A Guide to the 715’s Music Festivals in 2026
Music festivals are the bread and butter of summer. Whether you’re into rock, country, alternative, or blues, there’s a music festival for you.
Rock Fest
July 16 – 18
Get ready to rock at the largest rock and camping festival in the US, Rock Fest. Featuring The Offspring, Limp Bizkit, Gojira, Halestorm, and I Previal alongside over 70 bands. This three-day festival is set on 360 acres of scenic field in Cadott, Wisconsin. With 7,500 campsites, this festival is one of the biggest for rock fans.
Tickets: rock-fest.com/
Hoofbeat
June 25 – 27
Put on your cowboy boots and buckle up for Hoofbeat, a great country music festival in the 715. Branded “The Country’s Largest Party in a Hayfield,” this festival will feature headliners including Jason Aldean, Bailey Zimmerman, and Kane Brown. With 3 days full of performances by over 50 bands, and room for 7,500 campsites, Country Fest is the ultimate summer destination for outdoor country music performances.
Tickets: www.hoofbeatfestival.com/
Country Jam USA
July 16 – 18
A staple of the Chippewa Valley, Country Jam USA has been around for over 30 years, with 160 acres holding over 1000 campsites and parking. Headliners for this year’s Jam include Jordan Davis, Riley Green, and Koe Wetzel.
Tickets: www.countryjamwi.com/
Summer Jam
June 19 – 20
The newest festival in the 715, Summer Jam will be at the Eau Claire Event District where Country Jam is held. This 2-day festival features a mix of artists including Styx, Third Eye Blind, Bret Michaels, The Wallflowers, and more!
Tickets: www.summerjamwi.com/
Blue Ox Music Festival
June 25 – 27
A festival unlike any other in the 715, Blue Ox Music Festival is a bluegrass and Americana music experience featuring family entertainment, art installations, a wellness tent, jam sessions with other musicians, and songwriting workshops. 2026’s performers include Charley Crockett, Marcus King Band, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, and more.
Tickets: https://www.blueoxmusicfestival.com/
Ashley for the Arts
Aug 6 – 8
Ashley for the Arts has been around since 2009, taking place on the 54-acre Memorial Park in Arcadia, Wisconsin. Featuring art and craft vendors, three stages, kid’s activities, and a hot air balloon launch, this festival has been booming in the 715. The diverse list of headliners this year include Keith Urban, Gene Simmons Band, Jon Pardi, Foghat, and more.
Tickets: https://www.ashleyforthearts.com/
OneFest
July 31 – August 2
If you’re interested in a Christian music festival, look no further than OneFest. This festival takes place on the Rock Fest/Hoofbeat grounds, with headliners including For King + Country, Crowder, Matt Maher, Ben Fuller, and more. The first OneFest took place in July of 2018, and they have continued to this year, bringing in Christian music lovers from all over the region.
Tickets: https://www.one-fest.com/
Blues on the Chippewa
August 6-8
Free to attend, Blues on the Chippewa takes place at Memorial Park in Durand, Wisconsin. It is made possible by donations, and features a variety of blues musicians, performing over the course of three days.