WATSEKA FAMILY FESTIVAL FEATURES THE KENTUCKY HEADHUNTERS & THE CONFEDERATE RAILROAD!
The Watseka Family Festival Committee proudly presents the 2026 Watseka Family Festival—a two-day celebration of music, fun, and community spirit at the Watseka American Legion Park, August 28-29!
Enjoy 2 nights of live music, along with activities designed for the whole family. This year’s festival is set to create unforgettable memories for attendees of every generation.
Friday night, August 28th, opens with southern rock legends The Kentucky Headhunters. Renowned as “Southern Rock Royalty,” this GRAMMY-winning band boasts a career filled with accolades, including a CMA Album of the Year Award, two CMA Vocal Group of the Year Awards, two Top 10 albums, and four consecutive Top 40 hits. Their enduring success and genre-spanning sound promise an electrifying start to the festival.
Kicking off Friday night is Confederate Railroad, the southern rock powerhouse that burst onto the scene in the early ’90s. With more than 18 charting hits—including “Jesus and Mama,” “Queen of Memphis,” and “Trashy Women”—Confederate Railroad delivers rowdy country energy and authentic emotion that will fire up the crowd.
Saturday Night, August 29- Rodney Atkins, Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry will be playing, along with activities designed for the whole family. This year’s festival is set to create unforgettable memories for attendees of every generation.
Beyond the main stage, festival goers can look forward to a free kids’ fun zone, craft and flea markets, a car show, a 5K Run, a variety of food vendors, and much more. Admission to all non-concert activities is completely free, making this a welcoming event for the entire community.
August 28, 2026 5:00 PM – August 28, 2026 11:00 PM
American Legion Park
968 S 4th St.
Watseka, Illinois 60970
Admission varies
Register online at https://www.facebook.com/events/981748837886483/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D%5D%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
(815) 383-4194
https://www.watsekafamilyfest.com