Dam Music Festival

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MusicEl Dorado
DatesDates TBA · Usually JulyCheck locally before booking
Duration2 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsFew regional music festivals have changed
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Dam Music Festival in El Dorado

The Dam Music Festival, also known as the Dam Jam, began at El Dorado Lake in Kansas in 2022 before relocating in subsequent years to Lake Afton and then Goddard, Kansas. Held annually on the third weekend of July, the multi-day festival pairs national country and rock touring acts with camping, a cornhole tournament, and a car show, though its 2025 edition was postponed to July 2026.

The Dam Music Festival, widely known by its shorter nickname the Dam Jam, began in 2022 at El Dorado Lake in Kansas, taking its name directly from the lake's dam and surrounding recreation area.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few regional music festivals have changed host location as frequently as the Dam Jam, moving from its 2022 debut at El Dorado Lake to Lake Afton in 2023 and Goddard in 2024, a pattern that reflects the logistical challenges of staging a large outdoor camping festival while still building a loyal returning audience year over year

02

The mystery stays covered

The festival has drawn genuinely major national touring names, including Dustin Lynch, Brantley Gilbert, Stone Temple Pilots, and Elle King across its various editions, a booking level uncommon for a Kansas festival still in its first several years of existence

03

The city starts moving

The event also directs support toward a specific roster of nonprofit organizations, including veteran-focused groups like Nation of Patriots and Midwest Battle Buddies, tying the festival's proceeds to concrete community causes beyond entertainment

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival's recurring elements include its third-weekend-of-July timing

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a cornhole tournament

The sacred route

Living ritual

and a car show

The local code

Living ritual

all of which have carried across the festival's several different host venues since 2022

Tradition 5

Living ritual

Its support for a consistent roster of nonprofit organizations

Tradition 6

Living ritual

including veteran and community-support groups

Tradition 7

Living ritual

has remained a stated priority across editions even as the physical host location has changed from year to year

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually July

Getting around

Use El Dorado transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Casual outdoor festival and camping attire suited to hot late-July Kansas weather; sun protection, breathable clothing, and sturdy closed-toe shoes are recommended for a multi-day outdoor...

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in El Dorado, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map33.21 N, 92.67 WOpen in Google Maps

El Dorado, KS

Nearest airportELD — South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field
TransportUse El Dorado transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in El Dorado, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Dam Music Festival?

Dam Music Festival is listed for Past edition: 17–18 July 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Dam Music Festival take place?

The festival is listed in El Dorado, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

2 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

El Dorado, KS

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually July
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