Summer is already knocking at everyone’s doors and we’re really excited about enjoying of an eternal sunny weather during holidays in the best music events, right? Almost three years later, in the summer of 2022 many country music festivals will resume their activity, experiencing again long-awaited reunions, workshops and chances to take off the closet those special looks in which a cowboy hat and a pair of western boots are definitely needed.
Some of these country festivals will take place in Spain and others abroad: in both cases these are planned during summertime, being a perfect holiday trip plan.
You know it already : at Corbeto’s Boots the country line dance lifestyle is running down our veins, and every year we want to bring you in a single reading the best country fests worldwide, as a way to share our passion. If you’re beginning your journey as a country dancer or you love country music since you were a child, these gatherings where listening and dancing to country bands are the best places to enjoy this in an extraordinary ambience. Below, we’re going to recommend you the most important country music festivals in 2022.
CMA Fest
One of the most well-known music fests worldwide takes place in Nashville, Tennessee: from June 9th to 12 the CMA Fest is celebrating its 50th anniversary, being a strong reference to many people that pay a visit to one of the cradles of country and American music.
This year the official venue will be the Nissan Stadium, divided in many spaces that will offer unique experiences: giant scene screens, Nashville landscape views, air-conditioned lounges, lots of food trucks and drinks… just move around the place to find whatever you need with a few steps!
Black Deer Festival 2022
This independent Americana & Country music fest will take place from June 17th to 19th in the natural spot of Eridge Park, Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom. The Black Deer Festival 2022 edition is a great opportunity to enjoy more than 70 different artists in five open stages, but also a great place to have tons of other leisure activities such as barbeques, a custom motorcycle exhibition and stall stores in a heavy American ambience.
Voghera Country Festival
At least once, all line dance fans should come to Voghera Country Festival, that takes place at Voghera, a town close to Milano, Italy, being celebrated this year 2022 in June 24th, 25th & 26th. The best Italian and foreigner DJs, and some of the most recognized country dance choreographers will be at Voghera to teach everyone the newest steps regarding modern country and Catalan style. Besides from country music and dance, you will find a thematic painting exhibition and a free amateur photography contest, along with many specialized country workshops.
Huercasa Country Festival: a flagship in Europe
This is the only massive country music fest in Spain, taking place for the sixth time in July 16th and 17th in the town of Riaza (Segovia). In a weekend Huercasa’s Country Festival can bring up to 12.000 people coming from all Spain and other European countries, being considered already, despite having a short history, one of the best line dance and country festivals in all Europe, bringing all sorts of Americana-related music, genres such as folk, bluegrass, honky tonk and blues are also welcome at Huercasa’s along with country music.
This festival is located in a privileged space where music, artists and culture are surrounded in a nature spot, boosted by a company whose principles are ethics are closely linked to environmental conservation, the defence of rural population and traditions and providing to all family members an unforgettable experience. In 2022, Huercasa Country Festival will install two stages as well: the Huercasa stage at the local football stadium and Plaza Mayor stage in Riaza’s downtown.
Piknik Country Festival 2022
The Poland’s most important country music festival will begin its 41th edition in July 29th & 30th at Czos Lake amphitheater in the city of Mragowo. If you want to go on holidays to Eastern Europe this summer and at the same time enjoy during a weekend the best North American traditional music, you can’t miss Piknik Country Festival.
In this event all family will enjoy as well, with country music and dancing as the main purpose, of course, all of this in an idyllic place. Will you join this?
The Long Road Festival
The Long Road is a country music festival that will take place at Stanford Hall, Lutterworth, United Kingdom. From August 26th to 28th of 2022, you will have the chance of being in an amazing location where country music and lifestyle are in fellowship with all attendees. The town of Stanford Hall is very well connected by train, car or plane, just 35 kilometers away from Birmingham’s International Airport. In 2022 more than 40 artists and bands will be present in a natural venue with more than 700 acres, where country music, workshops, dances are fun will play the lead.
We made our work showing all the possibilities you have to enjoy at least one country music festival to the max, alone or with your partner, friends or family, but what about the cowboy gear and western clothes? You will need some cowboy hats, western boots, cowboy shirts, bandannas, leather country belts, rodeo buckles… This and many more cowboy items are available at Corbeto’s Boots shop in Barcelona and also visiting our online store.