PONTOON, IL (April 8th, 2026): Party at the Beach, Pontoon Beach, IL, a Summer Tradition That Keeps Getting Bigger, Announces This Year’s Headliners!
For more than a decade, Party at the Beach has been one of the Metro East’s most beloved summer celebrations, a two‑night festival that brings together families, friends, and music lovers from Pontoon Beach, Granite City, and communities far beyond.
On Saturday, August 8th, 2026, National Recording Artist Rodney Atkins, ACM Award Winner, will headline the event. Opening the show is a very special guest, JD Shelburne! His journey has taken him from the stage of the Grand Ole Opry, the iTunes Country Top Ten, nine consecutive video appearances on CMT, and The Circle Network. He has opened for over 70 national acts, including ZZ Top, David Lee Murphy, Riley Green, and Marty Stuart, and has recorded with Grammy Award winners The Oak Ridge Boys and Crystal Gayle. Now, with his latest charting album, **Raised on the Good Stuff**, JD takes another major leap forward, solidifying his position as one of modern country’s most exciting and accomplished singers. His current single is in rotation on CMT, Heartland, and at all Texas Roadhouses nationwide, and more! Don’t miss this exciting night!
More details, including food vendors, activities, schedules, and parking information, will be announced as they become available. For now, mark your calendars and get ready for another unforgettable August weekend at Randall D. Dalton Veterans Memorial Park.
Official lineup, slot times, and more to be announced at a later date!