Country Music

Country Thunder Music Festival 2018

Written by

Florence, Arizona is the place to be for Country Music fans from April 4 through April 8 when some of the biggest names take to the stage during Country Thunder Music Festival 2018. The popular event has been entertaining tens of thousands for more than two decades. Get ready for the festivities.

The gates open each day at nine in the morning and the concerts begin in the afternoons. The front gate closes at 10 P.M. each night. The Festival Bowl opens:

  • 2:30 P.M. April 5
  • 1:00 P.M. April 6 and April 7
  • 1:30 April 8

The Bowl closes each night at 2:00 A.M.

Country Thunder Arizona features the Main Stage and the Side Stage where a long lineup of celebrities will be performing.

April 5-Enjoy hearing A Boy Named Sioux, Brian White, Adam Sanders, Lauren Alaina and Cole Swindell.

April 6-The fun continues with Harry Luge, Lukas Nelson, Neal McCoy, Drew Baldridge, Tracy Lawrence and Jason Aldean.

April 7-Clap your hands and stomp your feet to Runaway June, Michael Ray, Williams & Ree, Cody Johnson, Big & Rich and Toby Keith.

April 8-Sing along with Michael Tyler, Morgan Wallen, Lindsey Ell, Brett Young and Luke Bryan.

Country Thunder Arizona Events

Each night from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., the competition takes place during the Dancing with the Thunder freestyle country swing dance contest. First, second and third place prizes are awarded each night and include passes for Country Thunder 2019, campsites, meet and greet passes with Toby Keith and Brett Young. Sign up to compete, or just grab a beer and enjoy watching.

Country Thunder Music Festival 2018

Country Thunder Music Festival 2018 Tickets

One and four-day general admission tickets are available here or can be obtained at Walgreens. Ticket prices range from $75 to $150 and $190 for a weekend pass. For visitors already possessing their festival wristbands, the bands can be registered on the Country Thunder website.
General and premiere campsites are sold out. However, glamping options are still available. Stay in style in a 12-foot x 14-foot safari-styled tent that sleeps up to four people. Florence also has hostel, hotel and motel options.

Media Coverage

Keep up with the festivities if unable to attend the entire festival by visiting the Cowboy Lifestyle Network.  Media coverage will also be by the Ak-Chin Indian Community, Earnhardt Auto Centers or the Papa John’s Road Team website. All plan on providing ongoing coverage each day of Country Thunder Arizona.

Aaron Kuhl

Aaron Kuhl is a passionate advocate for the western lifestyle, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to his role as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Cowboy Lifestyle Network (CLN). Growing up as an Arizona native, with a mother who worked for Wrangler Western for over 30 years, Aaron was immersed in the cowboy culture from a young age. Aaron and his sister Heather grew up watching rodeos, as their grandfather and uncle were PRCA ProRodeo cardholders. This early exposure has given him a profound understanding and appreciation for the western way of life. Aaron went to Corona del Sol High School in Tempe, AZ, then to the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ, where he received a Bachelor of Science after creating his own major. This unique course of study wove together Business Marketing, Geography, Sociology, Philosophy, and Religion. After graduating from the University of Arizona, Aaron joined CLN in its nascent stages, contributing to its growth and development over the past decade. As COO, Aaron manages operations, using AI to streamline processes and analyze data, ensuring CLN remains a leading voice. With expertise in business development, he innovates and cultivates client relationships, supporting CLN’s exponential growth. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Aaron values his faith, family, and friends, which are the cornerstones of his life. This personal foundation, combined with his professional expertise, makes him a trusted and authoritative voice in the western lifestyle community. Aaron’s commitment to philanthropy is the bedrock of his personal ethos. He actively supports local Arizona organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club, Chandler Compadres, Horses Help, Harris Brothers Charity Foundation, and the American Heart Association (among others), reflecting his dedication to giving back and strengthening the community he calls home. Through his work, Aaron aims to preserve and promote the traditions of the west, ensuring that the spirit of the cowboy lives on for future generations.

Recent Posts

Legends of the West 2025

Wickenburg, Arizona - Let the grit and glory of the West wash over you. Feel… Read More

4 days ago

Save the Date for the 77th Annual Redding Rodeo!

Since 1948, Redding, California, has proudly celebrated its cowboy heritage with one of the West… Read More

5 days ago

San Angelo Rodeo 2025

San Angelo, Texas - The anticipation is building, get ready to feel the dust kick… Read More

6 days ago

USTRC Cinch National Finals 2025

Fort Worth, Texas - We’re about a month away from the 36th annual Cinch National… Read More

1 week ago

The American Rodeo 2025

Arlington, Texas - 11 years in the making, the world’s richest rodeo weekend rides back… Read More

1 week ago

Earnhardt Queen Creek hosts spring festival

If you’re craving springtime fun, hop on over to Spring into QC, presented by Earnhardt… Read More

1 week ago