Kickin’ Up Kountry

Wednesday, June 10th - Saturday, 13th, 2026
Wagon Wheel Ridge

Get ready for Kick’n Up Kountry 2025! The much-anticipated country music festival is returning to Wagon Wheel Ridge in Karlstad, Minnesota, in 2024, marking its 23rd year of heart-pounding hits and incredible performances.

Kick’n Up Kountry is a four-day music and camping festival that has been a staple for country music aficionados since its inception in 2004. The event is expecting to draw a crowd of more than 60,000 attendees, all eager to enjoy the high-energy performances!

Kick’n Up Kountry has partnered with Hopes, Dreams & Smiles. Established in 2007, this organization works towards providing children with life-threatening illnesses and their families a chance to attend the Kick’n Up Kountry. They enjoy a limo ride to the event and the opportunity to meet all the performing artists, free of charge.

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2025 Featured Artists: Little Big Town • Tyler Hubbard • Eli Young Band • Ace Frehley • Ron Keel Band • Chayce Beckham • Michael Ray

2024 Featured Artists: Lady A • Parmalee • Josh Turner • Diamond Rio • Lanco • The Kentucky Headhunters • Eli Alger and the Faster Horses • Quick 56 • Warrant • Lita Ford • Firehouse