Pickin’ On A Soldier’s Heart 2025

Pickin’ On A Soldier’s Heart is an annual, self-hosted fundraiser, benefiting A Soldier’s Heart Bluegrass & Muddy Waters. The funds raised allow our organization to fulfill its mission, including—but not limited to—hosting transformative retreats for veterans. These retreats provide vital opportunities for veterans to heal, enrich, and change their lives, helping them face the challenges of PTSD, MST, and other combat or service-related traumas and build a brighter future.

**It is a three-day music festival with:**
– **Delicious food trucks** serving up a variety of tasty treats
– **A beer garden** featuring The Dam Brewhaus
– **Unique shopping opportunities** with LOTS of vendors, highlighting **veteran-owned businesses and organizations**

We look forward to hosting the musical talents of:

**The lineup, in no particular order!**
Laid Back Country Picker, Luna and the Mountain Jets, Tony Logue And The 184, Hollerhead, Rowdy Franks, Emergency Broadcast System, Chris Rogers & The Kentucky Troubadours, Sunlight Gently Jams, Tim Lynch, West Kentucky Wind, Joel Jorgensen, Kalib & Kolt Swift, The Clayton Boaz Band, Deja Blues, The River Dust Duo, Clay Goins, The Lew Jetton Band, Tyler Stevenson Band, Carson Denfip, Steven Green, Ethan Torsak, Reed Swindler

**Event Schedule:**
– **Friday, September 12th**: Gates open at 4 PM; music starts at 5 PM.
– **Saturday, September 13th**: Gates open at 11 AM; music starts at noon.
– **Sunday, September 14th**: Gates open at 11 AM; music starts at noon.

**Tickets:**
– **Early Bird Weekend Passes**: $50 (available until **11:59 PM, August 31st**)
– **Weekend Passes** : $60 (after **12:01 AM, September 1st** and at the gate)

– **Early Bird Any Single-Day Pass**: $25 (available until **11:59 PM, August 31st**)
– **Any Single-Day Pass**: $30 Full Price (starting **12:01 AM, September 1st**, and at the gate)

– **Children 12 & under are free, but they must wear a children’s armband inside the festival grounds.**

Bring your lawn chairs, your favorite people, and come together to enjoy this incredible festival! Not only will you experience amazing music and good vibes, but you’ll also be directly supporting a mission to change the lives of veterans.

Did we mention the festival has **a breathtaking Kentucky lake as a backdrop**? Whether you’re soaking up the music or wandering the vendor booths, you’ll be surrounded by natural beauty. We can’t wait to see you there!

*The musician lineup is subject to change. More bands/performers may/may not be added before the festival date as they are confirmed; also, some bands/performers may be removed. The event coordinators hold no liability for notifying ticket holders of any performances that are cancelled.*
*All sales are final. Ticket holders are responsible for confirming that they select the correct type of ticket and the correct date(s) for entry into the festival before finalizing their payments.*

*No coolers are allowed. Outside alcohol is not allowed.

*For reservations with Kenlake State Resort Park, call **270-474-2211** and mention **PickinOn2025 or Pickin’ On A Soldier’s Heart** for a cabin, room, or camping discount.*
*A Soldier’s Heart is not affiliated with Kenlake State Resort Park.*

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