The following Country Music Festivals are currently being held in May
In addition to the Festivals listed above, the following Festival that started in April continues into May see April for Details
Due to Rising concerns over the COVID virus, the following festivals have been moved to 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
- iHeart Country Festival in Austin, TX No information for 2021
- Houston Livestock and Rodeo in Houston, Texas
- Key West Songwriters Festival in Key West, Florida
- Shaky Boots Music Festival in Atlanta, Georgia
- Hazzard Fest in Bulls Gap, Tennessee No information for 2021
- Bayou Country Superfest in Baton Rouge, Louisiana On Hiatus
- Del Fest in Cumberland, MD
- Tumbleweed Music Festival in La Cygne, Kansas No information for 2021
- Riverbend in Chattanooga, Tennessee No information for 2021
- Oak Heart Music Festival in Thousand Oaks, California No information for 2021
In addition to the Festivals listed above, the following Festival that started in April continues into May see April for Details
- Mile0Fest in Key West, Florida
- Suwanee River Jam in Live Oak, Florida
- Palm Coast Songwriter's Festival in Palm Coast, Florida
Due to Rising concerns over the COVID virus, the following festivals have been moved to May.
- Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in Houston, 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
iHeart Country Festival
Erwin Center
1701 Red River St. Austin, TX 78701 |
May 2 - May 2, 2020 (Austin, Texas)
No information for 2021 - Event was virtual in 2020 For the seventh straight year, Country music's biggest superstars will perform at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas in a live celebration of all things Country at the 2020 iHeartCountry Festival presented by Capital One®. 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: TBD TICKETS: TBD |
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
3 NRG Park
Houston, TX 77054 (832) 667-1000 |
May 4 - May 23, 2021 (Houston, Texas)
Due to rising concerns over the COVID virus, this event was moved from March. No word on if this is a permanent change. 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.
The 2020 Version of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo was unfortunately cut short after the March 10 performance due to COVID-19. ARTISTS No Details Available-Announcements expected in March TICKETS No Details Available-Announcements expected in March |
Key West Songwriters Festival
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May 5 – May 9, 2021 (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 |
Shaky Boots
400 Merritts Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30308 |
May 8 - May 9, 2020 (Atlanta, Georgia)
No information for 2021 - Event did not occur in 2020 - Website no longer exists Shaky Boots returns for the first time since 2015, delivering a selection of familiar and on-the-rise Americana, traditional country, bluegrass, folk, rock, blues-rock, and outlaw music to Atlanta's Central Park in Atlanta, TICKETS N/A ARTISTS N/A |
Hazzard Fest
Bayou Country Superfest
N Stadium Dr (LSU)
Baton Rouge, LA 70803 |
May 25 - May 26, 2019 (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
Bayou Country Superfest is a 2-day country music festival held over the Labor Day weekend at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, LA. On Hiatus: From their Facebook Page: "After 10 years of bringing the best in country music to Louisiana, Bayou Country Superfest will be on hiatus until further notice. We thank the thousands of fans from all over the country who came to Baton Rouge and New Orleans for the party, and all of the event sponsors who helped make the Festival a Memorial Day Weekend tradition over the past decade." |
Del Fest
11400 Moss Ave.
Cumberland, MD 21502 |
May 27–May 30, 2021 (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. ARTISTS TBD TICKETS TBD |
Tumbleweed Music Festival
7095 W 399th St
La Cygne, KS 66040 |
May 28 - May 30, 2020 (La Cygne, Kansas)
No information for 2021 - Event did not occur in 2020 America’s Authentic Country Music & Camping Festival. 3 nights & 2 days of pure country perfection. The best country music experience in America!! The best country artists, camping and unforgettable memories - all in a spectacular summer camp setting with forest camping, RV's, canoe trips, pool party, zip lines, horse-drawn carriage rides and so much more. Tumbleweed is the best country party of the summer! ARTISTS: TBD TICKETS TBD |
Riverbend
200 Riverfront Parkway
Chattanooga, TN 37402 (423) 756-2211 |
May 27 - May 30, 2020 (Chattanooga, Tennessee)
No information for 2021 - Event was virtual in 2020 The Riverbend Festival, or Riverbend (named for the bend in the Tennessee River) by locals, was started in June 1982 as a five night festival in Chattanooga, Tennessee. For over 35 years it is billed as Chattanooga’s premier event. The annual festival has evolved into four nights and ranks in the top 10% of all American festivals. The International Festivals and Events Association has presented the festival with many awards, including several in 2018. Attendance continues to grow for the festival and some individual nights have attracted thousands of people, with 350,000 people attending over the 8 day period in past years. There’s a wide variety of performers covering almost every music genre that perform at the festival. The 4 are stages set along the backdrop of the Tennessee River at Ross’s Landing, also known as the Scenic City’s front porch. ARTISTS TBD TICKETS TBD |
Oak Heart Country Music Festival
1300 E. Janss Rd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 |
May 30-May 30, 2020 (Thousand Oaks, California)
No information for 2021 - Event did not occur in 2020 The Ventura County's Largest Country Music Festival is a Charity event presented by The Rotary Club of Westlake Village. Each year the Festival features 2 stages with 10 or more local and National Country Artists. OakHeart’s goal is to raise funds during the event, as well as corporate sponsorships. Founded in 2011 The OakHeart Country Music Festival has worked with the community to grow, and fund local and National Charities. ARTISTS TBD TICKETS TBD |