Field & Stream Music Fest Postponed After Devastating Hurricane Helene Ravages Southeast
Although a new official date has not been confirmed, the festival is expected to return sometime in 2025.
Eric Church, Lainey Wilson; Photos Provided
The first-ever Field & Stream Music Fest has been postponed due to the damage and destruction caused by Hurricane Helene. Organizers revealed the news over the weekend, after the storm ravaged the Southeastern United States, leaving at least 115 people dead, millions without power, and ripping homes, interstates, and roads to shreds.
Originally scheduled for October 4 through October 6, the festival has been postponed, and a new date has yet to be announced. This three-day music festival was set to feature performances by Lainey Wilson, ZZ Top, Shaboozey, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Riley Green, Kameron Marlowe, Ashland Craft, Eric Church, Bailey Zimmerman, Larry Fleet, Tucker Wetmore, Chase Matthew, David Lee Murphy, and many others.
“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the postponement of the inaugural Field & Stream Music Fest…due to Hurricane Helene,” a statement on the festival’s official Instagram account reads. “Given the state of emergency and challenging conditions on the ground, this decision has been made out of an abundance of caution.”
The festival stated that communications to the event location in Winnsboro, South Carolina had been disrupted and that it was not possible to move forward with the event at this time.
“The damage from Hurricane Helene has been severe, with widespread flooding, downed trees, and blocked roads. Power is still out on site, deliveries have been delayed, and some areas of the festival grounds remain inaccessible. We have been advised by the production team and site engineers that it is not possible to move forward safely under these circumstances,” the festival shared on its official website.
Organizers encouraged fans to hold on to their tickets and camping passes as they will automatically roll over to the new festival dates.
While a new date has yet to be announced, the website states, “We are heartbroken but excited to bring you an unforgettable experience next year.”
Now scheduled for some time in 2025, the Field & Stream Music Fest and Outdoor Expo will offer fans a chance to connect with the great outdoors across 2,600 acres of countryside, complete with creeks and watering holes.
Alongside a stellar music lineup, attendees can enjoy activities like fishing, hiking, off-road adventures, shooting sports, mountain biking, rafting, and more. The event will also feature an outdoor expo with exhibits from top industry experts and brands, offering hands-on experiences. On-site lodging options include RV camping, cabins, glamping, overland camping, and traditional tent camping.
Fans will have to stay tuned to the official festival website for updates.
The inaugural Field and Stream Fest was announced following the news that Eric Church and Morgan Wallen teamed up to lead the relaunch of Field & Stream, the leading outdoor lifestyle brand with roots dating back to 1871.
“I can remember my grandfather kept a few of his favorite Field & Stream magazines on the dash of his truck,” Church previously shared. “That truck took us on hundreds of outdoor adventures and I all but memorized every story and every picture on every page. They were my Bible. It is the honor of my life to make sure that legacy carries on. It is both this responsibility to an American Icon and also to a young boy in his papaw’s truck that will be the compass that guides our steps.”
“There’s nothin’ I love more than being with friends around a campfire, on a boat or in a deer stand — and Field & Stream represents all of those to me,” Wallen added. “Being part of its future is incredible and we want to keep bringing people together outdoors, makin’ memories, for generations to come.”
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