SPRINGFIELD, KY — October 3, 2026 — Taylorsville, Kentucky native JD Shelburne is returning to Springfield, Kentucky, to headline the 50th Annual Springfield Sorghum Festival on Saturday, October 3rd.
This year marks Shelburne’s third time performing at the award-winning festival, and he is excited to return to a community that has supported his music throughout the years.
Shelburne will bring his high-energy full-band show to the festival stage at 9:00 PM for a FREE concert. Fans are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs, friends, and family and enjoy an evening of live country music as part of one of Springfield’s biggest annual celebrations.
Sweet Traditions & Small-Town Charm
Every fall, as the leaves begin to turn and the air fills with the sights and sounds of harvest season, Springfield comes alive for the Sorghum Festival — a beloved Kentucky tradition and the largest event in Washington County.
What began as a simple harvest gathering has grown into a weekend-long celebration of community, heritage, and small-town charm. The festival brings neighbors together, creates memories for families, and welcomes visitors from near and far to experience the hospitality and traditions that make Springfield special.
And this year, JD Shelburne is proud to once again be part of it.
“Springfield has always been so good to me,” Shelburne says. “I’m incredibly grateful to be coming back for my third Sorghum Festival. To be able to headline the 50th anniversary celebration with my full band is a huge honor. I can’t wait to see everybody there!”
JD Shelburne takes the stage at 9:00 PM on Saturday, October 3, for a FREE concert.
Bring your chairs, bring your friends, and come celebrate 50 years of the Springfield Sorghum Festival!
JD Shelburne — Springfield, Kentucky — October 3, 2026 — 9:00 PM
JD Shelburne is a Taylorsville, Kentucky native who has built his career from the ground up, performing more than 3,000 shows, releasing seven original albums, recorded with The Oak Ridge Boys and Crystal Gayle and making his official Grand Ole Opry debut.