Bourbon, Blues and Boots - The MidSouthern Hoedown

Bourbon, Blues & Boots: The Mid-Southern Hoedown returns to the Shelby County Fairgrounds for a full-day, festival-style celebration where Southern soul, cowboy culture, and Kentucky flavor collide.

Thousands of people will be pulling up from ALL OVER to experience the energy of the Mid-Southern Hoedown.

Boots on the ground.
Fans clacking.
Cowboys riding.
And Southern Soul in the air.

This is where live music, horses, food, dancing, and community come together for one unforgettable experience.

This is a Southern Soul Rodeo experience.

Kids 5 and under are FREE, making the daytime festival perfect for families.

The KidZone is designed to keep younger guests entertained all day long.

Activities include:

• Large inflatables and bounce houses
• Face painting
• Interactive games
• Creative play stations
• Kid-friendly contests and activities
But that’s not all.

The KidZone will also spotlight young talent and young entrepreneurs with:

🎤 Kid performers showcasing their talents
🎧 Youth DJs spinning music throughout the day
🛍️ Kid vendors selling their creations and products

It’s a space where kids can play, perform, and even run their own businesses, all while enjoying the festival atmosphere.

Kids 5 and under enter FREE, making Bourbon, Blues & Boots a fun daytime experience for the entire family.

During the day, Bourbon, Blues & Boots is a family-friendly festival filled with activities across the fairgrounds.

Expect:

🐎 Trail rides and horse experiences
🎯 Rodeo games and competitions
🐂 Mechanical bull riding
👢 Best Hat and Best Dressed contests
🐔 Chicken chase competitions
🍖 Pig roast and food trucks
🥃 Bourbon and wine tastings
🛍️ Local vendors and shopping

Right now is the cheapest these tickets will ever be.

More artists, DJs, and special guests will be revealed as we build toward one of the most exciting Southern Soul festivals in the region.

If you know you’re coming, secure your Early Bird tickets now before the next price tier goes live.

When the sun goes down, the real Hoedown energy takes over.

From 8PM until midnight, Bourbon, Blues & Boots transforms into a full Southern Soul dance experience where the line dances take over the fairgrounds.

This is where the trail ride culture really shows up.

Expect the dance floor to stay packed with the Southern Soul and trail ride hits everybody knows and loves.

🎧 DJ Sinsation will be spinning the soundtrack of the night, bringing that authentic trail ride vibe that keeps the crowd moving.

🔥 The Kentucky Soul Steppaz, DMV Pressure & Divine Kountry Steppaz will also be in the building, showing the crowd how the real steppers get down.

From classics to the newest Southern Soul hits, expect line dances, stepper routines, and nonstop dance floor energy under the Kentucky sky.

If you love the trail ride scene, Southern Soul music, and being on the dance floor with hundreds of people moving together, this is the moment you’ve been waiting for.

21+ ONLY!!!!!

More artist announcements, experiences, and surprises are coming soon.

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Grab your tickets here on Eventbrite or through our official website.

We’ll see you at the Hoedown. 🤠

Presented by Tommy Hayes & Main Street Barbershop

Back by popular demand is the Main Street Car Show, one of the biggest crowd favorites from last year’s festival.

Classic cars, custom builds, muscle cars, and show-stopping rides will take over the fairgrounds as car enthusiasts from across the region pull up to show out.

Expect:

• Classic cars

• Custom builds

• Vintage rides

• Crowd voting and bragging rightsIf you love horsepower on wheels and horseback, this is where you want to be.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Shelby County Fairgrounds, 1513 Midland Trail, Shelbyville, United States

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