Event Preview – Bootleggers Bonfire
Sun, salt air and stadium-sized sound come together at Bootleggers Bonfire — the ultimate country escape on Florida’s Emerald Coast. Pack your sunscreen and your favourite flannel — because Luke Combs’ Bootleggers Bonfire returns to Miramar Beach, Florida, this 23–25 October for three days of music, waves and southern soul. Tucked into the shoreline of Seascape Resort, this boutique beach festival turns the traditional country weekender on its head, trading crowded arenas for a curated, intimate fan experience. At Bootleggers Bonfire, the stage is metres from the sea, the crowd is capped at just 5,500, and every set feels personal. It’s part-concert, part-vacation — an immersive three-day retreat for die-hard country fans ready to ditch the dust and dip their boots in the Gulf. Headliner on Holiday Leading the bill is Luke Combs himself — but this isn’t your standard tour stop. Combs will deliver two unique headline sets: a Deep Cuts night on Thursday, followed by a Stadium Hits set on Saturday. It’s a rare chance to hear the full spectrum of his songbook, from crowd favourites like “Fast Car” and “Beer Never Broke My Heart” to fan treasures that don’t always make the arena setlist. He’s joined by a tight, hand-picked line-up reflecting both Combs’ roots and his future vision for the genre. The Castellows — known for their blend of Appalachian harmonies and Gen Z grit — open Thursday. David Lee Murphy, a veteran hitmaker with a honky-tonk heart, shares Friday’s bill with rising Georgia native Dylan Marlowe, while Saturday’s stage welcomes alt-country powerhouse Ella Langley, fresh off a breakthrough year. Your Cove, Your Crowd Unlike big-box festivals, Bootleggers Bonfire is designed for comfort and connection. Fans can book reserved Coves for two to six people — roped-off spaces on the beach that come with seating, direct stage views, and the option for food, drinks and merch to be delivered right to your spot. For those after a front-row thrill, Bootleggers Beach offers standing room just steps from the stage — with numbers limited to preserve the intimate atmosphere. It’s the best of both worlds: up-close access with laid-back, toes-in-the-sand vibes. Campfire Country Culture But the experience goes far beyond the main stage. Each day unfolds like a coastal carnival of country culture — from sunrise yoga sessions and fishing tournaments, to drum circles, bonfire jam nights, and a raucous Luke‑I‑Oke karaoke session where fans can perform onstage with the house band. Evenings bring golden-hour performances and spontaneous singalongs, while daytime is built for beach hangs and slow living. Whether you’re grabbing cocktails from a tiki pop-up, swapping stories at the Songwriters Bonfire, or dancing through the Wildcards 90’s Night, every detail has been crafted for connection. Close-Up and All In In an era of mega-fests and oversold arenas, Bootleggers Bonfire feels like a breath of warm, coastal air — proving that country music doesn’t need grandstands to be grand. It’s a celebration of songwriters, a treat for superfans, and a reminder that sometimes the best way to feel music… is barefoot. Whether you’re there for the setlists or the sunsets, Bootleggers Bonfire ‘25 delivers the rarest of combinations: a headliner at the top of his game, in a setting built to bring fans closer than ever before. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Instagram: @Maverick.mag Twitter: @Maverick_mag Facebook: Maverick Magazine Media Contact Editor, Maverick Magazine Tel: +44 (0)20 7139 8641 Email: editor@maverick-country.com
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