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Buckaroo Country Festival Returns to West Fargo for Second Year

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Organizers have announced the lineup and ticket details for the second annual “Buckaroo, Country Nights at The Lights” festival. The two-night event, produced by Ernest and Henning Events, LLC, is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 28, and Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights.

This year’s festival will focus on Classic and Americana country music genres, featuring headliners Old Crow Medicine Show and Sawyer Brown performing on the MIDCO Stage.

“We are grateful for the support we received for the first year of Buckaroo and pumped to bring this festival back to West Fargo for year two,” said Lance Johnson, owner of Ernest and Henning Events, LLC. “The lineup is incredible and will highlight both classic and Americana country.”

Festival Lineup

The 2026 event features a mix of established acts and performers recruited from the Nashville circuit.

Old Crow Medicine Show will headline Friday, August 28, alongside Mary Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives, The Band Loula, and Nashville guest John Stone. Sawyer Brown will close out Saturday, August 29, with performances by Phil Vassar, Lorrie Morgan, and Nashville guests Kelly & Sarah.

Ticket Information

Tickets go on sale Friday, February 13, at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster. Two-day general admission passes are priced at $109, with VIP passes at $159. Single-day general admission tickets cost $69, and single-day VIP tickets are $99. All prices include fees.

All tickets are standing room only. The event will take place rain or shine, and tickets are non-refundable.

The festival is produced by Ernest and Henning Events, LLC. Additional information is available at www.buckaroond.com.

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