Your Ultimate Boots in the Gorge Summer Vacation

This summer, trade the ordinary for something wild, wonderful, and unforgettable. Boots in the Gorge isn’t just a music festival — it’s a full-blown country music adventure vacation in the heart of the New River Gorge National Park.

For two nights, the Mountaintop Stage at ACE Adventure Resort comes alive with rockin’ country music, mountain sunsets, and a crowd that knows how to party. But what makes Boots in the Gorge truly one-of-a-kind is what happens before the first guitar chord ever rings out.

By day, the New River Gorge becomes your personal playground.

Start your morning charging down one of the most iconic whitewater rivers in the country. The New River offers thrilling Class III–V rapids surrounded by towering sandstone cliffs and lush Appalachian forest. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned paddler, whitewater rafting here is the perfect adrenaline kick to launch your festival weekend.

Looking to keep the adventure going? Clip in and soar through the treetops on ACE’s zip line tours, or test your balance and bravery in the Aerial Adventure Park. Prefer to stay grounded? Try guided hiking on the famous New River Gorge trails, explore miles of scenic mountain biking trails, or cool off with friends at the waterpark before heading back to camp.

This is more than a festival — it’s an immersive outdoor getaway built around music, mountains, and memories.

After a full day of adventure, head back up the mountain, grab a cold drink, and get ready to dance. As the sun dips behind the ridgeline, the Mountaintop Stage lights up with two nights of high-energy country music under the stars. From modern country favorites to rising stars, the soundtrack to your summer plays out against one of the most beautiful backdrops in Appalachia.

Camping right on the mountaintop means the party never has to end. Roll from the stage back to your campsite, meet new friends around the fire, and wake up ready to do it all again.

And when you’re not rafting, climbing, or dancing? Take time to explore one of America’s newest national parks. The New River Gorge National Park is packed with scenic overlooks, hiking trails, waterfalls, and small-town charm — the perfect place to slow down between adrenaline rushes.

Boots in the Gorge is where country music lovers and adventure seekers meet. It’s where cowboy boots get muddy, guitars echo through the mountains, and your festival weekend turns into the summer vacation you’ll talk about all year.

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