Fayette County to Host Boots in the Gorge Country Music Festival

Two-day event features top country acts at ACE Adventure Resort

Apr. 8, 2026 at 8:09pm

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A minimalist, abstract poster design featuring black silhouettes of country music instruments like a guitar, microphone, and cowboy boot against a bright red background, conceptually representing the energy and spirit of a major country music festival.The Boots in the Gorge Country Music Festival promises a high-energy weekend of top country acts and outdoor revelry in West Virginia's scenic New River Gorge region.Oak Hill Today

The inaugural Boots in the Gorge Country Music Festival is set to take place on July 31 and August 1, 2026 at the ACE Adventure Resort in Oak Hill, West Virginia. The event, presented by Boots in the Gorge, The Lost Paddle, and ACE Adventure Resort, will feature a lineup of popular country music artists including Clint Black, Josh Turner, Confederate Railroad, and more.

Why it matters

The Boots in the Gorge Country Music Festival represents a major new music event for Fayette County, which is hoping to attract country music fans from across the region to experience the natural beauty of the New River Gorge area. The festival is part of a broader effort to boost tourism and economic activity in the region through events and outdoor recreation.

The details

The Boots in the Gorge Country Music Festival will take place over two days, kicking off at 10:00 AM on July 31 and running until 11:59 PM on August 1. The festival will be held at the ACE Adventure Resort in Oak Hill, West Virginia. In addition to the musical acts, the event promises attendees the chance to "kick up some dust and dance under the stars" at this high-energy country music celebration.

  • The Boots in the Gorge Country Music Festival will take place on July 31 and August 1, 2026.
  • The event will run from 10:00 AM on July 31 to 11:59 PM on August 1.

The players

Boots in the Gorge Country Music Festival

The organizer and presenter of the new two-day country music festival in Fayette County, West Virginia.

The Lost Paddle

One of the presenting partners of the Boots in the Gorge Country Music Festival.

ACE Adventure Resort

The venue hosting the Boots in the Gorge Country Music Festival, located in Oak Hill, West Virginia.

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What’s next

Tickets and packages for the Boots in the Gorge Country Music Festival can be purchased on the event's website.

The takeaway

The Boots in the Gorge Country Music Festival represents a major new addition to the country music festival circuit, bringing top acts to the scenic New River Gorge region of West Virginia and aiming to drive tourism and economic activity in Fayette County.