Day 1 of CBMF is in the books, and what a way to kick off an incredible weekend!

Clear skies, amazing crowds, and outstanding performances across all 3 stages made for an unforgettable first day. Speaking of stages, CBMF unveiled the High Water Show Hall, a new open-air venue replacing what was formerly known to locals as the Kitchen Tent.

From the incredible talent of CeCe, Chase McDaniel, Julia Cole, and Dylan Gossett to an electrifying headline performance by Hardy, the energy never stopped.

Hardy lit up the main stage with a spectacular show packed with pyrotechnics, and the night closed with a breathtaking fireworks display over the festival grounds.

If Day 1 is any indication, CBMF 2026 is going to be one for the record books. Who's ready for Day 2?