From coast to coast, there’s a festival for everyone, boasting the biggest names in the format, from hot contemporary stars to classic country legends. But don’t forget, these festivals are also a great opportunity to meet and hear some of the brightest up-and-coming local, regional and national talent, so get there early.
And check, check, then triple-check that you have your tickets, credentials AND CAMERA! You won’t want to miss one bit of the action or that once-in-a-lifetime photo op with Keith Urban.
PLEASE NOTE:
Check festival websites for official lineup, pricing and all other details.
The 2017 Nash Country Daily Guide to Country Music Festivals
Jump to JAN. – FEB. – MARCH – APRIL – MAY – JUNE – JULY – AUG. – SEPT.
When
What, Where, Wallet
Who & What’s Up
JAN.
13-16
30A Songwriters Festival
Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.
$60+
30asongwritersfestival.com
Hayes Carll, Chely Wright, Leigh Nash, Bobby Bare, Jr., Kristian Bush, Jim Lauderdale, Jackson Browne, Grace Potter, Chuck Wicks, Shawn Mullins, Kim Richey, Jay Farrar, Drew Holcomb, Kelsey Waldon, Jeffrey Steele, Deana Carter, and many, many more.
19–22
Crash My Playa
Riviera Maya, Mexico
$1,868.75+
crashmyplaya.com
This year’s event has already come and gone, but now’s a good time to start thinking about your 2018 plans. Here’s who played in 2017: Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Dustin Lynch, Brothers Osborne, Little Big Town, Randy Houser, Old Dominion, Lucie Silvas, Brooke Eden, Adam Craig and Kelleigh Bannen
27–FEB. 3
The Country Music Cruise
Tampa, Key West, Cozumel, Costa Maya
$1,975+
countrymusiccruise.com
The 2017 cruise is already sold out. But now is the time to sign up for next year’s cruise, Feb. 3 through Feb. 10, 2018. Here’s 2018’s lineup: Alabama Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers Mickey Gilley Lorrie Morgan Bobby Bare Jim Stafford Johnny Lee T. Graham Brown Dailey & Vincent Lacy J. Dalton Asleep At The Wheel Jeannie Seely Wade Hayes Chuck Mead and His Grassy Knoll Boys Comedian Jon Reep Host – Lorianne Crook Grand Ole Opry at Sea – A Very Special Performance Event Elvis Tribute Artists
30–FEB. 3
Castaway with Southern Ground
Riviera Maya, Mexico
$1,699+
zbbcastaway.com
Zac Brown Band performing 2 full shows, plus one main stage show from each of the following: Rodrigo y Gabriela, Toots & the Maytals, JJ Grey & Mofro, Maren Morris, Margo Price, Drake White and the Big Fire, Muddy Magnolias, Brian Collins & Friends, Corey Harper and others
FEB.
19–26
Cayamo: A Journey Through Song
Miami, St. Maarten, Tortola
$1,023+
cayamo.com
Emmylou Harris, Brandi Carlile, The Wainwright Family, Patty Griffin, Richard Thompson, Buddy Miller, Rodney Crowell, Steve Earle, Kacey Musgraves, Paul Thorn, Shawn Mullins, Jim Lauderdale, Lee Ann Womack, Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan, Will Hoge, Parker Millsap, The Secret Sisters, Glen Phillips, Amy Helm, Maren Morris, North Mississippi Allstars, Luke Bulla, Angaleena Presley, Love Junkies, American Aquarium, Sam Lewis, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Gretchen Peters, Randall Bramblett, Ruby Amanfu, Skyline Motel, Gurf Morlix, Ruston Kelly, Beth Wood, Ryan Hurd, Bonnie Bishop, Christian Lopez, Brian Dunne, The Mulligan Brothers, Sarah Potenza and Trout Steak Revival – This year’s ship is fully booked, but there is a waiting list.
26–March 2
The Outlaw Country Cruise
Miami, Grand Cayman
$488+
outlawcountrycruise.com
Blackberry Smoke, The Mavericks, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle & The Dukes, Billy Joe Shaver, Wanda Jackson, Jessi Colter, Shooter Jennings & Waymore’s Outlaws, Joe Ely Band, Carlene Carter, Chris Knight, Dale Watson And His Lone Stars, Ray Benson, Old 97’s, Elizabeth Cook, Jim Lauderdale, Drivin’ N Cryin’, The Secret Sisters, Supersuckers, Bottle Rockets, The Mastersons, Rosie Flores, Jesse Dayton, Scott H. Biram, Laura Cantrell, Heybale!, Dallas Wayne, Roger Alan Wade, Mojo Nixon, Buick 6 and others – This year’s ship is fully booked, but there is a waiting list.
MARCH
2–12
Florida Strawberry Festival
Plant City, Fla.
$10+
flstrawberryfestival.com
Willie Nelson and Family, Kip Moore, Kane Brown, 3 Doors Down, Clare Bowen & Charles Esten, Little Big Town, The Bellamy Brothers, Jennifer Nettles, Brenda Lee, Tracy Byrd, Scotty McCreery, Cab Calloway Orchestra, The Oak Ridge Boys, The Blues Brothers, Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, Elle King, Maddie & Tae, Patti LaBelle, Joe Nichols, Rascal Flatts “Rhythm & Roots” Tour and others
7–26
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Houston, Texas
$18+
rodeohouston.com
Aaron Watson, Old Dominion, Chris Stapleton, Alicia Keys, Alan Jackson, Sam Hunt, Meghan Trainor, Thomas Rhett, Luke Bryan, Fifth Harmony, Willie Nelson, Banda El Recodo, Siggno, Florida Georgia Line, ZZ Top, Chris Young, Dierks Bentley, Brad Paisley, Zac Brown Band and others
24–26
CMC Rocks QLD 2017
Willowbank, Queensland, Australia
$79+
cmcrocks.com
Adam Harvey, Brothers 3, Caitlyn Shadbolt, Charles Esten, Christie Lamb, Col Finley, Craig Campbell, Deep Creek Road, Dixie Chicks, Doug Bruce & The Tailgaters, Drew Baldridge, Eric Paslay, Granger Smith, Imogen Clark, Jasmine Rae, Kayla Mahon, Kaylens Rain, Kip Moore, Lee Kernaghan, Little Big Town, Michael Ray, Morgan Evans, The McClymonts, The Shires, The Wolfe Brothers, Tyler Farr and others
APRIL
1–3
ACM Party For a Cause Festival
Las Vegas
$175+
acmcountry.com/pfac-welcome
No details have been announced about this year’s festival.
6–9
Country Thunder Arizona
Florence, Ariz.
$50+
countrythunder.com
Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley, Thomas Rhett, Chris Young, Tyler Farr, Maddie & Tae, Joe Nichols, Frankie Ballard, LOCASH, Oak Ridge Boys, Terri Clark, Jon Pardi, High Valley, Aaron Watson, Randy Rogers Band, Runaway June and others
7–9
Tortuga Music Festival
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
$229+
tortugamusicfestival.com
Luke Bryan, Chris Stapleton, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Darius Rucker, Brett Eldredge, Dustin Lynch, Slightly Stoopid, Old Dominion, Maren Morris, Granger Smith, Kane Brown, Nelly, Michael Ray, Locash, Daya, G. Love & Special Sauce, Drake White & The Big Fire, Brett Young, Luke Combs, Chris Lane, Raelynn, Brooke Eden, High Valley, Steve Moakler, Delta Rae, Brandon Lay, Russell Dickerson, Ashley McBryde, Jon Langston, Jordan Davis, Marcus King Band, Quaker City Night Hawks, DJ Rock, DJ Bad Ash and others
A portion of the proceeds goes directly to Rock the Ocean’s Conservation Village, an organization that works to ensure ocean conservation and sustainable fishing.
24–29
Larry Joe Taylor Texas Music Festival
Stephenville, Texas
$29+
larryjoetaylor.com
Asleep at the Wheel, Randy Rogers Band, Whiskey Myers, Josh Abbott Band, William Clark Green, Sam Riggs, Cody Johnson Band, Casey Donahew Band, Parker McCollum and others
28–29
SpringJam
Panama City Beach, Fla.
$69+
springjampcb.com
Sheryl Crow, Darius Rucker, Colbie Caillat, A Thousand Horses, LOCASH and Charles Esten
28–30
Las Cruces Country Music Festival
Las Cruces, N.M.
$35+
lascrucescountrymusic.com
Kacey Musgraves, The Eli Young Band, Travis Tritt, Tanya Tucker, Marshall Tucker Band, Bri Bagwell and others
28–30
Stagecoach Festival
Indio, Calif.
$299+
stagecoachfestival.com
Kenny Chesney, Willie Nelson, Dierks Bentley, Shania Twain, Maren Morris, Thomas Rhett, Margo Price, Brett Eldredge, Travis Tritt, Tyler Farr, Cam, Cole Swindell, Wynonna & The Big Noise, Randy Houser, Cowboy Junkies, Cyndi Lauper, Dan + Shay, 38 Special, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Brooke Eden, Tucker Beathard, William Michael Morgan, Anderson East, Cody Johnson, Brent Cobb, Drew Holcomb and teh Neighbors, Elle King, Jamey Johnson, Jerry Lee Lewis, John Doe, John Moreland, Jon Pardi, Justin Townes Earle, Kiefer Sutherland, Kip Moore, Maddie & Tae, Nikki Lane, Randy Rogers Band, Ryan Hurd, Steep Canyon Rangers, Courtney Cole, Son Volt, The Cadillac Three and others
MAY
3–6
Suwanee River Jam
Live Oak, Fla.
$45+
suwanneeriverjam.com
Billy Currington, Hunter Hayes, Randy Houser, Jerrod Niemann, Montgomery Gentry, Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin, Collin Raye and others
10–14
Key West Songwriter’s Festival
Key West, Fla.
FREE+
keywestsongwritersfestival.com
Artist lineup to be announced in Feb. 2017.
25–28
Tree Town Music Festival
Forest City, Iowa
$155+
treetownfestival.com
Alan Jackson, Thomas Rhett, Jason Aldean, Bret Michaels, Dwight Yoakam, Chris Young, Love & Theft, Big & Rich, Tucker Beathard, High Valley, William Michael Morgan and others
26–28
Bayou Country Superfest
New Orleans, La.
$45+
bayoucountrysuperfest.com
Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, Brooks & Dunn, Thomas Rhett, Rascal Flatts, Hank Williams, Jr., Brett Eldredge, Old Dominion, Jon Pardi, Dan + Shay, Chris Lane, Maddie & Tae and others
26–28
Country 500: The Great American Music Fest at Daytona
Daytona Beach, Fla.
$200+
daytonainternationalspeedway.com
Blake Shelton, Kid Rock, Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, Brooks & Dunn, Thomas Rhett, Hank Williams Jr., Martina McBride, Kip Moore, Dan + Shay, Jamey Johnson, Chris Janson, Chase Rice, Maddie & Tae, A Thousand Horses, Colt Ford, Easton Corbin Eric Paslay, Kristian Bush, Pat Green, Margo Price, The Swon Brothers, Maggie Rose, Aubrie Sellers, Mark Chesnutt, William Michael Morgan, Mo Pitney, LANco, Asleep at the Wheel, Simba Jordan and more
JUNE
2–3
Rock the South
Cullman, Ala.
$79+
rockthesouth.com
Luke Bryan, Sam Hunt, Brett Eldredge, Dustin Lynch, Cody Jinks, Chris Janson, Maren Morris, High Valley, Riley Green, Muscadine Bloodline, Dee Jay Silver and others
8–10
Blue Ox Music Festival
Eau Claire, Wis.
$165+
blueoxmusicfestival.com
Sam Bush Band, Drive-By Truckers, The Steeldrivers, Punch Brothers, Greensky Bluegrass, Railroad Earth, The Infamous Stringdusters, Son Volt, Pert Near Sandstone, Keller and the Keels, Jeff Austin Band, Travelin’ McCourys, Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, Willie Watson and others
8–11
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
Manchester, Tenn.
$324.50+
bonnaroo.com
More than 150 musicians, bands and comedians will perform across 12 stages, including a country music roster of Cam, Margo Price, Luke Combs and many, many, many others. Read our article for more details
8–11
CMA Music Festival
Nashville
$0+
cmaworld.com/cma-music-festival
TBA
9–11
Taste of Country Music Festival
Hunter Mountain, N.Y.
$165+
tasteofcountryfestival.com
Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Sam Hunt, Chris Young, Kip Moore, Tyler Farr and Maren Morris
10–12
Carolina Country Music Fest
Myrtle Beach, S.C.
$179+
carolinacountrymusicfest.com
Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean, Darius Rucker, Billy Currington, Chris Young, Lee Brice, Big and Rich, Kip Moore, DeeJay Silver and country’s hottest 30+ artists to be announced
15–18
Country Jam
Grand Junction, Colo.
$95+
countryjam.com
Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett, Justin Moore – Co-Headliners, Randy Houser – Co-Headliners, Chris Young, Old Dominion, Frankie Ballard, Kane Brown, Sammy Kershaw and others
16–18
Country Summer
Santa Rosa, Calif.
$69+
countrysummer.com
Thomas Rhett, Maddie & Tae, Michael Ray, William Michael Morgan, Ned Ledoux, Darius Rucker, A Thousand Horses, Justin Moore, Randy Houser, Cam, Canaan Smith and others
20–24
Country USA Oshkosh
Oshkosh, Wis.
$99+
countryusaoshkosh.com
Blake Shelton, Chris Young, Gary Allan, Florida Georgia Line, Rascal Flatts, Eli Young Band, Drake White & the Big Fire, Brett Young, LOCASH, Clare Dunn, RaeLynn, Joe Nichols, Chris Lane, The Cadillac Three, Morgan Wallen, David Nail, Phil Vassar, Tucker Beathard and others
22–24
Kicker Country Stampede
Manhattan, Kan.
$69+
countrystampede.com
Chris Stapleton, Alan Jackson, Thomas Rhett, Old Dominion, Big & Rich, Brothers Osborne, Maddie & Tae, A Thousand Horses, Tucker Beathard, Aaron Watson, William Michael Morgan, Steve Moakler, Ryan Hurd, Brandon Ray, Cody Johnson, Two Way Crossing and others
22–25
Country Fest
Cadott, Wis.
$83+
countryfest.com
Blake Shelton, Eric Church, Thomas Rhett, Alabama, Chris Young, Dan + Shay, Brothers Osborne, Wyonna & the Big Noise, Oak Ridge Boys, Cam, The Cadillac Three, William Michael Morgan, Tucker Beathard, Brandy Clark, Drake White and The Big Fire, Ryan Hurd, Whiskey Myers, Luke Combs, Runaway June, Morgan Wallen
23–24
Moondance Jammin Country Fest
Walker, Minn.
$100+
jammincountry.com
Thomas Rhett, Old Dominion, Dan + Shay, Eric Paslay, Parmalee, William Michael Morgan, Lanco, Drew Baldridge
23–25
Windy City LakeShake
Chicago
$75+
lakeshakefestival.com
Mo Pitney, Lauren Alaina, Randy Houser, High Valley, Big & Rich, Thomas Rhett, Gary Allan, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Dan + Shay, Michael Ray, Brothers Osborne, The Cadillac Three, Rascal Flatts, Chase Rice, William Michael Morgan and more to be announced
28–JULY 2 & JULY 4–9
SummerFest
Milwaukee
$20+
summerfest.com
TBA
29–JULY 2
Dauphin’s Countryfest
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
$249+
countryfest.ca
Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, Hunter Brothers, Doc Walker, Johnny Reid, Meghan Patrick, Madeline Merlo, Tim Hicks and others TBA
JULY
6–8
Jam In the Valley
Varysburg, N.Y.
$28+
jaminthevalley.com
Toby Keith, Old Dominion, Cody Johnson, Brothers Osborne, Brett Eldredge, A Thousand Horses, Halfway To Hazard and others.
6–8
Country Concert
Fort Loramie, Ohio
$85+
countryconcert.com
Blake Shelton, Jake Owen, Florida Georgia Line, Justin Moore, Chase Rice, Brett Eldredge, Charlie Daniels Band, Old Dominion, Montgomery Gentry, Jon Pardi, Cam, Dan + Shay, Chris Lane, Tucker Beathard, Smithfield, Mark Chesnutt, Morgan Wallen, Aubrie Sellers, Mo Pitney, Tara Thompson, Runaway June and others
7–16
Calgary Stampede
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
$188+ (concerts only)
calgarystampede.com
Johnny Reid and Alabama
8–9
Cavendish Beach Music Festival
Cavendish, Prince Edward Island, Canada
$85+
CavendishBeachMusic.com
Zac Brown Band, Little Big Town, Kip Moore, Brothers Osborne, Brandy Clark, Kane Brown and others
13–16
Hodag Country Festival
Rhinelander, Wis.
$70+
hodag.com
Frankie Ballard, Billy Currington, Little Big Town, Neal McCoy, Oak Ridge Boys, Randy Houser, David Nail, Brandy Clark, LOCASH, Collin Raye, Steve Moakler, RaeLynn, Smithfield, William Michael Morgan and others
13–16
Country Thunder Craven, SK
Craven, Sask.
$185+
hodag.com
Blake Shelton, Toby Keith, Keith Urban, Dallas Smith, Cassadee Pope, LOCASH, High Valley, Old Dominion, Terri Clark, Ryan Hurd and others
13–16
Jamboree in the Hills
Morristown, Ohio
$80+
jamboreeinthehills.com
Thomas Rhett, Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Chris Young, Kelsea Ballerini, Sammy Kershaw, Lee Greenwood, Sawyer Brown and more to be announced
14–16
Windy City Smokeout
Chicago
TBA
windycitysmokeout.com
TBA
21–23
Faster Horses
Brooklyn, Mich.
TBA
fasterhorsesfestival.com
TBA
20–22
Country Jam Wisconsin
Eau Claire, Wis.
$110+
countryjamwi.com
Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Cole Swindell, Gary Allan, Brett Eldredge, LOCASH, Old Dominion, Trace Adkins, Kane Brown, Jana Kramer, High Valley, Cody Johnson and others
20–23
Country Thunder Wisconsin
Twin Lakes, Wis.
$160+
countrythunder.com
Keith Urban, Billy Currington, Thomas Rhett, Jason Aldean, Cam, Runaway June, Dan + Shay, Michael Ray, Brandon Ray, Tracy Lawrence, High Valley, William Michael Morgan, Restless Heart, Old Dominion, Maddie + Tae, Frankie Ballard, Chase Bryant, Ryan Hurd, Big & Rich and others
27–29
Night In the Country
Yerington, Nev.
$105+
nightinthecountry.org
Thomas Rhett, Justin Moore, Steve Moakler, Craig Morgan, Drake White, Tucker Beathard and others
22
Lost Highway
San Manuel Ampitheater, San Bernardino, Calif.
$?+
losthighwayfest.com
TBA
27–30
Country Crossings
Central Point, Ore.
$155+
cxfest.com
Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, Chris Stapleton, Jake Owen, Lee Brice, Billy Currington, Brett Eldredge, Maddie & Tae, William Michael Morgan, Dan + Shay, Kane Brown and others
28–30
Watershed Music and Camping Festival
George, Wash.
$199+
watershedfest.com
TBA
AUG.
3–5
WE Fest
Detroit Lakes, Minn.
$140+
wefest.com
Luke Bryan, Zac Brown Band, Lady Antebellum, Alan Jackson, Darius Rucker, Brett Eldredge, Randy Houser, 2017 Grammy-nominated Kelsea Ballerini, Kane Brown, Cody Johnson, and Brett Young
4–6
Oregon Jamboree
Sweet Home, Ore.
$145+
oregonjamboree.com
Jason Aldean, Little Big Town, Kenny Rogers, Chase Rice, Chris Janson, Drake White & the Big Fire and others
10–13
Boots and Hearts
Oro-Medonte, Ontario, Canada
$250+
bootsandhearts.com
Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Brantley Gilbert, Brett Eldredge, Dan + Shay and others
17–20
Willamette Country Music Festival
Brownsville, Ore.
$155+
willamettecountrymusicfestival.com
Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley, Randy Houser, Billy Currington, Kip Moore, Zac Brown Band, Thomas Rhett and others
18–20
Country Thunder Alberta
Prairie Winds Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
$190+
countrythunder.com
Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Thomas Rhett, Old Dominion, Randy Houser, Dallas Smith, Chase Bryant, Joe Nichols, High Valley, Ryan Hurd, Terri Clark and others
SEPT.
1–3
Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam
Panama City Beach, Fla.
$129+
gulfcoastjam.com
TBA
12–17
Americana Music Festival & Conference
Nashville, Tenn.
$75+
americanamusic.org/about-americanafest
TBA
21–23
Medicine Stone
Tahlequah, Okla.
$40+
medicinestoneok.com
TBA
TBA
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival
Franklin, Tenn.
$92+
pilgrimagefestival.com
TBA
29–OCT 1
Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival
Columbia, Mo.
$110+
rootsnbluesnbbq.com
TBA
29–OCT. 1
Route 91 Harvest
Las Vegas
$210+
rt91harvest.com
TBA
Luke Bryan courtesy Schmidt Relations; Miranda Lambert by Ida Mae Astute/ABC; Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban by Jason Simanek