Festival producers Danny Wimmer Presents, in partnership with Visit Sacramento, are excited to announce a stellar music lineup for the October 18-20, 2024 GoldenSky Country Music Festival—headlined by Keith Urban (Friday), Thomas Rhett (Saturday), and Luke Bryan (Sunday)—at Discovery Park in Sacramento, California.
A 3rd day has been added for 2024 to meet overwhelming demand and to celebrate three years of GoldenSky Country Music Festival. Record-breaking attendance of 60,000 over two days in 2023 set the stage for the biggest GoldenSky yet!
In addition to three days of music, the newest country music festival sensation taking over the West Coast will also include the GoldenSky Beer Festival, River City Saloon & Dance Hall, Sacramento farm-to-fork food offerings, local artisans, official festival pre- and post-parties, and more.
GoldenSky Country Music Festival passes go on sale Friday, December 15 at 10:00 AM PT with payment plans available starting at just $10 down and no payments due until February at www.GoldenSkyFestival.com. In addition, an Exclusive GoldenSky Presale for festival email and SMS subscribers begins Wednesday, December 13 at 10:00 AM PT. Sign up now for access here.
The 2024 music lineup for GoldenSky Country Music Festival is as follows: Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, Keith Urban, Bailey Zimmerman, Riley Green, Turnpike Troubadours, Ashley McBryde, Elle King, Clint Black, Gabby Barrett, Charles Wesley Godwin, Paul Cauthen, LOCASH, Shane Smith & the Saints, Hailey Whitters, Colbie Caillat, Sam Barber, Hunter Hayes, Larry Fleet, Conner Smith, David Nail, Deana Carter, Chayce Beckham, George Birge, Travis Denning, Carter Faith, Kylie Morgan, RVSHVD, Hannah Ellis, Tanner Adell, Logan Crosby, LECADE, Madeline Merlo, plus one local opener (TBA) each day.
Chamie McCurry, Chief Marketing Officer at Danny Wimmer Presents said, “The first two years of GoldenSky have been so remarkable, from the artists that have played, to the way the local Sacramento fans have welcomed the festival with open arms. We are beyond ecstatic to be growing to three days to celebrate our 3rd year and thrilled to be welcoming Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett and Keith Urban to the GoldenSky family!”
“We are thrilled that GoldenSky is expanding to three days next year, bringing an unbeatable lineup to Northern California and critical visitor spending to Sacramento,” said Mike Testa, President & CEO of Visit Sacramento. “We can’t wait to welcome the amazing fans back to Sacramento for another festival experience like no other. If you’re a country music fan, this is the place you have to be in October.”
In addition to more than 35 music performances at GoldenSky, here are some of the “Golden Experiences” onsite that fans can look forward to:
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GoldenSky Beer Festival:
The festival within the festival will showcase the best local, regional, and national tastes with over 100 different selections of beer, hard seltzer, and ciders each day. (Available as an add-on purchase.)
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The Farmhouse:
Featuring some of Sacramento’s finest dining establishments, the Farmhouse will deliver a local food experience that will leave your taste buds craving more Taste for yourself what makes Sacramento the Farm-To-Fork Capital of America.
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Sidelines Sports Bar:
Watch your favorite NCAA and NFL games at Sidelines Sports Bar. Featuring the top regional and national sports, grab a drink and pony up to the bar to stay up to date on all the action.
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El Dorado Market:
Visit the El Dorado Market to shop the best of the Central Valley. Featuring unique finds rooted in Sacramento businesses, shop small and support local at the El Dorado Market.
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River City Dance Hall & Saloon:
Boot-scoot on into the River City Saloon & Dance Hall for a little dancin’, a little drinkin’, and a whole lotta fun! Daily activities include line dancing, partner two-stepping, and lessons. Coordination not your thing? We’ve still got you covered with a house DJ to freestyle your heart out with when the sun goes down. And don’t miss Billy, our house bull that’s sure to be a buckin’ and broncin’ all weekend long.
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Wines of Sacramento:
Sacramento is home to some of the best wineries in the world. With pours from the best in the heart of wine country, GoldenSky fans get a taste of what makes California wine a step above the rest.
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GoldenSky is the second of DWP’s back-to-back weekends at Discovery Park, following Aftershock from October 10-13, 2024. Both events, produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, directly impacted the local Sacramento community with approximately $40 million in economic impact in 2023 according to Visit Sacramento.
The CMT Hot 20 featured GoldenSky 2023 in their programming and CMT noted, “All the country gold will be in California.” KXTV ABC 10 in Sacramento said, “The event has broken records and is set to be just as big as Aftershock.”
GoldenSky Weekend and Single Day General Admission and VIP passes will be available for purchase, and layaway is available for only $10.00 down. Festivalgoers are encouraged to buy early to save, as pass prices increase throughout the coming months, based on limited quantities of each pricing level. For a full description of GoldenSky Country Music Festival passes and pricing, visit www.GoldenSkyFestival.com.
The JamPack hotel package also allows fans to save by bundling festival passes, hotel and more. Visit www.GoldenSkyFestival.com for details. A limited number of specially priced tickets for military personnel and first responders can also be purchased via GovX, while supplies last.
GoldenSky Country Music Festival is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America, in partnership with Visit Sacramento.
GoldenSky is proud to announce its 2024 premier partners: Coors Light, Jack Daniel’s and Lyte.
For more information on GoldenSky Country Music Festival please visit:
Website: www.GoldenSkyFestival.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/goldenskyfest/
Twitter: www.twitter.com/goldenskyfest
Instagram: www.instagram.com/goldenskyfest/
Hashtag: #GoldenSkyFest
About Danny Wimmer Presents: Since 1995, music industry veteran Danny Wimmer has been producing concerts and festivals, both large and small. In 2011, he founded Danny Wimmer Presents, a live entertainment company that produces the largest rock, metal, and alternative music festivals in the U.S. By combining A-list talent, bringing exceptional creativity to life, and curating local cuisine and culture, DWP is recognized within the industry for delivering exceptional entertainment experiences to fans, artists, sponsors, partners, and host cities. DWP creates unforgettable and all-encompassing festival experiences, leaving both attendees and partners with lasting and meaningful impressions. From 2020 and on, DWP has been an innovator in the digital content space with over two dozen international livestreams, acclaimed social series Offstage with DWP, DWPresents Channel on Twitch, which has garnered over 25 million worldwide views since its launch in mid-2021, and The Power Hour, a weekly show dedicated to the world of rock, on AXS TV. The DWP 2024 festival lineup includes Aftershock, Bourbon & Beyond, GoldenSky Country Music Festival, Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival, Louder Than Life, Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival, and Welcome To Rockville.
