Get ready for a weekend filled to the brim with cowboy hats and steel guitars because the Cattle Country Festival is roping in big names for its second run. Taking place from April 10-12, 2025, in Gonzales — a modest hop of an hour's drive from Austin — the festival lineup is spotlighting Parker McCollum, Tanya Tucker, and a whole stable full of country music heavy-hitters. Austin Culture Map rounded up the details, noting the festival's scenic setting on a 400-acre ranch called The Boot, beside the Guadalupe River.

After its inaugural year fetched Eric Church to its stages, Cattle Country is saddling up once again amidst the pecan groves of The Boot. The event is cresting a wave of success from last year, prompting an even grander affair as Gonzales preps to celebrate its 200th birthday in 2025, as highlighted by MySanAntonio.com. Fans are in for more than just music, though; the riverside Cowboy Coves offer a splash of relaxation.

Given the star-studded lineup extending well beyond McCollum and Tucker, the festival organizers are clearly aiming to draw an impressive crowd. The roster includes the likes of Wyatt Flores, Chase Rice, and Aaron Watson, among others. Ghostland Observatory is set to keep spirits high with late-night sets, promising that the music won't stop when the sun goes down. And the list hasn't even been capped yet; more artists are still to be announced, ensuring the returnees and rookies alike will get their country fixed.

Festival amenities are set to outdo themselves with more camping and glamping spots, upgraded VIP options, and for those feeling flush, high-end RV spaces that would make a rockstar do a double-take. "The economic impact from the festival's inaugural year was purely remarkable and prosperous for Gonzales and its presence enriches our town and brings our shared love for music and culture to life," said Susan Sankey, interim director of the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, in a statement obtained by Austin CultureMap. She emphasized the cultural and economic boom brought about by the 2023 event, undersshand at country festivals or a newcomer ready to take a walk on the rural side, the Cattle Country Festival is pitching itself as prime territory. Tickets are up for grabs, with three-day admissions starting at $179, with varying prices climbing for the more luxurious experiences. Get your boots in gear and mark these April dates, because The Boot is fixing to be the place where country music converges in a celebration fitting of Gonzales' bicentennial bash.