HERSHEY, Neb. (June 13, 2025) — Texas country star Casey Donahew will headline this year’s Hershey Fall Festival concert, capping off a full day of community celebration in downtown Hershey on Saturday, Aug. 23.
The announcement was made Friday morning during an interview on Eagle Media’s Q-Country Classic's 107.3 and Z 93.5 Country between host Derek Beck and Zach Janus, promoter with Flexed Entertainment.
“We’re excited to bring Casey Donahew to Hershey,” Janus said. “He’s been a favorite in Nebraska for more than a decade, and this show is going to be a perfect way to end a day full of festival fun.”
Donahew, a mainstay of the Texas country music scene, has built a loyal following with hits like White Trash Story, Double-Wide Dream, and Let’s Not Say Goodbye Again. He recently released a new album, which fans will hear live under the stars in Hershey for the first time.
“He’s good beer-drinking music,” Janus said. “If you’ve seen him once, you’ll want to see him again—and if you haven’t, this is the time.”
The concert will take place on a stage set up in downtown Hershey, with the village’s signature rail line as a scenic backdrop.
Kicking off the evening will be Nebraska native Drew Phillips, a rising country artist who has opened for Donahew in the past. Phillips, dubbed the “hometown cowboy,” is returning to the Hershey stage following a successful past appearance at the festival.
Festival organizers have shifted the event to late August in recent years to better fit local schedules and family budgets.
“With school back in session and summer winding down, it’s a great excuse to get out and enjoy one last big celebration,” Janus said.
Tickets for the concert are now on sale and can be purchased through Flexed Entertainment and Hershey Fall Festival social media pages. Physical tickets will be available locally through Outhouse Tickets.
Eagle Media also kicked off the celebration with a ticket giveaway Friday morning, inviting listeners to call in for a chance to win a pair of tickets ahead of Father’s Day weekend.
More details about the day’s events at the Hershey Fall Festival will be announced in the coming weeks.