Steamboat Springs Music Fest
CITY: Steamboat Springs, Colorado
DATE: January 5th - 10th, 2019
Headliners: Bruce Robison, Casey Donahew, Cody Canada, Cody Johnson, Dirty River Boys, Jack Ingram, Jason Boland, Lee Ann Womack, Josh Abbott Band, Stoney LaRue, Wade Bowen, Whiskey Myers, William Clark Green
DETAILS: 6 Days - 50+ Bands - 5 Mountains & 1 Really Big Tent. Annually it is Texas Music’s largest festival, not in Texas. Dotted with scheduled concerts, story swaps, impromptu collaborations, and skiing, Music Fest is six musical days and five drunken nights on top of a mountain covered in snow to play in. This is one of those hidden gems that has been producing a high quality music festival for over 30 years.
Outlaw Country Cruise
CITY: The Seven Seas
DATE: January 27th - February 1st, 2019
Headliners: Drive-By Truckers, Lucinda Williams, Margo Price, Steve Earl, Reckless Kelly, Dallas Wayne, Mojo Nixon, Folk Uke, Paula Nelson Band, Old 97's, Shooter Jennings, Dale Watson
DETAILS: Ahoy Outlaws, it’s time to set sail once again! That’s right buccaneers, The Outlaw Country Cruise will be embarking on a fourth voyage, and you don’t want to miss the boat. We’ll be sailing from Tampa to Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau, Bahamas from January 27 – February 1, 2019, so let’s hoist the Jolly Roger and set a course for more unforgettable hi-jinks on the high-seas!
National Cowboy Poetry Gathering
CITY: Elko, Nevada
DATE: January 28th - February 2nd, 2019
Headliners: Mike Beck, Adrian Buckaroogirl, Cowboy Celtic, Pipp Gillette, Kristyn Harris, Andy Hedges, Michael Martin Murphey
DETAILS: The Elko Cowboy Poetry Gathering started 34 years ago as a place where Western ranchers and cowboys could gather to share poems about their lives working cattle. From the beginning, it was clear these men and women had found their tribe, an artistic community that few knew existed. Three decades later, the tribe is now a nation of Western poets, musicians, artisans and storytellers, sharing their creativity across the country, telling their stories of hard work, heartbreak and hilarity, and what it means to make your way in the rangeland West.
Mile 0 Fest
CITY: Key West, Florida
DATE: February 7th - 10th, 2018
Headliners: Turnpike Troubadours, Pat Green, Wade Bowen, Shooter Jennings, Charlie Robison, William Clark Green, Jack Ingram, Mike and the Moonpies, Uncle Lucius, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Jason Boland
DETAILS: The Ultimate Southernmost Jam at the Southernmost Point! What do you get when you combine the very best performers in the alt-country scene with the laid back, tropical vibe found in America’s southernmost city? You get the Mile 0 Fest – 4 days of soaking up the sights and sounds of one of the premier country music festivals in the U.S.!
Red Dirt Country, a distinctive hybrid of rock, folk, country and American roots music named after the red-hued, iron-rich soil of Stillwater, Oklahoma, is the heart and soul of this festival with its infectious, guitar-driven, lyrically poignant sounds
South by Southwest (SXSW)
CITY: Austin, Texas
DATE: March 9th - 17th, 2019
Headliners:
DETAILS: The SXSW Music Festival is an iconic global music industry event taking place every March in Austin, Texas.
Runaway Country Music Fest
CITY: Kissimmee, Florida
DATE: March 22nd - 24th, 2019
Headliners: Florida Georgia Line, Brantley Gilbert, Darius Rucker, Walker Hayes, Kelsey Lamb, Natalie Stovall
DETAILS: Runaway Country Music Festival will again host the largest gathering of country music stars in Florida. Something for everyone: Worship the Florida sun or relax under majestic oaks, Dozens of bars, amazing food choices and hundreds of shops and vendors, Indoors and outdoors – a 3 day music experience like no other!
Outlaws & Legends Music Festival
CITY: Abilene, Texas
DATE: March 23rd - 24th, 2018
Previous Headliners: Dwight Yoakam, Reckless Kelly, & Ray Wylie Hubbard
DETAILS: The Outlaws & Legends Music Festival sets the bar for ALL other festivals. The sound, the crew, the hospitality, the audience, the staff are all stellar, first-class cool. It is now my favorite. Attendance in 2017 was over 8,000!
Round Up Country Music Festival | Simi Valley
CITY: Abilene, Texas
DATE: March 30th, 201
Previous Headliners: Dwight Yoakam, Reckless Kelly, & Ray Wylie Hubbard
DETAILS: The Outlaws & Legends Music Festival sets the bar for ALL other festivals. The sound, the crew, the hospitality, the audience, the staff are all stellar, first-class cool. It is now my favorite. Attendance in 2017 was over 8,000!
Tin Pan South - Songwriters Festival
CITY: Nashville, Tennessee
DATE: April 3rd - 7th, 2018
Headliners: Robert Earl Keen, Aaron Tippin, Dave Gibson, Rhett Akins, Drew Kennedy, Rob Crosby, Corey Crowder, Radney Foster, Jerrod Niemann, Liz Rose
DETAILS: 250 Songwriters | Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival is the highlight each year in Nashville, TN. Music fans come from all over the world to see dozens of performances over the 5 days and to experience the songs and stories about their favorite hits straight from the incredibly talented songwriters that penned them. Over the 5 days, 10 venues host two shows a night, bringing together over 250 songwriters for an experience like no other.
Chilifest
CITY: Snook, Texas
DATE: April 5th - 6th, 2019
Previous Headliners: Hank Williams Jr., Gary Allan, Ryan Bingham, & Turnpike Troubadours
DETAILS: Just outside of College Station, home of Texas A&M University, this is one of our favorite festivals on the list! Thousands of students come together and celebrate the last stretch of the school year. There is very little chili to be found but plenty of mud, boots and of course, beer! People can camp out overnight or attend by day.
Waltstock & Barrel Wine & Music Festival
CITY: Fredricksburg, Texas
DATE: April 6th - 7th, 2018
Previous Headliners: Max Stalling
DETAILS: 2018 was the 2nd annual festival and you wouldn't know it by the size of the crowds! What a great festival in the hill country of Fredricksburg, TX!
Tortuga Music Festival
CITY: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
DATE: April 6th - 8th, 2018
Previous Headliners: Flordia Georgia Line, Snoop Dogg, Keith Urban, Eric Church, Brothers Osborne, Lee Brice, Dwight Yoakam, Kip Moore, Cheap Trick, Shaggy, Chase Rice
DETAILS: Held on the white sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach Park in a beautiful oceanside setting, Tortuga Music Festival is a 3-day, multi-stage music festival featuring some of the biggest names in country, rock and roots music.
Tortuga Music Festival brings like-minded fans together for an unforgettable beach weekend experience that pairs music with meaning to raise awareness for marine conservation.
Columbia River Cowboy Gathering & Music Festival
CITY: Kennewick, Washington
DATE: April 13th - 15th, 2018
Headliners: Dion Pride, Georgette Jones, Dick Warwick, The Panhandle Cowboys, Ed Wahl, Tom Swearingen, Olivia Harms, Joni & Olivia Harms, James Carothers
DETAILS: The Mission Statement should tell you all you need to know: Our mission is to preserve the western way of life by providing a festival honoring the cowboy way of life and heritage through music, poetry, western arts and goods, keeping the festival wholesome, family oriented and at an affordable price.
Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
CITY: Indio, California
DATE: April 13th - 15th | April 20th - 22nd, 2018
Headliners: Eminem, The Weekend, Beyonce, alt-J, Post Malone, Tyler the Creator, Cardi B, French Montana
DETAILS: NOT A COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL - This is one of the most popular music festivals in the world and that is why it made the list. (Never hurts to expand your taste right?) The event features musical artists from many genres of music, including rock, indie, hip hop, and electronic dance music, as well as art installations and sculptures.
Old Settler's Music Fest
CITY: Tilmon, Texas
DATE: April 19th - 22nd, 2018
Previous Headliners: Shakey Graves, Shiny Ribs, Bob Schneider, & Wade Bowen
DETAILS: A good ole Folk Festival in Tilmon, TX features the best in Americana & Roots since 1987. Camping, Arts & Crafts, Kids Activities and more!
Larry Joe Taylor Fest (LJT)
CITY: Stephenville, Texas
DATE: April 23rd - 28th, 2018
Previous Headliners: Roger Creager, Stoney LaRue, Aaron Watson, Reckless Kelly, Larry Joe Taylor
DETAILS: If you haven't been then you have not done a true Texas Country Music Festival! LJT is by far the wildest, most redneck festival on this list. Camping out for 5 nights in the mud and beer changes a person! LJT is in the same city as Tarelton University, so expect college kids!
Stagecoach - California's Country Music Festival
CITY: Indio, California
DATE: April 26th - 28th, 2019
Headliners: Garth Brooks, Lee Brice, Aaron Watson, Keith Urban, Kacey Musgraves, Dwight Yoakam, Florida Georgia Line, Jake Owen, Cody Jinks, Lukas Nelson, Trisha Yearwood
DETAILS: The "Granddaddy" of them all! California's biggest country music festival. Various artists attend, whether they be mainstream or relatively unknown, ranging from folk, mainstream country, bluegrass, roots rock, and alternative country. It is the highest-grossing festival centered on country music in the world. The festival acts as a sister event to Goldenvoice's Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, taking place the following weekend at the same site.
Texas Crawfish & Music Festival
CITY: Old Town Spring, Texas
DATE: April 28th - 29th, 2018
Previous Headliners: Kyle Park, Sundance Head, Jack Nelson Band, Bradley Banning
DETAILS: This smaller festival has been going on for over 30 years. And after those 30 years, it seems that they have gotten it right! What could be better than Crawfish and Music? We are looking forward to attending this festival in the future!
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
CITY: New Orleans, Louisianna
DATE: April 27th - May 6th, 2018
Headliners: Sting, Sturgill Simpson, Lukas Nelson, Rod Stewart, Sheryl Crow, Jimmy Buffett, Charlie Wilson, Lionel Richie, Lyle Lovett, Aerosmith
DETAILS: Named Festival of the Year four times by Pollstar Magazine. With 12 stages of soul-stirring music—jazz, gospel, Cajun, zydeco, blues, R&B, rock, funk, African, Latin, Caribbean, folk, and much more—the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is firmly established as a singular celebration of both historic and contemporary significance.
50th annual celebration will be in 2019 - Don't miss it!
Hamler Country Fest
CITY: Live Oak, Florida
DATE: May 2nd - 5th, 2018
Headliners: Alan Jackson, Josh Turner, Cody Johnson, Easton Corbin, Rodney Atkins
iHeartRadio Country Music Festival
CITY: Austin, Texas
DATE: May 5th, 2018
Previous Headliners: Brett Young, Danielle Bradbery, Dylan Scott, Luke Combs, and Ben Rue
DETAILS: The free, outdoor event drew a large crowd outside of the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas as an amazing lineup of country music's budding stars performed some amazing sets on stage.
Off The Rails Country Music Festival
CITY: Frisco, Texas
DATE: May 6th - 7th, 2018
Headliners: Miranda Lambert, Rodney Atkins, Tyler Farr, Justin Moore, Jesse James Decker
DETAILS: This country music festival is held in the Toyota Center in Frisco, TX!
Key West Songwriters Festival
CITY: Key West, Florida
DATE: May 9th - 13th, 2018
Headliners: Robert Earl Keen, Walker Hayes, Florida Georgia Line, Lanco, Tyler Farr, Jeffrey Steele, Frankie Ballard, Even Stevens, Keith Gattis
DETAILS: 150 Artists, 50 Shows, 5 Days & Nights! The Key West Songwriters Festival - the largest festival of its kind in the world. Celebrating its 23rd year. Since 1997 BMI has been a presenting 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 where live music bliss introduces crowds to the faces, voices and stories behind the songs.
Cherokee Creek Country Music Festival
CITY: Cherokee, Texas
DATE: May 18th - 19th, 2018
Headliners: Reckless Kelly, Mat Kearney, Eric Hutchinson
DETAILS: The Cherokee Creek Music Festival was formed in 2007 and is an annual non-profit event created to raise money for children’s charities. To date, we've raised over $2 million dollars and we've only just begun.
Hamler Country Fest
CITY: Hamler, Ohio
DATE: May 18th - 19th, 2018
Headliners: Jerrod Niemann, Bucky Covington
Hangout Music Fest - Gulf Shores
CITY: Gulf Shores, Alabama
DATE: May 18th - 20th, 2018
Headliners: Kendrick Lamar, The Chainsmokers, Logic, Halsey, SZA, The Killers, T-Pain, Foster the People, Awolnation, Lil Pump, Dej Loaf, Blackbear,
DETAILS: NOT A COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL - Hangout Fest is becoming one of those festivals you mention when you speak of Bonnaroo and Coachella. We've decided to add it to the list! Enjoy!
Country 500 - Daytona
CITY: Daytona, Florida
DATE: May 25th - 27th, 2018
Headliners: Toby Keith, Chris Stapleton, Dierks Bentley, Sugarland, Billy Currington, Tyler Farr, Randy Houser
DETAILS: The Country 500 festival returns for a third consecutive year with some of the biggest stars in country music spread over an entire three-day, three-night weekend extravaganza. Once again, the mega-music festival will take place inside the hallowed grounds of one of the most iconic motorsports venues in America as the infield of the famous Daytona International Speedway transforms into the site of world-class music and fun.
Bayou Country Superfest
CITY: New Orleans, Louisiana
DATE: May 25th - 27th, 2018
Headliners: George Strait, Chris Stapleton, Little Big Town, Kacey Musgraves, Midland
DETAILS: Lets head to swamp for some good ole bayou music. The Bayou Country Superfest is a music festival that has been held each Memorial Day weekend since 2010 and will be held in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Kerrville Folk Festival
CITY: Kerrville, Texas
DATE: May 24th - June 10th, 2018
Headliners: Ray Bonneville, Sam Baker, The Peterson Brothers, Drew Kennedy, Susan Gibson, Ordinary Elephant
DETAILS: The Kerrville Folk Festival is produced by the Kerrville Folk Festival Foundation. It is 18 days and nights featuring national and international performing songwriters in intimate musical performances. The Festival is held at the Quiet Valley Ranch in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, just 9 miles south of Kerrville. The ranch is a one hour drive from the San Antonio and a two-hour drive from Austin. The Festival is celebrated by a community who considers itself family, and we are always delighted to welcome new folks!
Tree Town Music Festival
CITY: Forest City, Iowa
DATE: May 26th, 2018
Headliners: Eddie Money, Keith Urban, Alabama, Charlie Daniels Band, Cole Swindell, Brett Young
DETAILS: "Iowa's Best Country Music Festial" - Tree Town has become the premier country music festival in the Midwest. Tree Town first made its mark in Forest City, Iowa, Memorial Day Weekend in 2013. With over 15,000 fans in attendance, Tree Town made a name for itself in its second year and became known as one of the top ten best country music festivals in the United States by Country Living Magazine by its third year in 2016.
Lone Star Jam Music Festival
CITY: Austin, Texas
DATE: May 26th - 27th, 2018
Previous Headliners: Gary Allan, Randy Rogers Band, Kody West, Drugstore Gypsies, Stoney LaRue, Reckless Kelly, Kevin Fowler, Casey Donahew
DETAILS: 2 Days, 2 Stages and 20 Bands. This festival has all of the Texas Country Music stars in the lineup and is becoming a notable festival across the nation!
The Hank Williams Festival
CITY: Georgiana, Alabama
DATE: June 1st - 2nd, 2018
Headliners: T. G. Sheppard, Tony Jackson, Elaine McMillan, Kim Carson
DETAILS: Sounds like a great festival, however, with Hank Williams Jr. or Hank III not in the lineup, I have to question it. Anyways, the 39th Annual "Salute to a Legend will take place in Georgiana, Alabama!
Rock The South
CITY: Cullman, Alabama
DATE: June 1st - 2nd, 2018
Headliners: Hank Williams Jr., Eric Church, Thomas Rhett, Brett Young
DETAILS: Every major country music star from Luke Bryan, Sam Hunt, Dierks Bentley, Florida-Georgia Line, Alan Jackson and Thomas Rhett have graced the Rock the South stage.
Even though Billboard rates Rock the South as the 6th Best Country Music Festival in the United States, Rock the South will always be a festival about two things- giving back to the community we love and celebrating the Southern Culture we all know and love.
Virginia Beach Patriotic Festival
CITY: Virginia Beach, Virginia
DATE: June 1st - 3rd, 2018
Headliners: Brett Eldredge, Brantley Gilbert, Cole Swindell,
DETAILS: Hampton Roads, VA is home of the largest military bases in the USA. Virginia Beach, the largest resort city on the east coast is hosting The Patriotic Festival—A Military Celebration to honor our armed forces personnel and their families.
PATRIOTIC FESTIVAL celebrates THE MILITARY at The Virginia Beach Oceanfront for three days of National Touring Artists Concerts, Military Expos and Displays. The Concerts will be at 5th Street and Oceanfront Friday and Saturday Evening and Sunday Afternoon.
Oak Heart Country Music Fest
CITY: Virginia Beach, Virginia
DATE: June 2nd, 2018
Headliners: Justin Moore, Tyler Farr, Raelynn
DETAILS: A Rotary International Event.
Kick'n UP Kountry | Wagon Wheel Ridge
CITY: Kittson County, Minnesota
DATE: June 6th - 9th, 2018
Headliners: Randy Houser, Dylan Schneider, Sawyer Brown, Walker Hayes, Ben Haggard, 32 Below, Slamabama
DETAILS: This 4-day music festival is one of the MOST UNIQUE overnight festival camping situations. Why? This years campsite theme is "Haunted Trailer Park". The lineup could be better but hey, anytime I can hear Slamabama, I'm not bummed!
CMA Fest
CITY: Nashville, Tennessee
DATE: June 7th - 10th, 2018
Headliners: Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Brett Eldredge, Charles Esten and Friends, Florida Georgia Line, Old Dominion, Carly Pearce, Charley Pride, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, Ricky Skaggs, Chris Stapleton, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Lee Ann Womack
DETAILS: The Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience Takes Over Nashville! Now in its 47th year, CMA Fest boasts an exceptional bill of hundreds of artists performing on 11 stages throughout downtown Nashville Thursday through Sunday, June 7-10.
Proceeds Benefit Music Education Through CMA Foundation as Performers Donate Their Time.
Carolina Country Music Fest | Myrtle Beach
CITY: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
DATE: June 7th - 10th, 2018
Headliners: Luke Bryan, Toby Keith, Zac Brown Band, Cole Swindell, Tracy Lawrence, Old Dominion, Tim Montana, Stephanie Quayle, Colt Ford
DETAILS: 3 days of Country's hottest artist! Are you ready to party? Every year, Carolina Country Music Fest brings 30+ of country music’s hottest artist to perform in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Thomas Michael Riley's Festival
CITY: Luckenback, Texas
DATE: June 8th - 9th, 2018
Previous Headliners: Max Stalling, Blacktop Gypsy, and Thomas Michael Riley
DETAILS: "Let's go to Luckenbach Texas" - Anytime there is music to be had in the small town of Luckenbach, TX, you should make an attempt to attend. The festival has live music on 2 stages, RV Camping, Chicken S#!t Bingo, Campfire Pickin' and much more...
Winstock Festival | Minnesota
CITY: Winsted, Minnesota
DATE: June 8th - 9th, 2018
Headliners: Dierks Bently, Miranda Lambert, Billy Currington, Trick Pony, Neal McCoy, Brothers Osborne, Luke Combs
Taste of Country Fest #TOCFest
CITY: Hunter, New York
DATE: June 8th - 10th, 2018
Headliners: Eric Church, Florida Georgia Line, Sam Hunt, Justin Moore, LeAnn Rimes, Kane Brown, Montgomery Gentry, Josh Kelly, James Barker Band
DETAILS: The Northeast's Biggest Country Music Festival! In 2018 the festival will celebrate its sixth year with headliners Eric Church, Florida Georgia Line and Sam Hunt, with more artists to be announced.
The Taste of Country Festival also includes a wide range of food, drinks and attractions for the country music fan and is destined to become one of the top country music events in the U.S.
Texas Folk Life Festival
CITY: San Antonio, Texas
DATE: June 8th - 10th, 2018
Headliners: Max Stalling, Blacktop Gypsy, and Thomas Michael Riley
DETAILS: This is not like the other Music Festivals as it is more like a cultural festival! Located on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on the UTSA Hemisfair Campus, the three-day event showcases the Lone Star State’s diversity and rich heritage through a wide variety of ethnic food, music, dance, arts, and crafts.
Lebanon Country Music Festival | Stompin' in the Streets
CITY: Lebanon, Ohio
DATE: June 2nd, 2018
Headliners: 90 Proof Twang, Richard Lynch Band, Haggard County, Jay Clark Band, The Hip Shakin Daddys
DETAILS: This is a small festival!
The Lebanon Country Music Festival is an annual festival held in Lebanon, Ohio to celebrate country music, family fun, and one of a kind vendors. Last year we had 12,000 people come and enjoy this festival and we want you to be a part of it this year as we grow with you! So come on and start Stompin’ in the Street.
Porterfield Country Music Festival
CITY: Marinette, Wisconsin
DATE: June 9th - 17th, 2018
Headliners: Outlaw Junkies, David Allan Coe, Oak Ridge Boys, OutLaw'd, Stephanie Quayle, Alexis Ray
DETAILS: The festival with the best domain name goes to... Porterfield with countrymusicfestival.com
Headwaters Country Jam
CITY: Three Forks, Montana
DATE: June 14th - 16th, 2018
Headliners: Gary Allan, Kip Moore, Josh Turner, Diamond Rio
DETAILS: Get ready for Montana's Biggest Country Music Party! Headwaters Country Jam is a three-day country music festival featuring over a dozen bands, surrounded by the beautiful Montana landscape. National and local acts perform as fans enjoy an ice cold beer, play a round of horseshoes or dance the night away!
Country Jam - Colorado
CITY: Grand Junction, Colorado
DATE: June 14th - 17th, 2018
Headliners: Big & Rich, Miranda Lambert, Brantley Gilbert, Brett Eldredge, Florida Georgia Line
DETAILS: The Biggest Party in Colorado! For nearly three decades Country Jam has launched itself to the forefront of the country music festival scene, hosting the biggest names in country music among the Red Rock landscape of Western Colorado.
Combine the lineup with a weekend full of camping and other great activities, and you’ve got the biggest party in Colorado.
Alpine Country Blues Festival
CITY: Alpine, Arizona
DATE: June 15th - 16th, 2018
Headliners: Lance Lopez, Eric Steckel, Darrin Morris Band, Chris Colston Band, Chuck Hall Band
DETAILS: Mark your calendars and plan to join us for the Sixth Annual Alpine Country Blues Festival in Alpine. 2018 promises to bring more incredible music for our Blues and Country fans from across the Southwest.
Comstock Windmill Festival
CITY: Comstock, Nebraska
DATE: June 15th - 17th, 2018
Headliners: Diamond Rio, Trick Pony, Cody Johnson, Lee Brice, Casey Donahew, Luke Combs
DETAILS: Nestled in a canyon near the community of Comstock, Nebraska (population 96) is the Home of 2nd Wind Ranch, soon to be one of the largest standing windmill collections in the country. Three times a year that canyon comes to life with thousands of concert goers coming to the Windmill Festival featuring top national country acts, Comstock Rock show casing classic rock and Nebraska’s Godstock with top Christian acts.
Country Summer Music Fest
CITY: Santa Rosa, California
DATE: June 15th - 17th, 2018
Headliners: Florida Georgia Line, Toby Keith, Joe Nichols, Granger Smith, Little Big Town,
DETAILS: Welcome to Country Summer — Northern California’s biggest country music festival and Sonoma County’s biggest party. In 2017, Country Summer attracted more than 30,000 fans from 34 states and four countries.
The 5-acre Carnival field at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Northern California sets the scene with spectacular video walls and state-of-the-art staging and sound. Between headliners on the Chevy Silverado Stage, a secondary stage features musicians and groups from the local area.
Country USA Oshkosh
CITY: Oshkosh, Wisconsin
DATE: June 19th - 23rd, 2018
Headliners: Keith Urban, Easton Corbin, Maren Morris, Josh Turner, Walker Hayes, Jason Aldean, Jake Owen, Brantley Gilbert, Neal McCoy
Gordy's HWY 30 Music Fest
CITY: Filer, Idaho
DATE: June 21st - 23rd, 2018
Headliners: Whiskey Myers, Cody Johnson, Eli Young Band, Whiskey Myers, Sam Riggs
Country Stampede Music Festival
CITY: Manhattan, Kansas
DATE: June 21st - 23rd, 2018
Headliners: Florida Georgia Line, Alabama, Cole Swindell
Lakes Jam
CITY: Brainerd, Minnesota
DATE: June 21st - 23rd, 2018
Headliners: Brantley Gilbert, Kip Moore, George Thorogood
Moondance Jammin Country Fest
CITY: Walker, Minnesota
DATE: June 21st - 23rd, 2018
Headliners: Gary Allan, Cole Swindell, Brett Young, Joe Diffie, Casey Donahew
DETAILS: This three day event brings country music to Minnesota with 4 Stages, 30 Artists and of course, camping!
Sister Concert: July's Rock 'n' Roll festival, Moondance Jam, in featuring acts like Kid Rock, Bret Michaels, Deff Leggend, Tesla.
Country Fest | Wisconsin
CITY: Cadott, Wisconsin
DATE: June 21st - 23rd, 2018
Headliners: Jason Aldean, Brad Paisley, Brantley Gilbert, Dwight Yoakam, Jake Owen, Kip Moore, Neal McCoy, Ashley McBryde, Joe Diffie, Walker Hayes
DETAILS: Country Fest is the largest 3-Day Country Music & Camping Event in the US. Founded 30 years ago in stunning Central Wisconsin, Country Fest in Cadott, WI is the ultimate summer destination for the best outdoor Country Music Festival experience that brings fans back year after year.
Telluride Bluegrass Music Festival
CITY: Telluride, Colorado
DATE: June 21st - 24th, 2018
Headliners: Sturgill Simpson, Yonder Mountain String Band, Telluride Troubadour, The War & Treaty
DETAILS: Every June Festivarians and musicians from around the world make their annual pilgrimage to the historic mountain town of Telluride in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado. It's an unforgettable 4 days of music, mountains, and magic in the breathtaking box canyon at 8,750'.
Big Country Bash | Iowa
CITY: St. Charles, Iowa
DATE: June 22nd - 23rd, 2018
Headliners: Aaron Watson, Brett Eldredge, Kane Brown, Phil Vassar, Midland, Dan + Shay
DETAILS: The name pretty much says it all here! One of Iowa's largest Annual Country Music Festivals. Man what a great and simplistic name for this festival!
Lake Shake Festival
CITY: Chicago, Illinois
DATE: June 22nd - 24th, 2018
Headliners: Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley, Florida Georgia Line
DETAILS: Chicago's Country Music Festival
Greeley Stampede | Superstars Concert Series
CITY: Greeley, Colorado
DATE: June 22nd - July 1st, 2018
Headliners: Aaron Watson, Dustin Lynch, Darius Rucker, Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin
DETAILS: This festival looks like fun! The most intriguing part of the lineup, besides the headliners is the 90's Electric Throwdown featuring Aaron Tippin singing, "Kiss This" and Sammy Kershaw's "She don't know she's beautiful". Just watch the video below to see the lineup.
Summerfest - Milwaukee
CITY: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
DATE: June 27th - July 8th
Headliners: Imagine Dragons, Blake Shelton, The Weekend, Journey & Def Leppard, Dave Matthews Band, J. Cole
DETAILS: By the looks of this festival, we decided to put it on our bucket-list. We also added 'Drink a draft Milwaukee's Best' to our list. They should have that on tap don't you think? This year's lineup makes this one of the most diverse festival in our list.
Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic
CITY: Austin, Texas
DATE: July 4th, 2018
Headliners: Willie Nelson, David Allan Coe, Brandon Rhyder, & Billy Joe Shaver
DETAILS: Mark your calendars for July 4th, 2018. The lineup for Willie Nelson's iconic 4th of July Picnic has been set! Willie will be returning to Circuit of the Americas racetrack outside Austin, Texas, for the 45th running of the picnic. Willie's picnic has always been known to have a star-studded lineup.
Jam in the Valley
CITY: Varysburg, New York
DATE: July 5th - 8th, 2018
Headliners: Cole Swindell, Brett Young, Billy Currington, Drake White
DETAILS: Jam in the Valley is a country music concert and fireworks celebration of Independence Day. Billed as a family style event, Jam in the Valley has also become known as a pretty wild party.
With the beautiful hills of Wyoming County as a backdrop, Jam in the Valley takes place at Buffalo Hill Village Campgrounds, a 30 minute drive from downtown Buffalo, NY.
Spanish Peaks Music Festival
CITY: La Veta, Colorado
DATE: July 6th - 7th, 2018
Headliners: Jerrod Niemann, Exit West, Bri Bagwell
North Dakota Country Fest
CITY: New Salem, North Dakota
DATE: July 12th - 14th, 2018
Headliners: Montgomery Gentry, Clay Walker, Neal McCoy, Locash
DETAILS: Here's the mission statement: To be the Safest, Friendliest, Cleanest and most Entertaining Festival. Having an emphasis on contributing to the Youth in the Agricultural Community.
Hodag Country Festival
CITY: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
DATE: July 12th - 15th, 2018
Headliners: Toby Keith, Clint Black, Diamond Rio, Neal McCoy, Locash
Lakefront Music Fest
CITY: Prior Lake, Minnesota
DATE: July 13th - 14th, 2018
Headliners: Gretchin Wilson, Hunter Hayes, Thompson Square
DETAILS: Bringing Rock and Country Music together. On Friday night, they have a Rock lineup and on Saturday, they have a Country lineup.
Woody Guthrie Folk Festival
CITY: Okemah, Oklahoma
DATE: July 11th - 15th, 2018
Headliners: Sam Baker, Randy Crouch, Jason Mraz, Turnpike Troubadours, Willie Watson
DETAILS: The spirit of Woody Guthrie is revived during the month of July when over 10,000 attendees from California to New York City to Denmark to Scotland gather in this town in Okfuskee County.
Great Jones County Fair
CITY: Monticello, Iowa
DATE: July 18th - 22nd, 2018
Headliners: Kid Rock, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Casting Crowns
DETAILS: Agriculture is still the backbone of the Great Jones County Fair. In addition, an amazing slate of big-name entertainers sets the Fair apart. There are country stars. Comedy stars. Rock legends. Gold and platinum stars. Some on the way up. Most at the top. They pack the grandstands every night and back up traffic all the way to the airport. Combine this with the thrills and spills of stock car racing, demolition derby, harness racing, and the Midway's shows and rides. There is truly something for everyone.
Jamboree In The Hills
CITY: Belmont, Ohio
DATE: July 19th - 22nd, 2018
Headliners: Charlie Daniels Band, Travis Tritt, Neal McCoy, Toby Keith, Brantley Gilbert, Gretchen Wilson
DETAILS: Jamboree in the Hills is back to bring Jambo fans the landmark festival they've grown to love! Thousands of fans from the Tri-State region attend the 4-day festival headlined by some of the best talent in country music.
Faster Horses Festival
CITY: Brooklyn, Michigan
DATE: July 20th - 22nd, 2018
Headliners: Ashley McBryde, Billy Currington, Blake Shelton, Brantley Gilbert, Brooks & Dunn, Dustin Lynch, Florida Georgia Line, Midland, Walker Hayes
Kickin' For A Kure
CITY: San Antonio, Texas
DATE: July 21, 2018
Headliners: Hank Williams Jr. & Martina McBride
DETAILS: Kickin' For A Kure started in the small town of Falls City, TX 8 years ago and has grown to be an epic music festival. The bigger picture here, they have raised over $400,000 for research regarding Leukemia and Lymphoma. This festival has the look and feel of a small town hoo-rah!
Night in the Country
CITY: Yerington, Nevada
DATE: July 26th - 28th, 2018
Headliners: Brett Eldredge, Midland, Tim Montana, Morgan Evans, Brett Young, Cole Swindell
DETAILS: Country music on pure Nevada farmland. Night in the Country is held away from the big city lights for over 15 years, out in the quiet farming town of Yerington, Nevada. It makes the perfect spot for 3 days of camping, music and great times.
Country Fan Fest
CITY: Tooele, Utah
DATE: July 26th - 29th, 2018
Headliners: Brett Eldredge, Dwight Yoakam, Joe Nichols, Cole Swindell, Lonestar, Aaron Watson
Country Crossings Music Festival
CITY: Central Point, Oregon
DATE: July 26th - 29th, 2018
Headliners: Alan Jackson, Cole Swindell, Brad Paisley, Eric Church
DETAILS: A star-studded line-up is headed your way once again—your favorite country music artists on two stages across four days. Join us for our 2nd annual event and enjoy everything Country Crossings Music Festival has to offer—great music, family fun, memories that will last a lifetime and so much more.
Guthrie's River Ruckus
CITY: Guthrie Center, Iowa
DATE: July 27th - 28th, 2018
Headliners: Jake Owen, Walker McGuire, Joe Diffie, Sammy Kershaw, 38 Special
DETAILS: Located in between Omaha, NE and Des Moines, IA, the Ruckus is just a quick drive for people wanting to escape the metro areas and get away for a fun filled weekend.
Dam Music Fest
CITY: El Dorado Lake, Kansas
DATE: July 27th - 28th, 2018
Headliners: Toby Keith, Brantley Gilbert, Colt Ford, Jamey Johnson, Aaron Lewis
DETAILS: Oasis Productions’ 2nd Annual Dam Music Festival offers two days of music, sand and sun at El Dorado Lake on July 27 & 28, 2018 near El Dorado, Kansas. Enjoy the lake and all it's amenities during the day, then prepare for top tier national artists performing under the beautiful kansas sky at night.
Peck Fest
CITY: Point Pleasant, West Virginia
DATE: July 27th - 28th, 2018
Headliners: Travis Tritt, Chase Rice, Muscadine Bloodline, Steve Moakler
Rocky Grass Bluegrass Festival
CITY: Lyons, Colorado
DATE: July 27th - 29th, 2018
Headliners: Jeff Scroggins, Sam Bush Bluegrass Band, Alison Brown, Della Mae, The Cleverlys, Jeff Austin Band
DETAILS: Late every July the small mountain town of Lyons, Colorado becomes the center of the bluegrass universe as generations of legends and future-legends and Festivarians converge under the red rock cliffs of the St. Vrain River. Originally founded by Bill Monroe and members of the Colorado Bluegrass Music Society, today's RockyGrass is known internationally as one of the great traditional bluegrass festivals.
Mountain Home Country Music Festival
CITY: Mountain Home, Idaho
DATE: July 27th - 29th, 2018
Headliners: Eric Church, Alan Jackson, Dierks Bentley
DETAILS: The Mountain Home Country Music Festival venue is in Elmore County, just thirty minutes from Mountain Home, ID. This inviting weekend home is situated at the base of Sawtooth National Forest and the Sawtooth Range—a perfect location for 3 days of the best music Country has to offer, brought to you by Bi-Mart.
Watershed Fest
CITY: Gorge, Washington
DATE: August 3rd - 5th, 2018
Headliners: Brad Paisley, Brantley Gilbert, Blake Shelton, Big & Rich, Granger Smith
Oregon Jamboree Music Festival
CITY: Sweet Home, Oregon
DATE: August 3rd - 5th, 2018
Headliners: Brett Eldredge, Diamond Rio, Jerrod Niemann, Locash, Clint Black, Darryl Worley, Brantley Gilbert
DETAILS: 2 stages. 22 shows. 1 sweet weekend. The picturesque beauty of historic Sweet Home, OR sets a stunning backdrop for a star-studded weekend of music, camping, and family fun!
Braun Brothers Reunion Festival
CITY: Challis, Idaho
DATE: August 9th - 11th, 2018
Headliners: Braun Family, Bruce Robison, Robert Earl Keen, Mike and the Moonpies, Asleep At The Wheel, Turnpike Troubadours, Cody Canada, Micky and the Motorcars
DETAILS: 3 days of music and fun in the Mountains!
With a stellar reputation for providing a family-friendly environment and the best in Americana, Texas Country, Red Dirt and Bluegrass music, The Braun Brothers Reunion should be on the top of your list of festivals to attend this year! Family owned and operated too.
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Willamette Country Music Festival
CITY: Brownsville, Oregon
DATE: August 16th - 19th, 2018
Headliners: Alabama, Eric Church, Lady Antebellum, Kid Rock
Rocky Mountain Folks Festival
CITY: Lyons, Colorado
DATE: August 17th - 19th, 2018
Headliners: Jeff Tweedy, Los Lobos, Las Cafeteras, Indigo Girls, Darrell Scott, Heather Mae, River Whyless, Steve Poltz, Bonnie Paine
DETAILS: Lyons locals often look forward to the Folks Festival as their time to finally relax and enjoy summer. In contrast to the hot licks and hyper tempos of RockyGrass, the mellower moods of Folks Fest are the perfect antidote for the warm Colorado sun. Claim your space with a blanket or tarp, set down your low-back chair, and settle in for unforgettable days and nights of music. For these 3 magical days, Festivarians from around the world are treated like "Lyons locals."
Tumbleweed Festival
CITY: Kansas City, Missouri
DATE: August 24th - 26th, 2018
Headliners: Adam Capps Band, Kaylee Keller, Making Movies, The River Arkansas, Split Lip Rayfield
DETAILS: Whether you like country, rock, bluegrass, Americana, folk, or that hard-to-classify sound; the Tumbleweed Festival is for you!
On the 4th weekend of August (24th – 26th, 2018) the west green of the Lee Richardson Zoo comes alive with sights and sounds of families enjoying food, music and children’s activities. We invite you to bring your lawn chairs and make yourselves comfortable to enjoy its beautiful outdoor setting. This summer marks the 27th anniversary of the Tumbleweed Festival with a lineup of entertainers, arts and crafts, and food rivaling any other major festival!
Copper Country | Copper Mountain
CITY: Copper Mountain, Colorado
DATE: September 1st - 2nd, 2018
Headliners: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Lee Roy Parnell, The Mavericks, Rodney Crowell, Marc Broussard
DETAILS: A Labor Day festival tradition at Copper Mountain Resort in Colorado, Copper Country celebrates the best of the American spirit. Incredible FREE live music, a fine arts exhibition makes this THE Labor Day event for the entire family.
Michael Hearne's "Big Barn Dance" Music Festival
CITY: Taos, New Mexico
DATE: September 6th - 8th, 2018
Headliners: Bill Kirchen, Gary P. Nunn, Hayes Carll, Michael Martin Murphey, Tom Faulkner
DETAILS: The three day event is a listening room experience in an outdoor festival setting that concludes with the Big Barn Dance. Bring your listening ears along with your dancin’ shoes.
Nestled at the feet of the beautiful Sangre de Cristo Mountains, fans can look forward to experiencing some of the best Folk and Americana music around while enjoying the natural beauty that only New Mexico can offer.
Americana Fest - [Conference]
CITY: Nashville, Tennessee
DATE: September 11th - 16th, 2018
DETAILS: Each year, AMERICANAFEST® brings together legendary artists, the next generation of rising stars, fans, and industry professionals for six days of music and education. The annual event brings together fans and music industry professionals alike, offering six days of celebration through seminars, panels and networking opportunities by day and raw, intimate showcases each night.
Pickin' in the Pines Bluegrass & Acoustic Music Festival
CITY: Flagstaff, Arizona
DATE: September 14th - 16th, 2018
Headliners: Bela Fleck, Del McCoury Band, The Infamous Stringdusters, The Travelin' McCourys, Seldom Scene, Jeff Austin Band, Della Mae, Dom Flemons The Grateful Ball
DETAILS: Pickin’ in the Pines is a world-class bluegrass & acoustic music festival first held in 2006. Featuring the best traditional and contemporary bluegrass music, complemented by other styles of acoustic music which include old-time, Celtic, gypsy jazz and more.
The festival also features educational workshops and a renowned band contest, all in a family-friendly setting under magnificent blue skies and towering pines. Camping and jamming are also a big part of the Pickin’ in the Pines experience.
Medicine Stone | Red Dirt
CITY: Medicine Stone, Oklahoma
DATE: September 20th - 22nd, 2018
Headliners: Turnpike Troubadours, Jason Boland, Randy Rogers Band, Wade Bowen, Shooter Jennings, Cody Canada, Reckless Kelly
DETAILS: Attention Red Dirt Music Fans! This is one of the music festivals on our bucket-list. "There's no music festival like Medicine Stone. It's hard to describe what it feels like to be there! It’s like taking the most amazing artists and music and mixing in fans, families, and camping. It's one of the best weekends of the year. From the minute it ends, you're already making plans to go again next year. "
-Troy Eckelhoff/Program & Music Director 99.9 KTCS Ft. Smith, AR
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Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Folk Fest
CITY: Franklin, Tennessee
DATE: September 22nd - 23rd, 2018
Headliners: Jack White, Chris Stapleton, Lionel Richie, Counting Crows, Mat Kearney, John Moreland, The Infamous Stringdusters, Amos Lee
DETAILS: The Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival takes place in Franklin, Tennessee and celebrates the music, culture, and best food in the area. Folk music comes alive in Tennessee this September. Headliners from last year included Justin Timberlake and Gary Clark Jr., you can already see that this is another festival with a diverse lineup. With this year's lineup, it should be another great festival!
Boondocks Music Festival
CITY: Boonsboro, Maryland
DATE: September 28th - 29th, 2018
Headliners: Whiskey Myers, Jason Boland, Jackson Taylor, Scooter Brown Band
ZiegenBock Music Festival
CITY: Houston, Texas
DATE: September 29th, 2018
Headliners: Pat Green, Randy Rogers Band, Casey Donahew, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Kevin Fowler, Roger Creager
DETAILS: The 16th annual ZiegenBock Music Festival will be held once again at the Sam Houston Race Park in Houston, TX. 3 stages of music all day long! This music festival has been growing ever since it used to be in the small town of Bryan, TX. A must see event! Tickets start as low as $20.
Tommy Alverson's Family Gathering
CITY: Mineral Wells, Texas
DATE: October 1st - 3rd, 2018
Headliners: Johnny Bush, Walt Wilkins, Tejas Brothers, Deryl Dodd, Jason Roberts
DETAILS: This family gathering is full of camping, reacquainting with or making new friends, munching on some tasty food, and sitting in a lawn chair drinking beer and listening to some outstanding music from over 30 bands and singer songwriters. Don’t miss Tommy Alverson’s Annual Family Gathering in Mineral Wells!
Bootfest
CITY: Victoria, Texas
DATE: October 5th - 6th, 2018
Headliners: 2018 Lineup TBD
DETAILS: Victoria's largest free festival. Bootfest is open to the public and admission is free. Beer and margaritas are available for adults and nearly one hundred merchandise and food vendors are open for business during the entire event. Bootfest attracts tens of thousands of festival goers each summer with western themed events perfect for couples, families and groups. Full of live music and even a Car, Truck & Motorcycle show.
Austin City Limits
CITY: Austin, Texas
DATE: October 5th - 7th & October 12th - 14th, 2018
Headliners: Paul McCartney, Metallica, Artic Monkeys, Childish Gambino, Travis Scott
DETAILS: This is not a Country Music Festival but it is one of the most renowned music festivals in the state of Texas - so it made the list! ACL Festival features a diverse lineup of acts every year with 8 stages, more than 125 performances – and best of all, two weekends.
Big Sting - "It's A Country Thing"
CITY: Prescott, Arizona
DATE: October 10th - 14th, 2018
Headliners: 2018 Lineup TBD | Past Performers: Rodney Atkins, Wade Hayes
DETAILS: This is a Smaller Festival! The weekend raises funds for the Shadows Foundation, which provides financial assistance and support services to Flagstaff and surrounding areas in Arizona. Shadows seeks to meet the needs of individuals and their families affected by life threatening disease and illness when they need it most.
Party In The Pines
CITY: White Springs, Florida
DATE: October 19th - 20th, 2018
Headliners: Zac Brown Band, Little Big Town, Kip Moore, Luke Combs
Las Cruces Country Music Festival
CITY: Las Cruces, New Mexico
DATE: October 19th - 21st, 2018
Headliners: Eli Young Band, Kacey Musgraves, Travis Tritt, Bri Bagwell
Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival
CITY: Niceville, Florida
DATE: October 19th - 21st, 2018
Previous Headliners: Tanya Tucker, Frankie Ballard, Roger Strickland, Dan Eubanks, Chris Jansen
DETAILS: Welcome to Boggy Country! What’s our recipe for success? Start with a savory assortment of food, including tons of tasty mullet. Add a unique selection of handmade arts and crafts, then throw in thrilling amusement rides and games. Top it all off with top-notch musical entertainment, and you’ve got one of the most enduring festivals in the Southeast! It’s three days full of fun for the whole family, and you won’t want to miss a minute!
Ponderosa Stomp Festival
CITY: New Orleans, Louisiana
DATE: LAST CONCERT IN 2017
Previous Headliners: Eve & The Exiles, Warren Storm, Willie West, Archie Bell, The Gories, Roy Head
DETAILS: Another bucket-list worthy festival is the Pondersoa Stomp Blues Festival in my favorite city in the world, New Orleans. Can you think of a better place for a Blues festival?
3 Days of the Best Music You've Never Heard Of!
Utopia Fest
CITY: Burnet, Texas
DATE: November 2nd - 4th, 2018
Headliners: Lukas Nelson, Patty Griffin, Grandmaster Flash
DETAILS: This is a fantastic music festival! More on the side of a Folk/Americana music festival in the big city of Burnet, TX. This concert has been on our bucket list for awhile now. This year it is the 10th anniversary of this event.
Fischer Fest
CITY: Fischer, Texas
DATE: November 9th - 11th, 2018
Headliners: Della Mae, The Red River Songwriters, Bill Kirchen, Doug Moreland
DETAILS: This is a music festival that is up and coming! Keep an eye out for this festival in the years to come!
Outlaw Music Fest - Willie Nelson
CITY: Various Locations
DATE: Various Dates
Previous Headliners: Willie Nelson and Family, Van Morrison, Neil Young + Promise of the Real, Sturgill Simpson, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Alison Krauss, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Brandi Carlile, The Head and the Heart, Old Crow Medicine Show, Greensky Bluegrass, Ryan Bingham, Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, Margo Price, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, The Wild Feathers, Particle Kid, JD McPherson, Terra Lightfoot, The Commonheart, and Delta Rae
DETAILS: Introducing the Outlaw Music Festival Tour for summer 2018.
2018 Dates:
May 25th - Raleigh, NC
May 26th - Charlotte, NC
June 22nd - Cincinnati, OH
June 23rd - Noblesville, IN
June 24th - Detroit, MI
June 29th - Little Rock, AR
June 30th - Dallas, TX
July 1st - The Woodlands, TX
September 7th - Burgettstown, PA
September 8th - Hershey, PA
September 9th - Toronto, ON
September 14th - Scranton, PA
September 15th - Camden, NJ
September 16th - Holmdel, NJ
September 21st - Mansfield, MA
September 23rd - Saratoga Springs, NY
