Birmingham will step onto the national country music stage this fall when the city welcomes its first major country festival, the Iron Hills Country Music Festival, on October 11-12 at Sloss Furnaces.
Festival organizers Johnny Grimes, Chad Johnson, and Josh Williams said their goal was to design an event that goes beyond the typical music festival. They explained that as longtime fans themselves, they know audiences expect value and unique experiences. The group hopes Iron Hills will stand apart as a festival that combines quality talent, great food and drink, and an atmosphere that creates lasting memories.
Choosing Sloss Furnaces as the backdrop was intentional.
The historic landmark, once the industrial heart of Birmingham, will provide an atmosphere unlike any other country music venue. The organizers compared its role in Birmingham to the Gateway Arch’s symbolism in St. Louis.
To honor that heritage, artisans from Sloss Metal Arts will showcase live cast iron pours during the festival, highlighting the site’s roots while connecting it to today’s music and cultural scene.
The two-day lineup features a mix of legendary performers, chart-topping artists, and emerging talent.
Saturday, October 11
- Turnpike Troubadours (headliner)
- Travis Tritt
- Midland
- Stephen Wilson Jr.
- Mountain Grass Unit
- Drew Baldridge
- Drayton Farley
- Maggie Rose
- Matt Stell
- Dan Spencer
- Smokeshow Rodeo
Sunday, October 12:
- Ryan Bingham & The Texas Gentlemen (headliner)
- Chase Rice
- Jo Dee Messina
- Dylan Marlowe
- Eli Young Band
- Conner Smith
- Chayce Beckham
- Kashus Culpepper
- American Aquarium
- Channing Wilson
- Tiera Kennedy
Iron Hills is also spotlighting local and regional food vendors, including Battle Axe’s Feast, Mi Pueblo, Pazzo’s Big Slice, The Potato Hut, and Uncle G’s Pizza, among others.
With everything from Cajun boudin to shaved ice, festivalgoers will have plenty of options to enjoy between sets.
Organizers emphasized that the festival is about more than the music—it’s about bringing the community together at a historic site to celebrate Birmingham’s growing place on the cultural map.
Tickets for the Iron Hills Country Music Festival are available now here.
Sherri Blevins is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You may contact her at [email protected].
