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DAY STAGE • NOON TO 5PM

Allan Maurice outdoors, wearing a leather jacket and light-colored shirt, with text 'Maurice The Music' and a yellow starburst 'Just Added'
A man wearing a black cap with a CAT logo, sunglasses, and a brown jacket, playing an acoustic guitar and singing into a microphone on a stage with red-orange lighting.
A man with a beard wearing a cowboy hat and plaid shirt playing an acoustic guitar, standing in front of a white wooden building with horizontal siding. Overlaid text reads 'DEREK ALAN'.
A woman with blonde hair holding a vintage teal telephone receiver to her ear, sitting on a bed with a tufted orange headboard in a dimly lit room. The text overlay reads "Ashland Craft."

MAIN STAGE • 6PM TO 11PM

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A man wearing a cowboy hat and a striped shirt looking to the side. Overlay text reads 'Jake Worthington'.
A woman with wavy brown hair sitting outdoors on a patterned folding chair in a desert-like environment, with a text overlay that reads 'Lauren Watkins'.
A man with a beard and cowboy hat holding a guitar, looking thoughtful, with orange starburst graphics and text indicating '2025 Headliner' and 'Randy Houser' in white and black font.

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TICKETs

2025 tickets on sale now!

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KIDS - FREE DAY PASS

Country fun for everyone—including the next generation of fans! Kids 12 and under enjoy free admission, and we invite you to help us make an even bigger impact by supporting Northern Kentucky’s local 4H Program.

Your support provides purpose and direction so that more kids can lead, learn and grow with confidence in 4-H. YOU can unlock opportunities that help young people conquer today’s challenges and shape their future.

DAY EVENT ONLY – NO MAIN STAGE ACCESS

COUNTRY MUSIC WITH A CAUSE

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GA - DAY ONLY PASS

GENERAL ADMISSION
Here for a good time, not a late time? This pass gets you in for all the daytime fun—vendors, food trucks, family activities, with live performances from Ashland Craft and Maurice and our homegrown locals Derek Alan and John Morgen.

Valid until 5:00PM.

DAY EVENT ONLY - NO MAIN STAGE ACCESS

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GA - FULL DAY PASS

GENERAL ADMISSION

All-day, all-stages, all kinds of country! This pass gets you GA access to both stages—from rising local stars to national headliners on the Main Stage.

We’ve got Ashland Craft, Maurice, Derek Alan, and John Morgen on the daytime bill—and RANDY HOUSER, Jake Worthington and Lauren Watkins hittin' the main stage!

ACCESS TO ALL EVENTS & STAGES

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PIT - FULL DAY PASS

Get close enough to feel the bass in your boots! This pass includes everything in Full-Day GA, with access to both stages, vendors, food trucks, and full-day fun—PLUS exclusive access to the PIT area in front of Main Stage.

It's the best view in the house for the biggest acts of the night— RANDY HOUSER, JAKE WORTHINGTON, and LAUREN WATKINS!

ACCESS TO ALL EVENTS & STAGES

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VIP - FULL DAY PASS

Our VIP Experience is for country fans who love the music and a little luxury. This pass includes access to all the festival has to offer PLUS exclusive entry to our VIP areas at the Main Stage, featuring:

• Shaded tents and lounge seating
• A private bar with ice-cold drinks
• VIP-only restrooms (you'll thank us later)
• Access to a private viewing area—close to the action

ACCESS TO ALL EVENTS & STAGES • VIP

The Heart of Country Music Festival is Northern Kentucky’s newest and fastest-growing country music and community celebration. With two stages and seven standout artists, from national headliners to rising stars and hometown favorites this festival is sure to be an all-day party that showcases the heart of the NKY community at its core.

In the midst of live music, guests can also explore a variety of activities, curated brand experiences, and some of NKY’s best food and drinks through our partnership with One Holland. You can also browse our vendor market brimming with over 20 vendors including everything from boutiques, vintage tees, and band merch to art and unique treasures.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

  • Two stages and seven standout artists, from national headliners to rising stars and hometown favorites this festival is sure to be an all-day party featuring: Randy Houser, Jake Worthington, Lauren Watkins, Ashland Craft, Maurice the Music, Derek Alan and John Morgen.

  • Browse our vendor market brimming with over 20 vendors including everything from boutiques, vintage tees, and band merch to art and unique treasures.

  • Getting hungry? Dine at one of our 5 selections of NKY’s favorite eats through our partnership with One Holland.

    Sweet tooth? We will also have 3 dessert vendors ready to fill any cravings and 2 specialty soda, lemonade and tea vendors!

  • Expect plenty to do between sets from family-friendly fun to bigger-kid thrills (hint: a mechanical bull to oversized yard games) and scattered sponsor booths and branded pop-ups packed with demos, giveaways, and photo ops.

  • If you’re thirsty, we’ve got you covered—mini bars will be tucked all around the grounds, plus a pop-up sports bar from Barleycorn’s Brewhouse pouring fresh craft beer and streaming the game (yes, the Cats kick off that day—GO UK!).