Headwaters Country Jam
Took place Jul 23–25 and has ended.
Headwaters Country Jam is a three-day ticketed country festival held in July at The Bridge on the Missouri headwaters in Three Forks, Montana. Camping is available at the 159-acre venue, where the festival has returned each summer since launching in 2008.
The Bridge, Missouri headwaters · Three Forks, MT · 2.25 hr from Missoula
Good to know
Getting there
The Bridge is at 1865 Highway 2 in Cardwell, MT, just outside Three Forks. The approximate drive from Missoula is about 2.25 hours. The venue asks attendees to use Google Maps for accurate GPS location rather than Apple Maps.
Camping
Three camping tiers are offered at the 159-acre venue: Luxury, VIP, and Standard. All campsites are primitive with no water or electric hookups. RV campers should fill their water tanks before arrival, as on-site water access is limited. Generators are allowed, though quiet hours are enforced at 2 AM. Each site allows one steering mechanism and one sleeping unit. Early Entry add-ons were available for VIP and Standard camping on Tuesday, July 21 from 12 PM to 9 PM.
Tickets
Tickets for 2026 were sold through Front Gate Tickets. General Admission, VIP, and Luxury Suite tiers were available as 3-day or single-day passes. Children 10 and under are free with a paid adult for General Admission. All sales are final, with no refunds or exchanges. Tickets are digital only, delivered by email about 1-2 weeks before the event.
Lineup notes
The 2026 headliners were Clint Black, Wyatt Flores, and Gavin Adcock. Additional acts on the bill included Midland, Cameron Whitcomb, Avery Anna, Jackson Dean, Billy Dean, Collin Raye, Drake Milligan, Willow Avalon, Noeline Hofmann, The Kentucky Headhunters, The Wilder Blue, Tyce Delk, and The Band Loula.
What to expect
The festival takes place on the Missouri headwaters in rolling hills near the Jefferson River. The 159-acre venue includes the historic Sappington Bridge that gives the site its local name. The event runs outdoors and is held rain or shine.
- Children 10 and under are free with a paid adult for General Admission; all ages require a ticket for VIP and Luxury Suite areas.
- VIP admission includes shaded seating with a premium view on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Weekend parking is sold separately in Patty's Parking Patch near the campgrounds, with re-entry and overnight parking permitted.
2026 lineup
Full lineup
Hear the headliners
Clint Black
Clint Black is an American country music singer, songwriter, musician, actor, and record producer. Signed to RCA Nashville in 1989, his debut album Killin' Time produced four straight number one singles on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts.
- country
- contemporary country
- folk
Gavin Adcock
Gavin Adcock is an American country music singer-songwriter. His upcoming album, The Day I Hang It Up, is due October 2, 2026.
- country
Wyatt Flores
Wyatt Flores is an American country music singer-songwriter and musician. His debut studio album, Welcome to the Plains, arrived in 2024, followed by Scared of Heights in 2026.
- country
- red dirt
From past years
