The Best 2024 Oregon and Washington Country Music Festivals

Country music is a genre that has been loved by many for decades. Most country and folk music festivals started as small, grassroots parties that just brought the locals together. Now country music fans flock to festivals from all corners of the world to see their favorite artists perform live. Some of the largest jamborees host tens of thousands of people at their venues over the course of a few days. With the year 2024 just kicking off, it’s time to start planning your festival itinerary. Here are some of the top 2024 country music festivals in Oregon and Washington that you won’t want to miss. Get ready to put on your cowboy boots and dance the night away to some of the best country music around!
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Pendleton Whisky Music Fest 2024

July 13th, 2024

Pendelton, OR

https://www.pendletonwhiskymusicfest.com/

This party prides itself on having the top country artists of the year. They have hosted the newest big names such as Niko Moon, Dylan Schneider, and Ashley Cooke. They also know how to keep the party going with other genres! In 2023 Post Malone stole the show, and they have previously welcomed Pitbull, Flo Rida, and Macklemore. 

Fairwell Festival

 July 19th-21st 2024

Deschutes County Fairgrounds, Redmond, OR

https://www.fairwellfestival.com/

This festival was a huge hit for its first year in 2023 welcoming 60,000 fans over the 3 days of music. Don’t worry everyone, we’ve been promised that next year’s traffic control will be dialed in! It is a “ folk, blues, rock, country and soul music festival,” so everyone is sure to have a rootin’ tootin’ good time. We’ll see you there! 

Hop Country Music Festival

September 13th & 14th

Yakima, WA

https://www.hopcountry.fun/

The money raised from this festival goes right back to the young athletes of the Yakima community! With tons of food, games, and other vendors this event is fun for the whole family. They bring out local artists as well as up and coming acts. Catch these new, hot singers at this smaller venue before they rocket to fame!

Watershed

August 2-4, 2024

George, WA

https://watershedfest.com/

Is anyone else still hung up on the fact that this festival is held in the GORGE amphitheater in GEORGE, WASHINGTON??!! Anyway, Watershed is great music with a view! The Friday and Saturday parties go late into the night after the country stars have gone to bed with popular DJs. But don’t worry, if you have little ones that need to hit the hay, there is a designated family camping area with quiet hours. Something for everyone- our night owls and early birds! 

The Oregon Jamboree

August 2nd-4th, 2024

Sweet Home, OR

https://oregonjamboree.com/

This festival has been going strong for over 30 years! Starting off with 90s stars like Wynonna Judd and JJ white, they now boast huge industry names like Tim McGraw, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert and Old Dominion. One of the best years was when Neal MCCoy was the MC. He was a great host that got the crowd engaged and pumped up for Carrie Underwood, Toby Keith, and Randy Houser. Joslyn’s family has volunteered in the beer garden for over 15 years. If her grandpa didn’t catch your fake ID, you’re welcome and shut your trap! 

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