania
  • Backroad Music Festival in Galva, Illinois
  • Tailgate Fest in Fontana, California 
  • Headwaters Country Jam in Cardwell, Montana
  • ​Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival in Gatlinburg, Tennessee
  • ​​Night in the Country Carolinas in Mills Creek, North Carolina
  • ​Country in the Burg in Cedarburg, Wisconsin
  • ​Sister Cities Smokeout in Moorehead, Minnesota

WE Fest ​

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25526 County Hwy. 22
Detroit Lakes, MN
56501
(844) 227-8075
August 4 - August 6, 2022 (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:
Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan, Riley Green, Lee Brice, Chris Janson, Blanco Brown, Tanya Tucker, Clay Walker, Ian Munsick, Elvie Shane, Priscilla Block

Emcee: Cowboy Troy


​TICKETS: ​(prices subject to change: does not include taxes and fees)
VIP Premium Gold: $1100 SOLD OUT
VIP Gold: $850
VIP Blue: $750
VIP Green: $650

Reserved Outer: $245
Reserved Inner: $280

Lawn: $180-$280

Grandstand: $280

General Admission: $119

Camping and Parking Options also available.

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Windy City Smokeout

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1901 W. Madison Street
Chicago, IL
60612
August 4 - August 7, 2022 (Chicago, Illinois)
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
Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert, Sam Hunt, Willie Nelson & Family with more TBA
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TICKETS​ (prices subject to change: does not include taxes and fees)
4-Day General Admission: $139
4-Day VIP: $899
4-Day Super VIP: $1750

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Rock the South

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​1872 County Road 469
Cullman, AL ​35057
August 5 - August 6, 2022 (Cullman, Alabama)
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.

 
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​TICKETS​(prices subject to change: does not include taxes and fees)
General Admission two-Day Ticket
Tier 1: $89.99 SOLD OUT
Tier 2: $109.99
Tier 3: $119.99
Tier 4: $129.99
Tier 5: $139.99

V.I.P. two-Day Ticket
Tier 1: $299.99 SOLD OUT
Tier 2: $319.99 SOLD OUT
Tier 3: $349.99

FRONT PORCH SEATING
$699.99
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There is no difference between tiers, all are the same ticket type. There are limited quantities at each level.
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Kokefest

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1001 Co. Road 137
Hutto, Texas
​78634
August 5 - August 6, 2022 (Hutto, Texas)
​KOKEFEST is a combination of the hottest new Texas/Red Dirt musicians and the enduring acts that have inspired them.

Nestled amid beautiful cliffs, Hutto Park at Brushy Creek is shaded by 200-year-old Oaks along the banks of Brushy Creek. 2021 marks the third year for Hutto Park at Brushy Creek to host KOKEFEST.  Hutto Park at Brushy Creek is located just off County Rd. 137 in Hutto, TX.

ARTISTS
TBD
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TICKETS​ (prices subject to change: does not include taxes and fees)
TBD

Neon Nights

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3166 Mt. Eaton Road
Orville, OH
44667
(330) 930-0398
August 12 - August 13, 2022 (Orville, Ohio)
Neon Nights is a 2-day music festival established for fans to experience country music in a festival setting with friends, good times and a great price. From the same people that bring you The Country Fest in June.

ARTISTS
August 12: Alabama, Phil Vassar, Neal McCoy, Jo Dee Messina
August 13: Hank Williams, Jr., Clay Walker, Roots & Boots (featuring Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin, and Collin Raye), Deana Carter

TICKETS​ (prices subject to change: does not include taxes and fees)​
​2-Day Pass: $109
Camping (includes Passes): $189
Single Day: $89.99

Must have a ticket to accompany pit passes
2-Day Pit Pass: $159.99
Single Day Pit Pass: $99.99

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Tidalwave Music Festival

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One Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic City Beach, NJ
08401
August 12 - August 14, 2022 (Atlantic City Beach, New Jersey)
A brand new 3-day festival coming to the Atlantic City Beach. Come kick it on the beach with the best in country music.
ARTISTS
Luke Bryan, Morgan Wallen, Dierks Bentley, Hardy, Riley Green, Chase Rice, Tracy Lawrence, Lauren Alaina, Mitchell Tenpenny, Lainey Wilson, Blanco Brown, Runaway June, Breland, Lindsay Ell, Travis Denning, Jon Langston, Elvie Shane, DJ Silver.

2nd Stage TBA

TICKETS (Subject to change. Does not include taxes and fees)
3-Day General Admission: $249
3-Day VIP (SRO): $499
3-Day VIP (Reserved): $749
Hotel Packages: From $3499 (2 people)

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Country Spirit USA

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5 Nantmeal Rd.
Glenmoore, PA
19343
August 12 – August 14, 2022 (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.
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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! 

ARTISTS:
TBD

TICKETS (prices subject to change, does not include taxes and fees)
Platinum: $899
Reserved: $389
Pit Pass: $339
General Admission: $189


Parking Options Available.

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Backroad Music Festival

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213 SE 6th Street
Galva, IL
61434
 August 13 – August 13, 2022 (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.

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ARTISTS
TBD

TICKETS (prices subject to change, does not include taxes and fees)
General Admission: $55
Hog Trough: $75

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Tailgate Fest

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9300 Cherry Avenue
Fontana, CA
​92335
August 13-August 14, 2022 (Fontana, California)
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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.
  • Cornhole
  • Truck Competition
  • Tailgate Challenge
  • Dance Lessons
  • Bloody Brunch
    ​Tailgate Unplugged​


ARTISTS:
Jake Owen, Billy Currington,  Chris Janson,  Eli Young Band, Lanco, Blanco Brown, Matt Stell, Chase Bryant, Nate Smith, Ashland Craft, DJ Bad Ash

TICKETS (prices subject to change, does not include taxes and fees)
General Admission: $89
VIP: $179
Ultimate VIP: $349

Other Options available with Camping, Tailgating etc. See Ticket page for details.

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​Headwaters Country Jam

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1865 Highway 2
Cardwell, MT
59721
(855) 821-9212
August 18-August 20, 2022 (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.


ARTISTS:
Hardy, Chris Janson, Lee Brice, Nitty Gritty Band, Craig Morgan, Granger Smith, Ian Munsick, Casey Donahew, Kameron Marlowe, Red Clay Strays, Tyler Rich, Shy Carter, King Callaway, MacKenzie Porter

TICKETS (prices subject to change, does not include taxes and fees)
General Admission: $150
VIP: $325

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Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival

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August 18 - August 21, 2022 (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. 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.
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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.
 
 
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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.

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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 25 - August 27, 202 2(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.
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ARTISTS (Subject to Change)
Thursday, August 25: Darius Rucker, Jimmie Allen, Travis Denning, Morgan Wade
Friday, August 26: Jon Pardi, Jameson Rodgers, Lainey Wilson, Randall King, Cody Canada & the Departed
Saturday, August 27: Dierks Bentley, Ashley McBryde, Aaron Watson, Cody Canada & the Departed

TICKETS (prices subject to change, does not include taxes and fees)
General Admission: $160
Super Fan: $260
VIP: $475
Club 828: $800
Ultimate Experience: $1400
Country Cabana: $15,000

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Country in the Burg

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N54W5900 Portland Rd.
Cedarburg, Wisconsin
53012
August 26 - August 27, 2022 (Cedarburg, Wisconsin)
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​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.

ARTISTS:
TBD

TICKETS (prices subject to change, does not include taxes and fees)
2-Day Burg Pit: $179
2-Day General Admission: $89

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4201 Versailles Road
Lexington, Kentucky
​40510
June 3 - June 5, 2023 (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.

ARTISTS:
TBD

TICKETS (prices subject to change, does not include taxes and fees)
TBD

Sister Cities Smokeout

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801 5th Avenue South
Moorehead, MN
56560
​(866) 300-8300
August 28 - August 29, 2021 (Moorehead, Minnesota)
2022 Dates TBD
Baked into the heart of Moorhead and its sister city, Fargo, are the common bonds of beer-safe cooking (safely grilling food with a beer in one hand) and giving your ears equal love with great tunes. Even better is having someone else wrestle up some good meat, pour a tall one and crank up the summer’s hottest playlist.

​Sister Cities Smokeout is two-full days of live music and good eats. Featuring nationally touring artists on the Main stage and some of our favorite local & regional artists on our Meadow stage! Enjoy BBQ & other food vendors along with cold beer, wine and more!

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ARTISTS
​TBD

TICKETS (prices subject to change, does not include taxes and fees)
​TBD
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