HEROSTOCK

SAT AUG 15 2026
HEROSTOCK 2026

COUNTRY DRIVE GOLF COURSE

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Join us on August 15, 2026, at Country Drive Golf Course in Ashland, Nebraska, for a full day of live music, community, and connection. Gates open at 2:00 PM and music begins at 3:00 PM.  Featuring country music headliner BlackHawk, along with The Traynr Band, Briella Steiner and The Wicked Ones, Shelby K and the High Class Hillbillies, and additional performers, HEROSTOCK 2026 promises one of Nebraska's premier country music events.

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Featured Attraction: The Roundtable Live – Where Heroes Talk and Music Connects

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New for 2026, experience an intimate songwriter round presented by the HEROSTOCK Nation Podcast Network's The Roundtable: Where Heroes Talk.Featuring US Army Veteran and award-winning singer-songwriter Matthew Jones, USMC Veteran and singer-songwriter Derek Thompson, festival founder and songwriter D.J. Bridwell, and recording artist Anthony Segovia, this special performance blends live music, storytelling, and the personal experiences behind the songs. Hear the stories, inspirations, and life lessons that shaped the music—and experience songwriting in its most personal form.

 

 

Featured Attraction:  Doc Goodbeard Mens Care Products' Beard Battle

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Think your beard has what it takes? Then bring that face fur out and show it off! Best part… it’s FREE to enter! Doc Goodbeard will have a beard battle location set up all day.  Beards will be judged throughout the day in multiple categories, and right before BlackHawk takes the stage, we’ll crown our champions and hand out prizes!

 

 

Herostock '26:  More Than a Concert

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• Live performance by BlackHawk and local bands

• The Roundtable Live Writers Round featuring local combat veterans

• Doc Goodbeard's Big Beautiful Badass Beard Battle for prizes

• Veteran & First Responder Resource Fair

• Food vendors and community organizations

• Family-friendly atmosphere

• A day dedicated to music, community, and honoring heroes

 

General Admission: $30

FREE admission for Military, Veterans, First Responders, and Gold Star Families with valid identification.

Bring your friends, your lawn chairs, and your love for country music—and join us for a day of great music, meaningful connections, and unforgettable memories.

 

Visit our Website:  www.herostock.org

Listen to the Herostock Nation Podcast, "The Roundtable: Where Heroes Talk" on Apple, Amazon, Spotify and YouTube

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