Tickets, bands, after parties: here's everything to know about Wild West Fest 2022
SAN ANGELO — Wild West Fest is back this summer for a weeklong event with heavy-hitters Whiskey Myers and Turnpike Troubadours as the headliners.
The fest will rock the RiverStage and 10 other venues in San Angelo from July 29-Aug. 5.
Here is everything you need to know about the festival. Updates will be posted here as they are announced.
Full schedule of events
JULY 29
Kick-off party on at Sports Next Level, 2838 College Hills Blvd., with Hunter LaCoste at 7 p.m., Cameron Sacky Band at 8:15 p.m. and The Damn Quails at 9:30 p.m.
"This is one of my favorite shows because we bring in really good talent," the concert's promoter Thomas Halfmann said. "This also gives the community a chance to come out and enjoy a free show with drink specials, Jell-O shots, cornhole, washers, putt putt and more."
JULY 30
Kayla Ray will play from 5-7 p.m. and 11:45 p.m.-2 a.m. at The House of Fifi DuBois, 123 S. Chadbourne St.
Kevin Brown will play at 5 p.m. at Miss Hattie's Restaurant, 26 E. Concho Ave.
Cooper Mohrmann & Co. will play at 5 p.m. for Happy Hour at The Martial Pint, 26 E. Concho Ave.
Dedra Knox will play at 5 p.m. for Happy Hour at Twisted Root Burger Co., 123 S. Chadbourne St.
Austin Meade will play at 7 p.m. at the RiverStage, 16 E. Ave. A.
Muscadine Bloodline will play at 8:15 p.m. at the RiverStage
MAIN EVENT: Whiskey Myers will play at 10 p.m. at the RiverStage
Midnight River Choir will play at midnight for an After Party at The House of Fifi DuBois
Pony Bradshaw will play at midnight for an After Party at Blaine's Pub, 10 W. Harris Ave.
JULY 31
Kin Faux will play at 1 p.m. at Fiddlestrings Bar & Patio, 3301 Arden Road
AUGUST 1
Holly Beth and Graycie York will play at 7 p.m. at The Penny Tap House, 2412 College Hills Blvd. #100
AUGUST 2
Jade Marie Patek and Rio Tripiano will play at 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. at The House of Fifi DuBois
AUGUST 3
Tyler Halverson will play at 7 p.m. at The Martial Pint
Abbey Duncan and Case Hardin will play at 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. at The House of Fifi DuBois
AUGUST 4
Rita Capuchina will play at 5 p.m. for Happy Hour at Twisted Root Burger Co.
Jamie Lin Wilson will play at 8 p.m. at The House of Fifi DuBois
Corey Kent will play at 10 p.m. at Blaine's Pub
AUGUST 5
Charlie Daniels II will play at 5 p.m. at Miss Hattie's Restaurant
James Manders + Mark David Manders will play at 5 p.m. at The Martial Pint
Manny Campos will play at 5 p.m. for Happy Hour at Twisted Root Burger Co.
Matt Lopez will play at 5 p.m. for Happy Hour at 19 Thirty Three Bar, 26 E. Concho Ave.
William Beckmann will play at 7 p.m. at the RiverStage
Cody Canada and The Departed will play at 8:30 p.m. at the RiverStage
MAIN EVENT: Turnpike Troubadours will play at 10:15 p.m. at the Rivertage
Tanner Usrey will play at midnight for an after party at Blaine's Pub.
Kevin Galloway will play at midnight for an after party at The House of Fifi DuBois
Happy hour
Happy hour will be held in downtown San Angelo for people who want to bar hop or pregame for other events.
"Last year there were a ton of people socializing downtown and walked over to the RiverStage after," Halfmann said. "So we thought, why not include everyone?"
Different venues will be offering live music and specials during happy hour. Most shows are free, but some may have a cover charge at the door.
"Not only does it give us a chance to showcase more amazing artists, but it brings everyone together, and that's what I'm trying to do with this festival," Halfmann said.
Tickets
General admission tickets and VIP tickets vary per day ranging from $50-$400. Tickets can be purchased on Stubwire.
This year, Wild West Fest will limit tickets to six per transaction and two transactions per credit card (up to 12 tickets).
A multi-day pass for general admission is $140 and a multi-day VIP pass is $400.
Any VIP ticket includes private parking, private covered seating, air-conditioned bathroom trailer, catered meal, private bar and a free Wild West Fest koozie.
Tickets for July 30 for Whiskey Myers are $50 for general admission and $160 for VIP.
Tickets for Aug. 5 for Turnpike Troubadours are $100 for general admission and $250 for VIP.
Artists playing on different days and venues are not included in these prices.
"Ticket sales compared to other years ... it's along the lines of 4-5x stronger than what we've seen before," Halfmann said.
Halfmann expects this festival to break the record attendance at the RiverStage once again, which has a fire marshal capacity of 8,000.
"We're definitely expecting the biggest show that the RiverStage has ever seen," Halfmann said. "A sold-out show is right on the horizon. I would not recommend waiting until the last minute to get a ticket; they are selling fast."
How did San Angelo manage Turnpike Troubadours as a headliner?
On Nov. 29, 2021, Turnpike Troubadours posted a new group photo on social media with nothing more than a smiling emoji. Fans were exhilarated thinking the band was back together after an unexpected hiatus in 2019.
Sure enough, the band began posting tour details the next day. One of these shows included San Angelo's annual Wild West Fest.
“I have been working with Turnpike’s booking agent for around five years. As rumors of a reunion began floating around, I immediately reached out,” Halfmann said.
"I spent the next two weeks game planning and figuring out how we could make it work and be part of their reunion tour. That was a hard secret to keep after confirming them in our lineup."
Turnpike preformed in the festival's first show in March 2018.
"It's kind of come full circle, which is a crazy thing to think about," Halfmann said.
Can I bring a lawn chair or blanket?
Halfmann said they are not allowing blankets in this year, but lawn chairs are acceptable.
"Blankets take up a little too much room and we just want to make sure everybody has the best and most comfortable experiences as possible," Halfmann said.
Can I bring food or alcohol in?
No outside food or drinks are allowed inside the events.
Drinks will be sold at the show, and food vendors are in the works.
Do I need cash?
Halfmann said they are accepting all forms of payment.
Rosanna Fraire covers entertainment, things to do and trending news in West Texas. Send her news tips at raguilera@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on San Angelo Standard-Times: Here's everything to know about Wild West Fest 2022
