Country Concert’s Heartfelt Legacy | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

Country Concert kicks off tonight in Fort Loramie, a Midwest festival born in 1981 by Mike and Mary Jo Barhorst as a simple hillside party with music and cold drinks — now a $15M economic engine fueled by heart, not profit. Their son Scott, who’s been there since age 18 selling hot dogs, still runs it with that same family vibe: $3 beer, $9 artist fee, and a tradition that’s drawn legends like Alabama and chart-toppers like Riley Green. It’s not just the lineup — it’s the feeling, the community, the “Country Concert family.” Just remember: traffic’s heavy, pick-up zone’s set, no pickups…