Day 3: Saturday continues Day 3 of the 2026 Carolina Country Music Fest

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – The 2026 Carolina Country Music Fest continues on Saturday.

The country music festival began Thursday and lasts through Sunday at the Burroughs and Chapin Pavilion in the heart of downtown Myrtle Beach.

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Times for Saturday

The gates open at 1 p.m. and close at 11:30 p.m.

Who is playing?

Blake Shelton will headline Saturday night.

Post Malone will headline Sunday night.

Riley Green and Luke Bryan were the headliners Thursday and Friday nights.

Here is a full look at Friday’s lineup.

Coors Main Stage

• Chris Janson
• LoCash
• Stella Lefty
• Julia Cole
• The Wilder Blue

Tito’s Stage

• Ashley Cooke
• Filmore
• Walker Taylor
• Darren Deese

Tito’s Night Shows

• Alexis Wilkins
• Mary Kutter

What is Saturday’s theme?

Red, White, and Boots.

Saturday’s theme celebrates patriotic colors in honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary celebration. Suggested clothing includes red, white, and blue items, flag-print kimonos, denim cut-offs, and cowboy boots.

Are tickets available?

One-day and full festival tickets are still available, but they are listed on CCMF’s website as almost sold out.

According to CCMF, here’s what attendees need to know before arriving:

Wristbands

Your wristband is your ticket. Scan it at the gate each day for entry.

• Register your wristband before you arrive. Registration is required for all Super VIP (SVIP) ticket holders.
• Go cashless by linking a credit card to your wristband during registration to pay for food, drinks, and merch with a tap of your wrist.
• Once it’s on, keep it on. Your wristband must stay on your wrist for the duration of the festival.

Traffic & Getting There

Streets near the festival are closed to traffic. Give yourself extra travel time and extra time to get through the gates.

Click here to learn more about CCMF road closures and rideshares.

Parking & Shuttle

Parking with continuous shuttle service is located at 2400 North Oak St., the former Myrtle Beach Mall lot.

Your parking pass covers shuttle access for everyone in your vehicle.

Shuttle Hours:

• Friday – Sunday: Noon – midnight

Parking passes purchased before the shipping deadline will be mailed to the address provided at checkout. Passes bought after the deadline must be picked up at Will Call. Purchase parking passes here.

Guests with Disabilities

A handicap-accessible viewing area is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited. The following rules apply:

• One ticketed companion per patron with accessible needs
• No standing, vaping, or smoking
• Seats cannot be reserved

For location details, reference the festival map in the official CCMF app.

Bag Policy

All bags are searched before entry. Acceptable bags include:

• Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags (no holographic, tinted, or colored material) — no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″
• One-gallon clear plastic freezer/Ziploc bag or smaller
• Small non-clear bags no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″ must be carried alongside one of the approved clear bags

Diaper bags and medical bags are permitted and subject to inspection.

Coolers, backpacks, cinch bags, luggage, computer bags, camera bags, or any non-clear bag larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″ are prohibited.

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