Big & Rich and Jelly Roll Ignite DenimFest 2023

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Forest City, Iowa – DenimFest is set to kick off on May 26-27-28, 2023. Get those boots on, round up your friends and family, and get ready to enjoy some great country music. This event showcases the best Midwestern hospitality around and some of the biggest names in the music industry like Big & Rich and Jelly Roll. This is a must-see event for anyone who loves good ole country music. Don’t wait, purchase your tickets today!

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Credit: Big & Rich and Jelly Roll

Big & Rich

The legendary country music duo, Big & Rich will take the stage at DenimFest on Friday, May 26. John Rich and Big Kenny are each individually first-rate musicians, producers, entertainers, and songwriters. When they come together in music they’re one of the most original musical forces to perform. Ever since exploding into the public eye in 2003, they’ve made an outstanding career of being relatable and musically relevant. They’re the rarest breed and simply true country music game-changers. They had a triple-platinum record, “Horse of a Different Color” in 2004 that left their music instantly recognizable.

Jelly Roll

The incredibly talented, Jelly Roll has been on the rise and he’ll also be taking the DenimFest stage on Sunday, May 28. Jelly Roll recently won three 2023 CMT Music Awards. He was awarded the “Male Video of the Year”, “Digital-First Performance of the Year”, and “Breakthrough Male Video of the Year” at the 2023 CMT Music Awards. Jelly’s voice is like no other and will leave you in awe. This is a must-see artist you don’t want to miss!

Artist Lineup

Friday, May 26

Big & Rich
Smash Mouth
McBride & The Ride
Hannah Dasher
Love and Theft
Military

Saturday, May 27

Dierks Bentley
Joe Denim ft. Hillbilly Soap Opera
Austin Snell
Military

Sunday, May 28

Jelly Roll
Leah Turner
Dillon Carmichael
Drake White
Military
Hillbilly Joel

You’ll have the opportunity to camp on the festival grounds! There’s nothing better than a weekend of kicking back camping with friends and family mixed in with good country music. There are tent and RV camping sites available to purchase. All RV camping spots include a hook-up! It doesn’t get better than that. Camping spots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you’d prefer a particular spot or need special accessibility accommodations they can be arranged on a first come, first serve basis once you’ve purchased your bundle. Please call 800-514-3849 in advance of your arrival to make arrangements. Don’t wait purchase your tickets today!

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All Camping Packages Include

Festival Passes and Parking
Daily access to the Stilery Daystage from 12:00 pm (Noon) – 4:00 pm and DJ’s 12:00 am (midnight) – 2:00 am
Access to campground FREE showers
Daily trash receptacle pickup
All RV sites include electric hook-ups

Of course, no festival would be complete without great food and drink, and DenimFest doesn’t disappoint. From classic barbecue and Southern cuisine to craft beers and cocktails, there’s something to satisfy your appetite and quench your thirst at the festival.

If you’re a fan of country music, or simply looking for a fun and memorable festival experience, you won’t want to miss the 2023 DenimFest in Forest City, Iowa. Get your tickets now and start planning your trip to this one-of-a-kind celebration of all things country!

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Megan deFabry

Howdy, I'm Megan deFabry. I grew up in Reno, Nevada, but since 2017 my heart has called Texas home. I now reside in Austin, Texas since 2020. I'm driven by my faith, cherished relationships with family and friends, and my professional ambitions. I'm passionate about digital marketing and journalism, especially the wide-open spaces of America's Western lifestyle, the grit of agriculture, the excitement of rodeo, and the heart of country music. For nearly a decade, I've been sharing this way of life through storytelling. And like any good cowboy tale, there's a loyal sidekick, my little Dachshund, Frank, who I adopted from a shelter in New Braunfels, Texas, back in 2018. He keeps me grounded, reminding me to chase horizons and savor life's simple joys. I graduated from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Consumer Affairs and a minor in Mass Communication. My major taught me to decode consumer behavior, which is crucial for marketing, while my minor sharpened my storytelling skills. Since then, I've spent years mastering SEO and content strategy, staying ahead in a fast-moving field. My work even caught the eye of Cowboy Lifestyle Network's CTO, Irish Padmore, who recognized me for contributing to his research on Consumer Behavior in the Age of AI. Since 2018, I've been honored to work at Cowboy Lifestyle Network. Now as Editor-in-Chief writing, editing, and publishing articles that capture the cowboy spirit, crafting strategies rooted in Western values, and building real client connections. Guided by ethical journalism, I aim to tell stories that resonate and reflect the unsung heroes of the Western spirit.