GARNETT, Kan. (July 15, 2026) — The Anderson County Corn Festival Board of Directors wish to announce changes for this year’s Cornstock Music Festival. Changes in date, added music genre and more.
Cornstock 2026 will be held on Friday, September 25th at Lake Garnett. Headlining this year’s event will be the band- Hairball, the hottest “80’s Tribute” band in the country.
Welcome to Las Vegas meets Arena Rock! Over the past 26 years, Hairball has evolved into an explosive national touring act that brings the glory of the 80’s to hundreds of thousands of fans throughout the country, with a 2+ hour drop-dead accurate homage to the biggest arena acts in the world. You’ll see all of your favorite legendary hits – from Van Halen, KISS, Motley Crue, Queen, Journey, Aerosmith, and more – recreated time and time again in front of your very eyes! Our bombastic, action-packed, Rock & Roll party is chock-full of surprises guaranteed to thrill – with an arena-sized light show, smoke, fire, pyrotechnics. Hairball brings a Rock & Roll arsenal to your event that will hit you so hard, you’ll forget it’s not the original. Visit www.hairballonline.com to learn more.
Hairball continues to gain in popularity, playing at large festivals, state fairs, and arenas. Through hard work and diligence of the local volunteer organization, Cornstock will be bringing both Hairball and their intended Battle of the Bands for your entertainment pleasure.
This year’s Battle of the Bands competition is Neighborhood Radio vs. Scipio Bottoms. Both bands are steeped in a variety of music including country, southern rock and red dirt. Majority rules! The band receiving the most votes by festival attendees will receive a cash prize and the opportunity to open at Cornstock 2027.
Tentative schedule for Friday, September 25:
Gates Open: 4:30 PM – Set your lawn chairs up. Get your food and drinks, and get ready!
6:00 PM – Neighborhood Radio
7:30 PM – Scipio Bottoms
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM – Hairball
Tickets go on sale next Wednesday, July 22nd. Tickets will be available at area outlets and online. See www.cornstock.net for details.
Tickets:
July 22 – August 31: Outlets – $25 Online – $30
September 1-25: Outlets – $40 Online – $45
At the Gate September 25: $45
Kids 0-5: Free with adult admission.
Parking: $5
The Cornstock Board is inviting sponsors to jump on board now. Maximum value in marketing and at-event perks could be yours if partnership is secured before August 10th . For sponsorship information please contact Brenda McCain, 785-304-1735, Gina Witherspoon, 785-304-1723, Brian Mader at 316-680-3965, or Susan Wettstein, 785-448-2941. Information is available on the website.
Vendors and community organizations are invited to be a part of Cornstock 2026. Please contact Nancy Hermreck, 785-304-2673.
The event is now accepting volunteers for the event as well as new board members. Visit www.cornstock.net to join the event.
Camping is available through the City of Garnett using their portal on www.campspot.com.
The Cornstock Music Festival could not be possible if not for the support of the City of Garnett, Anderson County, area support agencies, sponsors, volunteers, and most all, those who show up to enjoy! The ACCF Board of Directors are making other fan-friendly changes to the event, to be announced in the coming days. Stay tuned.
The Anderson County Corn Festival/Cornstock is a 501c4 non-profit organization. www.cornstock.net
