Tailgate N’ TallBoys back on Friday after weather delay

Posted on June 14, 2024

*^{This afternoon, Nate Kenyon will take the side stage at 3:15 p.m. and Tyler Braden will be on the main stage at 4 p.m. (Photo courtesy of WMBD-TV)}*

By WMBD-TV

BLOOMINGTON – The Tailgate ‘N Tallboys music festival is back on after Thursday night’s shows were canceled due to severe weather.

According to the latest update from the Tailgate N’ Tallboys app, they thanked everyone for their understanding on Thursday and looked forward to a massive day.

This afternoon, Nate Kenyon will take the side stage at 3:15 p.m. and Tyler Braden will be on the main stage at 4 p.m. Later this evening, Paul Cauthem is scheduled to take the main stage at 8:25 p.m., Elle King will take the stage at 8:25 p.m. and Eric Church should take the stage at 10:15 p.m.

Due to Thursday’s show being canceled, anyone with a single day wristband for Thursday night can swap out the band for any other night of their choice at the box office at the Illinois Interstate Center.

WMBD-TV can be reached at [email protected].

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