Canada’s biggest camping country music party returns this summer. Boots and Hearts 2025 is locked in for August 7-10 at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds in Ontario, with headliners Bailey Zimmerman, Sam Hunt, and HARDY delivering three nights of straight-up Nashville headliners. The 50,000-capacity festival has tickets on sale now with payment plans available, and children 12 and under enter free with a General Admission pass.

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Dates: August 7-10, 2025 · Location: Burl’s Creek Event Grounds · Headliners: Bailey Zimmerman, Sam Hunt, HARDY · Tickets: On sale now · Capacity: 50,000

Quick snapshot

1Key facts
2Headliners
  • Bailey Zimmerman — Friday Aug 8 (Holler Country)
  • Sam Hunt — Saturday Aug 9 (Holler Country)
  • HARDY — Sunday Aug 10 (Holler Country)
3Tickets
4What’s next
  • Boots and Hearts West hits Edmonton Aug 28-29, 2026 (Boots and Hearts Official)
  • West headliners include Shaboozey, Russell Dickerson (Boots and Hearts Official)
  • Full 2026 lineup on official lineup page (Boots and Hearts Official)

The table below consolidates confirmed festival details from Boots and Hearts Official and Holler Country.

Fact Detail
Dates August 7-10, 2025
Venue Burl’s Creek Event Grounds, Ontario
Headliners Bailey Zimmerman, Sam Hunt, HARDY
Thursday kickoff Justin Moore + Bailey Zimmerman album release party
Festival capacity 50,000 attendees
Doors open 2:00pm daily
Children 12 and under free with adult GA pass
Tickets On sale now
VIP options Front-of-stage, expedited entry, exclusive bars
Type Camping country music festival

Who’s playing Boots and Hearts in 2025?

The 2025 lineup brings three distinct headliners across the main weekend, each commanding their own night on the Main Stage. Thursday gets its own energy too, with a kickoff act and a late-night album release party.

Headliners

Bailey Zimmerman takes the Main Stage on Friday, August 8, capping his set between 9:30 and 11:00pm according to the published schedule. Saturday belongs to Sam Hunt, who headlines the same prime-time window on August 9. Sunday closes out the festival with HARDY leading the final Main Stage slot on August 10.

Additional notable acts include Tyler Hubbard, Chase Rice, and Koe Wetzel, giving the lineup depth beyond the three headlining nights.

The upshot

Each headliner owns a dedicated night, so there’s no competing conflicts between the main acts — pick your night or commit to all three.

Full announced artists

Thursday, August 7 features Justin Moore as the main kickoff act, plus emerging artists Warren Hargraves, Lowell Lawson, and Jade Hilton filling out the early slots.

That same Thursday night, Bailey Zimmerman hosts an Album Release Party as a late-night event — a bonus for fans who want the full weekend experience. The full weekend roster also includes the usual supporting acts across the Front Porch Stage, with wristband access included with all admission passes.

Daily schedule

Doors open at 2:00pm daily for all four days of the festival. Main Stage headliners perform their prime-time sets between 9:30 and 11:00pm each night. The early evening slots fill with supporting artists, and the Front Porch Stage runs concurrent programming throughout.

The admission wristband covers access to both the Main Stage and Front Porch Stage, so festival-goers can move between zones without additional costs.

When are the Boots and Hearts 2025 dates?

Boots and Hearts 2025 runs Thursday through Sunday, August 7-10. That’s four consecutive days at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds in Oro Station, Ontario. Thursday acts as the kickoff night with Justin Moore and the Bailey Zimmerman album release party, with the main headliner rotation beginning Friday.

Festival weekend

Thursday, August 7 opens the weekend. Friday through Sunday deliver the three main headliner nights. The festival wraps Sunday, August 10 with HARDY closing out the Main Stage.

Ticket sale dates

Tickets are currently on sale. The official Boots and Hearts site links directly to Front Gate Tickets for purchases, with payment plans available at checkout. General Admission Weekend passes and VIP options are both available.

Single-day VIP passes are also offered, matching the same benefits as weekend VIP for those who want the premium experience for just one night.

Where is Boots and Hearts 2025 located?

Burl’s Creek Event Grounds in Oro Station, Ontario hosts the main Boots and Hearts festival. The venue sits within the Lake Country region, a rural setting that supports the camping component central to the Boots and Hearts identity.

Venue details

The event grounds span a large rural property designed for multi-day camping festivals. JamBase confirms the location as Burl’s Creek Event Grounds, Oro Station, ON. Music Festival Wizard notes the venue specifically supports the camping infrastructure the festival is known for.

Camping info

Boots and Hearts is Canada’s largest camping music festival, according to the official tagline. Camping passes are bundled with festival admission, and the grounds accommodate the 50,000-person capacity across the full weekend.

Specific camping fees and site maps haven’t appeared in the detailed sources published so far — those details typically emerge closer to the event date.

What’s still unclear

Exact camping pricing and detailed site layouts haven’t been confirmed in published sources yet. Check the official site closer to summer for those specifics.

Boots and Hearts 2025 tickets price and info

General Admission and VIP passes are both available for Boots and Hearts 2025, sold through Front Gate Tickets as the official vendor. Payment plans spread the cost at checkout, and single-day VIP options exist for those who don’t need the full weekend premium experience.

Pricing

Exact ticket prices haven’t appeared in the major published sources. What’s confirmed is that both GA and VIP tiers exist for all four days. Single-day VIP passes carry the same benefits as weekend VIP, giving flexibility without requiring a full commitment.

How to buy

Purchase directly through Front Gate Tickets, the official ticketing platform linked from bootsandhearts.com. Payment plans are available at checkout — select the option during your purchase flow.

Availability

Tickets remain on sale now. The festival’s 50,000-person capacity means availability can shift quickly as the August dates approach. VIP options tend to move faster due to limited inventory.

VIP benefits

VIP pass holders get front-of-stage viewing, expedited entry lanes, access to the Barn venue, comfort washrooms, exclusive food and bar service, and entry to after-party events. Daisy Duke’s Deck VIP+ adds a private table for four with dedicated bar service and snacks for the weekend.

One note: VIP exclusive access doesn’t apply on Thursday, August 7 — that night uses the Main Entertainment gates for all attendees.

What to know about Boots and Hearts festival

Boots and Hearts has built its reputation as Canada’s largest camping country music festival, drawing tens of thousands to Oro Station each year. The event’s longevity and scale set it apart from regional one-off concerts, making it a pilgrimage destination for country fans across the country.

History

Produced by Republic Live Inc., Boots and Hearts has grown into a signature event on the Canadian festival calendar. The event’s defining features — multi-day camping, multiple stages, and a lineup heavy on mainstream country acts — have remained consistent as the festival expanded to meet demand.

A regional variant, Boots and Hearts West, launched in Alberta, bringing a shorter two-day format to a different city. That 2026 edition is scheduled for August 28-29 at Fan Park @ Ice District in Edmonton.

Past events like 2024

The 2024 edition drew the usual crowd, with Holler Country’s review noting the festival’s characteristic energy: “Boots perhaps a little more scuffed, hearts definitely fuller — that’s how Boots and Hearts Music Festival left us in 2024.”

The 2025 edition follows the same four-day format with a refreshed lineup, maintaining the Thursday kickoff tradition while cycling in new headliners for the Friday-Sunday core.

The trade-off

The festival’s scale and camping setup deliver an unmatched weekend experience for country fans — but that same scale means a 50,000-person crowd, longer lines at food and bars, and the logistical challenge of four days in a field.

Timeline

Boots and Hearts 2025 opens — Justin Moore headlines kickoff night, Bailey Zimmerman Album Release Party after
Bailey Zimmerman headlines Main Stage 9:30–11:00pm
Sam Hunt headlines Main Stage 9:30–11:00pm
HARDY closes festival, Main Stage 9:30–11:00pm
Boots and Hearts West — Edmonton, Alberta

What’s confirmed and what’s unclear

Confirmed facts

  • August 7-10, 2025 at Burl’s Creek, Ontario (Holler Country)
  • Bailey Zimmerman headlines Friday Aug 8, Sam Hunt Saturday Aug 9, HARDY Sunday Aug 10 (Holler Country)
  • 50,000-person capacity (Holler Country)
  • Doors open 2:00pm daily, children 12 and under free (Holler Country)
  • Tickets on sale now via Front Gate Tickets (Front Gate Tickets)

What’s unclear

  • Exact ticket prices for GA and VIP tiers
  • Complete supporting artist lineup beyond headliners
  • Detailed camping site map and individual site fees
  • Single-day GA ticket availability and pricing
  • Specific weather or cancellation policies

“Canada’s Largest Music & Camping Festival”

— Boots and Hearts Official tagline

“Boots perhaps a little more scuffed, hearts definitely fuller — that’s how Boots and Hearts Music Festival left us in 2024”

— Holler Country festival review

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Additional sources

jambase.com, bootsandhearts.com, bootsandhearts.com

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Frequently asked questions

Is Boots and Hearts 2025 family friendly?

Children 12 and under attend free with an adult General Admission Weekend pass. The festival atmosphere draws a broad crowd, though the late-night sets and camping environment mean the experience skews toward adults and teens rather than young families with small children.

Can I camp at Boots and Hearts 2025?

Yes. Boots and Hearts is Canada’s largest camping music festival, and camping is integral to the event. Camping passes bundle with festival admission, and the Burl’s Creek grounds accommodate the full 50,000-person capacity across the weekend.

What time do gates open for Boots and Hearts 2025?

Gates open at 2:00pm daily for all four days of the festival. Headlining acts perform between 9:30 and 11:00pm on their respective nights.

Are there VIP options for Boots and Hearts 2025?

VIP passes include front-of-stage viewing, expedited entry, Barn venue access, comfort washrooms, exclusive food and bar service, and after-party entry. Daisy Duke’s Deck VIP+ adds a private table for four with dedicated bar service. VIP exclusive access doesn’t apply on Thursday — all attendees use Main Entertainment gates that night.

How to get to Burl’s Creek for Boots and Hearts?

Burl’s Creek Event Grounds is located in Oro Station, Ontario. Driving is the most practical option given the rural venue and multi-day camping setup. Detailed shuttle or transit options typically aren’t published for this venue — check the official site closer to the event for any transit updates.

What was the Boots and Hearts 2024 lineup?

Previous editions featured rotating country headliners, with past years drawing acts like Luke Combs, Blake Shelton, and Miranda Lambert on various years. Holler Country’s 2024 review noted the characteristic Boots and Hearts energy — “boots perhaps a little more scuffed, hearts definitely fuller.”

Is Boots and Hearts only country music?

The festival focuses on mainstream country with some crossover Americana and roots influences. The lineup consistently features Nashville-based artists, with occasional surprise additions. Boots and Hearts West in Alberta follows a similar country-centric format on a compressed two-day schedule.

Bottom line

Boots and Hearts 2025 delivers a straightforward proposition: four days of camping, three main headliners, and a 50,000-person crowd of country fans descending on a rural Ontario field. Bailey Zimmerman, Sam Hunt, and HARDY each get their own night with no scheduling conflicts, tickets are on sale now with payment plans available, and children 12 and under enter free. For Canadian country fans, the choice is simple: lock in your pass, pack your boots, and get there before the summer disappears.