The following Country Music Festivals are currently being held in May
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
- Key West Songwriters' Festival in Key West, Florida
- Palm Coast Songwriters' Festival in Palm Coast, Florida
- Boots and Brews Ventura in Ventura, California
- Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival in Meridian, Mississippi
- iHeart Country Festival in Austin, Texas
- Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival in Temecula, California
- Del Fest in Cumberland, Maryland
- Atwood Music Festival in Monticello, Mississippi
- Denim Fest in Forest City, Iowa
- Patriotic Festival in Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Buckeye Country Superfest in Columbus, Ohio
- Cajun Country Fest in Denham Springs, Louisiana
- Country Carnival in Worcester, Massachusetts
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
Key West Songwriters Festival
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May 3 - May 7, 2023 (Key West, Florida)
The Key West Songwriters Festival is the largest festival of its kind in the world. Since 1997 BMI has been a charter sponsor of the festival and has helped it grow into both a tourist attraction and favorite of island locals. The festival revolves around five days and nights of more than 20 free shows, staged at an array of the island's most popular drinking holes and hot spots. Diverse lineups featuring more than 100 top songwriters deliver rare, "Key West-only" moments. 200+ artists 50+ shows ARTISTS With so many venues and artists appearing at this event, it would be nearly impossible to show them here. Visit the Artists page on the official web-site for details. TICKETS Most of the Festival shows are FREE to enter.Visit each venue for ticketing/admission information on the Schedule page on the official website for details |
Palm Coast Songwriter's Festival
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3000 Palm Coast PKWY SE
Palm Coast, FL 32137 |
May 4 - May 7, 2023 (Palm Coast, Florida)
Unlike other musical festivals where audience members listen to song after song from a full band, the Palm Coast Songwriters Festival provides a unique, more intimate experience between the artist and the listener as the songwriters will often share the meaning behind their lyrics. For the 2020 festival, more than 25 artists will be performing. This 4-day event allows the audience to go ‘behind the curtain’ and see the faces and hear the songs and stories behind some of the most popular songs of yesteryear and playing on the radio today. These artists will be performing their hits for festival attendees. In 2019, Grammy-nominated, platinum selling, billboard hit songwriters from Nashville treated local guests and many attendees from out of town to awesome performances and insights into their music during the second annual Palm Coast Songwriters Festival in May. Thank you to everyone who came to the festival! We appreciate the artists, our sponsors and partners and the fans who made the Palm Coast Songwriters Festival 2019 unforgettable. We look forward to seeing everyone this year with our expanded lineup of HIT songwriters ARTISTS Scheduled Artists Performances TICKETS Reserved Seating: 3-day: $125 1-day: $50 General Admission Lawn: 1-day: $25 BUY TICKETS |
Boots and Brews Ventura
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Ventura County Fairgrounds
10 W Harbor Blvd. Ventura, CA 93001 |
May 7 - May 7, 2023 (Ventura, California)
Boots & Brews is all about celebrating Friends, Cold Beer and Great Country Music! Grab your best dancing boots and get ready for an amazing Country lineup! Food from Local food vendors and ice-cold beer will be available for purchase! The goal of Boots & Brews Country Music Festival is to bring the BEST Country Music Talent to our stage. You may not recognize the name, but you will definitely know the music! From huge Country Music Stars to the next generation of County Music, Boots & Brews Country Music Festival strives for the BEST! ARTISTS Chris Young, Joe NIchols TICKETS(prices subject to change: does not include taxes and fees) General Admission: $79.99 VIP: $129.99 Other options and add-ons available. BUY TICKETS |
Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival
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1200 22nd Avenue
Meridian, MIssissippi 39301 (601) 938-7427 |
May 7 - May 14, 2023 (Meridian, Mississippi)
The Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival began in 1953 with the Jimmie Rodgers' Day, which attracted more than 50,000 attendees, and has provided live music entertainment by premier musicians throughout the years. Due to the Father of Country Music's influence on all genres of American music and the rich legacy he left behind, the Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival has a unique opportunity to draw a wide regional – and even international – audience. ARTISTS Various Artists over Various Days. SEE SCHEDULE TICKETS (prices subject to change: does not include taxes and fees) Links are currently not working properly |
iHeart Country Festival
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Moody Center
2001 Robert Dedman Drive. Austin, TX 78712 |
May 13 - May 13, 2022 (Austin, Texas)
Country music's biggest superstars will perform in a celebration of all things Country In addition, Bobby Bones, one of iHeartMedia's nationally-syndicated top on-air personalities, will return as the official host of the iHeartCountry Festival main stage. ARTISTS: Luke Bryan, Kane Brown, Sam Hunt, Elle King, Parker McCollum, Justin Moore, Jordan Davis, Mitchell Tenpenny, Bailey Zimmerman and more. TICKETS (prices subject to change: does not include taxes and fees) BUY TICKETS |
Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival
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37701 Warren Rd
Temecula, California 92956 |
May 19 - May 21, 2023 (Temecula, California)
The Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival held in the heart of Southern California Wine Country. The event is held annually at Lake Skinner Recreational area and park. Nestled among rolling hills of vineyards and surrounded by the Shipley Preserve, the Festival grounds offer a weekend in the park with concerts on the Main and Garden Stages, wine tasting, beer tasting, hot air balloons and fine food. ARTISTS: Friday, May 19: Main Stage: REO Speedwagon, Night Ranger, John Waite Wine Stage: Colt Ford, Moonshine Bandits, Kanan Road Band Saturday, May 20: Main Stage: Brad Paisley, Sara Evans, Tenille Arts Wine Stage: The Lacs, George Shingleton, Twisted Gypsy Sunday, May 21: Main Stage: Scotty McCreery, Dylan Scott, Calista Clark, Brandon Calhoon Wine Stage: The English Beat, Daring Greatly, Cassie B TICKETS (prices subject to change: does not include taxes and fees) General Admission: $60-$200 VIP Daily Tickets: $275-$350 Only Sunday Remains Weekend Festival Packages: $120-$2800 BUY TICKETS |
Country on the Grounds
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14028 Fairgrounds Rd
Croton, Ohio 43013 (740) 893-9593 |
May 20 - May 20, 2023 (Croton, Ohio)
Country on the Grounds Memorial Fest was co-founded in 2021 by Croton, Ohio natives Adam Foit and Curt Booher. Adam is a United States Marine Corps Veteran and Curt owns and operates a successful Contracting Business. In 2021, they both had an idea to start a country music festival focused more towards Memorial Day and honoring the brave men and woman who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for this great United States of America. Please join in celebration and remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for us to live free in this great United States of America with food, beer and live country music from Nashville recording artists, as well as local country artists. Help us grow this event to be the premier country music festival in Ohio and let’s honor those that are no longer with us by enjoying the freedoms they have provided for us. Freedom is not free! Thank you and we hope to see you at Country on the Grounds Memorial Music Fest. ARTISTS TBD TICKETS (prices subject to change: does not include taxes and fees) TBD |
Del Fest
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11400 Moss Ave.
Cumberland, MD 21502 |
May 25 – May 28, 2023 (Cumberland, Maryland)
DelFest is held at the beautiful Allegany County Fairgrounds in Cumberland, MD (2.5 hrs from Baltimore and DC). The festival originated from the desire to create a family-friendly music festival celebrating the rich legacy of McCoury Music while creating a forum for world-class musical collaborations and to showcase fresh new talent with a down-home feeling. Personally chosen by Del, the Allegany County Fairgrounds in Cumberland, MD served as the perfect location for DelFest–nestled along the Potomac River in the scenic Appalachian Mountains, the Fairgrounds are convenient to four major airports and easily reached by rail or road. The city of Cumberland is also a great host offering multiple hotel options, a charming downtown and great amenities including biking, a steam train engine and museum, and some top-notch dining. In addition to traditional stage sets by these world-class artists, attendees can again expect to see one-of-a-kind collaborations, special guest sit-ins, various tributes to Del McCoury and his musical legacy, intimate appearances, both at unique “playshops”—informal workshops where the emphasis will be on performance rather than instruction—and in late night indoor performances and picking sessions. Delfest will be immediately preceded by a 3-day Music Academy hosted by The Travelin’ McCourys and other all star players. 
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(prices subject to change: does not include taxes and fees) 4-Day Pass: $280 3-Day, 2-Day and Single Day Passes coming soon. Many other options including music lessons available. BUY TICKETS |
Atwood Music Festival
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517 E. Broad St
Monticello, MS 39654 (601) 587-3007 |
May 26 - May 27, 2023 (Monticello, Mississippi)
The Atwood Music Festival has been a long-held tradition in Southwest Mississippi for music lovers of all kinds! Starting as a bluegrass festival in 1975 for locals of Monticello, Mississippi to enjoy, it slowly became a huge event that people from all around the state and surrounding states came to enjoy every Memorial Day Weekend. The festival has now evolved to a country music festival that has booked bigtime names, such as, Trace Adkins, Jake Ownes, Chris Young, Craig Morgan, Chris Jansen, Oakridge Boys, Lainey Wilson, and so much more! ARTISTS Joe Nichols, Megan Moroney, Kayleigh Clark, Lindsay Cardinale, Tennessee Outlaw Country, JT McCaffrey, The Stephens Brothers, Doug Duncan, TICKETS (prices subject to change: does not include taxes and fees) 2023 Atwood Music Festival are coming soon! Tickets will be available for purchase at Ticketmaster, Monticello local businesses, and at the gate festival weekend! Tickets are $50 per weekend pass to the festival. BUY TICKETS |
Denim Fest
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1225 US-69
Forest City, Iowa 50436 (641) 200-1172 |
May 26 - May 28, 2023 (Forest City, Iowa)
Forest City, Iowa proudly presents the music festival of the year! So, put your party pants on and be part of the experience! Unzip Summer with 3 days of music, camping & Joe Denim.
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Patriotic Festival
5th Street & Oceanfront
Virginia Beach, FL 23451 |
May 26 - May 28, 2023 (Virginia Beach, VA)
The Patriotic Festival celebrates the military at the Virginia Beach oceanfront for three days of national touring artist concerts, military expos and displays. The concerts will be at 5th Street and Oceanfront Friday and Saturday Evening and Sunday Afternoon. The USO Military Expo Village at 17th Street & Oceanfront will showcase the mission, equipment and personnel through exhibits, demonstrations and displays on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 15th Street to 20th Street. All branches of the military: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard participate. Be a part of this salute to our troops, serving now and in the past. A salute and celebration of our military! Remember the men and women of the United States Military and Armed Forces for their heroism and the sacrifices they make for Americans. ARTISTS: Friday, May 26: Walker Hayes, Cooper Alan, Corey Kent Saturday, May 27: Sam Hunt, Jordan Davis, Drew Green, TracieLynn Sunday, May 28: Cody Johnson, Randy Houser, TICKETS (prices subject to change: does not include taxes and fees) Varies by Artist BUY TICKETS |
Buckeye Country Superfest
411 Woody Hayes Dr
Columbus, OH 43210 |
May 27 - May 27, 2023 (Columbus, OH)
Buckeye Country Superfest is a one-day extravaganza in Columbus, OH on the campus of Ohio State University. It brings some of the biggest names in country music to the stage.
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The Cajun Country Jam
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30372 Eden Church Rd, Denham Springs, LA 70726
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May 27 - May 28, 2023 (Denham Springs, Louisiana)
Some of country music’s biggest stars are set to perform at Cajun Country Jam during Memorial Day Weekend. The two-day concert is happening at Pards North Park located at 30372 Eden Church Road in Denham Spring. ARTISTS: (subject to change) Saturday, May 27: Travis Tritt, Shenandoah, Randy Travis, Kendall Shaffer, Chase Tyler Band, Konner James, Ben Ragsdale, Abby Leigh and Nelson Blanchard Sunday, May 28: Scotty McCreery, Mitchell Tenpenny, Tyler Braden, Clay Cormier, bear bailey and Thomas Cain TICKETS: (subject to change. Prices do not include Taxes and Fees) Two-Day Pass: $120 Two-Day Pit-Pass: $200 Single-Day Passes: SOLD OUT BUY TICKETS |
Country Carnival
While this is not a true festival in the sense of the word, but an event at a music venue. It is included here as it is the only Country Music Event we could find in Massachusetts. If you know of Festivals in Massachusetts, please email us at: CountryStarPhotos@gmail.com
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Palladium Outdoors
30 Exchange Street Worcester, Massachusetts 01608 (508) 304-6411 |
May 27 - May 28, 2023 (Worcester, Massachusetts)
The state-of-the art Off The Rails Music Venue is NOW OPEN. We are centrally located in downtown Worcester, MA and features a 20’X30’ stage, top of the line amenities, outdoor patio, and provides an intimate experience to local and national acclaimed country and americana music performers. The Venue is a perfect spot for office parties, private banquets, weddings, and other private events and will be open year round. Off The Rails Presents: Country Carnivál Music Festival in the heart of Worcester, Massachusetts held at The Palladium Outdoors. ARTISTS (subject to change) Saturday, May 27: Dustin Lynch, Kameron Marlowe, Ben Burgess, 49 Winchester and Dylan Marlowe Sunday, May 28: Nelly, Priscilla Block, Kat & Alex Uncle Kracker and Larry Fleet TICKETS (Subject ot change. Does not include taxes and fees) 2-Day General Admission: $109.00 2-Day VIP: $269.00 1-Day General Admission: $70.00 1-Day VIP: $150.00 BUY TICKETS |
