Canada’s largest camping and country music festival is hitting the Trans Canada Highway and setting its sights on the prairies. Boots and Hearts announced that the festival is officially expanding, teasing a brand new western edition called Boots and Hearts West …
And all signs point toward Edmonton.
The official announcement was brief, but the response from fans across the western provinces was immediate.
Even with limited details, the idea of a western Boots and Hearts has already created a wave of excitement.
Here is everything we know so far, along with a look back at the history of Boots and Hearts and why this expansion matters.
Boots and Hearts Is Expanding: What We Know About Boots and Hearts West
In short, we don’t know much …
But here’s what we do know, and what we think.
The festival revealed on social media that a second festival is on the way and that it is heading west.
The teaser has no confirmed dates, lineup, venue, or ticket information at this time. However, the first teaser made reference to a western location. Based on the details in the teaser, it was clear that the festival was going to be in Alberta
Since then, they have confirmed that the Western festival will be in Edmonton.
Beyond this early tease, no additional details have been shared. Even so, the expansion alone is big news for anyone who has followed the growth of Boots and Hearts over the years.
Lily broke down the news here:
A Quick History of the Boots and Hearts Music Festival
To understand the significance of Boots and Hearts West, it helps to look at what the flagship festival has achieved since it launched.
Boots and Hearts began in 2012 and grew quickly thanks to its mix of major country artists, an unmatched camping experience, and a community atmosphere that keeps fans returning year after year. The festival outgrew its original site and moved to Burl’s Creek Event Grounds in Oro-Medonte, Ontario, where it now attracts tens of thousands of country fans every summer.
Over the last decade, Boots and Hearts has earned multiple CCMA Awards for Festival of the Year and has become a must-experience event for fans across Canada.
If you want to dive deeper into what makes the festival so popular, you can explore more on our site:
Why Boots and Hearts West Is a Big Win for Country Fans Out West
Fans in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia have often travelled long distances to attend Boots and Hearts in Ontario. A western edition changes the game in several important ways.
More Access for Fans
With a western version of the festival, fans will be able to experience Boots and Hearts without booking a cross country trip.
A New Stage for Emerging Artists
The Emerging Artist Showcase at the Ontario festival has helped launch careers. A western edition could offer similar opportunities for artists from Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia.
A Boost for Alberta’s Country Scene
Edmonton already has the infrastructure and fanbase for major music events. Boots and Hearts West could become a major destination for country fans in the prairies.
A National Community
A second festival allows Boots and Hearts to grow into a truly national brand, bringing its signature camping and festival experience to fans from coast to coast.
What We Are Still Waiting For
At this point, many key details remain unconfirmed, including:
- Exact festival location
- Dates
- Lineup
- Ticket information
- Camping and on site experiences
- Whether the Emerging Artist Showcase will also expand west
More official updates are expected in the coming weeks and months. Fans should keep an eye on the festival’s social media channels for the next announcement.
Final Thoughts: Boots and Hearts West Could Be Huge
Boots and Hearts West has the potential to reshape the country festival landscape in western Canada. If the festival brings the same energy, performances, and camping culture that make the Ontario edition so special, it could quickly become a major annual event in Edmonton.
We will update this article as soon as new information becomes available.
Logan Miller
As the founder of Front Porch Music, I believe that music has the ability to connect people. I love country music, and I love the country music industry as a whole. My goal is to help music fans find new artists to fall in love with.
