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Bow Valley Boot Stomp 2026

  • July 24 - 26, 2026
  • Cochrane & Area AG Society

    43080 Bow Valley Trail
    Cochrane, Alberta T4C 1A9
Description

Cochrane’s small-town country festival with big energy and hometown heart.

Get ready for high-energy performances, friendly faces, and the kind of festival experience where lines are shorter and you've got space to breathe. Fun, safe, and perfect for families, friends and country fans of all ages. Bow Valley Boot Stomp isn’t just a festival - it’s an experience. 

Ticket Info 🎟️

Early-bird: Until April 30

General Admission: Festival access to main areas

VIP: Front-stage access, executive washrooms, separate bar and exclusive perks

Full Lineup 🎤

Main Stage Headliners

  • Friday, July 24: Shawnee Kish – Indigenous Alberta singer-songwriter blending country, soul, and roots. Four-time JUNO Award nominee and 2025 Country Music Alberta Awards Female Artist of the Year nominee.
  • Saturday, July 25: The Prairie States – Modern country with a rock edge. Twelve-time CMAA winners and alumni of stages shared with Keith Urban, Brothers Osborne, and Lainey Wilson.

Additional Main Stage Performances
Mariya Stokes | Dawson Gray | Morgan Klaiber | Taylor-Rae | Travis Pickering | Ashley Ghostkeeper

After Party Performances
Brayden King | Nik Poli

Community Stage
Artists to be announced soon.

Festival Highlights Attractions 🌟

  • Vendor Marketplace - shop local makers & artisans
  • Food Trucks, Beer Gardens
  • Activation Stations
  • Onsite Camping
  • Barn Dance After Parties - The party doesn’t end when the headliners leave the stage

Bow Valley Boot Stomp continues its commitment to emerging Canadian talent, fair gender representation, and creating a festival experience rooted in connection, storytelling, and small-town charm.

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What Makes Boot Stomp Different 💖

In a world of overcrowded mega-festivals, Bow Valley Boot Stomp proudly does things differently - and that’s the point.

Rooted in Community: Produced by a Cochrane-based, all-women team, with a strong commitment to supporting Canadian talent.

Showcasing Emerging Artists: Giving rising country performers a chance to share their craft - often their first festival-stage opportunity. Over half of our lineup comes from Alberta, delivering authentic local country music.

Big Energy, Small-Town Charm: Incredible music without the chaos means shorter lines, friendly crowds and room to relax and enjoy.

Gender Balanced: A 50/50 performance split between male and female artists, including a female headliner to kick off Friday night.

Inclusive & Welcoming: From the community stage to the campground, it’s all about good people, good energy and creating a space where everyone feels at home.

 

🎧Listen to our 2026 Bow Valley Boot Stomp Spotify Playlist

Date & Time

Jul 24 - 26, 2026

Venue Details

Cochrane & Area AG Society

43080 Bow Valley Trail
Cochrane, Alberta T4C 1A9 Cochrane & Area AG Society
Bow Valley Boot Stomp

Bow Valley Boot Stomp is Cochrane, Alberta's Homegrown small-town Country Music Festival featuring emerging Canadian artists, food trucks, activation stations, a marketplace and more!


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