2023 Wild Adventures LIVE! Concert Lineup Announced

Staff Report

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023

Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga. announced its 2023 Concert and Special Events lineup Tuesday, revealing a star-studded schedule including performances from award-winning artists and family-centered events promising to deliver the park’s biggest season yet.

Wild Adventures LIVE! presented by Valdosta TKO Nissan debuts on April 1 with one of country music’s most celebrated artists, Diamond Rio. The Grammy Award-winning group will bring number one hits like “Meet in the Middle” and “Beautiful Mess.”

“The first concert of the Wild Adventures LIVE! series is also our Passholder Appreciation Concert,” said Jon Vigue, vice president and general manager. “If you are a Wild Adventures Passholder, you can get free Reserved Seats to see Diamond Rio. It’s one of the many perks to being a Passholder.”

Lee Brice, who has won multiple CMA and ACM awards and became the second country artist to ever receive the Pandora Billionaire plaque will perform on May 13 with number one hits like “Rumor,” “One of Them Girls,” and “Memory I Don’t Mess With.” Grammy award-winning artist, actor and Atlanta native T.I. also joins the lineup along with Grammy nominee and Billboard award winning comedian Larry the Cable Guy. Barenaked Ladies, Five for Fighting, and Del Amitri will take the stage together on July 15 as part of The Last Summer on Earth Tour.

Platinum rockers REO Speedwagon, surf rock icons The Beach Boys and rock legends STYX round out the rest of the concert series along with performances by contemporary Christian groups MercyMe, Newsboys, FOR KING + COUNTRY, and Skillet.

“Our lineup is packed with 14 award-winning Gold and Platinum artists and bands. We’re so excited to share these incredible shows and an entire Season packed with special events with our guests,” said Vigue.

General Concert Admission is included as a free benefit of a Wild Adventures Season Pass. Reserved seats for 2023 All-Star Concerts go on sale for Wild Adventures’ Diamond and Gold Passholders starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, February 27.

Silver Passholders and the general public can purchase reserved concert seats starting on Monday, March 6. Guests visiting with a daily park admission ticket will need to purchase General Concert Admission or a Reserved Concert Seat to attend a concert.

Wild Adventures’ 2023 Special Events begin with the park’s Easter Eggstravaganza on April 2, 7 and 8, featuring the largest Easter Egg Hunt in South Georgia and a chance to win two 2023 Gold Season Passes. Kids can hunt for thousands of eggs, take a photo with the Easter Bunny and enjoy plenty of festive fun.

“We’ll be hiding over 100,000 candy-filled eggs during the Easter Eggstravaganza, extending park hours and hosting live music during Sweet Summer Nights in June and July, honoring our military during the Celebrate America Festival and exploring fun and unique flavors during Wild Food Weekends,” said Vigue.

Great Pumpkin LumiNights and The Pumpkin Spice Festival will also return in the fall with new festive attractions and pumpkin spice treats. Wild Adventures Christmas will close out the park’s Season with new additions, more lights and more holiday fun for families.

Wild Adventures’ 2023 Season begins Saturday March 18 with the debut of Oasis Outpost, a nearly 3-acre expansion featuring the Trail Trackers Adventure Ride, Misty Springs Soak Zone, five new animal habitats, the new Paradise Pizza restaurant and more.

“During our 2023 Season, our guests will continue to see our commitment to providing the absolute best value in family entertainment as we continue to invest in the park’s expansion and develop our seasonal events,” said Vigue.

For more information about the 2023 Wild Adventures LIVE! and Special Events Lineup or Wild Adventures’ Season Passes, visit WildAdventures.com.