Red White & BBQ
Country Music Festival
friday, july 3, 2026
11am - 9pm
What could be more American than BBQ and country music?
Join us on Independence Day Eve at Lions Park for a full day celebrating great food, live music, and community. The Red, White & BBQ Country Music Festival brings together an exciting lineup of country music performances, mouth-watering BBQ from some of the region’s best pitmasters and food trucks, ice-cold beer and wine, and the festive summer atmosphere that makes Fourth of July weekend in New Buffalo unforgettable.
Come hungry, bring your friends and family, and celebrate America the way it was meant to be celebrated — with music, smoke in the air, and great company.
Parking Information
Parking for the Red, White & BBQ Country Music Festival will be available throughout New Buffalo, including New Buffalo Beach parking, designated public lots, and street parking within walking distance of Lions Park.
Guests are encouraged to arrive early, as Fourth of July weekend is one of the busiest times in New Buffalo.
Lions Park
101 Marquette Drive
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(Across from New Buffalo City Beach)
Free Shuttle Service
Courtesy of AutoPark Ford of LaPorte and Exit One Events
To help reduce traffic and parking congestion during Exit One Events festivals, a free shuttle service is available throughout the day.
Shuttle Parking Location
Saint Mary’s Park
Across the street from Saint Mary’s Church and directly behind the New Buffalo Animal Hospital at 600 W. Buffalo Street.
How It Works
1. Park your vehicle at the designated shuttle parking area near Saint Mary’s Park.
2. Look for the Exit One Events shuttle pick-up location.
3. Board the free shuttle.
4. The shuttle will transport guests directly to the festival area near New Buffalo Beach and downtown event locations.
5. Shuttles operate continuously throughout the event day, approximately every 30 minutes.
see the Lineup
County Music DJ + line dancing
12:00pm - 1:30pm
the dolly parton experience
2:00pm - 3:30pm
steel
country
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Smokin' Gunz
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Small Town: A John Mellencamp Experience
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Get the Spotify Playlist
Check out our Red White and BBQ playlist on Spotify to get a taste of what’s in store on July 3rd!
Featuring Your Favorite Drinks
And the Best Food Around
thanks to our generous sponsors
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