Michigan Country Roads Music Festival Canceled Days Before 2025 Start

The Country Roads Music Festival, set to replace the annual Faster Horses Music Festival in Michigan for 2025, was canceled just days before its scheduled start. Originally planned as a three-day event at The Groves of Michigan Campground with headliners like Colt Ford, Restless Road, and Drew Baldridge, organizers announced the postponement to 2026, citing the need to create a meaningful experience for the community. All ticket holders are to receive full refunds automatically. The Country Roads festival was designed to offer a similar but more intimate experience compared to Faster Horses, which had paused in 2025 after more than a decade of annual events. Organizers expressed gratitude for fan support and hope to return with a special event in 2026, although the future of Faster Horses remains uncertain. Despite ongoing promotion until shortly before the cancellation, the decision reflects challenges in sustaining large country music festivals in the region this year.