St. Pete Country Fest 2025 Takes Over Vinoy Park
A Waterfront Weekend of Boots, Heat, and Big Name Country
St. Pete is gearing up for a full blown country takeover as St. Pete Country Fest returns to Vinoy Park from November 21 through November 23, 2025. If you have ever wondered what a major country festival feels like with palm trees, bay breezes, and downtown skyline views, this is the one that proves it can actually work.
The Lineup Bringing the Heat
This year’s roster is a mix of national stars and crowd favorites. Parker McCollum headlines Saturday with the kind of chart power that fills waterfront parks on his own. Chase Rice teams up with Treaty Oak Revival on Friday to launch the weekend with high energy country rock. Sunday closes with The Red Clay Strays, whose southern rock sound has exploded thanks to recent viral fame and a string of major tour stops.
Across the weekend the festival features more than thirty artists on multiple stages, along with food trucks, local vendors, and a full festival village. Everything sits within walking distance of downtown restaurants and hotels, giving Country Fest a uniquely accessible and city centered feel.
Why Vinoy Park Changes the Game
Most Florida country festivals take place in fairgrounds or rural fields. Vinoy Park offers the exact opposite. Sweeping waterfront views. Breezy afternoons. Sunset performances that look like they were designed for album covers. The location on Bayshore Drive provides easy access to the Pier, Beach Drive, and Central Avenue.
Kids five and under get in free with a guardian, and the open layout keeps the entire event feeling relaxed and family friendly.
What Guests Need to Know Before They Go
Gates open at 2 PM on Friday and 1 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Music ends by 10 PM each evening due to city noise regulations. A clear bag policy is in effect, and personal chairs are not permitted inside the venue. Guests who want seating can rent chairs on site. Water refill stations and cooling zones will be available throughout the weekend.
Tickets are available in single day, weekend, and VIP tiers. According to the event ticketing platform, weekend general admission begins near $189 dollars.
The Part Everyone Is Talking About
A country festival on a major downtown waterfront is a bold choice. Some residents love that St. Pete continues to expand its event calendar with larger and more diverse experiences. Others wonder whether Vinoy Park is the ideal setting for a high volume music weekend. Parking will tighten. Noise will carry. And dedicated country fans may debate whether a coastal downtown setting fits the traditional country mold.
This tension is exactly what gives the festival its edge. St. Pete has a history of blending unexpected cultural combinations. If Country Fest thrives again this year, it could become one of the city’s standout annual traditions.
Make It a Full St. Pete Weekend
Those planning to attend should arrive early each day to secure good spots on the lawn. Comfortable shoes are essential, and a light blanket makes grass seating much more enjoyable. Ride share is a smarter choice than driving as parking fills quickly. Staying downtown turns the entire festival into a walkable music getaway with food, drinks, and nightlife just steps away.
The real magic of the weekend is how seamlessly the festival blends into the city. You can grab dinner on Beach Drive before the headliner, stroll back to Vinoy Park for the show, and slide into Central Avenue nightlife the moment the encore ends. Wake up downtown and do it all over again the next day. It is the kind of rhythm that makes the entire city feel alive and reinforces why St. Pete is becoming one of Florida’s most exciting entertainment destinations.