Harvest Fest details announced in Gibson City

The Gibson City Harvest Fest planning committee is thrilled to unveil the main stage lineup for the 2026 Gibson City Harvest Fest! As each year brings new milestones, 2026 marks an exciting chapter for our festival—with two nights of national entertainment that promise to elevate the Harvest Fest experience like never before.

Friday night, September 11, all eyes will be on headliner Drew Baldridge. An Illinois native, Baldridge has carved out a place in music history with his breakout hit, “She’s Somebody’s Daughter”—the first independently released debut single to top the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart, released through his own Lyric Ridge Records. The RIAA Gold-certified ballad has surpassed 1.1 billion streams and impressions, standing tall as the highest-charting self-funded song ever on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.

Riding that wave of success, Baldridge signed with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville/Stoney Creek and quickly followed up with his second Top 10 single, “Tough People.” His latest track, “Get Me Gone,” featuring Emily Ann Roberts, hints at even more exciting music on the horizon.

Baldridge’s star continues to rise—he was recently named to the CRS New Faces Class of 2025, selected as an iHeart On the Verge artist, and honored as MusicRow’s Independent Artist of the Year.

Kicking off the night is Cody Webb, a rising force in country music whose blend of radio-ready songwriting, dynamic stage presence, and rapidly growing fanbase set him apart. With over 39 million global streams and 1.4 million social media followers, Cody has demonstrated a unique ability to connect with fans both online and in person.

On Saturday, the festival shifts musical gears with The Pop 2000 Tour—because throwbacks aren't just for Thursdays! This high-energy show brings the unforgettable TRL moments and pop nostalgia of the early 2000s straight to Gibson City. The Pop 2000 Tour features Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, O-Town, Ryan Cabrera, and LFO, reuniting fans with the artists and hits that defined a generation.

Chris Kirkpatrick is best known as a founding member of the iconic pop group *NSYNC. Beyond his chart-topping music career, he’s also made his mark as a voice actor—most notably as Chip Skylark on “The Fairly Oddparents.” In 2022, he added reality TV to his resume, competing on both “Celebrity Big Brother” and “The Masked Singer.”

O-Town burst into the spotlight in 1999 on the hit series “Making the Band,” which documented their meteoric rise over three seasons on ABC and MTV. Their first two albums produced the #1 singles “Liquid Dreams” and “All or Nothing,” along with the Top 40 favorite “We Fit Together.” “All or Nothing” even earned a Song of the Year nomination at the 2001 Radio Music Awards.

Ryan Cabrera is the hitmaker behind unforgettable tracks like “On the Way Down,” “True,” and “Shine On,” and the acclaimed 2004 album Take It All Away, which soared to #8 on the Billboard Top 200. He also became a familiar face to MTV viewers, appearing on “The Ashlee Simpson Show” and “The Hills.”

LFO exploded onto the charts in 1999 with the #1 smash “Summer Girls,” followed by the top-five hit “Girl on TV” and the top-ten favorite “Every Other Time.” Today, Brad Fischetti—LFO’s lone surviving member—keeps the group’s legacy alive, performing these beloved songs for fans old and new.

With this exciting lineup, we’re making a few key updates to ticketing this year. In the past, general admission was free and attendees 21+ paid $10 for a wristband to purchase alcohol. For 2026, wristbands for those 21 and over will be free, and everyone will need a general admission concert ticket—just $10 in advance. Want to get even closer to the action? Party Pit tickets give you access to the section right in front of the stage for an up-close, high-energy concert experience.

Tickets for both general admission and Party Pit access go on sale this Friday at 8 AM. Mark your calendars and grab your tickets early—they’re expected to go fast! For all the details and to purchase, head to www.gibsoncityharvestfest.com.