St. Cecilia Labor Day Music Festival
August 30 - September 1, 2025
St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 5313 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051
The 2025 St. Cecilia Labor Day Music Festival is a vibrant annual event hosted by St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Independence, Kentucky. Held over Labor Day weekend from August 30 to September 1, 2025, it attracts 12,000–15,000 attendees nightly. Enjoy free admission and concerts, live music from tribute bands, games of chance, food booths (including beer and alcohol), kids' rides, free inflatables, and a grand raffle with a 2025 Corvette Stingray Coupe or $50,000 cash as the prize. The festival supports the church and school, with volunteer opportunities available.
Times
5:00 pm to 11:00 pm (festivities begin after mass)
Bands/Performers
Bohemian Queen (Queen tribute band performing hits like "We Are the Champions" and "Another One Bites the Dust"); Vinyl Countdown (local favorite, opening around 9:00 pm)
Grand Raffle
Ticket sales ongoing; no drawing on this day (main drawing on Monday)
Events
Games of chance, live concert on the St. Cecilia Concert Stage
Kids' Rides and Activities
Kids' rides available; free inflatables
Food
general festival fare, with a famous family-style chicken dinner on Monday.Times
4:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Bands/Performers
Midnight Blue – The Foreigner Experience (tribute performing Foreigner's hits like "Feels Like The First Time," "Hot Blooded," and "Juke Box Hero"); Tribute to Eddie Money (opening around 9:00 pm)
Grand Raffle
Ticket sales ongoing; no drawing on this day
Events
Games of chance, live concert on the St. Cecilia Concert Stage
Kids' Rides and Activities
Kids' rides available; free inflatables
Food
Festival food booths with beer and alcohol available
Times
1:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Bands/Performers
The Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute (performed by Shawn Gerhard, voted #1 Garth Brooks tribute artist); Saffire Express (local favorite, opening)
Grand Raffle
Main drawing live on the festival stage after the fireworks (around 10:00 pm or later); grand prize is a 2025 Corvette Stingray or $50,000 cash
Events
Games of chance, live concert, fireworks show at 10:00 pm, family-oriented activities
Kids' Rides and Activities
Kids' rides available; free inflatables; designated as Family Day with extra focus on children
Food
Festival food booths with beer and alcohol; famous family-style chicken dinner served (specific time TBA)