Heart of Country Music Festival
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Description
The Heart of Country Music Festival
Saturday, September 13, 2025 · Kenton County Fairgrounds, Independence, KY
Get ready for Northern Kentucky’s newest and fastest-growing country music and community experience. With two stages and seven standout artists, this day-long celebration brings together national headliners, rising stars, and hometown favorites to keep the music flowing from noon to 11 PM.
Headliners & Featured Acts:
Randy Houser
Jake Worthington
Lauren Watkins
Ashland Craft
Maurice the Music
Derek Alan
John Morgen
Beyond the music, explore a vendor market with more than 20 local boutiques, vintage finds, band merch, art, and more. Enjoy local flavors with food vendors, desserts, and specialty drinks, all made possible by our partner One Holland.
The festival also features family-friendly fun including mechanical bulls, oversized yard games, and strolling brand activations with demos, giveaways, and photo ops.
Keep the good times going with mini-bars across the grounds and a pop-up sports bar from Barleycorn’s Brewhouse serving craft beer and streaming the game.
Heart of Country Music Festival admission is free for kids 12 and under during the daytime from noon to 5 PM, with access to the Day Stage only. A GA Day Pass is $25 and includes access until 5 PM for Day Stage performances. A GA Full Day Pass is $65 and includes access to both stages. GA Seated Full Day Passes are $75 and allow guests to bring their own chair after 5 PM in designated areas. PIT Full Day Passes are $85 and include access to the PIT area in front of the Main Stage. VIP Full Day Passes are $125 and include shaded lounge seating, a private bar, VIP restrooms, and a private viewing area near the Main Stage. Re-entry is allowed with wristband intact and a parking pass.
The Heart of Country Music Festival takes place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the Kenton County Fairgrounds in Independence, KY. Gates open at 12:00 PM, with live music running all day across two stages until 11:00 PM.