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Farmer City Heritage Days Releases Entertainment Line-up
FARMER CITY, ILLINOIS: The 2026 Heritage Days Committee is excited to announce the main events for this year’s festival. In partnership with T&A Bucking Bulls and Rugged Cross Cattle Company, Heritage Days will host a spectacular 2-Day Rodeo Event in Farmer City that is set to be the festival’s highlight. Attendees can expect an action-packed lineup, including thrilling bull riding, ranch bronc riding, exciting barrel racing, and entertaining rodeo activities, ensuring an unforgettable experience for both rodeo enthusiasts and families.
Following a successful 2025 event, this year’s festival will continue at the Farmer City/Dewitt County Fairgrounds. This venue not only provides ample space for more vendors and diverse food trucks but also enables us to significantly expand free kids’ activities and the highly popular 5K run. Clearing Main Street will allow us to organize a festive “Cruise” down the street, coinciding with the car show entries, bringing together car lovers and the community for celebration.
Be sure to stick around each night after the rodeo, as we will feature exciting main stage concerts at the arena. On the evening of Friday, May 29, 2026, we are thrilled to welcome the rural, blue-collar country rock duo Lakeview, known for their hits “Home Team” and “See Me in A Suit.” Their performance promises to be a highlight of the festival.
On Saturday, May 30, 2026, we welcome country music artist Randy Houser, known for his distinctive voice described by The New York Times as “wholly different, thicker and more throbbing.” With over a billion streams, Houser’s hits include “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight,” “Goodnight Kiss,” and the CMA Song of the Year nominee “Like A Cowboy.” His fourth No. 1 single, “We Went,” is from the album “Fired Up.” His latest album, “Note To Self,” features all co-written tracks and marks his return after the acclaimed “Magnolia.” MusicRow highlights him as “one of country music’s very finest vocalists.”
Continuing the tradition at Heritage Days, we will also feature a vibrant carnival and an expansive kids zone, both conveniently located at the fairgrounds. We invite everyone to join us for Community Night on Thursday, May 28, 2026, also hosted at the fairgrounds, promoting community spirit and connection ahead of the weekend festivities.
Gates for both the rodeo and concerts will open promptly at 5 PM each evening. The rodeo will begin at 6:30 PM, followed by the concert starting at 9 PM. We are pleased to announce that general admission is free for both the rodeo and the concert, allowing everyone to enjoy the excitement at no cost. After the rodeo concludes, the track gates will open for those with party pit tickets, allowing an up-close experience right in front of the stage.
Party Pit tickets are available now on our website. Please note that all event times are subject to change. For the latest information and updates, please check our official website at www.farmercityheritagedays.com. Join us for what promises to be an unforgettable weekend filled with fun, music, and community spirit!
