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Thank You For An Epic Weekend

Thank You for an Incredible Boots in the Gorge 2026!

As the dust settles on another unforgettable weekend at ACE Adventure Resort, we simply want to say one thing…

Thank you.

fiddle player in band Josh Turner at boots in the gorge at ace adventure resort in the new river gorge

The inaugural Boots in the Gorge Country Music Festival was made possible because of the incredible people who came together to create something truly special. From the fans who traveled from near and far, to the talented artists who brought the mountain to life, every single person played a part in making this event one to remember.

To everyone who purchased a ticket, sang along with your favorite songs, danced in front of the stage, camped under the stars, and embraced everything that makes a festival weekend so memorable—thank you for believing in this new event. Seeing country music echo through the New River Gorge while thousands of smiling faces enjoyed an incredible weekend reminded us why we love bringing people together through live music.

crowd at boots in the gorge country music festival at ace adventure resort

A huge thank you goes out to our amazing lineup of artists. Clint Black, Josh Turner, Tigirlily Gold, Confederate Railroad, Sadie Bass, CieraTheRapper, Noah West, Colton Bowlin, Nathan Bess, and every performer who stepped onto the stage delivered unforgettable performances and helped make the first Boots in the Gorge a success. Your passion and talent created memories that our guests will be talking about for years to come.

tigirlily gold performance at boots in the gorge in the new river gorge

We're also incredibly grateful for our food vendors, merchandise vendors, sponsors, production crews, security personnel, medical teams, volunteers, campground staff, shuttle drivers, housekeeping crews, maintenance teams, and every member of the ACE Adventure Resort family. Events of this size require months of planning and an enormous amount of behind-the-scenes work. While guests see the finished product, it's the countless hours of preparation and dedication from so many people that make weekends like this possible.bartender at boots in the gorge at ace adventure resort in the new river gorge

To our local community and partners, thank you for supporting live events in the New River Gorge. Your hospitality and enthusiasm help make this destination one of the most unique places in the country to experience outdoor adventure and live music.

We also appreciate everyone who shared photos, videos, and stories from the weekend. Watching your memories unfold across social media has been one of the best parts of wrapping up the festival. If you captured your favorite Boots in the Gorge moments, keep sharing them—we love seeing the festival through your eyes.

Cierratherapper performance at boots in the gorge in the new river gorge

 The first year of any festival is always a learning experience, and we're already taking notes on what worked well and where we can improve. Your feedback is invaluable as we continue building Boots in the Gorge into a premier country music destination in the New River Gorge.

group photo of fans at boots in the gorge at ace adventure resort in the new river gorge

 From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making history with us. Whether you attended for one day or spent the entire weekend camping on the mountain, you became part of the Boots in the Gorge story.

We hope you had as much fun as we did, traveled home safely, and made memories that will last a lifetime.

meet and greet at boots in the gorge at ace adventure resort in the new river gorge

 Until next time… keep your boots dusty, your country music loud, and we'll see you back at ACE Adventure Resort soon!