Billy Strings and Brandi Carlile to headline 2024 FairWell Festival in Redmond

Published 10:04 am Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Organizers of the FairWell Festival have announced the lineup for the second iteration of the multi-stage, country-focused music festival, to be held July 19-21 at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in Redmond.

Headliners include bluegrass giant Billy Strings on July 19, folk trio Caamp on July 20 and Americana superstar Brandi Carlile on July 21.

More than three dozen acts were announced for this year’s festival, including Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Colter Wall, The War and Treaty and Sierra Hull on July 19; Ryan Bingham with the Texas Gentlemen, LeAnn Rimes and Shakey Graves on July 20; and Whiskey Myers, Black Pumas and The Revivalists on July 21.

The full lineup can be found at fairwellfestival.com. Tickets go on sale Thursday, Feb. 29, with three-day tickets starting at $275 and one-day tickets starting at $150.

Last year’s FairWell Festival — headlined by Zach Bryan, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow and Turnpike Troubadours — attracted 21,000 attendees per day and contributed an estimated $119 million to the local economy, according to a study provided by event organizers. The 2023 version of FairWell featured local food and drink vendors, art installations, nearby camping options and more, but also drew criticism after some people leaving the fairgrounds reported waiting for hours to get out of the parking lot.

This year, in response to feedback about last year’s festival, FairWell has already announced new parking and traffic procedures, additional camping options, more shaded areas, shuttles from Bend and Redmond and more music on Friday.

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