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Fremont, Nebraska, plays host to a great country music festival each year. The Rural Roots Music Gathering, held in October, is Fremont's only country music festival and features more than 100 artists. But if you are looking for a few more festivals to satisfy your country need, there are several other festivals held in nearby towns. - Held in early October, the Rural Roots Festival features more than 100 music performers from world-class musicians to amateurs and beginners. An extension of the Pioneer Ag Expo and held at Christensen Field House, the festival runs for three days and offers great music paired with some down-home country cooking each day. Started by Jack and Florence Arnold as a way to bring country music fans together, it is now run by Bob and Sheila Everhart and features some leading performers. Past acts include John McEuen from the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Jackie Shewey, Terry Smith, and Lorraine Worth. RV camping is available on site and spaces are available with or without hook-ups. Individual and three-day passes are available and lawn chairs are recommended as there are few places to sit.
Rural Roots Music Gathering
712-762-4363
bobeverhart@yahoo.com
orgsites.com/ia/oldtimemusic - Two hours from Fremont in Hastings, Nebraska, is the Miles of Memories Country Music Festival held in September. The three-day festival held at the Adams County Fairgrounds combines country music with theme shows, workshops, seminars, and more. Past performers include George Hamilton IV, Margie LeBlanc, Curt Shoemaker, and Bailey Wilton. Enjoy two stages of great country music and tons of other activities, such as barn dancing with the Miles of Memories Band, learning sessions, and an all kids concert. Camping sites are available at the Adams County Fairgrounds with electricity hookups. Reservations are not required but if you plan to camp in a group, your whole group must be present at the time of check in as no sites will be saved. Day passes, weekend passes, and afternoon and evening passes are available. Children under 12 are free with the purchase of an adult pass.
Miles of Memories Country Music Fest
903-467-9545
texschutz@aol.com
texandmary.com/Festival.htm - Just 30 minutes from Fremont is the Wahoo Country Music Show. Held in June each year, the four-day festival showcases over 250 national and regional performers at the Saunders County Fairgrounds in Wahoo, Nebraska. Experience country music on four different stages or partake in the many other activities the festival has to offer. Enjoy arts and crafts, food, and The Danciest Dance of the West dance contest. In 2010 they celebrated their 14th anniversary, with past performers including Les Gilliam, Call of the West Margie LeBlanc, and the Great White Possum String Company. Camping is available in the fairgrounds on a first-come, first-serve basis. Single-day tickets and weekend passes are available. Children under 12 are free.
Wahoo Country Music Show
402-687-4154
sharon@wahoocountrymusicshow.com
wahoocountrymusicshow.com
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