Country Music Festivals in Illinois

Festivals in Illinois

The following Country Music Festivals are currently being held in Illinois

Tailgate and Tallboys: Bloomington in Bloomington
Mississippi River Festival in Alton
Windy City Smokeout in Chicago
Backroad Music Festival in Galva

Cancelled Festivals:

Country Life Music Festival last held in 2014 in Chilllicothe, Illinois
Country LakeShake last held in 2019 in Chicago, Illinois
Rusty Reel Lake Jam last held in 2023 in Effingham, Illinois
Tailgate and Tallboys - Taylorville last held in 2024 in Taylorville, Illinois

NOTE: For the most current information, please visit the official websites for each Festival by clicking on Festival Name or Logo. Information on this page was accurate at time of publication but things can change very quickly in the world of Festivals.

Tailgate & Tallboys: Bloomington

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McLean County Fairgrounds
1106 Interstate Drive
Bloomington, Illinois
61705

June 12 - June 15, 2025 (Bloomington, Illinois)
Tailgate N' Tallboys is where the spirit of country music comes to life across multiple cities, bringing fans together for unforgettable weekends filled with great music, cold drinks, and good times. From the tailgate to the stage, we deliver the best in live entertainment, featuring today’s hottest country artists and rising stars in an electric, festival atmosphere.

Whether you're singing along to your favorite songs under the open sky, sharing stories with friends around the tailgate, or dancing the night away, Tailgate N' Tallboys is more than just a festival – it's a celebration of the country lifestyle we all love. Grab your crew, thow on your boots, and snag your tickets, and join us for the ultimate country music experience.

Your city. Your festival. Your Tailgate N’ Tallboys.

ARTISTS (Lineup and Schedule subject to change)
Thursday, June 12: Koe Wetzel, Gavin Adcock, Ole 60, Hudson Westbrook, Vincent Mason, Isaac Durst
Friday, June 13: Hardy, Treaty Oak Revival, Josh Ross, Lakeview, Moody Moore, Taylor Brunnga
Saturday, June 14: Cody Johnson, Kip Moore, Maddie & Tae, Joe Stamm Band
Sunday, June 15: Bailey Zimmerman, Jessie Murph, Tucker Wetmore, Graham Barham, Atlus

CURRENT LINEUP

TICKETS (Prices subject to change. Does not include Taxes and Fees)
4-Day General Admission: from $199
Week-end VIP: from $379
Superfan: from $1199

Single day and Camping options also available.

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Tailgates N' Tallboys (2)
	Start Date	End Date	City	State
Tailgates N' Tallboys: Clinton	06/05/25	06/07/25	Clinton	Iowa
Tailgate and Tallboys - Bloomington	06/12/25	06/15/25	Bloomington	Illinois

Mississippi River Festival

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Windy City Smokeout

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1901 W. Madison Street
Chicago, IL
60612

July 10 - July 13, 2025 (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 (Lineup and Schedule subject to change)
Thursday, July 10: Bailey Zimmerman, Koe Wetzel, Shane Smith & the Saints, Bayker Blankenship, Angel White
Friday, July 11: Old Dominion, Dylan Gossett, Josh Meloy, Lauren Wilkins, Maggie Antone
Saturday, July 12: Kane Brown, Megan Moroney, Charles Wesley Godwin, Austin Snell, Kashus Culpepper
Sunday, July 13: Jon Pardi, Riley Green, Ella Langley, Sam Barber, Josh Ross

CURRENT LINEUP

TICKETS (Prices subject to change. Does not include Taxes and Fees)
General Admission: $264.95
VIP: $1,149.95
Platinum: $2,199.95

Single day and BBQ packages also available.

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Backroad Music Festival

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213 SE 6th Street
Galva, IL
61434

August 9 – August 9, 2025 (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: (Lineup and Schedule subject to change)
Saturday, August 9, 2025 / Gates open at 2P / Music Begins at 4P.

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TICKETS: (Subject to change. Does not include taxes and fees)
General Admission: $75
Hog Trough: $95
VIP: $205

Early Bird / Tier 1 / Tier 2 / Tier 3 (DAY OF SHOW) refer to pricing - The lower the tier - the lower the ticket price.

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