BBQ Smoke and Food Safety at Festivals: A Stage-by-Stage Guide
Bringing rodeo or equestrian excitement to your festival? Discover expert tips to do it safely. From hiring licensed rodeo producers and on-site vets to separating alcohol from animal zones, learn how veteran festival organizers worldwide ensure that the Wild West spectacle never outshines safety and animal welfare.
Rodeo and Equestrian Attractions at Festivals — Safety First
Give your country music festival a honky-tonk alley of micro-stages. Saloon vibes, house bands, and surprise drop-ins will delight fans with up-close performances.
Honky-Tonk Alley: Festival Micro-Stages That Feel Like Home
Energize your country music festival with two-step plazas and line-dance floors – set up dance areas, offer pre-show lessons, and build a boot-stomping culture your fans will love.
Two-Step Plazas and Line-Dance Floors: Creating Dance-Friendly Spaces at Country Music Festivals
Fast stage changeovers can make or break your country music festival. Discover proven techniques festival pros use to keep shows on schedule and crowds happy.
Changeovers at Country Speed: Rapid Stage Transitions at Country Music Festivals
In-ear or wedge monitors? See how top country festival crews use both for flawless harmonies – plus stage volume and talkback secrets to make vocals shine.
Monitor World at Country Festivals: Wedges vs IEMs for Harmony Stacks
Quiet pedal steel rigs, clip-on mics for fiddles, and color-coded gear – discover how festival crews keep country music sets sounding great and running smoothly.
Backline Blueprint: Pedal Steel, Fiddle and Acoustic Rigs for Festival Stages
Master the art of FOH mixing for country music festivals. Learn how to prioritize crystal-clear lead vocals (so fans can sing along), keep the kick & bass groove punchy without mud, tame harsh cymbals, and craft a dynamic mix where choruses truly soar. These expert live sound tips will elevate any festival performance.
FOH Mixing at Country Music Festivals: Vocals First, Groove Intact
From steel guitar solos to crowd sing-alongs: learn the stagecraft secrets that make country music festivals shine with crystal clarity and heartfelt warmth.
Country Festival Stagecraft: Steel, Fiddle, and Big Choruses
Want a Western-themed festival without cheesy clichés? Hire local designers, build a cohesive look, and dust-proof your signage—authentic details show fans you care.
A Western Look Without the Clichés: Authentic Design for Country Music Festivals
Venue choice can make or break your festival – learn how to assess sites on access, noise and more. Get expert tips to pick a location where your event will thrive.
Festival Venue Fit: Ranches, Fairgrounds, Stadiums, or Riverfront Parks?
Give fans crystal-clear sound, fair prices and real comfort at your country festival. Get expert tips to turn these promises into fan experiences they’ll love.