9.26.26 Rock Your ALS Off
9.26.26 Rock Your ALS Off
Wander through the Iroquois River forests and arrive at the Oasis: a mystical camp hidden in the woods. The Oasis plays as the anchor site to an Americana music festival in support of ALS research. A short walk away is the riverside stage and tree deck, offering one of the most unique and intimate experiences to enjoy outdoor music. We invite you to get lost with us in the woods and the music on September 26, 2026.
AbOUT
Started in 2025, the Rock ALS fundraiser is a concert series in support of the Hop On a Cure non-profit. This organization was started by Zac Brown Band Founder John Driskell Hopkins, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2021. He has since worked to build a community of supporters aligned to find a cure. This concert has locked arms with Hop On A Cure to further their efforts.
The event is hosted at Dropping Logs Ranch in Sheldon, IL. It features a line up of professional musicians in an intimate outdoor setting. Americana, country, folk, and rock are the targeted music genres, but we’re open to booking anyone that’s going to make people rock. A main attraction is the tree deck VIP lounge that overhangs the stage, offering the best views of the music and river scenery.
2026 BANDS
ARTIST REVEALS COMING SOON
We’re going to build some suspense before we formally announce who we’ve booked. Keep checking back for the announcement, and grab some merch while you are waiting.
The Rock ALS music festival is located at 2045 North 3200 East Road in Sheldon, IL, home of the Dropping Logs Ranch.
The site is a private, family farm along the Iroquois River and the Indiana/Illinois state line. The concert is hosted on a scenic, riverside stage.
Over 70 years ago, this land was home to a cattle herd. What they’ve left behind is the perfect music venue that has long sat idle, just waiting for the creation of memorable concert experiences.
The day’s activities occur across 2 sites. The first is the parking area that we call the Oasis. It’s a 15 acre clearing in the middle of woods that is a short walk away from the stage.
The second is the stage area, which is roughly a 3 acre clearing along the river amid a forest of floodplain trees. A tree deck, stage, restrooms, and food trucks are set up here for the event.
Location
Lodging
Rock ALS offers several nearby lodging options spanning from hotels, RV hook-ups, and camping all within a short country drive to the venue.
Ticket Types
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Ages 12 and under
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Ticket allows for 1 Admission. Purchasing this ticket mostly covers event costs. Consider a Ticket + Donation to also create charitable proceeds.
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General admission plus a festive after-party barn party with the bands and other VIP ticket holders