Our Jersey Shore community is about to get a major dose of country music this summer. The Barefoot Country Music Fest returns to Wildwood Beach from June 18-21, bringing some of the biggest names in country and crossover music right to our sandy shores.
This year's headliners read like a who's who of contemporary country music: Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Kelsea Ballerini, and chart-topping crossover artist Post Malone will take center stage at the four-day festival. It's a lineup that promises to draw fans from across the region to Wildwood Beach.
But the star power doesn't stop there. The festival will feature more than 40 artists total, including Cole Swindell, Shaboozey, Tucker Wetmore, Chase Matthew, Dasha, Chase Rice, and Chris Lane. With that many performers packed into one weekend, music lovers will have plenty of opportunities to discover new favorites while enjoying established hits.
The beachfront setting adds a unique dimension to the festival experience. There's something special about enjoying live music with sand between your toes and the Atlantic Ocean as your backdrop. For locals, it's a chance to see world-class entertainment without traveling far from home. For visitors, it's an excuse to combine a beach vacation with an unforgettable music experience.
If you're planning to attend, now's the time to act. Tickets and passes are currently available, but prices will increase on March 20. Early bird festival-goers can lock in better rates by purchasing before that deadline.
The Barefoot Country Music Fest has become a signature summer event for our region, bringing economic activity to local businesses while putting Wildwood on the map as a destination for major music festivals. This year's lineup suggests the event is only getting bigger and better.
