The Barefoot Country Music Fest transforms Wildwood Beach into the ultimate barefoot country experience, where sand meets steel guitar and ocean breezes carry the sounds of Nashville’s biggest stars across four unforgettable days.

What Makes Barefoot Country Special

• The Barefoot Country Music Fest is a country music festival held on Wildwood Beach, combining beach vibes with live performances.
• The festival features country music artists performing on stages along the beach and boardwalk.
• Barefoot Country Music Fest takes place on the beach, with boardwalk food and music under the stars.

What to Expect at Barefoot Fest

The festival runs over four days, with music throughout the day. The relaxed beach setting lets you move between stages, enjoy boardwalk food, and cool off in the ocean between sets.

• Four days of music on beach and boardwalk stages
• Beachfront main stage with VIP viewing areas
• All-ages festival with family-friendly activities
• Food truck village and boardwalk eats featuring everything from BBQ to funnel cakes, plus full bars throughout the venue
• Late-night after-parties at various Wildwood venues

Pack comfortable shoes for walking on sand, reef-safe sunscreen, and layers for cool ocean breezes after sunset. The beach setting means weather can change quickly, so check forecasts and pack accordingly.

Where to Stay for Barefoot Country Music Fest

The five Coastal Collection hotels are family-owned, motel-style properties within a few blocks of the beach and the Boardwalk. See walk times from each hotel to the Boardwalk, or compare all five Wildwood hotels and book direct on each hotel’s page. Some properties close for part of the off-season, so check dates when you book.

The Coastal Collection