We’re making plans for a big
25th Anniversary Celebration
and we hope you’re making plans to be with us. It’s going to be a
great time and the music is going to be the best ever. We’re excited
about the return of Fiddlin’ Jake Simpson; an appearance by the great
Lisa Layne from Nashville, Branson and star of the national Patsy
Cline tribute tour, “Closer Walk with Patsy Cline”;
Justin Trevino; Jody Nix and the Texas Cowboys;
The Baker Family and more. We’ll remember all
those entertainers that have been with
us in the past that have gone to their
heavely home and we’ll celebrate life
and the last 25 years of making
friends, memories and music. Make
your plans to come to Wahoo,
Nebraska June 22 -25, 2022!
Thanks for your support and we’ll look forward to seeing you soon!
The 25th Annual Wahoo Country Music Show, is June 20 - 25, 2022.
Sincerely, Roger & Sharon Kenaston, Directors
Vanessa, Sharon, Roger & Bobbi Jo
Wahoo Country Music Show
Festival Hosts - The Kenastons
25thAnnual
Justin Trevino
Wednesday - Saturday
Jody Nix
and the Texas Cowboys
Thursday ONLY at
Starlite Event Center
June 21, 22, 23, 24 & 25, 2022
Saunders County Fairgrounds, Wahoo, Nebraska
Jake
Simpson
Lisa
Layne
The Baker Family
June 22, 23, 24 & 25, 2022
Saunders County Fairgrounds, Wahoo, Nebraska
it’s sure to be the best gathering EVER of musicians,
family and friends who
love traditional country music and dancing!
advance tickets are on sale 4/15/2022 to 6/12/2022!
Ask for a discount on tickets at the gate!
check back here for updates and tickets!
Open stages Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at
Fairgrounds.
Scheduled entertainers Thursday, Friday, Saturday and
Sunday! Music and Activities all Day Every Day!! Lots of areas
for Jamming and Camping!
Two air-conditioned buildings host stage shows and dances!
Open Air Covered Pavilion Main Stage.
The Danciest Dance of the West is Friday and Saturday night
featuring music by The Kenaston Family Band, The Reed
Family, the World Famous Mark & Dave Show and more!
June 22, 23, 24, & 25, 2022
Wahoo Country
Music Show
Jody Nix
Thursday at Starlite
Event Center
Justin Trevino
Wednesday To SATURDAY
at the Fairgrounds
Hosted by
The Kenastons
About
The Wahoo Country Music Show looks ahead to 2022 and the 25th Annual Show!
The Wahoo Country Music Show is a unique event and the largest Traditional Country Music Festival in Nebraska. For 24 years, it’s been a reunion of families and friends and a labor of love for it’s director, Sharon Kenaston. The festival gives local and regional entertainers an opportunity to share their talents for fans of traditional country, bluegrass, Gospel and more. All levels from beginners to seasoned, professional entertainers have an opportunity to participate in stage shows, band scrambles, songwriter’s contest, open jam sessions and more. As an added attraction and a gift to the local and regional entertainers, the Thursday night show, now at the newly renovated Starlite Event Center, features National and International entertainers. Over the years, those acts have included Terry Smith, Claude Gray, Pretty Miss Norma Jean, Les Gilliam, Leona Williams, Jean Shepard, Stonewall Jackson, Charlie McCoy, Ron Williams, Bobby Flores, Amber Digby, Sherwin Linton, Darrell McCall, Tony Booth, Justin Trevino, Jody Nix and the Texas Cowboys and more. The festival is held at the Saunders County Fairgrounds in Wahoo, Nebraska. It’s a perfect facility for the event and it boasts plenty of camping spaces, two air conditioned buildings and a very accomodating open air pavilion that houses the main stage events. There are numerous picnic shelters and outbuildings where musicians can gather for jam sessions and the festival can go on rain or shine because it’s all under cover. The fairgrounds is spacious and clean and it feels like a home away from home for many “Wahooligans” for one week out of every year. If you’re an entertainer and would like to participate, just contact us. If you’re a fan and would like to camp, first come, first served. Parties wishing to camp together should arrive together. If you’re just curious about what it’s all about, just ask and we’ll give you all the details. See the Tickets & Information page for pricing details. We’ll see you soon in Wahoo for the 25th Anniversary Celebration!Wahoo Country Music Show
June 22, 23, 24, & 25, 2022
Saunders County Fairgrounds, Wahoo, Nebraska
25thAnnual
About
The Wahoo Country Music
Show looks ahead to 2022 and
the 25th Annual Show!
The Wahoo Country Music Show is a unique event and the largest Traditional Country Music Festival in Nebraska. For 24 years, it’s been a reunion of families and friends and a labor of love for it’s director, Sharon Kenaston. The festival gives local and regional entertainers an opportunity to share their talents for fans of traditional country, bluegrass, Gospel and more. All levels from beginners to seasoned, professional entertainers have an opportunity to participate in stage shows, band scrambles, songwriter’s contest, open jam sessions and more. As an added attraction and a gift to the local and regional entertainers, the Thursday night show, now at the newly renovated Starlite Event Center, features National and International entertainers. Over the years, those acts have included Terry Smith, Claude Gray, Pretty Miss Norma Jean, Les Gilliam, Leona Williams, Jean Shepard, Stonewall Jackson, Charlie McCoy, Ron Williams, Bobby Flores, Amber Digby, Sherwin Linton, Darrell McCall, Tony Booth, Justin Trevino, Jody Nix and the Texas Cowboys and more. The festival is held at the Saunders County Fairgrounds in Wahoo, Nebraska. It’s a perfect facility for the event and it boasts plenty of camping spaces, two air conditioned buildings and a very accomodating open air pavilion that houses the main stage events. There are numerous picnic shelters and outbuildings where musicians can gather for jam sessions and the festival can go on rain or shine because it’s all under cover. The fairgrounds is spacious and clean and it feels like a home away from home for many “Wahooligans” for one week out of every year. If you’re an entertainer and would like to participate, just contact us. If you’re a fan and would like to camp, first come, first served. Parties wishing to camp together should arrive together. If you’re just curious about what it’s all about, just ask and we’ll give you all the details. See the Tickets & Information page for pricing details. We’ll see you soon in Wahoo for the 25th Anniversary Celebration!
Wahoo Country
Music Show
June 22, 23, 24, & 25, 2022
Tickets & Information
Wahoo Country Music Show
June 22, 23, 24, & 25, 2022
Saunders County Fairgrounds, Wahoo, Nebraska
25thAnnual
Daily Admission
Single Day General Admission: Advance / Gate Wednesday $20.00 / $25.00 Thursday (Includes Starlite Ballroom) $25.00 / $30.00 Friday $20.00 / $25.00 Saturday $20.00 / $25.00 Age 18 and Under FREE / FREE SAVE $$$ by purchasing Week-Long Admission Tickets!!!Week-Long Admission
$65.00 per adult in Advance - Online or By Mail ($40.00 Savings from daily at gate pricing!) $85.00 per adult at Gate ($20.00 Savings from Daily Admissions) Kids 18 and Under FREE Includes all activities beginning Monday and ending Sunday afternoonCamping
Daily Camping Fees $18 per night with electricity, $10 per night rough camping Camp ground opens for the festival on Sunday, June 19, 2022 Other events prior to June 19th may prevent access to the camping area. Those wishing to camp together should arrive together First come, first served Special consideration for entertainers 50 Amp, 30 Amp, 20 Amp and 15 Amp service available Some electrical hookups also have on-site water Water stations available to fill upon arrival Dump station as you exit the grounds No reservations will be takenRough Camping
Rough Camping without electricity - $10.00 per night A tent that plugs into electricity is required to pay the $18.00 charge
Tickets & Information
Wahoo Country
Music Show
June 22, 23, 24, & 25, 2022
Daily Admission
Single Day General Admission: Gate / Advance Wednesday $25.00 / $20.00 Thursday (Includes Starlite Ballroom) $30.00 / $25.00 Friday $25.00 / $20.00 Saturday $25.00 / $20.00 Age 18 and Under FREE / FREEWeek-Long Admission
$65.00 per adult in Advance - Online or By Mail ($40.00 Savings from daily at gate pricing!) $85.00 per adult at Gate ($20.00 Savings from Daily Admissions) Kids 18 and Under FREE Includes all activities beginning Monday and ending Sunday afternoonCamping
Daily Camping Fees $18 per night with electricity, $10 per night rough camping Camp ground opens for the festival on Sunday, June 19, 2022 Other events prior to June 19th may prevent access to the camping area. Those wishing to camp together should arrive together First come, first served Special consideration for entertainers 50 Amp, 30 Amp, 20 Amp and 15 Amp service available Some electrical hookups also have on- site water Water stations available to fill upon arrival Dump station as you exit the grounds No reservations will be takenRough Camping
Rough Camping without electricity - $10.00 per night A tent that plugs into electricity is required to pay the $18.00 charge
Purchasing advance tickets is simple. Just select which days you want
to attend on the drop down menu, all the events or just one or two days.
Then add that to your PayPal cart and from there you can select how
many tickets you’ll need. If you want to purchase more than one day
but not all events, just use the “continue shopping” link to return to this
page and you can add each day you’d like to attend. You can use your
credit/debit card or other methods of payment accepted by PayPal.
Advance tickets sales will only be available until June 12th, so make
sure to purchase before then. All tickets are General Admission. Please
let me know if you have any questions or if you’d rather send payment
to me directly. Ask for a discount if you have a group of 8 or more!
Thanks, Sharon Kenaston, Director
Wahoo Country Music Show
June 22, 23, 24, & 25, 2022
Saunders County Fairgrounds, Wahoo, Nebraska
25thAnnual
Advance Tickets Available
April 15 to June 12, 2022
Purchasing advance tickets is simple. Just
select which days you want to attend, all the
events or just one or two days. Then add that
to your PayPal cart and from there you can
select how many tickets you’ll need. If you
want to purchase more than one day but not all
events, just use the “continue shopping” link
to return to this page and you can add each
day you’d like to attend. You can use your
credit/debit card or other methods of payment
accepted by PayPal. Advance tickets sales will
only be available until June 12th, so make sure
to purchase before then. Please let me know if
you have any questions or if you’d rather send
payment to me directly use the form below.
Thanks, Sharon Kenaston, Director
Wahoo Country
Music Show
June 22, 23, 24, & 25, 2022
Wahoo Country Music Show
June 22, 23, 24, & 25, 2022
Saunders County Fairgrounds, Wahoo, Nebraska
25thAnnual
Guitar Cases
TV Trays
Table with Stools
Wahoo Country Music Show
June 22, 23, 24, & 25, 2022
Saunders County Fairgrounds, Wahoo, Nebraska
25thAnnual
Miscellaneous Items
Camping Set includes Salt & Pepper Shaker, Toothpick Dispenser, Fork, Spoon, Knife Storage and Serving Tray
Lazy Susans and Candle Lids Custom Painted
From the stage of
RFD-TV the Theater
in Branson, Missouri
Wahoo Country Music Show
June 22, 23, 24, & 25, 2022
Saunders County Fairgrounds, Wahoo, Nebraska
25thAnnual
Sharon’s Blog
of Gratefulness
Wahoo Country
Music Show
June 22, 23, 24, & 25, 2022
Wahoo Country Music Show
June 22, 23, 24, & 25, 2022
Saunders County Fairgrounds, Wahoo, Nebraska
25thAnnual
Sharon’s Blog
of Gratefulness
Wahoo Country
Music Show
June 22, 23, 24, & 25, 2022
Gallery
Photos Courtesy of
Chari Heldenbrand
More photos coming soon.Wahoo Country Music Show
June 22, 23, 24, & 25, 2022
Saunders County Fairgrounds, Wahoo, Nebraska
25thAnnual
Keep the Wahoo Country Music Show Spirit Alive!
Even though Covid-19 didn’t allow us to have our usual gathering in 2020, we heard from so many of our great
friends, fans and entertainers, with encouraging words and songs. Please click on the links to listen and watch
them all until Wahoo 2021 rolls around. Be safe and stay healthy! The Kenastons
Featuring:
Baker Family
Carol Bauermeister
Jacob Austin Band
Jerry McIntyre
Linda Lenz
Tim McCasland
Featuring:
Charlie McCoy
Cyndi Boehler
Kevin Lawrence
Linda Pierce
Rayne Magill
Ron & Leona Williams
Featuring:
Dennis Stroughmatt
Brenda Cohn
Donnie Miller
Jennifer Kenaston
Lori King
Mike Mitchell
Featuring:
Jody Nix
Bobbi Faaborg &
Stetsen Lytle
Jim Malone
Mike & Tesa
Heldenbrand
Pam Flanagan
Larry & Karen Doran
Tony Booth
Featuring:
Jim & Jeanne Martin
Stoney & Luana
Stoneking
Milton Wooldridge
Dan & Janette O’Brien
Marlene Moorman
Epi & Cruz Martinez
Featuring:
Jake Simpson
Carol Jensen, Katie,
Lucas and McKenzie
Jensen
Ed & Betty Rydell
Josh Daniels
Stephen Cronk
Tracy Pitcox
Featuring:
Mike & Lori Russell
Cyndi Miller
Gary Gray
Brett Hall & Jeanne
Stevenson
Jimmy & Joyce Hansen
Featuring:
Rische Family
Angie Senger
Dale & Jeanne Heeren
Dale Eichor
Mark Buckingham
Featuring:
2$ Dave Steffen
Dick Hitchcock
John & Connie
Pedersen
Justin Trevino
Mike Hughes &
Louise Quarles
Featuring:
Kent Thompson
Landon Dodd
Linda Lenz Dancing
Peggy Seamann
Sandi Miller
Sean Benz
Shirley Schacht
Tom Buller
Gallery
Photos Courtesy of
Chari Heldenbrand
More photos coming soon.
Wahoo Country
Music Show
June 22, 23, 24, & 25, 2022
Contact
Wahoo Country Music Show
Sharon Kenaston, Director
1480 County Road V Lyons, NE 68038 402-936-0638 Sharon@WahooCountryMusicShow.comWahoo Country Music Show
June 22, 23, 24, & 25, 2022
Saunders County Fairgrounds, Wahoo, Nebraska
25thAnnual
Contact
Wahoo Country Music Show
Sharon Kenaston, Director
1480 County Road V Lyons, NE 68038 402-936-0638 Sharon@WahooCountryMusicShow.com
Wahoo Country
Music Show
June 22, 23, 24, & 25, 2022
Wahoo Country Music Show
Sharon Kenaston, Director
1480 County Road V Lyons, NE 68038 402-936-0638 Sharon@WahooCountryMusicShow.com
Here’s what to tenatively expect at the 25th Annual Wahoo Country Music Show.
Sunday, June 19, 2022 - Camp ground opens. Buildings open for jamming.
Monday, June 20, 2022 - Park campers, set up stages, jam when you can.
Tuesday, June 23, 2022 - Park more campers, more set up, more jamming.
Wednesday, June 24, 2022 - Stay tuned for a special 25th Anniversary special show. To be announced soon. Big unofficial
dance in Stage 3 to follow.
Thursday, June 23, 2022 - All Stages Open until 12 pm. Stage shows start officially in Stage 3 at 1 pm featuring highlighted
performers at this year’s festival. Doors open at Starlite Ballroom at 6 pm, show and dance begins at 7 pm with Jody Nix and
the Texas Cowboys. Admission is $30.00 per person at the door. Admission is included with weekend ticket holders of the
Wahoo Country Music Show.
Friday, June 24, 2024 - All stages have performances in beginning in the morning. Stage 1 features special performances,
challenges and spotlight entertainers. Stages 2 and 3 are open until the Big Friday Night “Danciest Dance of the West” featuring
5 different bands starts at 7 in stage 3.
Saturday, June 25, 2022 - Three stages open for scheduled entertainers. Afternoon specialty shows on the main stage.
Saturday’s return of the “Danciest Dance of the West” starts at 7 in stage 3.
Sunday, June 26, 2022 - No scheduled plans at this time. Anyone willing to volunteer for stage and sound tear down would be
appreciated. Have a safe journey home and we’ll see you soon!
Schedule of Events is coming soon and subject to change without notice.
Please check this website for updates, changes or additions as they occur.
Thanks - See you soon in Wahoo
Jody Nix
and the Texas Cowboys
at the newly renovated
Starlite Event Center
Thursday Night Only, June 23, 2022
7 pm to 11 pm - Doors Open at 6 pm
Justin Trevino will
join us at the Saunders County Fairgounds for
performances and jamming on Wednesday through
Saturday. Fiddlin’ Jake Simpson, Lisa Layne, Tommy
Buller and The Baker Family - Plus lots of talented friends
and performers from RFD-TV’s Midwest Country Show
including The Kenastons and many others!
Wahoo Country Music Show
June 22, 23, 24, & 25, 2022
Saunders County Fairgrounds, Wahoo, Nebraska
25thAnnual
Wahoo Country Music Show
Sharon Kenaston, Director
1480 County Road V Lyons, NE 68038 402-936-0638 Sharon@WahooCountryMusicShow.com
Here’s what to tenatively expect at the
25th Annual Wahoo Country Music Show.
Sunday, June 19, 2022 - Camp ground
opens. Buildings open for jamming.
Monday, June 20, 2022 - Park campers, set
up stages, jam when you can.
Tuesday, June 23, 2022 - Park more
campers, more set up, more jamming.
Wednesday, June 24, 2022 - Stay tuned for
a special 25th Anniversary special show. To
be announced soon. Big unofficial dance in
Stage 3 to follow.
Thursday, June 23, 2022 - All Stages Open
until 12 pm. Stage shows start officially in
Stage 3 at 1 pm featuring highlighted
performers at this year’s festival. Doors open
at Starlite Ballroom at 6 pm, show and dance
begins at 7 pm with Jody Nix and the Texas
Cowboys. Admission is $30.00 per person at
the door. Admission is included with
weekend ticket holders of the Wahoo
Country Music Show.
Friday, June 24, 2024 - All stages have
performances in beginning in the morning.
Stage 1 features special performances,
challenges and spotlight entertainers. Stages
2 and 3 are open until the Big Friday Night
“Danciest Dance of the West” featuring 5
different bands starts at 7 in stage 3.
Saturday, June 25, 2022 - Three stages
open for scheduled entertainers. Afternoon
specialty shows on the main stage.
Saturday’s return of the “Danciest Dance of
the West” starts at 7 in stage 3.
Wahoo Country
Music Show
June 22, 23, 24, & 25, 2022
Kenastons Show & Dance Schedule
Wahoo Country Music Show
June 23, 24, 25, & 26, 2021
Saunders County Fairgrounds, Wahoo, Nebraska
23rd Annual
Kenastons Samples & Media Kit
Click Below for Links & Video Samples!
Sharon, Vanessa & Roger at
RFD-TV Theater in Branson, MO
Sharon, Vanessa & Roger at Midwest
Country Show in Sandstone, MN
Vanessa, Sharon, Roger and Bobbi Jo
at Private Wedding Dance
Sharon, Vanessa & Roger at NTCMA
Festival, LeMars, IA
Click Links Below for Promotional
Images & Band Poster
Don’t forget to follow my links here when you order anything from Amazon.
Click Links Below for Audio Samples
recorded live from the Rio Grande Valley!
Pan Handle Rag - Living On Love
Help Me Make It Through The Night
Everybody’s Trying To Be My Baby
I Wish I Could Fall In Love Today
Old Love Turned Memory
Tennessee Flat Top Box
I Thought I Heard You Calling My Name - Cindy
South Texas Schedule for 2020/2021 Season!
Subject to Change without Notice!
Please call or text Sharon @ 402-936-0638 to confirm
Call or Text Sharon
@ 402 - 936-0638 to confirm date and
location before traveling long distances.
Kenaston Band Show
& Dance Schedule
Wahoo Country Music Show
Sharon Kenaston, Director
1480 County Road V Lyons, NE 68038 402-936-0638 Sharon@WahooCountryMusicShow.com
Wahoo Country
Music Show
June 22, 23, 24, & 25, 2022
Winter Texan Wednesday at the
Wahoo Country Music Show
We love our Winter Texan Friends and we welcome those who winter in Florida, Arizona or anywhere else for our
Annual Winter Texan Wednesday event. We’ll recognize your park, city and state, have door prizes, play games and
music and provide plenty of space to get reacquainted with your winter friends. We also use this time to promote the
Rio Grande Valley of South Texas as a winter destination for our fans and we welcome additional information from
other places where retirees enjoy spending time. So, plan to be with us for a fun and informative afternoon on
Wednesday, June 22, 2022 in Stage 2 at the Wahoo Country Music Show beginning at 3 pm. It’s FREE! Our
traditional Wednesday night dance happens in Stage 3 at 7 pm.
Here’s a few of the South Texas 55+ Parks represented in the past.
Alamo
Acacia, Casa Del Valle, Winter Ranch
Donna
Bit O Heaven, Magnolia, Palm Shadows,Quiet Village II, Val Verde Grove, Victoria Palms
LaFeria
VIP
McAllen
Paradise Park
Mission
Alladin Villas, Circle T, El Valle del Sol, Hidden Valley Ranch, Leisure Valley Ranch, W & I Resort
Palmview
Val’s Country Corral, Mission West
Pharr
Pharr South
San Juan
Country Palms, San Juan Gardens
Weslaco
Rio Valley Estates, Ranchero Village, Leisure World
Here’s a few of the restaurants that were previously voted as valley
favorites.
Alamo
Alamo Restaurant, Eldorado, Tower Burger, Willie’s Bar B Que
Donna
Gonzalaz Burgers, Lighthouse Seafood, Martha’s
Harlingen
Las Vegas Restaurant, Cattleman’s Association
McAllen
Cheddar’s, Dirty Al’s, Don Pepe’s, Furr’s, London Grill & Tavern, Mama Mia’s Pizzeria,
Palenque Grill, Pappadeaux, Poncho’s,Texas Roadhouse
Mercedes
Don Beto’s
Mission
Denny’s, Diaz Diner, Lone Star BBQ, Peter Piper Pizza, PF Chang, Riverside Club, Roadhouse BBQ
Palmview - Church’s Chicken
Pharr - Golden Coral, Rudy’s
San Benito - Long Horn BBQ
South Padre Island - Blackbeard’s, Dirty Al’s, Pier 19
Weslaco - Pete’s BBQ, La Hacienda, Linn Chinese
June 22, 23, 24, & 25, 2022
Saunders County Fairgrounds, Wahoo, Nebraska
25thAnnual
Wahoo Country Music Show
We love our Winter Texan Friends
and we welcome those who winter
in Florida, Arizona or anywhere
else for our Annual Winter Texan
Wednesday event. We’ll recognize
your park, city and state, have door
prizes, play games and music and
provide plenty of space to get
reacquainted with your winter
friends. We also use this time to
promote the Rio Grande Valley of
South Texas as a winter destination
for our fans and we welcome
additional information from other
places where retirees enjoy
spending time. So, plan to be with
us for a fun and informative
afternoon on Wednesday, June 22,
2022 in Stage 2 at the Wahoo
Country Music Show beginning at 3
pm. It’s FREE! Our traditional
Wednesday night dance happens
in Stage 3 at 7 pm.
Winter Texan
Wednesday at the
Wahoo Country
Music Show
Here’s a few of the South Texas
55+ Parks represented in the
past.
Alamo
Acacia, Casa Del Valle, Winter Ranch
Donna
Bit O Heaven, Magnolia, Palm Shadows,Quiet
Village II, Val Verde Grove, Victoria Palms
LaFeria
VIP
McAllen
Paradise Park
Mission
Alladin Villas, Circle T, El
Valle del Sol, Hidden
Valley Ranch, Leisure
Valley Ranch, W & I Resort
Palmview
Val’s Country Corral, Mission West
Pharr
Pharr South
San Juan
Country Palms, San Juan Gardens
Weslaco
Rio Valley Estates, Ranchero Village, Leisure
World
Here’s a few of the restaurants
that were previously voted as
valley favorites.
Alamo
Alamo Restaurant, Eldorado, Tower Burger,
Willie’s Bar B Que
Donna
Gonzalaz Burgers, Lighthouse Seafood,
Martha’s
Harlingen
Las Vegas Restaurant, Cattleman’s
Association
McAllen
Cheddar’s, Dirty Al’s, Don Pepe’s, Furr’s,
London Grill & Tavern, Mama Mia’s Pizzeria,
Palenque Grill, Pappadeaux, Poncho’s,Texas
Roadhouse
Mercedes
Don Beto’s
Mission
Denny’s, Diaz Diner, Lone Star BBQ, Peter
Piper Pizza, PF Chang, Riverside Club,
Roadhouse BBQ
Palmview - Church’s Chicken
Pharr - Golden Coral, Rudy’s
San Benito - Long Horn BBQ
South Padre Island - Blackbeard’s, Dirty Al’s,
Pier 19
Weslaco - Pete’s BBQ, La Hacienda, Linn
Chinese
