Suggested visit
Day 1
Set up camp · welcome party
Day 2
Main-stage headliners
Day 3
Line-dance workshops · closing show
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Boots & Hearts Music Festival
Oro-Medonte, Ontario Early August · 4 days
Canada's biggest country-music camping festival.
Type
Music
Family Friendly
Yes
Setting
Outdoor
About This Event
The story of Boots & Hearts Music Festival
Canada's biggest country-music camping festival.
40,000+ country fans camp at Burl's Creek Event Grounds for four days of headliners, emerging artists, line dancing, and mechanical-bull mayhem in cottage country.
Why travelers love it
Reasons to go
What makes Boots & Hearts Music Festival unforgettable.
01
Country-music headliners
02
On-site camping village
03
Emerging-artist showcase
04
Line-dance lessons
Best areas to stay
Where to stay
Curated accommodations across price tiers and neighbourhoods.
- On-site camping
- Horseshoe Resort
- Barrie hotels
Explore beyond the event
Things to do nearby
Make Oro-Medonte the start of a wider Canadian adventure.
- Lake Simcoe beaches
- Barrie
- Horseshoe Resort
Make the most of your visit
Suggested itineraries
Plans for every length of stay — from a single day to an extended adventure.
Know before you go
Local insider tips
Editorial advice from on-the-ground travelers.
Weather
Pack for the season and check the forecast the week of.
Transit
Use public transportation where possible — venues fill quickly with festival traffic.
Arrive early
Marquee events draw crowds — give yourself 60 minutes of buffer.
Cash
A small amount of cash speeds up small-vendor and food lines.
Photography
The hour before sunset gives the best festival light.
Photo gallery
A visual taste
A glimpse of Boots & Hearts Music Festival and the surrounding destination.
Editorial photography curated by The Canadian Explorer.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Nearby
Extend your trip
Parks, campgrounds and road trips within reach of Oro-Medonte.
National Parks nearby
Provincial Parks nearby
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Related destinations
Continue the journey from where the festival ends.
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Curated by Canadian travel editors