Rock the Country Festival Returns to Hastings in 2026

A massive music festival has announced its return to West Michigan this summer, bringing new acts with it.

Get our free mobile app

Rock the Country Festival Returning to Hastings, Michigan

The Rock the Country Festival, which first came to Hastings in 2025, is set to return to the Barry County Expo Center in 2026. This year, the festival will be held on August 8 and 9.

When Will Tickets to Rock the Country in Hastings Go On Sale?

Tickets for the festival, as well as camping passes and packages, go on sale Friday, January 16. (It's important to note that the purchase of a camping spot does not include a ticket for admission to the festival.)

Who Will Be Performing at Rock the Country in Hastings?

This year's lineup will see the return of Kid Rock, who will be joined on August 8 by country star Brantley Gilbert, Ashley Cooke, Uncle Kracker, Cole Goodwin, Demun Jones, Sons of Habit, Ava Hall, and Connor Hicks.

Saturday, August 9, will feature headliner Jason Aldean, rock band Treaty Oak Revival, Chase Matthew, Shenandoah, The Creekers, Danny Worsnop, Sadie Bass, Colton Bowlin, and Scott Wolverton.

Traffic Control for Rock the Country in Hastings

If you're planning to attend the festival and aren't camping, be prepared to wait in traffic. Last summer, the Barry County Emergency Management Department advised locals who were not attending the festival to avoid the M-37 corridor entirely beginning on the Thursday before the festival.

Vacation Like Barbie in the Skipper Glamper at This West Michigan Campground

Pack your pinkest suitcase and channel your inner Barbie, because The Skipper Glamper is turning heads at Salmon Run Campground in Grant, Mich.

This fabulous hot pink camper is where Dreamhouse energy meets outdoor adventure—complete with air-conditioning, a fire pit, and major photo-op vibes. Lounge like a Malibu Barbie by the in-ground pool, cruise the river like you’re in Barbie’s convertible (only it’s a kayak), and strike a pose before exploring the nearby trails. It’s glamping with a glam squad twist—sparkles, sunshine, and s’mores included.

Check out photos then call up Ken, gather your Dream Team, and book your stay at The Skipper here.

Gallery Credit: Janna

11 Bigfoot Sightings Around West Michigan

Bigfoot is one of the most elusive cryptids. It is a legend seen around the country but has avoided any concrete evidence of its existence. Across multiple counties in West Michigan, there have been around 12 sightings in Kent, Allegan, Muskegon, Kalamazoo, and Ottawa. All this information comes from the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization.

Gallery Credit: Tommy McNeill

Filed Under: Kid Rock