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Rock the South 2024: What You Need To Know

Rock the South 2024: What You Need To Know
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  • Riley is a Senior Country Music Journalist for Country Thang Daily, known for her engaging storytelling and insightful coverage of the genre.
  • Before joining Country Thang Daily, Riley developed her expertise at Billboard and People magazine, focusing on feature stories and music reviews.
  • Riley has a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Belmont University, with a minor in Cultural Studies.
Festival Title:Rock the South 2024
Festival Duration:July 18-20, 2024
Venue:York Farms in Cullman, Alabama
Performers Include:Eric Church, HARDY, Jelly Roll, and more
Ticket Information:Get Your Tickets Here

The biggest party in the South, Rock the South, is raring and ready to raise hell in Cullman, Alabama, and they’re celebrating country music for three full days at York Farm from July 18-20, 2024. And they’ve got a whole array of artists – from the classic ones to today’s biggest stars – to grace their stage. 

Top billing the roster are three of the best heavy hitters in the genre: one of the most respected figures, Eric Church, the redneck singer-songwriter HARDY, and country music royalty Jelly Roll. Supporting them are Parker McCollum and Oliver Anthony, along with a stellar artist list. 

RELATED: Top 10 Jelly Roll Songs to Add to Your Playlist!

Rock the South started in 2012 as a celebration of recovery from the tornadoes that ripped through the state. It was meant to be a one-time event, but it soon grew to be a staple in the country music community. And they’ve always brought in A-listers, just like last year’s edition, featuring Christ Stapleton, Zach Bryan, Cody Johnson, and Riley Green as main acts, attracting over 100,000 people across the 3-day event. 

And before we forget, take note of the theme days to pack for your outfit of the day photos. Thursday’s Party in the USA, Friday’s Duck Calls and Overalls, and Saturday’s Coastal Cowboy. 

The Line-up – Who’s Singing at Rock the South?

Rock the South 2024 lineup

Light It Up! — Rock the South 2024 is bringing in the fieriest, stacked-up lineup for the most electric summer. 

Eric Church
Hardy
Jelly Roll

Parker McCollum
Oliver Anthony
Warren Zeiders
Flatland Cavalry
Big & Rich Ft. Gretchen Wilson
Priscilla Block
Nelly
Nate Smith
Wyatt Flores
Treaty Oak Revival
Kidd G
Gavin Adcock
Alana Springsteen
Dee Jay Silver

Festival Essentials & Insider Tips

Snag your tickets while you still can. 

Here are the available options: 3-day General Admission ($149.99), 3-day VIP ($429.99), and the Country Club Skydeck Ticket ($1,999.99). Unfortunately, Front Porch tickets are already sold out. Children are allowed; however, the organizers recommend parental discretion as the event does allow alcohol consumption. Children 2 and under are free, and children aged 3 and up are full price.

As for accommodation, there’s RV Camping ($750), RV Camping With Power ($1,350), and Car Camping ($299). Add-ons include an RV Dropoff Pass ($35) and Extra Vehicle Parking ($50). 

RELATED: HARDY’s Best Tracks: Nashville’s Clever New Redneck

Ticket proceeds will benefit multiple community partners, such as Cullman City Parks and Recreation, The Link of Cullman County, Cullman Caring for Kids, Curts Closet, Alabama Veterans, and many others.

There is no clear bag policy for the event, but all bags will be searched to prevent items like umbrellas, cameras, and chain wallets from being entered inside. Additionally, like most festivals, outside food and beverages are not allowed inside. Once you’re in, there is no re-entry unless you have a Car Camping or RV Wristband.

But don’t worry, you can buy what you need at the General Store. it’s a one-stop shop for your essentials. For food, they have over 25 selections, offering a wide variety of cuisine. And that’s not even the best part. 

They’ve launched a new way to pay for these items through RFID wristbands easily. Connect your card and just do a quick tap payment. This feature allows efficient transactions at the festival. But, vendors still accept cash and credit to provide multiple payment options and make your purchases as convenient as possible. 

RELATED: 15 Best Eric Church Songs That Listeners Will Love!

Another new this year is an additional side stage and a line-dancing tent where you can spend some of your time, too. And, of course, they’ve still got the staples: The Honky Tonk Hideaways, a Western-themed oasis featuring live acoustic music, line-dancing lessons, and more; Misting Forest, where you can chill and recharge; and two fun rides – Ferris Wheel and Mechanic Bull. 

Check your tickets for parking pass inclusion. If none, ensure you avail yourself of one ($90 for the weekend). 

For more info, tune in to their official website at Rock the South

Note: All ticket prices indicated are base prices and do not include fees and taxes. 

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