Thunder on the Mountain, a country music festival, is set to launch its inaugural event this summer at one of the country’s best festival sites - Mulberry Mountain.  The event will feature nearly 50 musical performers including headliners Toby Keith, Luke Bryan and the ‘bad boys of country’ Big & Rich. There will also be performances from some of country music’s brightest stars including Montgomery Gentry, Thompson Square, Justin Moore, Eason Corbin, Randy Houser, Colt Ford, Gretchen Wilson and many more. Thunder on the Mountain will also showcase a healthy helping of red dirt country artists including Josh Abbott Band, Randy Rogers Band, Casey Donahew Band, Pat Green and Stoney LaRue to name a few.Scheduled to kick off June 6th, Thunder on the Mountain promises a premier festival experience.  Situated on 650 acres of private land in the heart of the Ozark National Forest, the event features 4 stages, including a country roadhouse (Hideout Stage) complete with mechanical bull and karaoke.  Activities will include a giant Ferris wheel and water slide along with a paint ball area.  Mulberry Mountain also offers a myriad of nature activities including hiking, biking, fishing, river floats and waterfalls.  There are also ATV, 4x4 and motorcycling opportunities nearby.  Toss in an incredible selection of food and craft vendors, a few hours of tailgating and people watching each day, and Thunder on the Mountain promises to be the best damn party of the summer.For those who prefer a more refined experience to camping, Thunder on the Mountain announces a limited number of hotel packages which can include free breakfast and rides on the Hotel Hopper Shuttle to bring you safely to and from the festival grounds each day.  All hotels are located a short drive away in Van Buren, AR, and will be available in three tiers, offering a variety of lodging choices for 3 or 4 night stays.Thunder on the Mountain offers a wide variety of ticketing packages which are available now on the event website.  Patrons can chose from the full three-day event passes, to VIP packages, reserved seating packages and single day and weekend passes.  Event organizers are expecting concert goers from all over the country for their first year event. For more information visit the official website at www.thunderonthemountain.com.2013 Artist Line Up:Toby KeithLuke BryanBig & RichMontgomery GentryThompson SquareJustin MooreGretchen WilsonEaston CorbinColt FordRandy HouserPat GreenRandy Rogers BandKevin FowlerJosh Abbott BandCasey Donahew BandShooter JenningsReckless KellyAaron WatsonBucky CovingtonGreg BatesLoCash CowboysStoney LaRueTodd SniderRoger CreagerThe Lost TrailersJT HodgesCody Canada & The DepartedMoonshine BanditsThe LACSThe Cadillac BlackClayton AndersonAdam Craig BandMorgan FrazierSturgill SimpsonSunny LedfurdBleu EdmondsonBrandon JenkinsJohn D. Hale BandMatt StellThe Sarah Hughes BandLance CarpenterKelly RoadTrey Hawkins BandWoodshedDanielle Reed