Spiedie Fest announces 2025 concert lineup; Trace Adkins to headline
The announcement came on Tuesday, May 13, after being delayed by a week due to coordination with each act's management team.
Friday, August 1, kicks off with free admission to the festival for all who wish to attend, including the concert featuring tribute bands to Fleetwood Mac in 'Gold Dust Woman,' and Led Zeppelin in 'Zeppelin Thing.'
Saturday, August 2, will be headlined by Gym Class Heroes fronted by Travie McCoy. The band is known for its hit song 'Stereo Hearts,' and McCoy is known for the hit song 'Billionaire' with Bruno Mars.
The series will conclude on Sunday, August 3, with Trace Adkins bringing his 'What Color Is Your Wild Tour' to Spiedie Fest. Adkins, a country music icon, sold over 11 million albums, charted 40 singles on Billboard's Country Airplay Chart, earned numerous awards, multiple GRAMMY nominations, and over 2 billion streams.
'For our 41st year, we worked hard to bring in a legendary country act, along with a unique alternative-funk-rap band, and free tributes to classic rock,' Event Director Dave Pessagno said in the announcement. 'This year's Spiedie Fest truly has something for everyone, with the most affordable concert prices anywhere in the country.'
Concert tickets, pit passes (for Saturday and Sunday), ticket bundles with on-site parking, and single on-site parking for all three days go on sale Friday, May 16, 2025, at SpiedieFest.com.
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