Join us in Hazlehurst, GA for the 4th Annual Headin’ Home Fest!
October 22-26, 2025
Held at Stagger Lee Music Park
Covered Stage Pavilion and 140+ Campsites
2025 BAND LINEUP ANNOUNCED!
★ Headin’ Home
★ The Little Roy & Lizzy Show
★ The Waddington Brothers
★ Nick Dumas & Branchline
★ Carson Peters & Iron Mountain
★ The Gospel Plowboys
★ Lydia Hamby & Company
★ Retro 78
★ The Brothers Five
★ Boonie Bevins & Carolina Drive
★ Willie Wells & The Blue Ridge Mountain Grass
★ Colin & Kathleen Ray
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The 4th Annual Headin’ Home Fest is coming to Stagger Lee Music Park in Hazlehurst, GA!
902 Vernon Williams Rd, Hazlehurst, GA 31539
A True Family Festival! Hosted by the Georgia family band Headin’ Home, Headin’ Home Fest is a celebration of great bluegrass music and fellowship. Come join us for five days in the south Georgia fall weather this October, enjoying world-class entertainment from some of the best bluegrass bands on the scene, camping at the beautiful Stagger Lee Music Park, and pickin’ all day and night! Get ready for a refreshing and relaxing weekend of clean, uplifting fun. Headin’ Home Fest is a homecoming for the bluegrass family!
Always the 4th weekend of October! 2026 dates: October 21-25, 2026
The Location
Stagger Lee Music park is conveniently located between the towns of Baxley and Hazlehurst, right in the heart of beautiful southeast Georgia. This spacious campground is home to over 140 campsites (many of which are full hookups including sewer), a covered stage pavilion, bathhouses & showers, onsite laundry facilities, a jamming pavilion, free wifi, a dump station, and a lovely river overlooked by shady Georgia pines. The park is also just minutes away from many hotels, stores, and restaurants!
The Festival
The 4th Annual Headin’ Home Fest in October 2025 will feature Headin’ Home, The Little Roy & Lizzy Show, The Waddington Brothers, Nick Dumas & Branchline, Carson Peters & Iron Mountain, The Gospel Plowboys, Lydia Hamby & Company, Retro 78, The Brothers Five, Boonie Bevins & Carolina Drive, Willie Wells & The Blue Ridge Mountain Grass, and Colin & Kathleen Ray!
The Action
There’s so much for the whole family to do and love at Headin’ Home Fest! There’ll be exciting bluegrass shows, jamming 24/7, nightly raffles, craft and music vendors, great food at the onsite food trucks, a potluck dinner on opening night, an open stage, fishing & kayaking in the river, and much more! Children under 10 get in FREE, and youth aged 10-15 are half price, with a paying adult!
October 2025 Stage Show Lineup
Headin’ Home – Host Band
Bloomingdale, Georgia
Performing Thursday, October 23 at 7:30 PM; Friday, October 24 at 7:30 PM; & Saturday, October 25 at 6:30 PM
Headin’ Home is a band of six family members from coastal Georgia, who are lighting up the bluegrass scene with their brand of tight, refreshing, inspiring family music. Jon and Marina Lindblom, both classically trained professional musicians, are joined by their four adult children Luke, Libby, Lucy, and Timothy to create a true powerhouse family band. This close-knit group has music in their genes, which shines through in their polished sound and tightly-woven blend of instruments and voices. In 2023, Headin’ Home won the Dailey & Vincent Band Contest in Hiawassee, Georgia. And in 2024, they took first place in the official Georgia State Bluegrass Band Competition. Headin’ Home hosted the inaugural Headin’ Home Fest in 2022, and they have been the host band ever since!
The Little Roy & Lizzy Show
Lincolnton, Georgia
Performing Saturday, October 25 at 8:30 PM (one 90-minute set)
Hailing from Lincolnton, Georgia, legendary bluegrass and gospel icons Little Roy Lewis & Lizzy Long put on perhaps the most entertaining show you’ll ever see! Little Roy has been inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, SPBGMA Hall of Greats, IBMA Hall of Honor, and Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Lizzy Long is a highly gifted vocalist and multi-instrumentalist. The Little Roy & Lizzy Show finds this world-class duo joined by a talented cast of musicians: Hunter Berry on fiddle, Holger Oleson on bass, and Mikayla Burrows on guitar. Prepare for laughter, energy, excitement, and a lot of fast notes!
The Waddington Brothers
Regent, North Dakota
Performing Saturday, October 25 at 3:00 and 7:30 PM
The Waddington Brothers, a band of four brothers from rural North Dakota, perform what they live: music that is real to them, that takes listeners on a journey through the heart of the American West. Seth, Ethan, Jacob, and Job Waddington skillfully blend cowboy and bluegrass music, creating a style that’s timelessly classic and yet refreshingly new and unique. With their rich, stirring vocal harmonies and instrumental versatility that ranges from hard-driving bluegrass to more mellow acoustic tones, this quartet has developed a sound that is truly as strong as it is special. In 2023 at the annual SPBGMA Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, The Waddington Brothers took first place in the International Bluegrass Band Competition.
Carson Peters & Iron Mountain
Piney Flats, Tennessee
Performing Thursday, October 23 at 3:00 and 8:30 PM
Carson Peters and Iron Mountain have quickly become one of the most energetic and hottest bluegrass bands in the business, making numerous trips to the Grand Ole Opry and multiple international appearances. Their traditional bluegrass style and acapella arrangements are a refreshing reminder that the bluegrass of old is alive and well. Carson at only 20 years old has already performed on the CMA Awards Show and The Voice. The 6-piece band is made up of Carson and Jamie Peters, a father and son duo from Piney Flats, TN; along with another father and son duo in Eric and Ben Marshall from Mount Airy, NC; Austin Tate from Marion, VA; and James McDowell from Hendersonville, NC. Their exciting show is one you won’t want to miss!
Nick Dumas & Branchline
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
Performing Friday, October 24 at 3:00 and 8:30 PM
Nick grew up in Brier, Washington, and was introduced to bluegrass music at a very young age by his dobro-playing grandfather. After learning to play fiddle, mandolin, guitar, and to sing lead and harmony vocals, Nick became a co-founder of the popular Northwest-based bluegrass bands Northern Departure and North Country Bluegrass. He joined the iconic band Special Consensus on mandolin in 2015; and during his 4 years with the group, Special Consensus won three IBMA awards and received a GRAMMY nomination. Nick is now fronting his own touring bluegrass band Nick Dumas & Branchline. He has top musicians and singers accompanying him on the road with Branchline and they never disappoint! Nick has also released several solo projects, earning himself nominations for both SPBGMA Song of the Year and IBMA Momentum Vocalist of the Year in 2023.
The Gospel Plowboys
Concord, North Carolina
Performing Friday, October 24 at 1:00 and 6:30 PM
“Plowing the ground and planting the seed that Christ died for you.” The Gospel Plowboys are a group of men that are dedicated to spreading the good news of Jesus Christ through song. Their attire, which consists of red ties, white shirts, and blue denim bib overalls, represent the colors of Old Glory. This dress also represents the 1930’s and 40’s. A time of depression, a time of struggle, but a time of when people drew nearer to Jesus. Through timeless and uplifting bluegrass gospel music, The Gospel Plowboys desire to point their audiences back to honoring and serving the Lord Jesus Christ.
The Brothers Five
Bloomingdale, Georgia
Performing Thursday, October 23 at 1:00 PM & Saturday, October 25 at 2:00 PM
The Brothers Five, an all-sibling band from Bloomingdale, Georgia, won the blue ribbon at the 2023 Galax Youth Bluegrass Band Competition. They also took 4th place in Branson, Missouri at the 2023 KSMU Youth in Bluegrass Contest, and 2nd place in the 2024 Georgia State Bluegrass Band Competition! These boys spend practically every minute of their lives singing and jamming together, and it shows in their delightfully entertaining and polished stage show. The Brothers Five are Linus Lindblom (18) on guitar, Logan Lindblom (17) on bass, Liam Lindblom (15) on fiddle, Levi Lindblom (13) on banjo, and Leo Lindblom (10) on mandolin. Their fun-filled show is sure to put a smile on your face!
Lydia Hamby & Company
Johnson City, Tennessee
Performing Thursday, October 23 at 2:00 and 6:30 PM
Lydia Hamby, originally from western North Carolina and now based in Johnson City, Tennessee, is a gifted bluegrass musician known for her soulful vocals and virtuoso mandolin playing. Her performances are a masterclass in authenticity and emotion, delivering an exceptional experience for all who have the pleasure of hearing her play. Her talented band consists of a crew of top-notch young pickers and singers.
Retro 78
Inman, South Carolina
Performing Saturday, October 25 at 1:00 and 5:30 PM
This rising supergroup from the Carolinas took the SPBGMA Nashville Convention by storm in January 2022, winning first prize in the International Bluegrass Band Competition and stunning the crowd with their tight vocal harmonies. Founding members Clint Groves (guitar/vocals), Hunter Motts (banjo), Jacob Turnbill (fiddle), and Jacob Jackson (mandolin) are now joined by new 2024 bandmates Ernie Evans (guitar/vocals) and Alex Hibbits (bass/vocals) to deliver a hard-driving and rock-solid show!
Colin & Kathleen Ray
Lincolnton, North Carolina
Performing Friday, October 24 at 12:00 and 5:30 PM
With over a decade of experience in the music industry, Colin and Kathleen Ray have carved out a special place in the hearts of bluegrass enthusiasts. Known for their harmonious vocals and masterful instrumentation, this dynamic duo embodies the spirit of traditional bluegrass while infusing their own unique flair. Colin’s deft banjo playing and Kathleen’s soulful guitar strumming create a rich tapestry of sound that resonates with audiences both old and new. Their deep appreciation for the genre is evident in their heartfelt lyrics and engaging performances, which celebrate the stories and traditions that define bluegrass music.
Boonie Bevins & Carolina Drive
Charleston, South Carolina
Performing Friday, October 24 at 2:00 PM & Saturday, October 25 at 12:00 PM
Often described as having the voice of an angel, Boonie Bevins got her start at the young age of 5 years old, singing in the band 4 Wheel Drive and regularly performing at Guy and Tina’s Pickin Parlor in Bethera, SC. Along with creating her own original songs, Boonie and her husband John Henry Braun, father Kevin Bevins, and brother-in-law Bryan Jackson perform together under the name Boonie Bevins and Carolina Drive. The band performs traditional and contemporary bluegrass as well as jazz, swing, and country.
Willie Wells & The Blue Ridge Mountain Grass
West Columbia, South Carolina
Performing Thursday, October 23 at 12:00 and 5:30 PM
Willie Wells, the son of the late Bill Wells, has always been on the music scene. Being inspired by his father to play guitar and to be at the helm of the Blue Ridge Mountain Grass band that his father started some forty years ago, Willie is keeping his father’s wishes to preserve bluegrass music in South Carolina. The band’s high-energy stage show and presence keeps their audience engaged.
Head home to Hazlehurst, GA with us this fall!
Thank You 2024 Sponsors!
We appreciate the generous sponsors and donors behind the 3rd Annual Headin’ Home Fest!
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