In one month, some of today’s top musicians including Tim McGraw, Trace Adkins, One Republic, Little Big Town, Train, Big & Rich, and more will come to town for the first-ever Show Me Music and Arts Festival in Springfield, MO June 17-19. In addition to the top musical talent, the festival will also feature celebrity chefs, national comedians, a Kid Zone, over 30 arts and crafts exhibitors, and more, proving that there is something for everyone at the first-ever Show Me Music and Arts Festival!

The Celebrity Chef Pavilion Stage will feature three Food Network stars, Chefs Robert Irvine, Ellie Krieger, and Aaron McCargo. Kicking things off at 12:00 pm on Friday, June 17th will be Chef McCargo, the 2008 winner of the Food Network hit show “Next Food Network Star” and host of Food Network's “Big Daddy’s House”. Stepping into the “kitchen" after Chef McCargo will be Chef Krieger, host of the Food Network series “Healthy Appetite”. Rounding out the celebrity chefs will be Chef Irvine, host of three Food Network series’ “Dinner: Impossible”, “Worst Cooks in America”, and “Restaurant: Impossible”. All three chefs will appear multiple times throughout the festival, please visit www.showmemusicfest.com for a complete schedule of the Celebrity Chef Pavilion Stage.

Over in the Show-Me Comedy Tent Stage, six nationally recognized comedians will be ready to provide some comic relief for festival attendees. Taking the mic first will be actor and comedian Jamie Kaler, best known for his role as “Mike Callahan” on the critically acclaimed TBS series My Boys. Also appearing in the Show-Me Comedy Tent Stage are top comedians Jimmy Shubert, Patti Vasquez, John Caponera, Steve Rannazzisi – star of the hit FX series The League, and Jon Reep – Season 5 winner of the NBC series Last Comic Standing. For a full schedule of the Show-Me Comedy Tent Stage, please visit www.showmemusicfest.com.

Additional attractions at the festival include the Show-Me Saloon Stage, a Kid Zone which includes a Ferris Wheel, games, and entertainment, the Show-Me Arts and Crafts area featuring over 30 exhibitors, and many food and drink vendors featuring festival fare from all over the world.

For a full weekend of amazing music, attractions, and entertainment, weekend passes are available at the great price of only $139! For those wishing for a VIP experience, VIP packages are also available for purchase and include VIP parking, VIP seating with air conditioning, a private bar area, snacks, games, and VIP restrooms.

For fans that may not be able to stay the entire weekend but don’t want to miss their favorite artists, individual day-passes are available for purchase at the following May special pricing: Friday - $39, Saturday - $59, Sunday - $65.

Show Me Music and Arts festival also has multiple camping options available starting at the low price of $70 for those wanting to stay on-site for the full festival experience. To reserve your camping spot today, or for additional information, please visit www.showmemusicfest.com.

For additional information or to purchase your tickets today please visit www.showmemusicfest.com.