Grafton Country Music Festival 2026

About this event

Bust out the banjos, dust off the dobroes, fire up the fiddles... and mark those calendars now, because Grafton, Illinois is where you'll wanna be NOVEMBER 6th - 7th, 2026!

Make your way across the entire town enjoying contests, specials, food & drinks, and FREE LIVE COUNTRY MUSIC all weekend long! The entire town comes together to make this this one special weekend in Grafton, and we couldn't be more excited for ya'll to visit.

It's gonna be a whole weekend of fantastic music, great food, and friendly faces. This community-driven event is a must-attend for country music lovers and anyone looking for a little country fun!

🔥 MARK YOUR CALENDARS: You absolutely cannot miss the Main Stage performance on Saturday from 3 PM to 7 PM. The American Jackals are taking over the lot across from 3rd Chute, and Boarding House Bistro, right next door to the Grafton Pub. Huge shoutout to those three spots for teaming up to bring this massive show to life!

Grab your boots, chase that confluence sunset, and let’s get loud.

🛏️ Need a place to crash? There are still a few lodging options left, but they’re moving fast. Leave us a comment or message with what you’re looking for, and we’ll get you hooked up with what’s available in town!

Questions? You can always reach us directly at graftonillinois.com . We go out of our way to make sure every visitor has the best time possible here in Grafton.

The Official 2026 Lineup

Friday, November 6

• Grafton Pub: Biscuits & Gravy Band | 6 PM - 10 PM

• 3rd Chute: Country Karaoke | 7 PM - 11 PM

• The Bloody Bucket: Kerry Lee | 7 PM - 10 PM

Saturday, November 7

• Boarding House Bistro: Tom Norton | 11 AM - 2 PM

• Grafton Pub: Cash Goetten & The Rodeo Revelers | 11 AM - 3 PM

• Abigail’s Tap Room: Raquel Freeman | 1 PM - 4 PM

• 3rd Chute: Gusto Band | 1 PM - 5 PM

• Aerie’s: Left Handed Cowboy | 1 PM - 5 PM

• The Loading Dock: Tanglefoot | 2 PM - 5 PM

• Main Stage: American Jackals | 3 PM - 7 PM

• The Bloody Bucket: Kenny Daniels | 7 PM - 10 PM

• Waterfront Grill: HWY 67 | 7 PM - 11 PM

• 3rd Chute: Country Karaoke | 7 PM - 11 PM

• Grafton Pub: Outlaw OPRY | 7 PM - 11 PM

• Drifter’s: Backwoods Burden | 7 PM - 11 PM

• Abigail’s: Karaoke w/ Nickie | 9 PM - 2 AM

Sunday, November 8

• The Loading Dock: Next Thing Smokin | 1 PM - 4 PM

• The Bloody Bucket: Jamie I'm The Keys | 1 PM - 4 PM

• Grafton Pub: Tracy Inman Band | 1 PM - 5 PM

• Aerie’s: Michael Marciano | 2 PM - 6 PM

Need to lock down your plans? Reach out to us directly on graftonillinois.com and we’ll make sure your crew has the best time possible in Grafton.