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✈️How to get to Rock the Country - 2 Day Pass - With Brooks & Dunn, Blake Shelton, Lauren Alaina and More
Planning your trip to Rock the Country - 2 Day Pass - With Brooks & Dunn, Blake Shelton, Lauren Alaina and More? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), about 71 km from the venue.
- Major international airport nearby: Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), about 93 km away (more routes).
- Allow about 99 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Gainesville or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near Rock the Country - 2 Day Pass - With Brooks & Dunn, Blake Shelton, Lauren Alaina and More
Accommodation near the Rock the Country - 2 Day Pass - With Brooks & Dunn, Blake Shelton, Lauren Alaina and More site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Gainesville, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Gainesville.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️Rock the Country - 2 Day Pass - With Brooks & Dunn, Blake Shelton, Lauren Alaina and More 2026 weather
Weather in Florida Horse Park in August 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 33% of days
| 2025 | Light rain | 32° / 23° | 1 rainy day |
| 2024 | Rain | 31° / 23° | 1 rainy day |
| 2023 | Drizzle | 36° / 24° | no rainy days |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near Rock the Country - 2 Day Pass - With Brooks & Dunn, Blake Shelton, Lauren Alaina and More
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Rock the Country - 2 Day Pass - With Brooks & Dunn, Blake Shelton, Lauren Alaina and More. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Gainesville and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Rock the Country 2026: 2-day country festival in Florida
Rock the Country takes place at Florida Horse Park, in Ocala, Florida, for two days dedicated to contemporary country and bro-country. This large-scale festival celebrates the biggest stars of today's country scene in a rural Florida setting.
The August 28-29, 2026 edition features 10 artists across a country-pop lineup. Among the headliners: Blake Shelton, contemporary country star, Brooks & Dunn, country duo legends, and Ludacris in southern hip hop.
The spectrum blends traditional country and hip-hop influences, country pop and dirty south. A lineup that reflects the contemporary evolutions of American country and its bridges with Southern rap.
On August 28-29, 2026, Ocala vibrates to the rhythms of modern country. Check the full lineup and book your tickets.
