Tim McGraw, Reba McEntire to headline Cavendish summer concert

Big-name country artists Tim McGraw and Reba McEntire were named Tuesday as performers at the first annual Cavendish Beach Music Festival.

They will top a lineup of 20 country artists, including Doc Walker and Aaron Lines, at the three-day outdoor concert event July 10-12. More artists will be confirmed in the next week.

Tickets go on sale March 14. Prices will range from $59 for a single day to $159 for a three-day pass.

The festival will take place behind Avonlea Village, a site that can accommodate 65,000 people. More than 25,000 concertgoers are expected.

Jeff Squires, co-owner of Cavendish Beach Music Festival Inc., said the company plans to hold the event for years to come. Kevin Meyer of Michigan-based Meridian Concerts will lead event production and promotions.