Festival Changes, New Dates
Rock the South Postpones and Expands to Four Days; Other Concerts Reschedule Due to Weather
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Wausau’s “Concert on the Square” was canceled after organizers consulted “a variety of trusted weather resources,” and Executive Director Brooklyn Hess said the decision was made “after consulting with multiple meteorologists and local emergency management officials,” emphasizing safety as “our top responsibility.”
Rock the South organizers said the pause was taken because “The safety of our festival attendees, artists, and staff is paramount,” adding they were “confident that the rescheduled dates will ensure an enjoyable festival experience for all.”
The Rock the South postponement comes during a major transition for the festival: organizers noted it is in a “landmark year” as it prepares for its debut at its new permanent Decatur location after spending 15 years in Cullman, with the move expected to bring more than 150 acres of grounds at The Fields at Decatur.
At Hersheypark Stadium, officials said all purchased tickets will be honored for the new August date(s) and that fans who cannot attend “may request a refund at their original point of purchase for the next 30 days,” with additional tickets available at LiveNation.com.
Hersheypark Stadium also said that Evan Honer will join the two rescheduled Tyler Childers events.
Rock the South has postponed its highly anticipated June debut and will now run October 1–4 at The Fields at Decatur, Alabama — expanding from three days to four. Organizers blamed "unprecedented" rainfall, with more than 3 inches falling in Decatur during the first week of June alone, according to The Bama Buzz.
The festival added Jessie Murph as a Saturday, October 3 headliner at no extra cost to existing ticket holders. All previously purchased tickets and camping passes will be honored for the new dates, Country Now reported.
A Landmark Move Derailed by Historic Rainfall
Rock the South was already making history in 2026. After 15 years in Cullman, the festival was set to debut at its new permanent home — The Fields at Decatur, a 150-acre site owned outright by organizers Peachtree Entertainment. CEO Nathan Baugh said the location gives the festival "over 150 acres of usable space to do it the right way," according to Cullman Tribune.
But the site's June debut never happened. Saturated ground made it nearly impossible to move heavy production equipment onto the property. Organizers said the safety of "attendees, artists, and staff is paramount" and expressed confidence that October's rescheduled dates "will ensure an enjoyable festival experience for all," per 925 XTU.
Four-Day Festival Adds Jessie Murph, Keeps Original Headliners
The expanded lineup keeps previously announced headliners Zach Top, Jason Aldean, and Riley Green. The addition of Jessie Murph on Saturday, October 3 stretches the event to four full days. Ticket holders will not pay extra for the added day or the new act, according to Coyote Country.
The City of Decatur has pledged a $5 million investment over the coming years to support the festival's move to its new home. Organizers say the October window — typically cooler and drier in Alabama — could draw stronger attendance than the original June dates would have.
Tyler Childers Reschedules Hershey Show for August
Separately, Tyler Childers postponed his June 11 show at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He and wife Senora May are expecting their second child. Childers said on social media, "That time has come, and the decision has been made to reschedule the two upcoming shows only... we appreciate your understanding as we navigate this season," per Saving Country Music.
The show moves to August 14. Evan Honer will join the rescheduled bill. All tickets will be honored for the new date, FOX43 confirmed. Fans who can't attend have 30 days to request a refund at their original point of purchase. Additional tickets are available at LiveNation.com.
Wausau Concert Also Canceled Over Dangerous Weather Forecasts
In Wausau, Wisconsin, organizers canceled Wednesday's "Concert on the Square" after weather forecasts raised safety concerns. Executive Director Brooklyn Hess said the call came "after consulting with multiple meteorologists and local emergency management officials." The event, which was set to feature Dig Deep, has been rescheduled for September 2, according to WSAU.
Hess said safety is "our top responsibility" and that organizers consulted "a variety of trusted weather resources" before making the decision. The move mirrors the broader pattern of June 2026 weather forcing event organizers across the country to adapt quickly.
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