Hendersonville Hometown Jam Presents: Pig Fest Kick Off Concert

Supporting Mary's Magical Place, LiveLoveNashville, Grace Place and Christmas4Kids, this year's event includes a concert on Friday night, with the competition running on Saturday with food trucks, vendors, college football, parking palette painting, a kidz zone, live pig races and most importantly, BBQ.

Kick off Pigfest 2025 with a legendary bang as The Oak Ridge Boys take the stage! With decades of chart-topping hits, Grammy-winning harmonies, and unforgettable energy, these icons are bringing their signature sound to Hendersonville for an epic night of music and memories.

From “Elvira” to “American Made,” their timeless classics have been the soundtrack of generations—and now, they’re headlining the Pigfest 2025 Kickoff Concert! Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering their magic for the first time, get ready for a night filled with foot-stompin’, hand-clappin’, soul-liftin’ country goodness.

The legends are live. The crowd will be electric. The memories? Unforgettable.
Don’t miss The Oak Ridge Boys at Pigfest 2025!

Exile formed in 1963 looking to play small clubs in Richmond, Kentucky, but managed to top both the pop and country charts during their over 55 year-long career. Their most successful hit, “Kiss You All Over” spent four weeks at the top of Billboard’s pop chart in 1978. In the early 1980’s Exile started to focus on country music. During their run on the country charts Exile has successfully had ten No. 1 singles including “I Don’t Want To Be A Memory” and “Give Me One More Chance.” The hit song "Kiss You All Over" was used in the 1996 Adam Sandler movie “Happy Gilmore” and in the 2006 film “Employee of the Month.” They have toured with acts including Aerosmith, Fleetwood Mac, The Oak Ridge Boys, Kenny Rogers and The Judds. The 5 original Exile members re-formed in 2008 and continue to tour today. Current members of the band include J.P. Pennington, Les Taylor, Sonny LeMaire, Marlon Hargis and Steve Goetzman. 2021 celebrates 58 years for the band and 43rd anniversary of the hit song “Kiss You All Over."

Music his been a part of Eric Blankenship’s life since he was a boy. At 12 years old he won a vocal contest and knew that singing and performing were going to be a part of his life forever. As a young adult, he made a living as an entertainer in his home state of Texas. Achieving what he set out to do, he aimed his sights on Nashville, with one big dream... He KNEW he was going to be successful in the music business and in 1992, he put the wheels in motion and made the pilgrimage to Tennessee.

While he was navigating the music business, Eric started driving tour buses to make some extra money. That decision has helped him achieve more success than he ever imagined ‘in the business’ just not in the way he envisioned. With his savvy mechanical partner, Eric started All Access Coach Leasing in 2002, which now leases buses to A List country artists and celebrities that tour across the United States. These ‘homes on wheels’ are some of the best in the business, carrying the hottest stars to the most amazing venues in the country.

His love for singing and music has only grown. Eight years ago Eric started singing on the praise and worship team for a large church in Gallatin, Tennessee. In 2015 Eric decided that he was going to record a traditional country album, in the way he wanted to do it, with the songs that he wanted to cut. With a deep love of music of all kinds, country speaks to his heart and his early love of meaningful songs. Rollin’ With the Flow is more than just a way to deal with the twists and turns life throws at you. This album completes the loop of a long journey from Texas to Nashville, with a few detours along the road.

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Cost- General Admission ($15) per ticket, Kids under 12 are free and do not need a ticket.

VIP Ticket ($100) Includes 1 concert ticket, Access to the VIP Tent area with food catered, complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and two drink tickets, (1) Pig Fest Hat, (1) Pig Fest T-shirt. LIMITED AMOUNT of only 100 VIP Tickets available for sale on-line!

*Please note, sponsor VIP tickets are for entrance to the VIP Tent only.

PIG FEST SCHEDULE

Friday, October 24, 2025 (TICKET REQUIRED)

5:00 pm Gates Open Festival Grounds Parking

6:00 pm Concert Main Stage

11:00 pm Park Closes to Public Veteran’s Park

Saturday, October 25, 2025 (OPEN FREE TO PUBLIC)

10:00 am Gates Open Veteran’s Park

3:30 pm Awards Ceremony Judges' Pavilion

5:00 pm Festival Ends Veteran’s Park

Host or Publisher Hendersonville Parks and Recreation