Come watch some of the greatest classic rock acts in Canada at Spider Entertainment's 3-day classic Rock Festival in Southern Alberta (TABER, AB to be exact)! This show involves internationally recognized artists that are truly Canadian Classic Rock ROYALTY, Great American Icons, as well as showcasing local bands from Southern Alberta.
This is an outdoor concert with no reserved seating, approved lawn chairs or blankets are recommended for seating. Wrist bands must be worn at all times. There are a limited number of camping spots next to the concert venue.
There will be food trucks and beer gardens on site, concert merch to be purchased, and some exciting things to be announced in the coming months!!
It's a weekend you WON'T want to miss!
FAQ
Ticket are as follows. (see Below for details)
General Admission Weekend Pass $199
VIP $499
VIP + Meet and Greet $599
Premier Camping $140
Main Camping $90
Overflow Camping $60
Tenting $25
General Admission Weekend Pass
- This will give you access to the full venue for the full weekend Thursday July 24th to Saturday July 26th
VIP
- This will give you access to the full venue for the full weekend Thursday July 24th to Saturday July 26th
- VIP will be on sale Nov 14th at 10 am 1 day prior to the General Admission sale date of Nov 15th
- VIP ticket holders will have access to the concert venue area 30 min prior to gates opening via a VIP entrance.
- VIP Ticket holders will have exclusive area which will include tents, chairs to use in the venue, private porta potties, bar service.
VIP + Meet and Greet
- All perks with regular VIP plus a meet and greet with 2 of the 10 main stage bands.
- Includes phots with the bands and a signed music paraphernalia.
Both the VIP and VIP + Meet and Greet can be purchased with Premier, main or overflow camping.
Premier Camping
- Located in the legion park or the youth center lot (previous concert venue area) Specific spots can not be purchased within these areas but specific spots will be assigned to you. We will make every accommodation possible to group people together upon request within an area. ALL SITES ARE UNSERVICED
Main Camping
- Located in the parking lot areas of Ken McDonald Sports park. Specific spots can not be purchased within these areas, but specific spots will be assigned to you. We will make every accommodation possible to group people together upon request within an area. ALL SITES ARE UNSERVICED
Overflow Camping
- There are 2 overflow camping areas. North Overflow Camping lot which is located directly north of the venue and the Ken McDonald sports park. Open areas around the Taber Agriplex located ½ km SE of the venue. Shuttle service provided from this lot. Spots in overflow lots are all first come first serve. ALL SITES ARE UNSERVICED
All Ticket Sales are FINAL. Please be aware of ticket scams. Tickets should ONLY be purchased through Spider Entertainment's website which is partnered with Showpass. If you purchase a ticket from a third party, make sure tickets are transferred through Showpass to protect yourself!
Day passes **may** be offered closer to the event date. However, we are anticipating an early sell out of weekend passes which will impact the availability of day passes.
There are 4 hotels in Taber: Super 8, Heritage Inn, Econo Lodge, Taber Motel. There are 2 other campgrounds close by: Taber Trout Pond, and MD Campground. Vauxhall Lions Campground (20 mins away). Lethbridge is only 40 minutes west with many hotels.
No. Weekend passes can not be shared among several individuals. Each ticket holder will be provided one (removable only with cutting) wrist band that must be worn at all times to access the venue and camping areas.
Please note: when purchasing tickets for Cornstock '25, you are not purchasing a ticket for a specific artist. Artists and schedules are subject to change without notice.
THURSDAY, JULY 24th
- 5:00pm: Gates open
- 6:00pm: YYC (Stage 1)
- 7:00pm: TBD (Stage 2)
- 7:30pm: Streetheart (Stage 1)
- 9:00pm: TBD (Stage 2)
- 9:30pm: Special Guest Co-Headliner (Stage 1)
Friday, JULY 25th
- 3:00pm: Gates open
- 4:00pm: TBD (stage 2)
- 4:30pm: TEAZE (stage 1)
- 5:30pm: TBD (stage 2)
- 6:00pm: Doug & the Slugs (stage 1)
- 7:00pm: TBD (stage 2)
- 7:30pm: Sweet (stage 1)
- 9:00pm: TBD (stage 2)
- 9:30pm: Glass Tiger (Stage 1)
- 11:15pm Steve McQueen Band (After Party- Stage 2)
**SATURDAY, JULY 26th**
- 3:00pm: Gates open
- 4:00pm: TBD (stage 2)
- 4:30pm: Helix (stage 1)
- 5:30pm: TBD (stage 2)
- 6:00pm: Northern Pikes (stage 1)
- 7:00pm: TBD (stage 2)
- 7:30pm: Prism (stage 1)
- 9:00pm: TBD (stage 2)
- 9:30pm: Tom Cochrane (Stage 1)
- 11:15pm Steve McQueen Band (After Party - Stage 2)
- All camping/ tenting sites are NON SERVICED sites.
- Prices are for all 3 days
- Porta potties and non-potable water stations will be available throughout the camping areas.
- Camping is for 3 nights (July 24th - 26th) You MUST vacate the site before 1pm on July 27th.
- All sites are within a 10 minute walk, but there will be shuttles available too.
- Upon purchasing camping in premier or main camping areas, you will be able to pick a specific area or block, but you will not be able to choose your specific spot. However, within 1-2 weeks after camping spots are purchased, you will be assigned a specific spot in the area or block you chose. If you want to be assigned next to other camping friends or family, we will try to accommodate that as much as we can. Those requests can be made to info@spiderentertainment.ca prior to Nov 20th at 6 PM. Once assigned you will be notified of your spot by email. This spot then becomes yours and will be reserved for your arrival.
- Overflow camping is first come first serve!
- Tenting spots will be assigned as well into spots within the camping blocks or other areas of the park. They will assigned in the order they are purchased and placed in the best spots first.
- There are 8 different areas or blocks for camping:
o Premium Camping Legion Park
§ Located in the Taber Legion Park.
o Premium Camping Youth Center Lot
§ Located in the area the concert venue and stage were in previous years.
o Premium Camping South Strip
§ Located just south of the football field
o Main Camping North Parking
§ Located within Ken McDonald Sports Park on the gravel parking lot NE of the new concert area.
o Main Camping Soccer Parking
§ Located within Ken McDonald Sports Park on gravel parking lot directly east of the new concert area and behind stage 1
o Main Camping Diamond Parking
§ Located within Ken McDonald Sports Park on gravel parking lot SE of the new concert area just south of the baseball fields.
o Overflow North Lot:
§ Located north of Ken McDonald Sports Park (through the parking lot) within walking distance of the concert grounds. First-come, first-parked camping.
o Overflow AGRIPLEX:
§ Located at the Taber Agriplex within walking distance of the concert grounds. First-come, first-parked camping.
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- All camping sites will accommodate trailers / motor homes up to 40' in length. Most will accommodate even larger campers. If you are longer than 40’ please let us know in an email to info@spiderentertainment.ca
- Each camping/ tenting site will be allowed ONE (1) vehicle on the site. Extra vehicles can be parking in the main parking lot.
- CORNSTOCK Camping areas are fenced/ closed off to general public. Therefore: wrist bands and vehicle passes must be shown at each checkpoint. You will not be permitted to enter the camping area without a weekend camping pass. EXCEPTION Overflow Agriplex.
- CORNSTOCK takes pride in our image! Please keep your campsite clean and maintained. Failure to do so will result in a $300 clean-up fee charged to the campsite holder's credit cared and/or eviction from the campground/ festival site and venue.
- Propane fires are permitted. However - all fires must be attended at all times. Please follow local fire bans.
- Generators will be allowed to operate between 8:00am to Midnight. If your generator makes excessive noise or creates fumes, you will be asked not to use it. We understand people have health related issues that require generators to run all night. In fairness to other campers, these generators must be of the "whisper quiet" make and not disturb other campers. Any non-compliance will result in eviction without refund.
- Cornstock is not an ideal weekend for your pets. If you do choose to bring your pet, they must remain at your campsite, leashed and always attended to.
Cornstock is not an ideal weekend for your pets. If you do choose to bring your pet, they must remain at your campsite, leashed and always attended to.
Yes! This concert is an event for people of all ages. Children under the age of 10 are admitted for free when accompanied by an adult who holds a valid concert pass.
Yes! This concert is an event for everyone. There will be dedicated accessibility drop-off, closer parking, and shuttle services are available to bring people from the parking area.
There will be a dedicated handicap seating area close to the stage. Assistance can be provided to help set up chairs.
We will have:
- food trucks / food vendors
- beer tents (run by a not-for-profit Taber Titans as a fundraiser)
- porta potties and hand wash stations
- merch tent
- 50/50 tent and roaming ticket sales
- first aid tent
- designated handi-cap sitting area
And... anticipating some exciting new additions for Cornstock '25 that will be announced in the coming months!
If you would like to be a food truck / food vendor on site, please email EMILY at emily@spiderentertainment.ca to receive an application form. Note: we have LIMITED space for food trucks and are aiming to get all different menus. There is also a non-refundable fee for food trucks. Trucks must be prepared to serve up to 3,500 people / day for 3 days.
Current Truck List for in the concert grounds:
- Keep checking this page, as none of the trucks are set in stone... YET!
YES! The overwhelming response for CORNSTOCK '25 merch has been put into action! Check out Spider Entertainment on [Shopify](https://spiderentertainment.myshopify.com/)
There will also be a MERCH tent on the grounds during CORNSTOCK '25
YES! The magnitude of this event is HUGE and many people will be required. If you would like to volunteer, please email SUSIE at susie@spiderentertainment.ca
Service groups are also welcome to be involved and provide services as a fundraiser. If interested, please email SUSIE at susie@spiderentertainment.ca
There are PERKS to being a volunteer, so don't hesitate to reach out!
Yes! Parking will be available, but it is limited. Please carpool when possible. Parking is FREE. Parking is located approximately 1/2km from the venue entrance. Cart shuttles will be available for those who are unable (or just choose not to) walk.
Concert approved chairs must be single person, collapsible, not recline or have protruding leg rests/coverings, or be oversized. Chairs not adhering to concert guidelines will not be permitted through the gates. Keep an eye out on our social media channels for further clarification as the concert approaches!
As the saying goes, "The show must go on!" The concert takes place rain or shine. Please check the weather prior to coming and if there’s a high chance of rain we suggest bringing a pocket-sized poncho and a sweatshirt or windbreaker.
Please note that severe weather conditions may temporarily interrupt some concerts/activities. We invite you to stay tuned to our social media for up-to-date information.
- No outside drinks are permitted (only up to 1L of water in a factory sealed bottle)
- No homemade food permitted (commercially sealed snacks only)
- Glass containers or glass of any kind
- Hard-sided coolers or wagons
- Chairs that do not collapse, oversized chairs, couches, etc.
- Umbrellas
- Large banners or signs
- Professional cameras, GoPros, selfie sticks, drones, or audio/video recording devices
- Tents or pole structures of any kind
- Pets (service animals only)
- Frisbees, sports balls, beach balls, etc.
- Weapons or anything that could resemble a weapon
- Gang insignia, offensive signs/clothing, etc.
- Noise makers, fireworks, laser pointers, pocket knives, tools or any other potentially harmful items
All guests and their belongings will be subject to search prior to entering the festival site. Security and concert Management reserves the right to refuse entry to persons and/or belongings at their discretion.
Spider Entertainment Staff and Security reserve the right to refuse entry and/or remove any persons from the venue, which in their opinion, is objectionable or inappropriate due to noise, smoke, vulgarity (verbal or visual; clothing, signs, hats, and/or vehicles) or is detrimental to the character and nature of the Cornstock 2025 Festival.
Cannabis is prohibited within the concert area.
This year as a new added bonus, we've added MORE to the festival grounds!
You'll be able to shop 'till you drop at the Domesticated Diva's Cornstock Market located at the AGRIPLEX (overflow camping area) from 10am - 4pm Thursday - Saturday!
Interested in being a vendor at the market? Please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/YL7oGQ3LSpangW2J7
If you have any questions, please email domesticateddivasevents@gmail.com
Also, on SATURDAY, July 26th from 9am - 12pm (noon), the Taber Gear Lords will be hosting a car show at the entrance of Ken MacDonald Sports Complex (Camping Area)! You must have a ticket to the concert to attend this event on Saturday!
We sure hope so!
Keep watching this page to see if it's been finalized and how to be a vendor!
This year, Spider Entertainment has returned with a Cornstock Magazine . With EVERYTHING Cornstock - all in one place! ONCE ITS READY you can download it to your phone to have for the weekend of ROCK and ROLL!
This weekend wouldn't be possible without ticket holders, volunteers and sponsors!
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