Supporting Mary's Magical Place, Grace Place and Christmas4Kids, this year's event includes a concert on Friday night, with the competition running on Saturday with food trucks, vendors, college football, parking palette painting, a kidz zone, live pig races and most importantly, BBQ. This year's event is brought to you by Gary Force Acura and powered by Raised Rowdy.
Originating as The Tennessee River Boys in the 80’s, the band evolved into Diamond Rio in 1989. The following year, they signed with Arista Nashville, and in 1991, with the release of “Meet in The Middle,” became the first country music group in history to reach No. 1 with a debut single. The band is also known for their multi-week chart-topper “How Your Love Makes Me Feel,” crossover hit “One More Day,” as well as timeless hits “Beautiful Mess,” “Unbelievable,” “I Believe,” and many more.
Selling more than 6.8 million albums and surpassing over 1.05 billion global streams, Diamond Rio has charted 20 Top 10 singles, 15 Top 5 singles, and seven No. 1 singles. Known for playing every note on every album throughout their career, the band’s unwavering commitment to their craft is evident in their instrumental tracks “Big,” “Appalachian Dream,” and “Poultry Promenade,” all of which received Grammy nominations for Best Country Instrumental Performance. Following their Arista Nashville deal, the band released two albums with Word Records – their Christmas album, The Star Still Shines, and their Dove and Grammy-winning Christian Country album, The Reason.
Amassing numerous accolades throughout the years, the band is a member of the Grand Ole Opry, won six Vocal Group of the Year Awards (four CMA and two ACM), received fourteen Grammy nominations, and won a Grammy Award for their album, The Reason. Known for their charitable commitments, including long-time spokespersons for Big Brothers Big Sisters, the band has raised more than $1 million for non-profits and received the Minnie Pearl Humanitarian Award.
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Jesse Keith Whitley has generations of country music pumping through his veins. The son of Lorrie Morgan and the late Keith Whitley, and grandson of Grand Ole Opry legend George Morgan, Jesse was born with the gift of singing and songwriting. At age 23, Jesse has launched into his own career by signing with Octabrook Entertainment for touring and recording projects.
His debut EP, Kentucky Thunder (produced by James Stroud) includes the rockin’ country title cut, a poignant cover of his father’s “Don’t Close Your Eyes”—with back-up vocals courtesy of Mom!—and “Can’t Drive You From My Mind” which Jesse co-wrote with Jon Randall (“Whiskey Lullaby”).
Jesse has toured with his mother, playing popular venues in the Nashville area and all across the country. His performances have driven packed houses to their feet as he delivers his own brand of country, a mix of heartfelt ballads, southern rock and hard drivin’ country.
He may have sprung from music legends, but Jesse is no “re-run.” Kentucky Thunder provides the different sides of Jesse Keith and his music. He embraces his traditional country roots and includes a pleasing mix of outlaw country, rough and raw southern rock, and a tender side as well.
“I know I have big shoes to fill,” Jesse says, “but I want to do it my own way. I am so grateful that my name has opened doors, but I plan to earn the right to stay inside those doors.”
It is clear that Jesse Keith Whitley is eager to craft his own distinctive style as both a singer and songwriter while still tipping his hat to tradition. This third generation singer/songwriter is here to work and here to stay.
ERIC BLANKENSHIP
Music his been a part of Eric Blankenship’s life since he was a boy. At 12 years old he won a vocal contest and knew that singing and performing were going to be a part of his life forever. As a young adult, he made a living as an entertainer in his home state of Texas. Achieving what he set out to do, he aimed his sights on Nashville, with one big dream... He KNEW he was going to be successful in the music business and in 1992, he put the wheels in motion and made the pilgrimage to Tennessee.
While he was navigating the music business, Eric started driving tour buses to make some extra money. That decision has helped him achieve more success than he ever imagined ‘in the business’ just not in the way he envisioned. With his savvy mechanical partner, Eric started All Access Coach Leasing in 2002, which now leases buses to A List country artists and celebrities that tour across the United States. These ‘homes on wheels’ are some of the best in the business, carrying the hottest stars to the most amazing venues in the country.
His love for singing and music has only grown. Eight years ago Eric started singing on the praise and worship team for a large church in Gallatin, Tennessee. In 2015 Eric decided that he was going to record a traditional country album, in the way he wanted to do it, with the songs that he wanted to cut. With a deep love of music of all kinds, country speaks to his heart and his early love of meaningful songs. Rollin’ With the Flow is more than just a way to deal with the twists and turns life throws at you. This album completes the loop of a long journey from Texas to Nashville, with a few detours along the road.
JULIANNA RANKIN
Raised on classic country and the blues, Julianna Rankin finds herself influenced by a spectrum of artists ranging from Keith Whitley, Bobbie Gentry and Waylon Jennings to Bonnie Raitt, Carole King and James Taylor. Her journey into the industry began in 2018, when she took a headfirst dive towards discovering her artistry while attending Texas A&M University. Since then, Julianna has made her home in New Braunfels, TX, to which she credits a strong circle of talented musicians and local collaboration for recent successes. In the past year, the young singer-songwriter has found herself opening for artists such as Robert Earl Keen, Stoney LaRue, Randall King, Django Walker, Adam Hood, Jason Eady, William Beckmann, Midnight River Choir and more. With her strong vocals and soul-penetrating lyrics, Julianna demands attention from the growing audiences that are lucky enough to catch her sets.
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Cost- General Admission ($20) per ticket, Kids under 12 are free and do not need a ticket.
VIP Ticket ($100) Includes 1 concert ticket, Access to the VIP Tent area with food catered, complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and two drink tickets, (1) Pig Fest Hat, (1) Pig Fest T-shirt. LIMITED AMOUNT of only 100 VIP Tickets available for sale on-line!
*Please note, sponsor VIP tickets are for entrance to the VIP Tent only.
PIG FEST SCHEDULE
Friday, October 23, 2026 (TICKET REQUIRED)
5:00 pm Gates Open Festival Grounds Parking
6:00 pm Concert Main Stage
11:00 pm Park Closes to Public Veteran’s Park
Saturday, October 24, 2026 (OPEN FREE TO PUBLIC)
10:00 am Gates Open Veteran’s Park
3:30 pm Awards Ceremony Judges' Pavilion
5:00 pm Festival Ends Veteran’s Park
