Summer Starts Here!
2025 Lineup
Thursday, June 12 kicks off with impressive vocal choirs from local high schools and the PrairieWinds Community Concert, a cherished tradition for Oswegoland musicians. The evening heats up with performances by local band Marlon and the Shakes, followed by the electrifying Prince Experience, the country’s most dynamic Prince Tribute band.
Friday, June 13 features local band Riplock. Folks are still talking about their performance that brought down the house at the Sandwich Fair, and now they’re coming to PrairieFest. Riplock will open for an exciting headlining performance by country music stars Runaway June. Known for their rich harmonies and fiery bluegrass hits, the band was the first all-female trio in over a decade to break into the Top 20 on the Billboard charts with “Buy My Own Drinks.”
Saturday, June 14 brings Oswego’s favorite Father’s Day band, the American English Beatles Tribute Band, followed by the high-energy, locally led Fecto Glen. This amazing night culminates with a performance by the electrifying, Grammy-nominated Plain White T’s, who will have the whole festival singing along to their feel-good hits “Hey There, Delilah,” “Rhythm of Love,” and “1,2,3,4.”
Sunday, June 15 continues the musical celebration with Conjunto Atardecer, bringing their vibrant Duranguense style to the stage. Celebrate Father’s Day with great music and one more ride on the Ferris Wheel!
What Bands Have Played PrairieFest?
2024 – Deana Carter, Better Than Ezra, The Ron Burgundys, American English, There Goes The Neighborhood, Ethan Bell and the Cowboy Co Country Music Show, and Jeff & Kurt’s Acoustic Refreshment
2023 – Sara Evans, Pop2K with Ryan Cabrera, Chris Kirkpatrick, LFO, OTown, American English, Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press, Yankee Cowboy, Nicci Ultrasonic & the Gin and Tonics, Starlight City, PrairieWinds
2022 – Phil Vassar, Material Issue, Smithereens with Marshall Crenshaw, American English, Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press, Attention Deficit Disorder, Carolina Pine with Woody James, Ethan Bell Band, PrairieWinds
2021 – Uncle Kracker, Nick Lynch, The Boy Band Night, Jeff & Kurt, Beyond the Blonde, Member’s Only 80’s Band, Evil Burrito, Prairie Station, Whiskey Romance, Swing Assembly
2019 – BoDeans, Spin Doctors, American English, Mike & Joe, Tricky Mission, Summer Son, PrairieWinds
2018 – Sugar Ray, Blood, Sweat, and Tears with Bo Bice, Keith Anderson, Fool House, Hi Infidelity, Red Woody, WhiskeyFist, PrairieWinds
2017 – Sugar Ray*, Blessid Union of Souls, Eve 6, Gina Glocksen, Libido Funk Circus, County Line Brothers, Hillbilly Rockstarz, PrairieWinds
2016 – Marshall Tucker, Smashmouth, Lucky Boys Confusion, Tyme Machines Band, Animal Farm Band, Ethan Bell Band, Dick Diamond & The Dusters, Dead River Band, PrairieWinds
2015 – Loverboy*, Vertical Horizon, Nick Lynch, Sixteen Candles Band, Red Woody, Luke Underhill, PrairieWinds
2014 – Night Ranger, Rusted Root, Cash Inn, 7th Heaven, Modern Day Romeos, Billy Croft and the Five Alarm, Luke Underhill, PrairieWinds
2013 – .38 Special, Spazzmatics, Epic, Infinity, Cool Rockin’ Daddies, PrairieWinds
2012 – Gin Blossoms, Wedding Banned, Back Country Roads, 7th Heaven, PrairieWinds
2011 – Sister Hazel, Blue Oyster Cult, 7th Heaven, Howard & the White Boys, Green 13, Hix Boys, Generations, PrairieWinds
2010 – Eddie Money, Mike & Joe, Vicious Cykle, Infinity, Green Thirteen, Tin Horse, PrairieWinds
2009 – Foghat, Mike & Joe, Absolutely Perfect, Tin Horse*, Infinity*, Backstage Pass, PrairieWinds
2008 – Survivor, Hairbangers Ball, Deep Six, Bloodline Blues, Arra, Back Alley Band, Ashton Gap, PrairieWinds
2007 – Starship, Deep Six, Arra, Hi Fidelity, Blooze Brothers, PrairieWinds
2006 – Ides of March, Battle of the Bands, Banda Rika, Country Sky, Back Alley Band, Person to Person, Blooze Brothers, PrairieWinds
2005 – The Buckinghams, The Only Sons, Creole Stomp, Old Plank All Stars, Infinity, The Retro Rockets, Back Alley Band, Catfight, Chicago Skyliners, PrairieWinds