BLACKWATER MUSIC FESTIVAL 22

August 26-27

GA Festival Pass: $80.00 + taxes and fees | VIP Festival Pass: $250.00 + taxes and fees

PURCHASE TICKETS

FESTIVAL LINEUP

You asked, we listened!

Riverfront Park Concert Series is BACK, and it’s better than ever. This time, get ready for Blackwater Music Festival 2022, a 2-day music festival at Riverfront Park presented by the Academy Center of the Arts and The Sonny Merryman Family.

Featuring local, regional, and international country music artists from around the globe, this festival highlights the deepest roots of the city of the Seven Hills. Headlined by Parmalee on Friday night and Hunter Hayes on Saturday, August 26th and 27th are sure to leave you dancing on Jefferson Street all weekend long.

The Academy is only selling 2-day weekend passes + 2-day VIP weekend passes to Blackwater Music Festival right now. If anything changes, the public will be made aware through our website and social media.

Tickets

PURCHASE TICKETS

Tickets:

General Admission Festival Pass: $80.00 plus taxes and fees

*VIP Festival Pass: $250.00 plus taxes and fees

Children under 12 – FREE

*Food provided by WaterDog, along with the use of the WaterDog facilities including indoor seating, private restrooms, and closest stage access.

For more information or to purchase tickets to this performance, contact our Box Office at (434) 846-8499.

About the Artist

Parmalee:

The Platinum-selling band of brothers is one of only four groups since 2001 to earn three consecutive Top 10 singles from a debut Country album. Since their debut at Country radio, Parmalee has earned nearly 500 million on-demand streams.

Hunter Hayes:

Multi-instrumentalist and platinum-selling recording artist Hunter Hayes has garnered over 2 billion on-demand global streams since the release of his platinum-certified debut album, along with six gold and platinum-certified singles.

The Lacs:

Collectively as the LACS, Baxley, Georgia’s renegade redneck rap duo Clay Sharpe and Brian King create the kind of music that created them; a hybrid of elements drawn from raw outlaw country to southern rock to crunk hip-hop.

Craig Campbell:

A consistent balancing act of traditional values and modern industry trends, Craig Campbell is considered by many to be one of the most talented yet under the radar stars, across all genres.

Sacha:

Making a name for herself in the US and Canada since the release of her EP The Best Thing in July 2020, SACHA is one of country music’s fastest rising stars.

Tenille Townes:

Award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician Tenille Townes earned her third consecutive Female Vocalist of the Year trophy and is the first female artist in Mediabase Canada history to achieve two No. 1 singles.

Zach Burnette:

Zach was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, and took to playing music at an early age. With high energy sounds and unique vocal textures, his take on Country music is something fresh yet recognizable.

Festival Playlist

Local Lodging & Food

Visit lynchburgvirginia.org while planning your festival weekend to find places to eat, drink, and stay.

Related Links

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Health & Safety Guidelines

In order to protect those in attendance, enhanced safety measures and protocols will be in place including contactless digital ticketing and all Academy staff are fully vaccinated. To learn more about health and safety guidelines at the Academy Center of the Arts, visit academycenter.org/health-safety-guidelines/.

Presenting Sponsor:

Event Sponsors:

City of Lynchburg Office

of Economic Development & Tourism

Other Sponsors:

Blue Ridge Beverage

Supported by the BWXT Access Program

Know Before You Go:

Age Requirement

All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket for this performance unless otherwise stated. All ages are welcome. This event is family friendly.

Camera Policy

Videography and photography are permitted at this event, but we do ask that you show our visiting performers some love by crediting them and us in your social media posts.

Content Advisory

The Academy Center of the Arts offers a diverse selection of entertainment. Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every guest or for all ages. Ticket buyers should take responsibility for making informed decisions regarding their purchases. We recommend visiting the official show website of each show you are coming to see at the Academy. If you ever have questions about the content or appropriateness of a show, please contact us at [email protected].

Doors Open

Gates will open 2 hours prior to the start of performances each festival day.

Inclement Weather

This event is rain or shine, please come prepared with necessary rain gear in the event of rain. This event will only be canceled for severe or unsafe weather conditions. Examples of ‘Severe/unsafe’ weather conditions include (but not limited to): wind, thunder/lightning, heavy rain or flooding, and /or tornado watch/warnings. The decision to cancel a concert time will not be made until the scheduled concert time or shortly thereafter. Should we need to cancel this festival, we will keep concert-goers informed via social media and our website.

Parking

View Parking Map

Parking is throughout downtown Lynchburg. The parking map above shows all of the free public and paid parking available. In addition, street parking is also available on most streets. Accessibility parking will be made available along Jefferson Street only.

Ticket Policies

Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. Our delivery methods are as follows:

Print at Home: This option allows you to print your tickets at home or access them on a mobile device via email.

Box Office Pick Up: You may stop by our Box Office, Monday through Friday, 12:00pm – 5:00pm, and have us print your tickets for you.

Will Call Pick Up: If your tickets are being held at Will Call, you can collect them inside the lobby at the Box Office counter.

All tickets for this show will be sold through academycenter.org and our ticketing system. Please do not use third-party resellers, as we do not contract with them. Should you use a reseller, the Academy Center of the Arts will not be liable for any issues with your purchase.

Armbands will be issued for each day of the festival, and can be used for all day admission.

Volunteer for this Event

Want to volunteer and see this festival for free? Sign up now at https://signup.com/go/sHojZaW or contact Mele Thompson, [email protected], for more information.

Additional Information

Tents, tables and umbrellas are not allowed at this event. Foldable chairs and blankets are allowed in the seating room area, but not in our standing section. Outside coolers, water bottles and cups are not permitted into this festival. Bags will be searched at the door. No pets allowed, unless carrying a service animal permit. Smoking sections will be designated at this event- smoking is not permitted in the general seating area.