Tickets are almost sold out for the 11th annual Carolina Country Music Fest (CCMF) and this year's festival will have some cool new enhancements to give festivalgoers a unique new experience, especially to celebrate America 250 and beat the heat.
The USA 250 Celebration at CCMF 2026
As the nation marks America's 250th anniversary, CCMF is celebrating USA 250 through patriotic tributes, immersive experiences and ceremonial moments throughout the four-day event to honor history, celebrate community and recognize the men and women who serve.
Anniversary-themed programming will take place across multiple stages and activations, including Saturday's featured theme night, “Red, White & Boots,” inviting fans to celebrate in patriotic style while additional red, white and blue moments unfold throughout the weekend.
CCMF USA 250 celebrations will also include:
- Live performances from the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band
- Military honors and ceremonial presentations throughout the weekend
- A powerful National Anthem moment with more than 35,000 fans
- A Prayer for Our Nation bringing the crowd together in a moment of reflection
- A formal Color Guard presentation
- Special participation from the U.S. Marines and National Guard
- A K9 service dog presentation for a veteran through Special Operations Wounded Warriors (SOWW)
- The return of the Special Forces Association Parachute Team, performing a dramatic jump while carrying a 1,500-square-foot American flag
- Additional aerial showcases and patriotic programming throughout the weekend
- Curated music setlists celebrating America and its heritage
- South Carolina 250 onsite recognizing the pivotal role South Carolina played in America’s fight for independence
- The USO onsite throughout the weekend, supporting service members and enhancing the festival’s patriotic experience
- The celebration will also feature fireworks, a drone show with more than 600 drones, and pyrotechnics illuminating the Myrtle Beach skyline in a visual tribute to the anniversary year.
Stay Cool & Refreshed
CCMF is also adding to its ways it keeps festivalgoers cool and refreshed with additions like the all-new Chill Zone located in General Admission and offering cooling misters, shade, a lounge area, a bar and a DJ.
The new Wellness Ranch and Spa provides an air-conditioned oasis that features cold plunge ice baths, massage, fest-hair braiding, barber/salon, henna and airbrush tattoos, permanent jewelry, IV therapy, Oxygen bar and red light therapy. This wellness village brings a full-service beauty and recovery experience right inside the festival grounds.
Additional ways to stay cool within general admission include the air-conditioned Jack Daniels Party Tent and Coors Banquet Dive Bar along with the Titos Tent and Wild West retail tent.
Free water refill stations are located throughout GA and the S.C. Department of Safety offers free water along with designated drivers.
Get Your Game On
Also new for 2026, CCMF has teamed up with the American Cornhole League (ACL) for the first-ever Cornhole Tournament presented by SONIC! Participants can compete for $5,000 in prizes, including Super VIP upgrades, Artist Meet & Greets, and the ultimate Grand Prize: 2027 Super VIP passes awarded on the Main Stage.
