ENTERTAINMENT
Three Days. Countless Memories. One Incredible Lineup.
Join us for the 2026 Marshall Autumnfest Weekend as we bring the community together through the power of live music! We’ve curated a spectacular, multi-genre lineup featuring star power straight from NBC's The Voice, jaw-dropping tribute performances, and the absolute best local talent the Midwest has to offer. Best of all, the music pairs perfectly with our weekend events, food vendors, and classic Car Show. Find your favorite acts below and get ready to sing, dance, and celebrate!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
Beauty & The Beats
Get ready to kick off the 2026 Marshall Autumnfest Weekend with an absolute powerhouse of a duo! Opening our musical entertainment schedule is Beauty & The Beats, featuring powerhouse vocalist Aura Ray, whom you know from NBC’s The Voice 2025 On-Air and Comeback Stage, and the incredible Sean Noel on guitar and percussion.
This dynamic pair has rocked stages from coast to coast and across the globe, bringing years of national and international touring experience directly to Marshall. Whether you are a fan of rock, pop, country, R&B, or jazz, they play the ultimate multi-genre soundtrack for your night. Their seamless blend of vocals, guitar, and live percussion will have you singing and dancing along in no time.
Make sure you are at the stage early! Grab your spots, grab your drinks, put your hands together, and get ready for Beauty & The Beats from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM!
American Vanity
Get ready for an unforgettable night of raw, stadium-sized energy as we proudly welcome the ultimate Friday, September 18th headliner to the festival: the new teen internet sensation, American Vanity!
Racking up an astonishing 1.5 million+ views and taking the digital world by storm, this powerhouse four-piece, formerly known and loved across the country as Burn The Jukebox, is stepping into a massive new era. Led by the magnetic dual vocals of Virginia Franks on bass and Luke Hoffman on rhythm guitar, alongside the blistering riffs of lead guitarist Luke Vanchure and the driving, explosive rhythms of drummer Carter Dennis, American Vanity turns modern rock into a vivid, unfiltered mirror built to reflect exactly what it feels like to live in your own skin today.
Their deliberate songwriting takes a fearless aim at the modern attention economy, capturing how image, approval, and identity get tangled in a world where everyone is chasing views but no one feels truly seen. This performance is an absolute must-see for the young and the young-at-heart alike who crave the unfiltered authenticity of genuine rock-and-roll. Come out for the massive, arena-ready anthems, and stay for a special, intimate segment where we will sit down with the band to discuss their musical influences, their evolution, and exclusive details about their highly anticipated new music.
Catch them live and experience the phenomenon for yourself on the Gazebo Stage from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
Whiskey Sour
Kick off your Saturday night with a local favorite that always brings the party! Opening our Saturday, September 19th evening lineup is Paris, Illinois’ very own Whiskey Sour!
Far from your average cover band, this high-powered, five-piece powerhouse blends timeless country classics with unexpected rock and pop favorites. Known throughout the region for having a few musical tricks up their sleeves, they specialize in high-energy sets that keep crowds on their feet. See why they have built a massive local following.
Catch their fan-favorite show from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM on the main stage!
No Fences
Mother Nature couldn't keep them away! After last year's weather cancellation, our Saturday Night Headliner is back to claim the stage: No Fences – The Ultimate Garth Brooks Experience!
As the nation's premier tribute to country music icon Garth Brooks, No Fences (featuring Dusty Miller) faithfully replicates the roaring energy, signature look, and stadium sound of a live Garth concert. For frontman Dusty Miller, this show is a lifelong passion. What started 30 years ago as an 11-year-old kid winning a school lip-sync contest with a homemade headset microphone has evolved into a full-blown, powerhouse tribute production.
Backed by an elite band of seasoned musicians from across the Midwest and Nashville—who have shared stages with Brad Paisley, Toby Keith, and The Kentucky Headhunters—Dusty brings unparalleled authenticity to the stage (he even sang backup vocals for the legendary Kenny Rogers!). Get ready for a non-stop, high-energy roller coaster ride celebrating the biggest hits in country music history.
Marshall, let’s make up for lost time and show them how we party in low places!
Find them on the Gazebo Stage from 8 PM - 9:30 PM
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026
High Cotton
As the 2026 Marshall Autumnfest Weekend and our fantastic Car Show wind down, we invite you to gather at the stage for our grand finale act: High Cotton.
For more than twenty years, High Cotton has entertained crowds across the Midwest with their engaging, down-home live shows. By infusing their lineup with brilliant young talent alongside seasoned veterans, they strike a flawless balance between musical tradition and modern innovation. Renowned for their tight harmonies and a deep commitment to musical excellence, High Cotton shares the absolute best of roots music. Come celebrate the close of another wonderful festival year with a performance that will leave you smiling all the way home.
Find them on the Gazebo Stage from 1 PM - 3 PM.
