July Country Concerts in Illinois and Missouri

The middle of summer is the busiest time of year for concerts in the Midwest. There are dozens of country artists appearing in Missouri and Illinois. From county fairs to festivals and one night only events. Everything lights up after the Independence Day weekend.

Windy City Smokeout July 10-13

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Sat July 3 -- Nate Smith/Josh Ross - Schuyler County Fair - Rushville, Il.

Thu-July 10 – Bailey Zimmerman – Windy City Smokeout – Chicago, Il.

Fri-July 11 – Chris Stapleton – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater – St. Louis, Mo.

Fri-July 11 – Dustin Lynch – Morgan County Fair – Jacksonville, Il.

Fri-July 11 – Old Dominion – Windy City Smokeout – Chicago, Il.

Sat-July 12 – Kane Brown/Megan Moroney – Windy City Smokeout – Chicago, Il.

Sat-July 12 – Warren Zeiders – Morgan County Fair – Jacksonville, Il.

Sun-July 13 – Jon Pardi/Riley Green – Windy City Smokeout – Chicago, Il.

Thu-July 17 – Tyler Hubbard – Ameristar Casino – Kansas City, Mo.

Fri-July 18 – Gabby Barrett – Bloomington Ctr for Performing Arts – Bloomington, Il.

Hannibal BBQ Fest July 18-19

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Fri-July 18 – Josh Turner – Heartland Field – Hannibal, Mo.

Fri-July 18 – Gavin Adcock – Gem City Concert Series – Quincy, Il.

Fri- July 18 - Tyler Hubbard - The Rust Belt - E.Moline, Il.

Sat-July 19 – Brantley Gilbert – Heartland Field – Hannibal, Mo.

Sat-July 19 – Lee Brice – Black Oak Mountain Amph. – Lampe, Mo.

Sat-July 19 – Jackson Dean – Century Casino – Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Sat-July 19 – Jason Aldean – Hollywood Casino Amph. St. Louis, Mo.

Tue-July 22 – Scotty McCreery (free show) – Village Green – Elk Grove, Il.

Wed-July 23 – Lee Brice – Factory at the District – Chesterfield, Mo.

Thu-July 24 – Lee Brice – KC Power & Light – Kansas City, Mo.

Fri-July 25 – Gabby Barrett – Coronado Performing Arts Center – Rockford, Il.

Fri-July 25 – Josh Ross – VooDoo Lounge Harrah’s North – Kansas City, Mo.

Fri-July 25 – Scotty McCreery – Chesterfield Amph. – Chesterfield, Mo.

Adams County Fair July 22 - 29

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Sat-July 26 – Sara Evans – Adams County Fair - Mendon, Il.

Sat-July 26 – Kane Brown – Thunder Ridge Amph. – Ridgedale, Mo.

Sat-July 31 – Luke Bryan – Hollywood Casino Amph. – St. Louis, Mo.

Sat-July 31 – Corey Kent – KC Power & Light – Kansas City, Mo.

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There are so many artists to see this month you should commit to checking out more than one. You should celebrate the season and at least take in one show at a smaller venue.

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