The Texas Music Network issued a July 14 release stating Kokefest, a country music festival held each August in Hutto, is cancelled for 2023.
Kokefest was cancelled in 2018 due to inclement weather, but a reason for the cancellation of the 2023 festival was not provided in the release or on the Kokefest website.
The 2023 festival was scheduled to take place Aug. 4-5 at Adam Orgain Park, 1001 CR 137, Hutto.
Current situation
Information on the festival website states ticket holders will receive an email notification letting them know when their refund has been initiated.
"Thank you our artists, vendors, supporters, fans, concert-goers, clients, and listeners; it is because of the outpouring of support over the years that has allowed us to be a part of your music-loving hearts since our first festival in 2017," a message on the KokeFest website states.
Acts booked at the 2023 festival included Whiskey Myers, Sammy Kershaw, William Clark Green, Kaitlin Butts, The Weathered Souls, Jon Pardi, Riley Green, Kolby Cooper, Kevin Fowler, Treaty Oak Revival, Jacob Stelly, Juliana Rankin and DJ Du.
Background information
Founded in 2017, Kokefest has hosted several big-name country acts over the years, including Cody Johnson and Clay Walker, and has a draw of more than 20,000 attendees. It was also named Festival of the Year at the 12th annual Texas Regional Radio Music Awards.
What's next
Community Impact has reached out to the Texas Music Network and city of Hutto representatives for further information and will update this story as further details are made available.
