Dio Day

Date and Time

Sunday Jul 19, 2026
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT

Sunday, July 19, 12:00-8:00 pm

Location

Country Music Park & Campground, 1824 NY-13, Cortland, NY 13045.

Fees/Admission

$10 - All funds will go to the Ronnie James Dio Cortland HS Music Scholarship Fund. Each band is donating their time and talent for this cause.

Website

https://www.cortlandcountrymusicpark.org/

Contact Information

Sheila Ryan
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Description

Dio Day, the official hometown tribute concert to honor Ronnie James Dio, will be held Sunday, July 19, 12:00-8:00 pm at the Country Music Park & Campground, 1824 NY-13, Cortland, NY 13045.

Band lineup (in order of appearance):

Jim Van Duesen
Crimson Underground (Cortland High Band)
Elderly Bros
Billy Golicki – Billy and the Therapists
The High Road (Kat’s Band)
Yayle Hues
Holy Mother (headliner)
Throw Down Cold
Defining 13
Catalyst

The event will feature

Food, Drink, and Band Merchandise.
Vendors with various products, crafts, and creations.
The Dio Motorcycle Run, expected to depart from the Country Music Park prior to the concert. Participation will be included with the price of admission.
An exhibit by the Central New York Living History Center that highlights Ronnie James Dio’s early life in Cortland and all stages of his outstanding music career.

Camping is available. The Country Music Park is an entertainment venue, campground, and home to the NYS Country Music Hall of Fame.

Come celebrate Ronnie’s legacy with fellow music fans and enjoy heavy metal, classic rock, and signature local hospitality.

The event fee is $10. All funds will go to the Ronnie James Dio Cortland HS Music Scholarship Fund. Each band is donating their time and talent for this cause. For more than a decade the Dio Day committee has raised money for this music scholarship, awarded every year to a student at Cortland High School - the same school Ronnie James Dio graduated from.

Vendors can reserve a booth for just $50 for the entire day. Keep all your profits while connecting with fellow music lovers and enjoying amazing live music. Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to showcase your products during a day filled with good vibes, great people, and incredible tunes! To reserve a spot contact Sheila Ryan at Sheila@center4art.org

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Dio Day Cortland website: https://www.diodaycortland.org
Country Music Park: https://www.cortlandcountrymusicpark.org/