Rock The Country, the two-day event – A Festival For We The People – will be returning to Ocala, FL on May 9-10, 2025, as the major country festival makes its official road trip across the country. Stopping in 10 cities along the way, Ocala will mark the fourth stop of the summer.

2025 is going to be a year that will go down in history, as Rock The Country will be bringing the best of both worlds together in uniting the country legend Hank Williams Jr, Kid Rock, and the ultimate rockstars, Nickelback. With the country and rock genres joining forces, Rock The Country will truly be rocking the country all summer long.

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Headlining ALL ten Rock The Country festivals are none other than rock legends themselves—Nickelback, the chart-topping superstars, and Kid Rock, the one and only original American bad ass. Lineups will vary by market. The lineup for Ocala will feature powerhouse artists including: Hank Williams Jr., the legendary Tracey Lawrence, one of the hottest up and comers in country music, Gavin Adock, Jo Dee Messina, Diamond Rio, Mark Chesnutt, Sammy Kershaw, Little Texas, Hudson Westbrook, Logan Crosby, Afroman, Ying Yang Twins and Dee Jay Silver.

Rock The Country saw an incredible turn out in 2024 in Ocala. With attracting over 30,000 fans – almost 25,000 were visitors from outside Marion County. Overall, Rock the Country generated $17.7 million in new Marion County output and $5.2 million in new earnings for Marion County workers. Rock The Country is excited to bring the event back to Ocala, and make an even bigger impact to Marion County in 2025.

“We are thrilled to be welcoming back Rock the Country to Ocala/Marion County in 2025,” said Marion County Commissioner Carl Zalak, III. “Having an event of this magnitude in our community is not only exciting for locals, but also brings more visitors to the area, putting our county on the map for hosting impressive entertainment.”

“It’s this simple, Rock The Country isn’t just a music festival, it’s a movement,” said Kid Rock. “It’s a place for hard working, God-fearing patriots to gather as one and celebrate freedom, music and the party of the year.”

“We’re really looking forward to hitting the road and visiting some amazing towns, especially in places we’ve never played before. There’s something special about connecting with fans in these communities, and we’re ready to bring our best and truly rock the country. Can’t wait to see you all out there!” said Michael Kroeger of Nickelback.

Rock The Country kicks off in April of 2025. The ten locations and dates of Rock The Country are the following:

Livingston, LA - April 4 & 5 at Livingston Fairgrounds
Knoxville, TN - April 25 & 26 at Greenback’s Maple Lane Farms
Poplar Bluff, MO - May 2 & 3 at Brick’s Off Road Park
Ocala, FL - May 9 & 10 at Florida Horse Park
York, PA - May 30 & 31 at York Expo Center
Hastings, MI - June 13 & 14 at Barry Expo Center
Little Rock, AR - June 20 & 21 at Arkansas State Fairgrounds
Ashland, KY - July 11 & 12 at Boyd County Fairgrounds
Sioux Falls, SD - July 18 & 19 at WH Lyon Fairgrounds
Anderson, SC - July 25 & 26 at Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center