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Back Road Festival lineup announced


By The Kewanee Voice    August 6, 2026

An evening of country music is coming to the Galva Park District on Aug. 15, as the 11th annual Back Road Music Festival brings half a dozen artists to town.

Feature performers on the main stage will be Chris Young, Lauren Alaina and Lakeview.

Side stage entertainers scheduled are the Rhinestoners, the Kaiden Leezer Band and Whiskey Ridge.

The festival is for fans of all ages, as children are welcome. Food and drinks will be available on the site.

Proceeds from the festival go to support a number of charitable organizations.

Tickets can be purchased online now through thebackroadmusicfestival.com

Ticket prices are:

— VIP tickets are $175 and are for the section in front of the stage. This section is standing room only. Kids 6 and under are not permitted in this area.

— The Hog Trough is the general-admission section. Tickets here are $75.

— Hog Trough 2 tickets are for the area closest to the state. They are $95.

Parking in a “very limited” area near the main entrance to the festival is $36. Premier parking typically sells out in advance, festival organizers say.

Free parking will be available in downtown Galva, a half-mile from the festival site.

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