Squatchfest Music Festival Brings Hotel California, Elton John & Billy Joel Tributes to Kane Family Drive-In July 11
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with five tribute bands, fireworks, skydivers, family attractions, food vendors, and an unforgettable day of live entertainment at the Kane Family Drive-In in Kane, Pennsylvania.
KANE, PA - The Squatchfest Music Festival will transform the Kane Family Drive-In this Saturday, July 11, 2026 and it’s bringing a beast of a lineup of tribute artists to the stage. To celebrate America’s landmark 250th birthday, the volume is being turned all the way up for the most legendary, multi-generational music lineup in festival history.
This year’s main stage lineup features an incredible collection of talent, starting with Hotel California, widely regarded as the global gold standard of Eagles tribute productions for their flawless vocal harmonies and definitive guitar solos. The classic rock hits keep rolling with Captain Fantastic, bringing the sequins, soul, and high-energy showmanship of the ultimate Elton John experience, followed immediately by 52nd Street, the definitive, smash-hit celebration of Billy Joel's greatest hits.
Rounding out the star-studded bill are Donny Burns & The 3rd Degree, State College’s premier rock favorites known for delivering massive multi-generational rock hits, and County Lines, who will be pumping out high-octane country and southern rock to get the entire field moving.
This unique, family-friendly event blends a powerhouse five-band concert experience with the ultimate festival atmosphere, projecting the entire show in real-time 4K video across a massive 60-foot drive-in movie screen the moment the sun goes down.
"Squatchfest is the quintessential summer road trip experience and features the top touring tribute acts; we are ecstatic to be partnering with the Kane Family Drive In to bring it back to the region,” said Rustin Lippincott, Executive Director of the Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau. "It represents the very best of our regional culture - dynamic local businesses, passionate community members, and world-class entertainment set against our gorgeous natural landscape of the ANF region.”
Between the musical sets, the drive-in field will be absolutely buzzing with extreme entertainment and family fun. Attendees will look to the skies to watch professional skydivers drop directly into the park carrying the American flag. Back on the ground, festival-goers can test their skills on a mechanical bull, try their hand at axe throwing, or let the kids loose in a giant bounce house.
At 8:00pm, the festival will pause for a special, community-wide moment to honor our nation's veterans with a live performance of the Star-Spangled Banner. The night concludes at 11:00pm with an unforgettable, colossal anniversary fireworks display worthy of our country’s 250th birthday, sponsored by St. Marys Auto Body, which will light up the sky alongside a live appearance by Sasquatch himself.
While outside food and beverages are strictly prohibited due to special permitting, the festival has a massive menu of options on deck. The Straub Beverage Truck will be on-site serving a vast variety of beverages, while local vendors and the drive-in's full snack bar serve up hot and mild sausage sandwiches, pizza, and classic festival treats. As an added bonus, every single presale ticket purchased online automatically scores a chance to win a stunning, custom chainsaw woodcarving of a majestic Eagle and the American Flag, crafted by a master artisan.
Gates open at 2:00pm at the historic Kane Family Drive-In Theatre, located at 6627 Route 6 East in Kane, PA with live music kicking off at 3:00pm. The event concludes with fireworks following the music of Hotel California.
Tickets for this rain-or-shine, kid-friendly and pet-friendly event are available now at Squatchfest.org for a presale price of $30, which saves $5 and secures an automatic entry into the woodcarving drawing. Tickets will also be available at the gate on the day of the event for $35. Grab your lawn chairs, round up the crew, and head out to support local live music and help keep the drive-in alive. For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.Squatchfest.org.