The Back Road Music Festival

08/24/2026

What a day at the Back Road Music Festival! 🎶

Gates opened a little later than planned this year, but nothing was going to stop this show! After what seemed like a record-breaking week of rain, the festival grounds were soaked over and over again. Through it all, our amazing festival volunteers put in long, wet hours to get the site ready. There’s little we can say to fully express just how grateful we are for every one of you. That’s small-town spirit at its finest. 💪❤️

On the main stage, Chris Young, Lauren Alaina, and Lakeview brought the hits. Over on the side stage, The Rhinestoners and The Kaiden Leezer Band kept the energy going all day long. 🎶🔥

None of this happens without the volunteers who show up, rain or shine, to make Galva feel like the center of the country music world for one unforgettable day every August.

To every returning volunteer, community members who showed up to help with knowledge and equipment, musicians, vendors, sponsors, and fans who helped make this year’s festival happen—THANK YOU! 🙌

What a day. What a community. What a festival! ❤️🎶

08/21/2026

Check this out!

Lauren Alaina brings her daughter, Benni Doll, out on stage with her and the crowd eats it up!

08/16/2026

There’s no better way to spend your Saturday!! 🙌

08/16/2026

Everyone loves The Back Road Music Festival‼️

08/16/2026

DID I HEAR Lauren Alaina ???

08/15/2026

Happiest at The Back Road Music Festival 😁🎶

08/15/2026

COME GET YOUR MERCH 👏👏

08/15/2026

And we’re open!!

08/15/2026

There will be a drop off and we can take walk-in traffic at the Westgate! They will be taking tickets as long as they are already purchased. No upgrades or purchases are available at the Westgate.

08/15/2026

Rain or shine, FESTIVAL DAY is here! Our incredible volunteers have been working non-stop to make sure everything is set for YOU. Gather your crew, bring the good vibes, and let’s make today amazing!

🌦️ We’re opening a little later than usual, so take your time getting to Galva—explore a back road, grab lunch somewhere new, or simply soak up the small-town charm of downtown Galva. See you soon!

Changes (PLEASE READ):

⏰ Gates open at 4PM—please note, only the MAIN GATE will be open today! The West Gate is closed. Box office opens at 3PM for in-person ticket sales.

🚗 Only those with PRE-PURCHASED Premier Parking passes can park on festival grounds. ALL other vehicles, including staff, must use off-site parking. There will be NO on-site parking available for those who did not pre-purchase.

🚌 Continuous shuttles will run starting at 2:30PM from the municipal parking lot in downtown Galva (S Exchange St & Market St, just west of Hathaway’s).

✅ Drop-offs are allowed at the main entrance for your convenience.