Louisville, Ky., – The Kentucky State Fair has announced a new music event for this year’s fair. Barrels and Boots Music Festival makes its inaugural showcase beginning August 21. Held in Freedom Hall, the one-day, six-artist event will mix country newcomers and chart toppers.
The line-up is being presented by iHeartRadio and features Montgomery Gentry and John Michael Montgomery with Eric Paslay, Craig Campbell, RaeLynn and Kelsie May.
“We’re thrilled to help bring Barrels and Boots Music Festival to life as part of the Kentucky State Fair,” said WAMZ/Louisville Program Director for iHeartMedia Michael Jordan. “It’s going to be a phenomenal country music festival in the heart of one of the best, if not, the best summertime experience in Kentucky.”
Doors will open Friday, August 21, at 4:00 p.m. Wristbands is $37 and allow concertgoers to go in and out of Freedom Hall. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on May 18.
All concert tickets include admission to the Kentucky Stair Fair and a facility tee. Tickets can be purchased at the Kentucky exposition Center and Kentucky International Convention Center Ticket Offices and all Ticketmaster outlets. Chaarge by phone 1-800-745-3000, or www.ticketmaster.com.
The 2015 Kentucky State Fair will run from August 20-30. More information can be found at www.kystatefair.org.