This is a family fun event for all ages with a play area for children!
The Big Sting weekend-long country music festival and camping event is coming to Watson Lake near Prescott, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10 and 11. Proceeds from the annual event support the Shadows Foundation, a local nonprofit organization that provides financial and support services to individuals and families battling life-threatening illnesses.
The event kicks off Thursday, Oct. 9, with a private camper-only party. Friday, Oct. 10 is Military and Veterans Awareness Day with fun under the party tent with Happy Hour from 3-5 p.m. Gates will open at 1:30 p.m., with a cornhole tournament starting at 2 p.m. Austin Burke will be headlining with Big Sting favorite John King. Other artists include Whitney Lusk, J. Michael Harter and Kevin Rueb. The U.S. Army will assist in a very special flag ceremony honoring veterans and those currently serving in the military.
Saturday, Oct. 11, is First Responders and Shadows Awareness Day. Gates will open at 1:30 p.m., with cornhole tournament playoffs starting at 2 p.m. Ned Ledoux with Jade Eagleson will be headlining, with other artists including The Grant Brothers, Kicked Otta Cottonwood, The Kyle Benedict Band and Ben Bruner with Carl Sigfried. The Army will assist in another very special flag ceremony honoring our first responders and those in law enforcement.
In support of all military and law enforcement personnel, veterans and first responders, the Shadows Foundation is providing a discounted rate on weekend passes for $35. Those passes can be purchased at thebigsting.com and ID will be required at ticketing.
General Admission two-day passes can be purchased for $90. Daily passes can be purchased as well for $45, VIP passes include dinner Friday and Saturday night with a private bar and seated tented area for $200.
This is a family fun event for all ages with a play area for children! Those 12 and under are free. For tickets, line up and additional information, visit thebigsting.com. FBN
By Vicki Burton
Vicki Burton is the founder of the Shadows Foundation. For more information on the Shadows Foundation visit shadowsfoundation.org.
