As summer approaches, the Deschutes County Fairgrounds is gearing up for a busy summer full of festivals and musical acts, including its 2025 Kendall Toyota of Bend Free Summer Concert Series. On May 22, the Fairgrounds announced its lineup for its annual concert series, taking place from July 30 through Aug. 3, offering big names from a variety of genres – a mix of country, rock, hip-hop, Mexican and electric dance music, or EDM.
In addition to its headliners, the Deschutes County Fairgrounds is offering a new concert experience this year, with pre- and post-show parties featuring music from Nashville-based DJ Grant Fisher.
All concerts are free with paid fair admission, with a limited number of special VIP tickets available for each show, offering premium viewing areas, starting at $10 plus fair admission.
2025 Headliner Lineup:
Wednesday, July 30 – Brothers Osborne
The concert series will kick off with Grammy-winning country duo, Brothers Osborne. The group came out of Nashville and is recognized for its identifiable blend of country and rock music. The two are known for hits such as, “It Ain’t My Fault” and “Stay a Little Longer.”
Thursday, July 31- AWOLNATION
The second act for the free concert series is rock group, AWOLNATION. The group offers a mix of alternative, indie rock music that’s both exciting and unique. AWOLNATION is known largely for big hits such as, “Sail,” released in 2011.
Friday, Aug. 1 – Diplo
Friday’s concert will feature popular DJ and producer, Diplo. Diplo has three Grammy Awards, including wins for Best Dance Recording and Best Dace/Electronic album. The south Florida artist largely appeals to club audiences and has worked on big records including M.I.A.’s “Paper Planes,” and Beyonce’s “Hold Up.” Diplo has dabbled in several genres, with country music being his most recent endeavor.
Saturday, Aug. 2 – Tyga
Artist Tyga will take the stage on Saturday night, offering high-energy, hip-hop tracks. Known for hits like “Rack City” and “Taste,” Tyga has also collaborated on several other popular hip-hop albums, working with artists like Chris Brown, Doja Cat and Ty Dolla $ign, among others.
Sunday, Aug. 3 – La Original Banda El Limón
A traditional Mexican Banda group will finish the weekend off with its high-energy Latin sound. Formed in 1965, La Original Banda El Limón is known as one of the most influential banda groups of all time. Banda music typically refers to an ensemble featuring brass and percussion instruments and singers. While members have shifted over the decades, the group brings the same upbeat sound to all of its performances.
This article appears in Source Weekly May 29, 2025.
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