NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Hogs for the Cause has announced that single-day tickets for its annual fundraising event, scheduled for April 4 – 5 at the UNO Lakefront Arena Festival Grounds, are now on sale. Tickets for the Friday night event start at $50 each, while Saturday tickets start at $70 each. Tickets can be purchased at www.hogsfest.org.
Hogs organizers have put together a lineup of musical acts featuring chart-toppers and award winners from the Americana Albums chart and Country Music Awards, along with emerging singers, songwriters, and musicians. The 2025 lineup includes:
Friday Lineup:
Stephen Wilson, Jr.
Willow Avalon
Eddie 9V
The Thing
Clay Street Unit
Telescreens
Nether Hour
Hotel Burgundy
Saturday Lineup:
Charley Crockett
Zach Top
Giovannie & The Hired Guns
JD McPherson
The Droptines
Lola Kirke
John Hollier
Vandoliers
Billy Allen and The Pollies
Britti
The Rumble
River Eckert
“We are honored to host the incredible musical talent that will join us this year,” said Becker Hall, co-founder and CEO of Hogs for the Cause, in a statement. “This lineup is a testament to the power of our community—our teams, attendees, and sponsors all work year-round to raise awareness for our organization all year, creating a strong appeal to attract nationally and regionally recognized bands. It’s truly amazing to work with incredible people so dedicated to our cause.”
In addition to general admission tickets, other single-day tickets include Friday Judge ($80), Friday Boss Hog VIP ($225), Saturday Judge ($95), and Saturday Boss Hog VIP ($260). Two-day tickets, including “Boss Hog” VIP and “Goin’ Ham” Super VIP options, are also available online at HogsFest.org.
Sponsors for the 2025 event include Children’s Hospital New Orleans LCMC, Miller High Life, Phelps, Luzianne Tea, Irpino, Avin & Hawkins Law Firm, Blue Plate Mayonnaise, Uniti, and La Virile Ferme.