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Barefoot Hootenanny

October 23 - 25, 2026

Adult 3 Day Pass

Ages 16 and up

$ 100

Youth 3 Day Pass

Ages 15 and under

Free

Adult Single Day Pass

Ages 16 and up

$ 50

Youth Single Day Pass

Ages 15 and under

Free

Woodsy Tent Camping

Per Tent

$ 50

Park + Camp

Per Vehicle

$ 50

Unplugged RV Camping

Per RV

$ 100

The Barefoot Hootenanny Music Festival is a three-day celebration where live music meets riverside adventure and community. Hosted by River Island Adventures and The Goofy Footers, the family-friendly event features two stages of performances and workshops alongside kayaking, local art, food and drink vendors, and communal campfire nights. Attendees can choose day access or stay overnight with several camping options, plus enjoy outpost amenities and plenty of space to relax and connect with others along the Waccamaw River.

🎟️Ticket Types

3 DAY WEEKEND FESTIVAL PASS:
Adult (ages 16 & up) – $100 per person
Youth (ages 15 and under) – FREE

SINGLE DAY FESTIVAL PASS:
Adult (ages 16 & up) – $50 per person
Youth (ages 15 and under) – FREE

SPONSORSHIP + FESTIVAL PASS:
All of the following sponsorship packages includes:

  •  logo on festival website, poster & print media
  • 1 featured social media post
  • stage announcement each day

Treehugger: 4 Weekend Festival Passes – $550
Happy Camper: 2 Weekend Festival Passes – $350
River Rat: 1 Weekend Festival Pass – $250

Festival Passes give you full access to the festival during event hours:
Fri. October 23: 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sat. October 24: 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
Sun. October 25: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

CAMPING OPTIONS:

🏕️ Woodsy Tent Camping $50 per tent
Our shaded, wooded camping area offers a rustic, choose-your-own-spot camping experience! Find your space among the trees and set up your tent for the weekend. Each paid reservation will receive 1 Tent Tag upon arrival that must be secured to the exterior of your tent for the duration of the festival. You will be able to unload your gear at your desired camping spot but no vehicles are allowed to stay parked in the Woodsy Tent Camping area for safety reasons. All vehicles must be parked in the designated nearby parking area. Don’t forget to buy a Festival Pass for anyone camping in your tent.

🚗 Park + Camp $50 per vehicle
Car camping offers unbeatable convenience, lockable security for your valuables, and protection from unpredictable weather. Included in this reservation is a 20’ x 20’ designated space for one vehicle and tent setup within the Camping Field. These spaces CANNOT be reserved or saved for arriving groups, if you are traveling with a group we recommend coordinating a meeting point before arrival so that you may enter together.⁣ Don’t forget to buy a Festival Pass for anyone camping in your vehicle.
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🚙 Unplugged RV Camping $100 per RV
RV camping is the ultimate way to experience the weekend.
Includes a 20’ x 50’ designated space for one RV within the Camping Field. This is a non-powered site with no power, water or waste hookups. RV’s must be fully contained but generators are permitted. Don’t forget to buy a Festival Pass for anyone camping in your RV.

𝘏𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘶𝘴 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘷𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘴 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮’𝘴 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦. 𝘞𝘦 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶! 💛

Master of Ceremonies

Ed Piotrowski Smiling man in suit with light blue tie, white background.

 

 

 


Ed Piotrowski

Local legend & meteorologist

Hosted By:

Group of seven people smiling and posing for a selfie indoors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Logo with 'goofy footers' text and colorful stripes, with tagline 'Love is all that matters in the end.'

 

 

 

 

 

Benefiting Charities
Logo with wave design, text: Adaptive Surf Project on blue background. Winyah Rivers Alliance logo with fish, kayaker, and faucet icons. Blue wave design with 'Surfrider Foundation' text below.
Charity event poster for Survivor Games on October 24th, 1 PM, featuring challenges for $15 each.
Book Your Spot to Represent, Compete & Raise Money: Ticket Link

 

Sponsors
Stylized 'Triple Threat' text above intricate emblem on black background. Woodsy Stage Sponsor:
Triple Threat Tattoo Studios
Silhouette of a tree above the text 'Forest Family Care'. Blue geometric HTC logo with horizontal lines in the H.
Tiki character holds ice cream near beach with surfboards and palm trees.

 

 

 

 

Featuring 21 Live Performances!

Friday 10/23
The Goofy Footers
Walona
AJ Case
Catfish John
Mac McComb
Drum Circle w/ The Different Drum
The Well-Worn Collective

Saturday 10/24
Fitzkee Brothers featuring Jaden Lehman
Melissa Joiner & The Travel Cats
Asphalt & Gravel
Brian Roessler
Peyton Benton
Pickety Split
Terry Hayes & The Scrambled Legs
Two for Now
Will Ness

Sunday 10/25
Sweet Sweet
Gravy Crockett
J.P. Taylor
Kama Muta
Sawgrass

Food Vendors

MR. Fish Seafood Market & Grill logo with wave patterns inside letters.

 

 

 

 

Three burgers on a colorful splash background with text 'The Beefy-Trio' below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mister Softee mascot with ice cream head, palm tree, sunset, and hibiscus flowers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Logo with text and stylized coffee bean and leaves design.

 

 

 

 

Retail & Artisan Vendors

We are taking vendor applications through 8/31, stay tuned for announcements of which awesome vendors we are partnering with! https://forms.gle/eVGw5S7XC4Edk3Eg8

HIGHLIGHTS
* Three days of live music and community on the Waccamaw River
* Two stages plus workshops and local artisan vendors
* Multiple camping options from woodsy sites to RV spaces
* Kayaking, river activities and access to a private island
* Outpost amenities including hot showers and communal cooking areas

𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝗪𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐬! ⁣
Want to attend the festival for FREE? Volunteer with us!
In exchange for a 3-hour shift, you will earn your admission for that day. Apply today!
https://forms.gle/u6yLd6szU7VJUmeA7

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐬! ⁣
We’re looking for amazing food, beverage, artisan, and retail vendors to join us for an epic weekend on the Waccamaw River. Ready to be part of the Hootenanny? Apply today!
https://forms.gle/eVGw5S7XC4Edk3Eg8

Become A Sponsor! ⁣
Partnering with the Barefoot Hootenanny gives your business the opportunity to connect with an engaged audience while gaining meaningful brand exposure through festival promotion, onsite visibility and authentic interactions with attendees. Join us in bringing this one-of-a-kind riverfront experience to life.
Sponsorship information: https://canva.link/oz5s1t7bmmjrkm2

Disclaimers:

  • All sales are final. No refunds, rain checks, or exchanges.
  • Tickets and fees are not subject to any refund, credit, or exchange, and bear no cash value.
  • Tickets will not be refunded due to personal schedule changes, illness, travel delays, or failure to attend.
  • The festival is held rain or shine. No refunds will be given if weather conditions alter the schedule or lineup.
  • Lineup, schedule, and venue details are subject to change without notice. No refunds will be issued if a specific artist or act cancels.
  • Event Cancellation / Postponement: If the event is canceled or postponed for any reason, including acts of God, extreme weather, or government restrictions the festival organizers will offer a rescheduled date or future credit at their sole discretion. The tentative make-up dates in the event of a postponement are April 23 – 25, 2027.