Country Drive Live

Country Drive Music Fest

June 26th - 28th, 2025

Ashland, Nebraska

Live Music, every Wednesday!

Fest Info

General Fest Information

Customer Service Tent / Will Call Hours

Thursday: 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Friday: Noon  – 10:00 pm

Saturday: Noon  – 10:00 pm

Outside of Customer Service hours, please see the General Store/Clubhouse staff for assistance.

General Store (Clubhouse)

Forget to pack something before you hit the dusty ole’ trail? We’ve got ya covered for items such as ice, beer, tobacco, snacks, NA drinks, rehydration products, hygiene products, sunscreen, and other festival necessities you may have forgotten.

Wednesday, June 25th:  10:00 am – 11:00 pm
Thursday, June 26th:  8:00 am – 11:00 pm
Friday, June 27th:  8:00 am – 11:00 pm
Saturday, June 28th:  8:00 am – 11:00 pm

Off-sale beer from the General Store will only be sold each day until the festival doors open. After doors open, off-sale beer can no longer be purchased for that day.

Food Trucks

Get your grub on with various food trucks on-site throughout the festival, including the Pre-Party on Wednesday.

  • Wednesday, June 25th:  6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • Thursday, June 26th:  5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • Friday, June 27th: 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • Saturday, June 28th: 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Vendor Fair

40+ independent Vendors, FREE Admission, and Food Trucks!

  • Thursday, June 26th: 4:00 pm – 10pm
  • Friday, June 27th: 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
  • Saturday, June 28th: 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Festival Entrance Times

Wednesday Pre-party: Music starts at 6:30. Patio open all day!

Thursday, June 26th: 4:00 pm

Friday, June 27th: 12:00 pm

Saturday, June 28th: 12:00 pm

General Information and Rules

  • Outside food and beverages are NOT PERMITTED on festival grounds. (Yes, that does include those shooters in the boots, sorry!)
  • NO pets allowed on the premises. Strictly enforced! Service Dogs, as defined by the ADA, are allowed.  Emotional support, companion, comfort or therapy animals are NOT permitted. Service dogs are required to always be on a leash or in a harness. No exceptions. Owners of service dogs are responsible for cleaning up after animals. Relief area provided outside of festival grounds.
  • NO entry on Golf Course that is not a part of the festival grounds. Anyone found on course will be asked to leave and will not be allowed access to the festival.
  • The golf course and driving range will be closed for play during the festival as it is being used for festival activities.
  • Although this is an all ages event, anyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult at all times. We strongly recommend ear protection for children.
  • Please bring CASH for festival purchases to ensure a speedy purchasing experience.
  • **There will be 2 ATM locations on the festival grounds if you run out of CASH.
  • Customer service will be located at the main check-in entrance. Please go to the main entrance check-in table for any questions or if you need help during the festival.
  • There will be a paramedic team on-site during the festival.
  • Bag check upon entry. Clear bags or clutch size bags only.
  • NO weapons, mace, fireworks, loud sound makers, or strobe type lights permitted.
  • Lawn chairs are permitted to be brought in. Must be WITHOUT the bag. There are designated chair areas. Chairs placed in non-chair areas will be removed by security.
  • Please have your ticket barcodes screenshot on your mobile device or printed before you arrive in case of bad cell service.
  • All alcoholic drinks must be purchased with tickets. All tickets purchased with Cash Only. ATMs will be available, but we recommend PLEASE BRING CASH TO AVOID ATM LINES.
  • Festival Tickets can be purchased at the gate, but we recommend getting them ahead of time as they may sell out and you also save money getting them early.
  • Artist lineup is subject to change at any time without notice.
  • Event is held outdoors and will be rain or shine.
  • No outside cups will be allowed, except for Country Drive Music Fest Official Mugs.
  • Tickets purchased from third parties will not be honored. Get official Country Drive Music Fest tickets directly from our website.
  • Security will be on-site throughout the entire festival monitoring all areas. Have fun but don’t act like a fool. We want everyone to enjoy their festival experience!

Activities to Look Forward To!

  • Sand Volleyball in the campground with BYOVB…Bring Your Own Volleyball! Meet your camping neighbors and play a match. Make up your own rules and have the losers buy the first round at the festival. 😉
  • Mechanical Bull on Friday and Saturday on the festival grounds. Cowboy Up and show your friends what you’ve got.
  • After Party in the CDL Pavilion with DJ Jon immediately following the headliner performance. Bring your dancing boots.
  • Assorted Lawn Games on festival grounds including corn hole.
  • Artist and Official Festival Merchandise station.

Sign up to hear
about upcoming shows!

You’ll be the first to know about new shows, live music nights, and our best deals. Don’t worry, we never spam. Only good vibes!