The New Orleans-based Hogs for the Cause festival, set to take place on April 4-5, 2025, has revealed its star-studded lineup with notable headliners Charley Crockett, Stephen Wilson, Jr., and Zach Top leading the charge, according to details shared by FOX8Live. The UNO Lakefront Arena will host the anticipated gathering that not only celebrates music but also churns out a smorgasbord of barbecue delicacies to support a vital cause.
Apart from the headlining acts, the festival boasts a diverse array of performers including Willow Avalon, JD McPherson, Eddie 9V, The Droptines, and many others; tickets are already ripe for the picking for those who fancy not only a big bite of Americana but the opportunity to judge at a competitive barbecue throwdown, as reported by Saving Country Music. With over 90 barbecue teams in attendance there will be no shortage of the quintessential feast, all while bolstering a fundraising effort that's already stacked up over $12 million in support of families fighting pediatric cancer.
In an enthusiastic expression of the 2025 lineup’s ethos, Becker Hall, co-founder and CEO of Hogs for the Cause, stated, “Every year, we strive to bring our fans the best music from around the country, and 2025 is no exception,” in a glowing testament to the festival's dedication not just to music but to philanthropy, “From Charley Crockett’s electric live performances and Stephen Wilson, Jr.’s soulful storytelling to meteoric rising stars like Zach Top, this lineup reflects the heart and soul of Hogs for the Cause—community, creativity, and celebration,” Saving Country Music captured the spirit articulated by Hall.
In synergy with the musical experience, attendees will be able to indulge in a competitive barbecue spread that's about as vast as it gets with nearly 90 teams vying for the top hog, a culinary rodeo of sorts that also serves a benevolent purpose for those in dire need, much in the ethos as the folksy tunes that echo across the festival grounds; Hogs for the Cause has been a beacon for collectivized charity, amassing an impressive $12 million in grants—dollars that translate directly into services for children battling pediatric brain cancer, Gambit highlights.
As the sights and sounds converge upon UNO Lakefront come April, those looking to be a part of this charitable fiesta can grab their tickets and handle all the pertinent details by visiting the event's website.
