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U.S. Concert Agency (USCA) Makes History, Drawing Record Amount Of Fans To First-Ever Field Of Dreams Music Festival

Tim McGraw headlined SOLD-OUT live performance at Field of Dreams on Sat., August 30

Nickelback headlined Velocity Music Festival on Sun., August 31

View photos from Day 1 ( Music + Experience) and Day 2 ( Music + Experience)

2026 festival dates announced for September 4th through September 6th

U.S. Concert Agency (USCA) made history on Labor Day Weekend, debuting the inaugural multi-day music festival at the iconic Field of Dreams movie site. With over 35,000 tickets sold, fans flocked to Dyersville, Iowa for an unforgettable celebration of music, baseball, cinematic nostalgia and American culture.

The event kicked off Saturday, August 30th, with the SOLD-OUT Tim McGraw Live at Field of Dreams, headlined by the 3x GRAMMY Award-winning superstar Tim McGrawwith additional performances from Ty Myers, Hailey Whitters, Timothy Wayne, Cody Lee, Dani Rose and Loess Hills. On Sunday, August 31st, Velocity Music Festivalrocked the festival grounds with 15,000 fans in attendance. Fans were treated to a high-energy headlining set from Diamond-certified rock legends Nickelback, as well as performances from BrantleyGilbert, Buckcherry, Default, BrettScallions, Lakeviewand NoFlyList.

"Turning an empty field into a massive, dreamlike experience-that's what Field of Dreams was all about!" says NickAbate, Founder and CEO of U.S. Concert Agency (USCA). "These weren't just shows - they're the beginning of something way bigger. Thousands of fans, incredible artists, and an unmatched energy came together to bring the dream to life. Huge thanks to everyone who made it happen. We're just getting started!"

Highlights from Tim McGraw Live at Field of Dreams (8.30):

On the event's first day (8.30), Tim McGraw led the crowd in singing "Happy Birthday" to his late father, MLB legend Tug McGraw, and paid tribute to him with a performance of "Live Like You Were Dying" on what would've been Tug's 81st birthday - before bringing out his nephew, rising country artist Timothy Wayne for a performance of "Paper Umbrellas."

Performing in her home state, GRAMMY-nominated "Corn Queen" Hailey Whitters announced she's expecting a baby boy and delighted fans with covers of Brooks & Dunn and Trisha Yearwood. Dani Rose performed her song "Chess," which was featured in the Paramount Network series Yellowstone. Breakout singer-songwriter-guitaristTy Myersproved his buzzed-about showmanshipwowing the crowd with behind-the-backshredding, while Timothy Wayne paid homage to country roots with a Dierks Bentley cover.

Additionally, USCA Founder Nick Abate received the Key to the City of Dyersville for his role in bringing the historic event to life, Field of Dreams' touring baseball exhibition team, The Ghost Players, made an appearance on the field, and Culver's added local flavor with Midwest talent on their Blue Room Experience stage and samples of their famous Vanilla Fresh Frozen Custard.

Highlights from Velocity Music Festival (8.31):

On day two (8.31), Nickelback ignited the crowd with performances of fan-favorites such as "Rockstar," "Savin' Me," along with crowd-pleasers like "Photograph" and "Animals." BrantleyGilbert made a surprise appearance during the set for a duet cover of Steve Earle's "Copperhead Road," all leading up to a fiery finale complete with flamethrowers and a fireworks show for 15,000 fans.

During his own set, Gilbert paid tribute to active-duty military and veterans with an emotional performance of "One Hell of an Amen," which led into a patriotic "USA" chant from the crowd and a powerful cover of Toby Keith's "Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue (The Angry American)." He also delivered a nostalgic rock mashup, blending hits from Fall Out Boy, Three Doors Down and Creed.

Default performed their 2001 hit, "Wasting My Time" produced by Nickelback's Chad Kroeger, and energized the crowd with covers of Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir," Black Sabbath's "War Pigs," and Audioslave's "Like a Stone." Buckcherry rocked the stage with its head-banging No. 1 hit "Crazy Bit*h," BrettScallions had fans singing along with a performance of his Fuel breakout hit "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)," while No Fly List and Lakeview jumpstarted the crowd as the first two performances.

Stay tuned for details for next year's festival lineup, which will be taking place September 4th through September 6th, 2026.

DOWNLOAD HIGH-RES EVENT PHOTOS AND VIDEOS HERE:

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DAY 2 ARTIST PHOTOS

DAY 2 EXPERIENCE PHOTOS

DAY 2 B-ROLL

For more information about the event, visit usca.live.

About U.S. Concert Agency (USCA):

U.S. Concert Agency is a leading promoter and event organizer, known for producing some of the most memorable live events across the country. With a commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for fans, USCA brings unique concerts and events to iconic locations.

For more information, visit usca.live.

About Tim McGraw:

McGraw's unparalleled career includes sales of over 103 million records worldwide, 47 number one radio singles, 19 number one albums and countless industry awards and accolades. He holds the record for second-most #1 albums in the U.S. just behind George Strait. His unique chart achievements include having three singles in the Top 20 of the radio charts on multiple occasions, as well as having two singles spend over 10 weeks at number one. He has brought to life some of the biggest hit singles of all-time, including "Live Like You Were Dying" and "Humble and Kind," a message that continues to impact fans around the world, including a Spanish version sung by McGraw. He has routinely been cited as one of the biggest touring artists in the history of country music. As part of the host committee, McGraw welcomed the largest outdoor crowd ever to his Nashville performance at the 2019 NFL Draft. He also appeared in the NFL Tailgate Party for Super Bowl LII and the College Football Playoffs 2020. His latest EP release, Poet's Resume follows the massive success of "Standing Room Only" whose title cut launched with the most first-week streams of any track in McGraw's career and became his 47th career #1.

About Nickelback:

2023 Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductees and Diamond-certified rock legends Nickelback were named Billboard's "Most Successful Rock Band of the Decade" in 2009. Globally celebrated for career-defining and award-winning hits like "How You Remind Me," "Photograph," "Far Away," "Rockstar," and more, the four-piece-Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake, Mike Kroeger, and Daniel Adair - remains one of the most commercially successful and influential acts of the past two decades.

About Culver's:

For 40 years, Culver's guests have been treated to cooked-to-order food made with farm-fresh ingredients and served with a smile. The ever-expanding franchise system now numbers 1,000 family-owned and operated restaurants in 26 states. The restaurants' nationally recognized customer service is based on small-town, Midwestern values, genuine friendliness and an unwavering commitment to quality. Signature items include the award-winning ButterBurger, made from fresh, never frozen beef, and Fresh Frozen Custard, including the famous Flavor of the Day program. For more information, visit www.culvers.com or connect with Culver's on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

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