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The following Country Music Festivals are currently being held in March
  • Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in Houston, Texas
  • Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City, Florida
  • Boots in the Park (Norco) in Norco, California (Single Day: See Boots in the Park for Details)
  • Clewiston Sugar Festival in Clewiston, Florida
  • Rodeo Austin in Austin, Texas
  • Party in the Desert in Wickenburg, Arizona
  • Hogs for the Cause in New Orleans, Louisiana
  • ​​Cochise Country Music Festival in Benson, Arizona
  • Boots in the Park (Gilbert) in Glibert, Arizona (Single Day: See Boots in the Park for Details)
  • Outlaws and Legends in Abilene, Texas
  • Tin Pan South Songwriter's Festival in Nashville, Tennessee (See Songwriters Page for Details)
  • Troubadour Festival in Bryan , Texas
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​.

Most festivals now use flex/tier pricing therefore, we will no longer list prices but only provide the links to make purchases.
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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

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3 NRG Park
​Houston, TX
77054
(832) 667-1000

​March 2 - March 21, 2027 (Houston, Texas)
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ (lovingly known as RODEOHOUSTON) is the world’s largest livestock exhibition and rodeo, drawing millions of visitors each year to NRG Park in Houston, Texas. Established in 1932, this historic, multi-week event seamlessly blends high-octane western sports, a massive agricultural showcase, family-friendly attractions, and legendary entertainment.

Beyond its massive cultural scale, the organization is deeply rooted in giving back, having committed more than $660 million in scholarships and grants to Texas youth since its inception.Whether you are looking to witness world-class athletes compete, taste award-winning fair foods, or experience unforgettable live entertainment, the Rodeo provides a spectacular, Texas-sized experience for guests of all ages.

​Each night, once the Rodeo dust settles, a superstar takes the stage to entertain the crowds. The star entertainers begin performing after the last rodeo event is completed each evening and the stage is set. Actual start times for the concert can vary day to day due to the different number of rodeo competitors and other production elements.
  • Weekday rodeos start at 6:45 p.m. The entertainer takes the stage at approximately 8:45 p.m. NRG Stadium gates open at 6 p.m.
  • Weekend rodeos start at 3:45 p.m. The entertainer takes the stage at approximately 5:45 p.m. NRG Stadium gates open at 3 p.m
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Each day will have its own ticket/seat.

Florida Strawberry Festival

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303 North Lemon Street 
Plant City, FL 33563
​(813) 754-1996

March 4 - March 14, 2027 (Plant City, Florida)
The Florida Strawberry Festival is an 11-day community event celebrating the strawberry harvest of Eastern Hillsborough County. Each year, over 500,000 visitors enjoy the festival’s headline entertainment, youth livestock shows, rides, exhibits of commerce and, of course, its strawberry shortcake.

Each spring, the Florida Strawberry Festival® in Plant City rolls out the red carpet to welcome visitors from throughout the Sunshine State and the world. Guests come from near and far to enjoy exhibits of agriculture, commerce, industry, livestock, fine arts, horticulture, and crafts.

The Florida Strawberry Festival represents a piece of Americana, a time in American history when fairs and festivals brought communities together through celebrations of their harvests. It has continued to grow in popularity year after year through the preservation of this heritage. Central to its focus, the Festival continues to preserve and enhance the agricultural and historical legacy of the Florida strawberry.
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Coming Mid-November 2026
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Each day will have its own ticket/seat. Parking and Gate Admission not included

Clewiston Sugar Festival

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Civic Park
117 W. Osceola Ave.
Clewiston, Florida 
33440
(863) 983-7979

​March 12 - March 13, 2027 (Clewiston, Florida)
The Clewiston Sugar Festival is based on the original end of harvest celebration that was held by the United State Sugar Corporation, dating back to the 1930’s, at the end of each sugarcane harvest season. It was a means of celebration and appreciation for a successful harvest.

The Sugar Festival in Clewiston, Florida, is a premier free community event that brings tens of thousands of visitors together every spring along Royal Palm Avenue to celebrate the region's deep agricultural roots and rich sugarcane harvesting heritage.

Originating as a modest post-harvest block party in the 1930s, this massive multi-day celebration has grown into one of the largest festivals in the Glades region, packing its schedule with a vibrant mix of family-friendly attractions, professional alligator wrestling demonstrations, massive classic car and antique tractor shows, and more than two hundred diverse food and craft vendors.

A massive draw for music lovers across the state, the festival features a spectacular lineup of live entertainment, hosting major national country music artists. for completely free, full-production concerts alongside rising Nashville singer-songwriters and local regional acts.

​From the thrilling Friday night fireworks show and bustling kids' carnival to the high-energy Saturday morning 5K and 10K races, the festival provides a comprehensive, high-energy weekend experience that perfectly blends small-town charm with big-stage excitement.
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Rodeo Austin

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9100 Decker Lake Road
Austin, Texas 78724
(512) 919-3000

​March 12 - March 27, 2027 (Austin, Texas)
Rodeo Austin is one of Central Texas’s premier annual traditions, seamlessly combining gritty Western heritage with extensive modern entertainment. Founded in 1938 as a modest "Baby Beef Show" featuring just 16 animals at the State Capitol Grounds, this dynamic event has expanded into a massive multi-week extravaganza held every March at the Travis County Expo Center. 

At the heart of the daily action is the ProRodeo, a high-stakes, PRCA-sanctioned competition held inside Luedecke Arena. Top-tier cowboys and cowgirls from across the nation converge to compete in adrenaline-pumping events including bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing, and bull riding.

​Live music is woven into the very fabric of the Rodeo Austin experience, making it an indispensable player in the Live Music Capital of the World. Instead of keeping music as a secondary attraction, Rodeo Austin transforms each evening ticket into a dual experience, delivering a full-length concert immediately following the conclusion of the ProRodeo events inside Luedecke Arena. Performers take to a unique revolving center stage, giving the entire audience an intimate view of the show. 
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Each day will have its own ticket/seat.

Party in the Desert

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Flying E Ranch
2801 W Wickenburg Way
Wickenburg, Arizona 85390
​(928) 684-2690

March 18 - March 28, 2027 (Wickenburg, Arizona)
​The Party in the Desert Country Music Festival is an annual multi-day music experience that brings authentic country music, Western culture, and outdoor recreation together under the open skies of the Sonoran Desert. Hosted at the historic Flying E Ranch—a sprawling 20,000-acre working cattle and dude ranch located in Wickenburg, Arizona—the festival sets itself apart by eschewing commercialized, staged backdrops in favor of a true cowboy atmosphere.

Musically, the festival balances a lineup of powerhouse National Nashville headliners, celebrated traditional country hitmakers, and prominent regional Arizona acts.

Performances are spread across multiple stages, including the Flying E Pavilion and Duke's Saloon, ensuring excellent sound quality and a fluid, interactive party dynamic where fans can dance or gather close to the stage.
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Only 2 Headliners announced so far
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Hogs for the Cause

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Uno Lakefront Arena
6801 Franklin Ave
New Orleans, Louisiana 70122
March 19 - March 20, 2027 (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Hogs for the Cause is not just another festival—it is one of the largest barbecue and music festivals in the United States, drawing over 30,000 passionate fans annually to the scenic UNO Lakefront Arena Festival Grounds in New Orleans, Louisiana.

This premier two-day spring gathering seamlessly blends the soulful energy of live music, the fiercely competitive world of world-class barbecue, and a profound, life-changing charitable mission

What started in 2009 with a single pig and three kegs of beer has exploded into a national powerhouse movement. Today, the festival serves as the flagship celebration for year-round fundraising, having distributed over $18.5 million to become the premier nationwide funding source for families battling pediatric brain cancer.

While the aroma of smoke fills the air, the festival grounds rock to the beat of an incredible, diverse musical lineup. Spanning across three massive stages,

​Hogs for the Cause hosts more than 20 national and regional bands. Audiences can dance the day away to an eclectic mix of Americana, roots-rock, country, indie, soul, and funk. From chart-topping main stage headliners to rising Southern rock stars, the soundtrack of the weekend is just as satisfying as the food.
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​Cochise Country Music Festival

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714 N. Madison
Benson, Arizona 85602

​March 19 - March 21, 2027 (Benson, Arizona)
The Cochise Country Music Festival is a three-day live country music event held annually at the 4EVR Ranch located at 714 N Madison St in Benson, Arizona. Created and hosted by Del and Shannon Thola, the festival takes place against the scenic backdrop of the Dragoon Mountains in the southern Arizona desert. 
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The venue features two distinct performance spaces, including a Main Stage under the open desert sky and an intimate Ranch Stage designed for stripped-back acoustic sets. Music typically runs from afternoon gates until late evening, followed by late-night after-parties, bonfires, and barn dances featuring DJ sets that stretch until 1:00 AM or 2:00 AM on Friday and Saturday nights.

​Revel in the tunes that defined eras—experience the magic of 80s, 90s, and early 2000s country hits, performed live by an extraordinary roster of artists. From the chart-toppers to the rising stars, our stage is set to deliver an unmissable blend of nostalgia and contemporary country sounds.
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Only 2 Headliners announced so far
​TICKETS​
Tickets start at $188. 
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Outlaws + Legends

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The Back Porch of Texas
3350 N Clack St.,
Abilene, TX 79601
(719) 510-3506

March 19 - March 20, 2027 (Abilene, Texas)
The Outlaws + Legends Music Festival is widely celebrated as the "Biggest 1-Stage Event in Texas," bringing together a premier lineup of country, Americana, and rock music. Officially established in 2011 by country music artist Mark Powell, the multi-day outdoor event has grown from an intimate gathering around a fire pit into a massive country music staple that draws around 30,000 to 32,000 total attendees annually.

The festival takes place at The Back Porch of Texas, a vast 145-acre venue located just north of downtown Abilene, Texas. Designed intentionally with a single large stage, the festival structure ensures that fans never have to choose between competing set times, allowing every ticket holder to witness every single performance seamlessly.

True to its name, the event blends legendary icons with modern-day country torchbearers​
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2027 ARTISTS will be announced November 1, 2026​
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​TICKETS​
From $46.54

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Troubadour Festival

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Travis Bryan Midtown Park
206 W Villa Maria Rd
Bryan, Texas 
77801
March 28 - March 28, 2026 (Bryan, Texas)
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The Troubadour Festival in Bryan, Texas, is a premier multi-day celebration widely recognized as the largest Texas barbecue and country music festival in the state. Having relocated its main venue to the expansive Travis Bryan Midtown Park after previously being hosted at Texas A&M's Aggie Park, this massive outdoor event brings together 30 of the finest barbecue joints from all corners of the Lone Star State alongside 11 hours of live music across two stages.

The festival experience spans three distinct days, kicking off with a free official Pre-Party at the historic Palace Theater in Downtown Bryan featuring local Texas musicians. This leads into Saturday's grand main event at Midtown Park, which serves as the core of the festival. The entire celebration wraps up on Sunday morning with a specialty catered BBQ Brunch, drinks, and live acoustics back at The Palace Theater.

Musically, the festival features premier names in Texas Country, Red Dirt, and Southern Rock. The diverse live music lineup is further bolstered by exceptional supporting acts and rising stars.
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