Route 905 Country Festival

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

Can't put a price on a good time 🎸🤠

See Andy Colonico take the stage and kick off day two with some excitement at the Route 905 Country Festival on July 25!

🎟️ Tickets at Route905.ca

06/02/2026

Coming in from out of town? We've got you covered 🏨🤠

We're proud to announce Hampton Inn by Hilton Hamilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton Hamilton, and Staybridge Suites Hamilton - Downtown as the Official Hotel Partners of the Route 905 Country Festival!

From now until June 24th, save 10% on accommodations through our official partner booking links. Book your stay at Route905.ca/hotels and start planning your festival weekend.

 

06/01/2026

The results are in 🤠

Congratulations to the Top 10 artists advancing to Round 2 of the Route 905 Breakout Artist Showcase!

Round 2 voting is now open, so cast your vote at Route905.ca/showcase 🎤

The competition continues June 20 at Shawn & Ed Brewing Co., where the Top 10 will have the opportunity to perform live and battle for votes on the final day of Round 2. It's their last chance to earn support before the moving on to the final three.

05/26/2026

Keeping it in the community 🤠🍻

We’re proud to announce Shawn & Ed Brewing Co. as the Official Beer Partner of the Route 905 Country Festival! Couldn’t be more excited to partner with an incredible Hamilton-based brand for the inaugural year!

To celebrate, we're teaming up with Shawn & Ed Brewing Co. to give away a case of beer and a branded t-shirt 🍺👕

To enter:

✅ Follow both accounts
✅ Like this post
✅ Tag your festival bestie

Each tag must be submitted in a separate comment and counts as one entry.

Maximum three (3) entries per person. Must be 19+, Ontario resident to enter and claim prize. Winner must present valid government-issued ID upon pickup at Shawn & Ed Brewing Co. No purchase necessary. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or Facebook.

05/25/2026

Only 60 days until the first-ever Route 905 Country Festival 🤠

The lineup is set. The countdown is on.

Now the only question is: do you have your tickets yet?

🎟️ Tickets at Route905.ca

05/21/2026

🚨 Meet the artists competing for the final spot at Route 905 Country Festival! 🚨

These talented emerging country artists are battling for the opportunity to become the first-ever artist to take the Route 905 stage.

Now it's your turn to help decide who moves on:

🎤 Check out the competitors
🗳️ Cast your vote
🤠 Support your favourite artist

Vote now at: route905.ca/showcase

05/19/2026

Fresh off CMAOntario nominations for Female Artist of the Year and Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Angelica Appelman is headed to Route 905 🤠

Catch her live at the Ancaster Fairgrounds on July 25.

🎟️ Tickets at Route905.ca

05/14/2026

Got questions about Route 905? We’ve got answers 🤠

Here are a few of the most common questions we’ve been getting lately, but there’s plenty more information available on our website, including festival guidelines, policies, and additional FAQs.

Still have a question? Drop it in the comments below 👇

📍 More info at Route905.ca

05/11/2026

🎤 BREAKOUT ARTIST SHOWCASE APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN 🎤

We’re teaming up with to find one artist to open the first-ever Route 905 Country Festival on July 24 🤠🔥

That means the winner won’t just be in the lineup… they’ll take the stage as the very first Route 905 artist EVER!

Here’s what’s up for grabs:
🎤 Opening set at Route 905 on July 24
🎶 Performance opportunities at
📈 Artist consultation with
📻 On-air interview on the Hot Country Countdown with

Applications are open now via the 93.9 Hot Country website (Contests tab).

⏳ Submissions close this Friday, so don’t wait!

👉 Know an emerging artist who should be up there? Tag them below 👇

Full rules and details are available at hotcountry939.com