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Colleyville staff propose $75,000 not‑to‑exceed contract for Craig Morgan to headline 2026 Stars & Guitars
Summary
Event staff told the Colleyville City Council they are recommending a not‑to‑exceed $75,000 contract for Craig Morgan to headline the 2026 Stars & Guitars concert at Here’s Park, with the event targeted for June 26, 2026 and expected cost increases due to the artist’s tier.
At the Feb. 4 Colleyville City Council meeting, event staff presented a proposal for the 2026 Stars & Guitars headliner and estimated costs tied to the anticipated opening of Here’s Park.
Hailey (identified only by first name) told the council staff is considering country artist Craig Morgan as the headliner for Stars & Guitars 2026 and recommended a contract not to exceed $75,000. Staff said Here’s Park is expected to be completed by 2026 and the event is slated for June 26, 2026, on the outfield/back baseball fields as in prior years. Earlier headliners and set‑up costs have been closer to $50,000, Hailey said, and the proposed $75,000 figure reflects Morgan’s top‑tier status and the anticipated scale of a park opening celebration.
Why it matters: Securing a headline performer for a large city event affects event budgets and the city’s special‑event planning for park opening logistics, security, and staging. Hailey noted the larger park footprint could reduce some staging costs (for example, less temporary infrastructure compared with off‑site setups), and staff said they have been able to negotiate discounts for pyrotechnics and fireworks in prior years.
Key points
- Proposed contract: not to exceed $75,000 for Craig Morgan as headliner for Stars & Guitars 2026. - Timing and venue: event proposed for June 26, 2026, on the baseball/back fields at Here’s Park (staff said Here’s Park is expected to be completed by the target date). - Cost context: recent headliners have cost about $50,000; Hailey said the higher number reflects Morgan’s status as a top‑tier artist but confirmed the figure is a not‑to‑exceed estimate.
What’s next
Staff said they will present the formal contract and additional event details during the regular meeting agenda that followed the presentation. Council members indicated interest and noted they would discuss performance contracting and event logistics in the meeting’s action agenda.
(Transcript excerpt: Stars & Guitars presentation and brief Q&A at the Feb. 4 Colleyville City Council meeting.)
