Helene cancels South Carolina music festival featuring Eric Church, others
Organizers of the inaugural outdoor Field and Stream Music Fest in Winnsboro, South Carolina, have postponed the Oct. 4-6 event due to Hurricane Helene, organizers said Saturday.
Eric Church was among the headline acts scheduled to perform along with Lainey Wilson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top and many others.
“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the postponement,” organizers said in a statement. “Given the state of emergency and challenging conditions on the ground, this decision has been made out of an abundance of caution.”
Hurricane Helene damage “has been severe, with widespread flooding, downed trees and blocked roads,” organizers said. “Power is still out on site, deliveries have been delayed, and some areas of the festival grounds remain inaccessible.”
The production team for the event and site engineers determined it wouldn’t be safe to proceed.
“While we are deeply disappointed, the safety of our fans, sponsors, staff, and crew remains our highest priority,” according to the announcement. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by the storm.”
To help recovery efforts, festival equipment, including restroom trailers, generators, and food supplies will go to assist FEMA and emergency services, organizers said.
“We are heartbroken but excited to bring you an unforgettable experience next year,” organizers said. “New dates will be announced soon. Tickets and camping will automatically roll over to the rescheduled dates, and refunds will be available.”
Refunds will begin within two weeks.
This story was originally published September 28, 2024 at 12:46 PM.