Hoofbeat (festival) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hoofbeat Country Fest |
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| Genre | Country |
| Dates | June 26-28, 2025 |
| Location(s) | Cadott, Wisconsin |
| Years active | 1987–2019, 2021–Present Day |
| Founded by | Duane Crank, Mike Asher, Lyle Goettl, & Ronnie Hager |
Hoofbeat, once known as Country Fest, is a big annual music festival. It happens every year in late June. The festival takes place at the Amphitheater Venue in Cadott, Wisconsin. It started in 1987 and is known as the largest country music and camping event in the United States.
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About Hoofbeat Festival
Hoofbeat is a three-day event filled with music and fun. It takes place on a special festival site. This site has been used for many years, making it one of the longest-running summer festivals in the country.
Where the Festival Happens
The Hoofbeat festival is held in a natural area. This area is like a giant bowl, called an amphitheater. It covers about 380 acres in central Wisconsin. The main stage and four smaller stages are built to last. There are also many other buildings and areas for the festival.
Camping and Stages
Around the concert area, there are over 7,500 campsites. Many people stay there in tents or RVs. Big music stars perform on the main stage each day. Other bands play on the smaller stages. These stages are located between the main stage and the Crossroads hilltop stage.
Tickets and Experience
You can buy different types of tickets for Hoofbeat. These include VIP, Reserved, Reserved Lawn, or General Admission passes. Camping passes and Pit Passes are also available for all three days. The festival organizers often make changes to improve the experience. They usually post these updates on the official website.
Famous Performers
Many famous country music artists have played at Hoofbeat. Some of these stars include Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, and Keith Urban. Other big names like Kenny Chesney, George Strait, and Johnny Cash have also performed. More recent stars like Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, and Little Big Town have been there too. You might also know Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, and Taylor Swift. Other popular artists like Luke Bryan, Jake Owen, Eric Church, Florida Georgia Line, and Tim McGraw have also graced the stages.
See also
- List of country music festivals
- Country music
