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Welcome to The Back Road Music Festival, a community-driven country music celebration set in the natural amphitheater of the Galva Park District, Galva, IL. Founded by two lifelong friends—a bartender and a banker—this rural festival has grown into a premier summertime event that benefits local charities and brings big-name country acts to the cornfields and windmills of Henry County. Join us for an unforgettable day of music, food, and scenery under the Illinois sky.

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Event details: Date August 9, 2025; Time 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Gates open 2:00 PM. The Main Stage features headliners Alabama and BlackHawk, with Emily Ann Roberts also on the lineup, plus a diverse set on the Side Stage from The Rhinestoners, Jake Rebman & the Waitin' Rounders, and The Stone Cold Cowboys. The festival benefits local charities and showcases a community-first spirit in a picturesque rural setting.

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Secure your seats early for this family-friendly country festival. We’ve got you covered with easy, no-fuss ticket options and clear details to help you plan a great day in Galva.

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Learn more about The Back Road Music Festival and follow official channels for up-to-date news and announcements. Social media is a great way to connect with the festival community: Facebook facebook.com/tbrmf | Instagram instagram.com/tbrmf. For venue specifics and directions to Galva Park District, check the City-hosted event page for date, time, and location details. If you’re looking for a straightforward way to catch top country acts this summer, The Back Road Music Festival is the place to be in central Illinois.

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Quick Facts About The Back Road Music Festival

  • Location: Galva Park District, Galva, IL 61434.
  • Date: August 9, 2025; Time 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Gates open 2:00 PM.
  • Genre: Country music festival with big-name acts in a natural amphitheater setting (cornfields and windmills).
  • Headliners for 2025: Alabama and BlackHawk on the Main Stage; Emily Ann Roberts also on the Main Stage.
  • Side Stage acts include The Rhinestoners, Jake Rebman & the Waitin' Rounders, The Stone Cold Cowboys.
  • Foundation story: Two lifelong friends (a bartender and a banker) founded the festival in rural Henry County, helping to transform Galva and benefiting local charities.

Learn more about The Back Road Music Festival and follow official channels for up-to-date news and announcements. Social media is a great way to connect with the festival community: Facebook facebook.com/tbrmf | Instagram instagram.com/tbrmf. For venue specifics and directions to Galva Park District, check the City-hosted event page for date, time, and location details. If you’re looking for a straightforward way to catch top country acts this summer, The Back Road Music Festival is the place to be in central Illinois.

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