Get ready to stomp your boots and raise your red Solo cups—Rock The South is back and bigger than ever in 2025. Dubbed “The Biggest Party in the South,” the three-day festival will take over York Farms in Cullman, Alabama, from June 19 to June 21, and this year’s lineup promises to bring the heat with a mix of legendary icons, Southern rockers, and rising country stars.

The 13th edition of Rock The South features a stacked lineup headlined by Hank Williams Jr., Kid Rock, and Nickelback, showcasing the festival’s signature blend of country grit and rock firepower.

Lineup highlights include:

Thursday, June 19:

• Hank Williams Jr. – A country outlaw and Southern icon returns to kick off the weekend with his hard-hitting classics.
• Treaty Oak Revival – Alt-country newcomers shaking up the scene.
• Clay Walker – ’90s country royalty with crowd-pleasers galore.
• Ty Myers and Hudson Westbrook round out the day with rising-star energy.

Friday, June 20:

• Kid Rock – Fresh off his Rock the Country tour, the rowdy rock-rapper headlines day two with fireworks and fist pumps.
• 3 Doors Down – Post-grunge favorites bringing their hits to the Southern stage.
• Ole 60, Vincent Mason, Them Dirty Roses, and Afroman keep the energy surging all day long.

Saturday, June 21:

• Nickelback – Canadian rock legends set to close the festival with singalongs and shredding.
• Gavin Adcock, Shenandoah, Bayker Blankenship, and Cameron Whitcomb add a mix of country soul and Southern swagger.

Founded in 2012 with humble beginnings in Cullman’s Heritage Park, Rock The South has evolved into a massive cultural event, drawing more than 100,000 fans over a single weekend. Now held at York Farms (1872 Country Road 469), the 140-acre site includes on-site camping, RV parking, and improved amenities aimed at enhancing the fan experience after early growing pains.

“This festival is more than just a weekend of music—it’s a celebration of community, tradition, and the values that define Cullman,” said organizer Shane Quick in a recent press release.

Despite rain-soaked conditions in 2024, enthusiasm remained high with fans braving the mud for performances by Jelly Roll, Eric Church, Park McCollum, and Oliver Anthony. That resilience reflects the festival’s dedicated fanbase and the hometown pride that fuels it year after year.

In recent years, Rock The South has leaned into themed days, from “Party in the USA” to “Duck Calls and Overalls,” making it as much a fashion show as a concert. Expect plenty of patriotic flair, camo, denim, and slogans backing both American pride and traditional values.

And it’s not all about the music—Rock the South has raised over $600,000 for local charities, benefitting organizations like Children’s of Alabama and The Link of Cullman County.

Tickets went on sale in November, and if past years are any indication, they’ll move fast. isit rockthesouth.com to grab yours, scope out parking, camping options, and more.

Rock The South 2025 is shaping up to be a can’t-miss summer event—where Southern rock anthems, outlaw country, cold beer, and small-town spirit collide for one unforgettable weekend.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the tradition.