Stuart, Cary Hudson and the Taylor Grocery Band will perform at the Saenger Theatre starting at 7:45 p.m. Diamond Rio and Webb Wilder will rock out on Saturday at 6 p.m.

Other activities will be held Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. in downtown Hattiesburg.

The main festival events are free while the night performances cost $25-$35.

"I'm looking forward to a tall glass of iced tea," said Stuart, known for such hits as "Whiskey Ain't Workin' " and "Tempted."

By Jeanne Peng