Western Swing returns: Turkey prepares for 54th annual Bob Wills Day April 23–25

  • Western Swing returns: Turkey prepares for 54th annual Bob Wills Day April 23–25
    Western Swing returns: Turkey prepares for 54th annual Bob Wills Day April 23–25
  • BOBWILLS DAY Jason Roberts who is leadingTheTexas Playboys will appear at Bob Wills Day in Turkey this year. | COURTESY PHOTOS
    BOBWILLS DAY Jason Roberts who is leadingTheTexas Playboys will appear at Bob Wills Day in Turkey this year. | COURTESY PHOTOS

    The “Western Swing Capital of the World” is dusting off its dancing boots as the 54th annual Bob Wills Day celebration approaches this April 23–25. While the festival remains a cornerstone of Texas heritage, organizers have announced key schedule shifts and new additions for the 2026 Saturday lineup.

    A new way to kick off Saturday. Saturday morning will start with a fresh addition to the festivitie…