New Whistlestop Festival music lineup includes local, national artists

The new version of Huntsville’s popular Whistlestop Festival is happening in just a few weeks, and festival-goers will have a full slate of live music to enjoy throughout the event.

Festival officials announced this week the live music lineup for the event, a mix of local and national musicians.

Who’s playing the 2023 Whistlestop Festival

The Whistlestop Festival is known for having some fantastic live music booked throughout the years, including Gin Blossoms, Marshall Tucker Band, The Rembrandts and dozens more.

This year’s lineup includes:

JJ Grey & Mofro
Eric Michael Taylor
Silver Silos
Carver Commodore
The Stepdads
Ben Loftin & the Family
Joslyn & the Sweet Impressions

Music begins Friday, Oct. 21 at 4PM and continues throughout the evening and all day Saturday.

A new era for the Whistelstop Festival

whistlestop festival map 2023 — For the first time, the Whistlestop Festival will be held at MidCity. (Whistlestop Festival)

This festival has been a beloved North Alabama tradition since 2001. As a primary fundraising event for the EarlyWorks Children’s Museum, the festival raises funds allowing EarlyWorks to expand its offerings and better serve the community over the years.

The EarlyWorks Foundation announced last year that Huntsville’s decades-old BBQ and music festival was coming to an end, but this summer arrangements were made to keep the event going at a new venue.

Here is what the 2023 version of the festival has in store:

10+ local food vendors offering unique food options
Signature WhistleStop cocktails & cold beers
Snack vendors such as kettle corn and hot boiled peanuts
A tailgate zone to watch your favorite football team
A kid zone for the little ones to run around
Curated market vendors

The two-day festival happens Oct. 21-22 at MidCity, and all proceeds benefit EarlyWorks Children’s Museum and educational programs for area children. You can get tickets here.

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