Tents and campers of all sizes filled an area of the Wheat Trail Festival grounds.
Country artist Noah Hicks tells the local crowd he's a farm boy from Georgia that grew up as an active FFA member working with cows and chickens.
Jared Cooley and Laura Hanks are set up to sell merchandise including custom created screen print designs made on the spot. The couple operate Main Street Salon and Apparel in Farmington and do shows most weekends. They love being a part of the music scene, especially when it supports a good cause. They said Wheat Trail organizers were amazing people to work with and were glad to support a good cause.
Two young fans wait to hear Friday night headliner Dylan Scott.
From the entrance gate to the stage, spectators filled the large festival grounds both evenings.
Dylan Scott referenced his hit song, "This Town's Been Too Good To Us" in comparison to coming to Wheat Trail Festival.
Dylan Scott, country artist from Louisiana played the main stage Friday night.
Cori Kennedy, a recent contestant on the television show, The Voice, is a native of the Dodge Center/Kasson area. Taking the stage she called out Goodhue and other area schools as places she played against in high school sports and pointed out relatives that came to the festival to watch her performance.
Eddie Montgomery and his band put on a patriotic stage show recognizing veterans and our great country.
The giant Montgomery Gentry tour bus parked behind the state at Wheat Trail Festival.
Main headlining act of the Wheat Trail Festival, Montgomery Gentry featuring Eddie Montgomery. More than once, Montgomery paid homage to his former partner, Troy Gentry who died in a helicopter crash in 2017.
The long-awaited Wheat Trail Festival drew large crowds to the two-day event in rural Goodhue July 24th and 25th. The country setting worked perfectly for everything from parking to the main stage. Friday provided near-perfect weather for campers, spectators and performers. Noah Hicks and Dylan Scott headlined the evening entertainment. Overcast skies helped mitigate Saturday’s increasing temperatures. Many activities filled the day leading up to the show featuring Dodge County rising star, Cori Kennedy opening for Eddie Montgomery. Enjoy a few photos and look for more detailed coverage in our September issue.
