Country Splash Cabo Fest With Riley Green, Jon Pardi and More Combines Song, Sand & Surf: 7 Best Moments
From Riley Green's grounding set to Tucker Wetmore's keyboard musings and Cameron Whitcomb's elevated performance, here are the highlights.
Country Splash Cabo Fest, combining country music with sand and surf, took place in Cabo San Lucas from September 4-6. Co-founded by Robert Fried, the festival aimed to offer an intimate experience where fans could see their favorite artists up close, as opposed to a large field festival. The event was held at the Paradisus Cabo San Lucas resort, which was fully booked for the occasion, along with surrounding hotels.
Headliners Tucker Wetmore, Jon Pardi, and Riley Green took the stage after sunset. Despite the high temperature of 88 degrees and 67% humidity, the atmosphere remained lively. Dasha joked about sweating profusely, a sentiment echoed by many other performers. The festival aimed to cap attendance at 3,000 people, making it roughly half the size of Luke Bryan's Crash My Playa in Cancun.
The intimate setting proved successful, with attendees enjoying ease of movement between the stage, vendor stands, and bars. The only obstruction to sightlines came from the surrounding palm trees. Additionally, the event incorporated a wellness component with a yoga class led by Diplo on Saturday. Country Splash aimed to capitalize on the growing popularity of American country music in Mexico, catering to both tourists and locals.
All-inclusive suites at the Paradisus were priced up to $10,000 for four nights, while one-day general admission passes were available for as low as $199.
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