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Eric Church and Macklemore to headline 5th Annual Pendleton Whisky Music Festival rolling in Oregon

The rodeo event has seen a great mix of artists in previous years and this year is no different. Taking place at Pendleton Round-Up rodeo grounds, the festival offers access to all ages.

BY JUDAH CHARLES LOTTER

PUBLISHED JAN 31, 2020

Eric Church (L) and Macklemore (Getty Images)

This summer, three-time CMA winner Eric Church and world-renowned rapper Macklemore among others are set to light up the stage for the 5th Annual Pendleton Whisky Music Festival. The prestigious event will kick off on Saturday, July 11, taking place at the historic Pendleton Round-Up rodeo grounds in Pendleton, Oregon.

The festival has seen many famed artists hit the Pendleton stage, such as Post Malone, Pitbull, Maroon 5, Blake Shelton, and Zac Brown Band in the past. Post Malone and 50 Cent were headliner performers at last year's event.

The concert grounds are the site of the 110-year-old Pendleton Round-Up rodeo, one of the most famous and prestigious rodeos in the world. With modern, lively music set against the backdrop of this historic location, Pendleton Whisky Music Fest offers a unique concert experience for the 20,000 plus fans that travel to Pendleton each year for the event.

The rodeo festival features a list of activities such as the concert pre-party, the Pendleton Whisky Lounge, brew, wine, food trucks, on-site camping and a party-pit section.

Pendleton Whisky Music Fest, with headliners Eric Church and Macklemore (Source: Press Handout)

The festival's RV camping provides three offers. The regular RV camping will be walking distance to the concert stadium, while the Premium package offers a two-night deal right next to the stadium. The highest package (Exclusive RV camping) offers access to the Pendleton Convention Centre and also includes an electrical hook-up. Both the Premium and Exclusive offers give attendees two nights as a minimum for the event, and limited spaces are available.

The Kick-Off Party is set to take place the night before the festival starts from 6:00 p.m. to midnight on Friday, July 10 and will feature DJ Sovern-T and Precious Byrd as the party band.

Although all ages can attend the event, those 21 years of age or older will be allowed entrance to the Pendleton Whisky Lounge. A few notable mentions are that pets will not be allowed as well as food and beverage should only be purchased at the event. No food or beverage of any kind is permitted inside the stadium.

Tickets go on sale Friday, February 7. You can find further info on tickets here.

You can get further info on the official website here.