Buckeye Country Superfest 2022: 🎸All you need to know, including who's performing when

Buckeye Country Superfest is ready for its return to Ohio Stadium.

The stadium is likely to be well-packed when Superfest returns on Saturday afternoon and evening.

“People are excited to come back to live events and we're excited to have them back,” said David Redelberger, director of interactive marketing for the Schottenstein Center and Nationwide Arena. “It's always fun to break out of the arenas and do a big show over there.”

The stadium began hosting Buckeye Country Superfest in 2015, with different lineups every year, and continued until 2019, after which it was interrupted by COVID.

This year, it is the only concert scheduled at the stadium, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary, though more concerts are likely in the future.

“We're always looking for artists that we can bring into the stadium for big events,” Redelberger said. “It's tough because there aren't a lot of acts that can fill a place this big.”

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Buckeye Country Superfest 2022 at Ohio Stadium: What you need to know

Starting in the '80s and through the early 2000s, the stadium hosted acts including Pink Floyd, Genesis and the Rolling Stones. After a decade-long break, the stadium returned to concerts in 2015, when the Rolling Stones visited again and the first Country Superfest was held.

In the years following, the stadium hosted Taylor Swift, One Direction and Beyonce and Jay-Z.

Morgan Wade to kick off Buckeye Country Superfest performances

Virginian singer-songwriter Morgan Wade will open the Superfest at 3:30 p.m. Her first album, 2021's “Reckless,” won critical acclaim, with what the New York Times called a “lovingly ragged debut” informed by Wade's “terrific, acid-drenched voice.”

Kameron Marlowe up next

At 4:40 p.m. Kameron Marlowe, an “American Idol” veteran who made a name for himself by streaming singles, will perform. Marlowe's debut album, “We Were Cowboys,” will be released in August.

Zach Bryan also to take the stage

Zach Bryan is scheduled to appear at 5:55 p.m. The 26-year-old served in the Navy for eight years until his discharge last year. This year, he's gone all-in for music, releasing the triple-album, 34-song “American Heartbreak.” Not content with that, the Oklahoma native just released the nine-song EP “Summertime Blues.” He will be appearing with other country artists this summer before starting to headline shows in the fall.

Cody Jinks share his brand of music

At 7:15 p.m., outlaw-alternative country road warrior Cody Jinks will take the stage. Jinks is known for walking the line between country and heavy metal: In 2021, he released both a solo country album, “Mercy,” and a heavy metal album, “None the Wiser,” with his band, Caned by Nod. The same year, he was named Independent Artist of the Year in MusicRow's Country Breakout Awards.

Luke Combs to bring the 'Shoe some country flair

Luke Combs, who is the headliner at this year's event, will wrap up the event when he takes the stage at 9 p.m. The Nashville-based singer has been roaring up the country charts since 2017 when he released his first album. The first country artist to have his first 14 songs all hit No. 1 on the Billboard country charts, he was named 2021 Entertainer of the Year at the Country Music Association awards ceremony. His new album, “Growin' Up,” debuted at No. 1 on the Country Albums chart.

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Planning to go to the Superfest? Here's what you need to know:

What if I want to start the party early?

• Go to the pre-party at 7 p.m. Friday, at the Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St., where country singer-songwriter and “The Voice” alum Corey Kent, who just hit the Billboard Hot 100 with his “Wild as Her,” will be performing. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 on the day of the show. (promowestlive.com)

When is Buckeye Country Superfest?

• July 23. Gates open at 2 p.m. and the music will begin at 3:30 p.m.

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Where is it held?

• Ohio Stadium, 411 Woody Hayes Drive

How much are tickets for Buckeye Country Superfest?

• Tickets start at $44.49, and go up from there. Get them at buckeyecountrysuperfest.com. Ticket windows at Ohio Stadium will open at noon.

• Only Ticketmaster mobile-compatible tickets (generated by Ticketmaster and shown on a mobile device as a SafeTix barcode) will be accepted.

Will there be a tailgate party?

• Yes. The Tailgate Fan Fest, sponsored by WCOL, will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside the stadium, with games, food trucks, official merchandise and music by Missouri-based singer-songwriter Renee Blair and Nashville-based singer-songwriter Drew Parks, who co-wrote several of Luke Combs' hit songs.

What about parking?

• Pre-paid parking at the stadium starts at $50 a per vehicle and can be purchased at www.buckeyecountrysuperfest.com. Parking on the day of the show may be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking lots will open at 8 a.m. on the day of the show. RV parking is available for $130 a vehicle. RVs must vacate their spots by 10 a.m. the following day.

For various parking lots, visit https://bit.ly/3PAI24j.

Can I pay for parking, concessions, merchandise or tickets with cash?

• No. The event is strictly cashless.

Will alcohol be available?

• Yes, for those 21 and older. Designated drivers are entitled to a free soft drink.

Can I bring stadium seats?

• As long as they don't have back supports, zippers or storage compartments.

What if I want to hydrate?

• Guests are encouraged to bring clear, empty plastic bottles into the stadium to fill at water stations.

What about sunscreen?

• Feel free to take it, as long as it's not aerosol. Don't put it in a bag.

What kind of bag can I take?

• Bags can be no bigger than 5-by-8-by-1 inch. No clear plastic bags or totes.

What else can I take?

• See the extensive list of prohibited items at www.buckeyecountrysuperfest.com. When in doubt, leave it at home.

Can I leave and then come back?

• No.

Where can I get more information?

• www.buckeyecountrysuperfest.com

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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Buckeye Country Superfest 2022: Everything you need to know