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What to Know Before You Go: 2023 Barefoot Country Music Fest

By Nicole Barlage

Barefoot Country Music Fest is back for summer of 2023 on the beach of Wildwood happening June 15th through June 18th!

Over 40 of your favorite country artists, 4 stages filled with live music through the day, and all on the beach!

Headliners include: Blake Shelton, HARDY, Darius Rucker, Kid Rock, and Jon Pardi!

Other performers include… Jon Pardi, Michael Ray, Parker McCollum, Lainey Wilson, Riley Green, Lady A, Lainey Wilson, Parmalee, The Cadillac 3, Lauren Alaina, Maddie & Tae, Deana Carter, Cheat Codes, Rome & Duddy, Shane Profitt, Ben Chapman, Neon Union, Gillian Smith, Channing Wilson, John Eddie, Davisson Brothers, and Drew Green.

Get your tickets HERE!

See below for what you need to know and download the BCMF in your phone’s app store for easy access to festival information.

  • Who is Performing?

    For a full list of performers and to create your own schedule be sure to download the BCMF app. Performers on the Miller Lite Main Stage are:

    Thursday, June 15th – Kick-off Concert 

    • Jon Pardi
    • Michael Ray
    • Shane Profitt
    • John Eddie
    • DJ Slim McGraw

    Friday, June 16th 

    • Black Shelton
    • Riley Green
    • Lauren Alaina
    • Maddie & Tae
    • Filmore
    • Gillian Smith
    • Carolyn Miller

    Saturday, July 17th 

    • HARDY
    • Darius Rucker
    • Lady A
    • Parmalee
    • Cheat Codes
    • Dylan Schneider

    Sunday, July 18th

    • Kid Rock
    • Parker McCollum
    • Lainey Wilson
    • The Cadillac Three
    • Neon Union
    • Channing Wilson

  • Parking & Transportation:

    Wildwoods Island Shuttle

    Our friends at Jitney are here to help you get around the island and to the festival! With on-demand service that can stop anywhere on the route, this is a perfect way to get to the fun if a walk is a bit too far.

    The shuttle for the fest will be mainly running up-and-down Ocean Ave (as shown in the image below) from Diamond Beach to Olde New Jersey Ave, but you can get the full route details, times and fares by downloading the Jitney Surfer App.

    Beach Parking at BCMF

    Beach parking passes are now available for purchase for Barefoot Country Music Fest! Located between Wildwoods Convention Center and Morey’s Adventure Pier, BCMF’s beach parking is a short walk from the festival’s main gate.

    BCMF’s beach parking will be available from during the dates of festival; Thursday through Sunday. For more information and purchasing options, click here

  • Is There A Designated Drop-Off Spot?

    Wildwood Boardwalk Sign | 3505 Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood, NJ 08260

  • What Is Allowed To Be Brought Into The Festival?

    You are allowed to bring in the following:

    • Phones
    • Sunscreen
    • Blankets
    • Approved Bags
    • Festival flags without metal or wooden poles

    Please leave the following at home or in your car:

    • Chairs of Any Kind
    • Fireworks
    • Explosives of Any Kind
    • Weapons or Firearms of Any Kind
    • Bladder Style Backpacks
    • Bota Bags
    • Drugs
    • Drug Paraphernalia
    • Outside Food, Alcohol, or Drinks INCLUDING water bottles
    • Kites
    • Coolers
    • Umbrellas
    • Audio Recording Devices
    • Professional Recording Equipment (photography, video, and/or sound)
    • Tents
    • Framed Backpacks
    • Laser Pointers
    • Pets and Animals

  • What Kind Of Bags Can I Bring?

    Barefoot Country Music Fest™ has a clear bag policy to provide everyone with a safer festival experience, as well as to decrease the time it takes to get into the show. Please take note of the following, prior to making your way to the festival.

    • Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12”
      (Official BCMF Logo clear tote, drawstring and fanny packs plastic bags will be available through festival merchandise outlets)
    • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or smaller)
    • Small clutch bags*, approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the fest with one of the clear plastic bags.
    • An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a gate designated for this purpose.

    Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs that are not see-through, cinch bags, luggage of any kind, computer bags and camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size.

    * A small clutch bag is defined as – “approximately the size of a hand with or without a handle or strap, no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”

  • What Time Does The Festival Open And Close Each Day?

    Gates open Thursday at 6:00 pm and Friday – Sunday at 1:00 pm. Gates close at 11:30 pm each night. Note HARDY plays til 12a on Saturday, June 17.

  • Can I Still Get Tickets?

    Click HERE to purchase tickets.

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