Performers include The Braun Family, Reckless Kelly, Micky and the Motorcars, the Old 97’s,
Jack Ingram, Turnpike Troubadours, Lee Ann Womack and More
Challis, Idaho — On August 10th through the 12th, the picturesque town of Challis, Idaho will host thousands of visitors from around the country and the globe for the annual Braun Brothers Reunion Festival. A family-friendly event for the music enthusiast, the BBR brings both well-loved and up and coming artists together with their fans in an unparalleled natural setting for three unforgettable days.
The BBR began in 1979 in Stanley, Idaho as a record release party, and although it has grown to a multi-day event attended by thousands, it still maintains its uniqueness as a festival that feels like a family gathering. Hosted since its inception by Muzzie and Joann Braun and the Braun family (including sons Cody and Willy from Reckless Kelly and Gary and Micky from Micky and the Motorcars), the BBR is recognized as a destination festival where music lovers gather to hear their favorite artists, as well as new favorites, experience community, and celebrate the beauty that is Idaho, with numerous activities, such as hiking, canoeing, golfing, and visiting the Challis Hot Springs, to fill your day while awaiting the evening’s music.
Throughout its history, the community stage of the BBR has consistently featured the finest performers in the Texas, Red Dirt, Roots, and Americana genres and the 2017 line-up is no exception. Featuring returning festival favorites such as Wade Bowen and Randy Rogers, Turnpike Troubadours, and Cody Canada and the Departed as well as first timers including The Dirty River Boys, Blue Water Highway, and Ned LeDoux, the music begins at designated times during the day and continues well after the sun sets. View the complete lineup and schedule below.
The Braun Brothers Reunion Festival opens to the public on Thursday, August 10th at 3pm and runs through Saturday, August 12th.
Tickets can be purchased through the BBR website and are sold in advance as Three-Day Passes for $124.30, or Two-Day Passes (Friday and Saturday only) for $86.30. Tickets purchased online will be picked up at will call at the venue and are non-refundable. One day passes will be sold at the front gate while supplies last. The BBR is held rain or shine.
Kids age 5 and under are free. Kids age 6-12 are $15 a day and can only be purchased at the front gate. Kids age 13 and up pay full adult price.
The Braun Brothers Reunion Festival has been recognized by the Idaho Department of Tourism as a not to be missed festival and is highlighted yearly on The Texas Music Scene television program.
For lodging and camping accommodations as well as BBR FAQs including information on shuttles, pets, parking, and food and drink visit https://braunbrothersreunion.com/
Stay up to date with all things BBR via their official website https://braunbrothersreunion.com/; Twitter https://twitter.com/braunbrothers; Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BraunBrothersReuionFestival and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/braunbrothersreunion/
Thursday, August 10th
Gates open 3pm
4:00-4:45 – Blue Water Highway Band
5:05-5:50 – Ned LeDoux
6:10-7:10 – Lee Ann Womack
7:30-8:30 – Old 97’s
8:50-10:00 – Micky & The Motorcars
Friday, August 11th
Gates open 3pm
4:00-4:45 – Parker McCollum
5:05-5:50 – Jaime Lin Wilson
6:10-7:10 – Jeff Crosby & The Refugees
7:30-8:30 – Jack Ingram
8:50-10:00 – Turnpike Troubadours
Saturday, August 12th
Gates open 12pm
1:00-2:00 – Guitar Pull
2:20-3:20 – Dirty River Boys
3:40-4:40 – Braun Family Jam
5:00-6:00 – Cody Canada & The Departed
6:20-7:20 – Randy & Wade HMBWT
7:40-9:30 – Reckless Kelly
All show times and lineup are subject to change.
