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The following Country Music Festivals take place in October
  • ​American Made Music Festival in Gainesboro, Tennessee
  • ​Roots N Blues Festival in Columbia, Missouri
  • Legends of Music Row in Key West, Florida
  • Bloomin' Bluegrass in Farmers Branch, Texas
  • ​Opelika Songwriters Festival in Opelika, Alabama
  • Johnny Cash Heritage Festival in Dyess, Arkansas
  • Hawaii Songwriters Festival in Kamuela, Hawaii
  • Country Thunder Thunder in Kissimmee, Florida​
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In addition, the following festivals start in September but continue into October: See September for Details.
  • Firewater Music Festival in Kansas City, Kansas
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American Made Music Fest

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860 Big Bottom Rd
Gainesboro, Tennessee
​38562
October 7 - October 8, 2022 (Gainesboro, Tennessee)
Formally known as the Cumberland River Music Festival, the American Made Music Festival now incorporates many dates and many cities.

The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Dailey & Vincent is proud to present Dailey & Vincent’s American Made Music Festival on October 7th and 8th, 2022.

The music festival will be held outside on the Jackson County Airport grounds and offers unforgettable views with the airport nestled in the Tennessee hills right on the banks of the Cumberland River. This 2-day festival, presented by Springer Mountain Farms, features an amazing lineup of hit music from country, bluegrass, and gospel artists, Josh Turner, Shenandoah, Dailey & Vincent, Gene Watson, The Isaacs, A Salute to the Grand Ole Opry, and more artists to be announced.

Aside from the festival, Jackson County is one of Tennessee’s best kept secrets and newest destinations for all outdoor enthusiasts and explorers. Visit the gorgeous Cummins Falls State Park and immerse yourself through hiking, alongside waterfalls, connecting with nature, while appreciating a little heaven on earth. Take a stroll through our small-town streets to enjoy one of our museums or taste the local cuisine. Our community of southern charm will have you feeling rejuvenated and nostalgic for simpler times
     
American Made Music Festival  
Albertville Alabama June 10 - June 11, 2022
Hiawassee Georgia September 15 - September 17,  2022
Gainesboro Tennessee October 7 -October 8,  2022
Wheeling West Virginia November 11 - November 12, 2022
     
Christmas Fest    
Hiawassee Georgia December 2 - December 3, 2022
     
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​ARTISTS
Josh Turner, Shenandoah, Daily & Vincent, The Isaacs, Malpass Brothers, Gene Watson, Kentucky Just Us
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TICKETS​ (prices subject to change: does not include taxes and fees)
VIP Pass: $200 SOLD OUT
Artists Full Circle: $109
Gold Circle (Full Event): $99
Reserved (Full Event): $89

Single Day Options also Available.

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SCHEDULE:
Friday, October 7, 2022

2:00PM: DOORS OPEN
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: The Isaacs
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Gene Watson
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: DINNER BREAK
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: A Salute to the Grand Ole Opry
with Dailey & Vincent, Gene Watson, The Isaacs and more
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM: Shenandoah

Saturday, October 8, 2022
2:00PM: DOORS OPEN
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Kentucky Just Us
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Malpass Brothers
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: DINNER BREAK
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Dailey & Vincent 
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM:  Josh Turner

​Roots N Blues Festival

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2001 E Broadway
Columbia, MO
65201
October 7 - October 9, 2022 (Columbia, Missouri)
The Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival is a celebration of two of Missouri’s richest traditions–music and food–set on 50 acres inside Stephens Lake Park.

The three-day festival features 30 national, regional and local musicians on two stages, representing all genres of American roots music.

It also features BBQ vendors from across the state and many other food options as well. It is a family-friendly space to enjoy live music, food, and interactive art installations.

 
ARTISTS
(lineup subject to change)
MU Health Care Stage
Friday, October 7:

4:30 pm - 5:15 pm: Meredith Shaw
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm: Jaime Wyatt
7:15 pm - 8:30 pm: Tanya Tucker

Saturday, October 8:
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Sifa
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm: Jackie Venson
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Cautious Clay
5:30 pm - 6:45 pm: Tank and the Bangas
7:15 pm - 8:30 pm: Chaka Khan

Sunday, October 9:
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm: Jen Norman
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm: Brittney Spencer
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm: The Steeldrivers
5:45 pm - 7:00 pm: Old Crow Medicine Show
EquipmentShare Stage
Friday, October 7:

5:15 pm - 6:15 pm: The Kay Brothers
6:45 pm - 7:45 pm: Hippo Campus
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm: Wilco

​Saturday, October 8:
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: J.ARTiz & the MO’ Soul Collective
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Kassi Ashton
5:00 pm - 6:15 pm: The Dip
6:45 pm - 8:00 pm: Larkin Poe
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm: Jon Batiste

Sunday, October 10:
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: The Heavy Heavy
3:30 pm - 4:45 pm: Liz Cooper
5:15 pm - 6:30 pm: Houndmouth
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Bleachers
TICKETS​ (prices subject to change: does not include taxes and fees)
​3-Day General Admission: from $158 
Friday Only: from $73.46
Saturday Only: from $91.43
Sunday Only: from $77.95

Parking and Friends Access available as add-ons


​Legends of Music Row

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35 E Quay Rd
Key West, FL 33040
​(305) 985-0433
October 13 - October 15, 2022 (Key West, Florida)
Country Music Hall of Fame Inductee and Legendary Songwriter DEAN DILLON hosts a festival like no other, featuring world class country music superstars and singer/songwriters, along with music’s future hit-makers, in a three-day musical extravaganza in the tropical paradise of Key West.

Legends of Music Row Key West takes place at Coffee Butler Amphitheater. Dean Dillon will bring in an A-list roster of his contemporaries to give top flight performances by country superstars (like Jamey Johnson), hit songwriters, and country legends of tomorrow. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime event!

ARTISTS
Thursday October 13th
6:30 – 7:30 Brice Long, Jim “Moose” Brown, Josh Martin
7:30 – 8:30 Randall King
8:30 – 9:30 Lainey Wilson
9:30 – 10:00 Auction
10:00 – 11:00 Billy Currington

Friday October 14th
6:30 – 7:30 Buddy Cannon , Casey Beathard, Marla Cannon Goodman
7:30 – 8:30 TBA
8:30 – 9:30 Craig Morgan
9:30 – 10:00 Auction
10:00 – 11:00 Ronnie Dunn

Saturday October 15th
6:30 – 7:30 Dean Dillon and Scotty Emerick
7:30 – 8:30 TBA
8:30 – 9:30 Blackberry Smoke
9:30 – 10:00 Auction
10:00 – 11:00 Jamey Johnson with Special Guest George Strait joining us for a few songs!
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​TICKETS​ (prices subject to change: does not include taxes and fees)
Thursday Lawn: $275
Friday Lawn: $275
Saturday Lawn: SOLD OUT
3-Day Bronze Lawn Access: $775
VIP Table $3400

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Bloomin' Bluegrass

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2540 Farmers Branch Ln
Farmers Branch, Texas 75234
(972) 919-2631
October 14 - October 15, 2022 (Farmers Branch, Texas)
Bloomin’ Bluegrass Festival features 2 stages and 2 days of traditional and progressive Bluegrass along with offerings of Americana and country sounds. The festival is held in the Farmers Branch Historical Park. Donna Ulisse , Texas & Tennessee , Breaking Glass, 
 
 
ARTISTS
Please note that all acts and performance times are subject to change or cancelation without notice. 
Main Stage:
Del McCoury Band, 
Dan Tyminski, Rhonda Vincent, Balsam Range, Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson & Jerry Salley, Kenny & Amanda Smith, Alan Bibey & Grasstowne, Texas and Tennessee

Grassroots Stage:
Squeeze Box Bandits, Bandits Duo, E-Flat Porch, The Band Mockingbird, Sarah Carino & Co, Harvest Moon Countrygrass, Ricky Gilbreath, Algerita Hill, East Mountain Bluegrass, Bobby Giles, Clone Mountain Boys

TICKETS​ (prices subject to change: does not include taxes and fees)
Friday General: $15
Saturday General: $15
Weekend Pass; $25

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Opelika Songwriters Festival

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Multiple Venues
Opelika, Albama
October 14 - October 16, 2022 (Opelika, Alabama)​
Opelika Songwriters Festival is produced by The Sound Wall and Russell Carter Artist Management (RCAM). RCAM has produced the 30a Songwriters Festival for the past 10 years on the Northwest Florida Coast. 30a Songwriters Festival is considered to be one on of the most prestigious songwriter festivals in the country.

Opelika Songwriters Festival consist of multiple venues in downtown Opelika that are transformed into listening rooms and host over 40 songwriters from our local artist to Grammy award winning songwriters.

​Last year, festival goers came from all over Alabama, Georgia and Florida to listen! Your festival pass gets you access to every venue giving you the opportunity to experience many different locations and songwriters over the weekend.

ARTISTS
Multiple Artists appearing at Multiple Venues
Current Lineup


 
TICKETS​ (prices subject to change: does not include taxes and fees)
3-Day VIP: $275
​3-Day General: $135

Add-ons and Single-Day passes also Available 

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Johnny Cash Heritage Festival

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​110 Center Drive
Dyess, AR 72330
​(870) 764-2274
October 15 - October 16, 2021 (Dyess, Arkansas)
Dates for 2022 TBD

A three-day festival that includes both educational and entertainment components about the Historical Dyess Colony and Johnny Cash.
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After the immensely successful music events honoring international music icon Johnny Cash and benefitting restoration of his boyhood home, a new chapter begins in 2017 with the Johnny Cash Heritage Festival.
ARTISTS
TBD 

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

​Hawai'i Songwriting Festival

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PO Box 2575
Kamuela HI 96743
​(808) 885-6558 
October 20 - October 22, 2022 (Kamuela, Hawaii)
The Hawai'i Songwriting Festival is a celebration of the art & craft of songwriting, with an emphasis on collaboration, education, and music for film/TV.  Songwriters of all levels from all walks of life come together to connect with each other and music professionals from Hawai'i, the mainland, and beyond. Whether you are a beginning songwriter or an experienced writer with placements and publishing deals, at the Hawai'i Songwriting Festival you will learn a ton, expand your network, and get your creative batteries charged up! 

The Hawai'i Songwriting Festival is unique from other music conferences because its small size and the relaxed island atmosphere create an intimate experience where amateurs, professionals, and everyone in between can develop meaningful relationships through the one thing that unites us all: music.

The Hawai’i Songwriting Festival is for songwriters from all walks of life and at all levels of their careers. Come learn about the craft and business of songwriting from professional songwriters and music industry executives, develop new relationships with songwriters from around the world, and get your creative batteries charged up in a beautiful setting surrounded by people who all share your passion for music
 
ARTISTS
TBD
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TICKETS (prices subject to change, does not include taxes and fees)
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​Country Thunder Florida

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1875 Silver Spur Ln
Kissimmee, FL 34744
​(866) 388-0007
October 21 - October 23, 2022 (Kissimmee, Florida)
Previously known as Runaway Country, Country Thunder Florida is part of the multi-state, multi-country "Country Thunder Music Festival".
 
Country Thunder performers have included huge country artists such as Miranda Lambert, Toby Keith, Jason Aldean, Big & Rich, and Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley and Jake Owen only to name a few.
 
Country Thunder's lineup will keep on dazzling spectators and exceeding expectations, so grab a cowboy hat, a RV or tent if you want to camp, and come and enjoy the world's premier country acts with the camaraderie of over 100,000 fans!
         
  United States    
  Florence Arizona Country Thunder Arizona April 7- April 10, 2022
  Forest City Iowa Country Thunder Iowa June 10-12, 2022
  Twin Lakes Wisconsin Country Thunder Wisconsin July 21-14, 2022
  Bristol Tennessee Country Thunder Bristol September 30, 2022
  Kissimmee Florida Country Thunder Florida October 21-23, 2022
         
  Canada      
  Craven Saskatchewan Country Thunder Craven July 15-17, 2022
  Calgary Alberta Country Thunder Alberta August 19-21, 2022
         
​​ARTISTS
Friday, October 21: 
2:00 pm: Jackson Dean
3:30 pm: Phil Vassar
5:00 pm: Kameron Marlowe
6:30 pm: Niko Moon
8:00 pm Ashley McBryde
10:00 pm: Chris Young

Saturday October 22: 
1:15 pm: Nolan Sotillo
2:00 pm: Maggie Rose

3:30 pm: James Barker Band
5:00 pm: Lindsay Ell
6:30 pm: Tracy Lawrence
8:00 pm  Chase Rice
10:00 pm: Morgan Wallen

Sunday, October 23:
2:30 pm: John Morgan
4:00 pm: Lainey Wilson
5:30 pm: Clay Walker
7:00 pm: Granger Smith
9:00 pm: Jason Aldean

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​TICKETS​(prices subject to change: does not include taxes and fees)
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Platinum Experience: $600 SOLD OUT
Reserved: $375-$450
Garden Party: $299 (no longer available)
General: 3-day - $299, Single Day -$150

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