Border Bash celebrates its return to historic Downtown Bristol! Border Bash, Bristol's premier summer concert series, is back for another season starting June 7.Hosted by Believe in Bristol, Border Bash is about fun, family, great musicand creating memories to last a lifetime.
Border Bash, a free summer concert series held annually, celebrates its 24thAnniversary on State Street. The series includes children’s activities, local arts and crafts vendorsand food trucks, in addition to live music and much more. All the events will rotate along State Street this year, with the Star-Spangled July 4thBorder Bash held in Anderson Park.
“We are always excited when it’s time for Border Bash, but we are especially excited about this year’s lineup, which includes some local and regional talent taking the stage. It is an opportunity to bring great music to our downtown and bring the community together during the summer months.Believe in Bristol is proud to have brought this event to the community for more than 20 years, and we’re thrilled to continue bringing live music to our community in historic downtown Bristol,” says Maggie Elliott, executive director of Believe in Bristol.
The Border Bash line-up for 2024 is listed below, with headliners named first. Music will begin at 6:30 p.m.:
June 7
Dangermuffin
Andrew Scotchie
June 21
Jon Stickley Trio
Hearts Gone South
July 4
SCYTHIAN
Bristol Lightning.
July 19
AJ Smith
Orbital Planes
August 9
Sam Burchfield & The Scoundrels
Anthony Childress
Border Bash is hosted by Believe in Bristol and would not be possible without community sponsors. Sponsors in 2023 include City of Bristol, Tennessee, City of Bristol, Virginia, Eastman Credit Union, Bank of Tennessee, Bristol Gynecology & Obstetrics, East Tennessee State University, Front Row Music, GRIFOLS, Holston Medical Group, Strongwell Corporation, Audrey Zaidi, Anne & Ben Cowan, John & Brenda Fincher, Robin & Margaret Feierabend, Tommy Rivera, Van & Sarah Guthrie, Tom & Barbara Smith, Bonnie Flinner & Clint Holley, Kil’n Time Ceramic Studio, Bank of Americaand 99.3 The X.
Hospitality Sponsors for 2024 include The Bristol Hotel, Delta Blues BBQ, Machiavelli’s, Southern Craft BBQ Bristol, Stateline Bar & Grille, The Cornerand Urban Thistle Bakery & Bistro
