Merritt's Rockin' River Music Fest announces 2018 lineup

Rockin’ River Music Fest has released the first wave of artists playing the festival in May.

Brett Eldredge, Dallas Smith, Dustin Lynch, Joe Nichols and more were added to the lineup today.

They join headliner Eric Church, announced as the main act in August.

The festival will be announcing more than 20 additional acts in the lead-up to the festival, scheduled for Aug. 2-5 in Merritt.

Passes and camping spots go on sale on Friday at 10 a.m. and can be purchased through the festival’s website.

This will be the fourth year the Rockin’ River Music Fest has taken place in Merritt since moving from Mission.