Festival update • Checked July 20, 2026
What Happened to Field & Stream Music Fest—and Where Fishe Fits In
Field & Stream Music Fest has been canceled twice. The inaugural October 2024 weekend was postponed after Hurricane Helene, and the rescheduled October 2025 festival was later canceled for circumstances organizers did not specify.
No 2026 dates or lineup are currently confirmed. As of July 20, 2026, the official festival website still displays its cancellation and refund notice rather than a new event announcement.
In This Story
The Short Answer: Is Field & Stream Music Fest Canceled?
Yes. The official Field & Stream Music Fest website says the festival was canceled and that refunds cover festival purchases tied to each order, including tickets, upgrades, camping, parking, add-ons, taxes, and fees.
The notice does not announce a 2026 edition. It also does not say that a separately announced 2026 festival was canceled. That distinction matters: the accurate update is that 2025 was canceled and no 2026 return has been confirmed.
2024
Postponed shortly before its planned October 4–6 debut because Hurricane Helene left the grounds and regional travel in difficult conditions.
2025
Rescheduled for October 3–5, then canceled on August 27, 2025. Organizers cited circumstances beyond their control.
2026
No confirmed dates, ticket sale, or lineup appears on the official festival website as of this update.
How the Festival Timeline Unfolded
The 2024 launch plan
Field & Stream Music Fest was built around music and outdoor culture. The Winnsboro, South Carolina, plan offered room for concerts, camping, fishing, archery, mountain biking, gear demonstrations, and brand exhibits at Carolina Adventure World.
That mix made the festival different from a standard concert weekend. It invited people to arrive as anglers, campers, riders, hunters, music fans, or some combination of all five.
Hurricane Helene forced the first postponement
The inaugural festival was scheduled for October 4–6, 2024. After Hurricane Helene, organizers postponed it out of caution as power outages, inaccessible areas, and blocked travel affected the region.
According to Axios Charlotte's reporting, festival equipment—including generators, restroom trailers, and food supplies—was redirected to emergency response work.
A major 2025 comeback was announced
The new dates were October 3–5, 2025. More than 40 artists were announced, led by Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Riley Green, ZZ Top, and Bailey Zimmerman.
The rebuilt event plan again paired live music with camping and outdoor experiences across roughly 3,000 acres. Fishing competitions, clay shooting, archery, mountain biking, gear showcases, and themed villages were all part of the promise.
The 2025 festival was canceled
On August 27, 2025, organizers announced another cancellation. No detailed public cause was provided; the official language was simply “circumstances beyond our control.”
Pollstar reported the cancellation two days later and confirmed the scheduled Winnsboro location, dates, headliners, and refund statement.
From the Fishe archive
What Fishe Had Planned for 2024
Before the weather changed everything, the Fishe Outpost was preparing to travel from Alaska to Winnsboro. Our original announcement placed us in the Fish on America Expo Village through 7 p.m. each festival day.
The Outpost plan was equal parts shop, gathering place, and festival fun. We expected to bring select women's fishing apparel, fresh Boho Bass pieces, limited festival merchandise, and a hat bar for building a personalized cowgirl hat.
The trip never happened because the festival did not open. We are keeping this part of the story visible because it captures what Fishe hoped to contribute—and why the event felt like such a natural fit.
Why Field & Stream's Audience Made Sense for Fishe
Field & Stream has long spoken to people who organize their lives around fishing, hunting, camping, and time outside. Fishe speaks directly to women who belong in that same world and want gear shaped around their bodies, needs, and personalities.
The overlap is bigger than fishing apparel. Both communities value practical skills, memorable trips, outdoor traditions, and the stories swapped after a long day beyond cell service.
The festival added country music and camp culture to that shared ground. For Fishe, it was a chance to meet women who already loved the outdoors—even if they had never seen technical fishing gear in bold color or prints made specifically with them in mind.
For festivalgoers, that could mean discovering a sun layer that also works on the water, leggings that can move from camp to a trail, or simply a booth where women anglers were not treated as an afterthought.
The Boho Bass Pieces We Were Excited to Bring
The original event announcement named the Boho Bass collection. These two current styles carry that same freshwater-rebel energy into fishing days, camp weekends, and outdoor gatherings.
What Should Festival Fans Do Now?
Use the official festival website as the source of truth. Its current page includes refund details and the contact address info@fsmf.com for order-specific questions.
Third-party purchases follow separate policies. Check that seller's cancellation terms directly. Fishe cannot access festival orders or answer refund questions.
Be cautious with pages advertising a 2026 lineup or tickets. Without a dated announcement from the festival or Field & Stream, those listings should not be treated as confirmation of a return.
Could Field & Stream Music Fest Return?
It could, but there is no confirmed return to report. The concept still has a compelling audience: country fans who fish, camp, hunt, ride, and want a festival weekend built around more than a main stage.
For now, the honest answer is “wait for an official announcement.” If the festival returns, verify the dates, venue, ticket provider, refund terms, and lineup before booking travel.
Fishe will keep rooting for events that make room for women in outdoor culture. Whether that happens at a future Field & Stream weekend or closer to home, we will keep showing up with practical gear, color, and community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Was Field & Stream Music Fest 2024 canceled?
The October 4–6, 2024 debut was postponed because of Hurricane Helene and regional conditions. Because it never opened and was moved to 2025, many reports also describe it as canceled.
Was Field & Stream Music Fest 2025 canceled?
Yes. Organizers canceled the October 3–5, 2025 festival on August 27, citing circumstances beyond their control without providing a more specific public reason.
Is there a Field & Stream Music Fest in 2026?
No 2026 dates, lineup, or ticket sale are confirmed on the official festival website as of July 20, 2026.
Where was the festival supposed to happen?
The festival was planned for Carolina Adventure World in Winnsboro, South Carolina, about an hour south of Charlotte.
Who was in the 2025 lineup?
Announced headliners included Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Riley Green, ZZ Top, and Bailey Zimmerman, with more than 40 artists planned overall.
How are festival refunds being handled?
The official site says refunds cover Field & Stream purchases tied to an order, including tickets, upgrades, camping, parking, add-ons, taxes, and fees. Direct order questions to info@fsmf.com.
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Keep the Outdoor Weekend Spirit Going
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