JASPER, AL – Collective Soul, Mark Chesnutt, Everclear, Deana Carter, John Waite, and Channing Wilson will bring two nights of free live music to Historic Downtown Jasper during the 2026 Metal Central Foothills Festival, September 11 and 12.
The Foothills Festival draws tens of thousands of people to Jasper each year for a weekend filled with nationally recognized entertainment, local music, food, shopping, and activities throughout the downtown entertainment district. Festival hours are 6 p.m. to midnight on Friday and 10 a.m. to midnight on Saturday.
Admission to the festival and all musical performances is completely FREE.
2026 Main Stage Schedule
Friday, September 11
- 6 p.m. – Channing Wilson
- 7:30 p.m. – Deana Carter
- 9 p.m. – Mark Chesnutt
Saturday, September 12
- 6 p.m. – John Waite
- 7:30 p.m. – Everclear
- 9 p.m. – Collective Soul
Live music will begin Saturday morning on the Synovus Local Stage.
2026 Synovus Local Stage Schedule
Saturday, September 12
- 11 a.m. – JJ Hadder & Friends
- 12:15 p.m. – Gracie Harris
- 1:30 p.m. – Gene McWhorter
- 2:45 p.m. – Smashley
In addition to two stages of music, festivalgoers can explore more than 100 vendors, enjoy food trucks and downtown restaurants, shop local boutiques, and take part in activities throughout the festival area. The weekend will also include the Foothills 5K and a car show at the Jasper Civic Center.
“The Foothills Festival gives us an opportunity to showcase not only our downtown, but Jasper as a whole,” said Mayor Josh Gates. “The best thing about Jasper has always been its people, and this festival puts that on full display. Thousands of people come together to enjoy great music, support our local businesses, and experience the kind of hospitality that makes Jasper special. We are incredibly grateful to the Jasper Area Entertainment Board, our sponsors and partners, the volunteers, and especially our City employees whose hard work makes this festival possible year after year.”
First held in 1997, the Foothills Festival has become one of Jasper’s signature events. When the Jasper City Council brought the festival back in 2013, it made the pivotal decision to offer it free to the public. That commitment continues through the significant support of the City of Jasper and the generosity of businesses, organizations, and individuals throughout the community, including title sponsor Metal Central, Local Stage sponsor Synovus, and the many other festival partners who recognize the event’s value to Jasper and the surrounding region.
Jasper Area Entertainment and its Board lead the production of the festival, supported by volunteers, sponsors, community partners, and City employees from across numerous departments. Together, they make it possible for Jasper to welcome tens of thousands of residents and visitors for one unforgettable weekend each year.
The Foothills Festival is a rain-or-shine event. Public parking will be available within walking distance of the festival, with designated mobility-accessible parking and viewing areas also available.
For festival maps, parking and accessibility information, lodging options, and additional updates, visit foothillsjasper.com. Follow the Foothills Festival on Facebook and Instagram for the latest announcements.
For media inquiries, please contact Tana Collins-Allred, Event Director, at 904.383.2082 or foothills.sponsors@gmail.com.
