Boots in the Park with Blake Shelton and Sam Hunt: Ultimate guide to the Tempe music festival

Boots in the Park returns to Arizona for a two-day country-music blowout at Tempe Town Lake with Sam Hunt and Blake Shelton topping the bill on their respective nights.

The festival rolls into Tempe Beach Park on Friday, Sept. 22, with Hunt in the headlining spot on a bill that also features Dustin Lynch, Scotty McCreery, Ingrid Andress, Leaving Austin and Luwiss Lux.

Shelton headlines Saturday, Sept. 23, with Brooks & Dunn, Tyler Hubbard, Rodney Atkins, Ashland Craft and Lux returning for a second set.

Tim McGraw made headlines during Tempe's inaugural Boots in the Park, a one-day event in 2022, when he fell off the edge of a catwalk and toppled backwards into the audience.

The brand has also held a one-day festival in Gilbert, Arizona.

Here’s everything to know about Boots in the Park 2023 in Tempe.

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How much are Boots in the Park tickets?

Tickets are available at tickets.bootsinthepark.com/e/boots-in-the-park-2023-tempe/.

Two-day general admission is $199. Friday general admission is $125. Saturday general admission is $149.

Two-day VIP admission is $399. Single-day VIP is $249.

VIP admission includes:

• Express entry.

• Separate spacious viewing area.

• Country club lounge access.

• Upfront stage access.

• VIP-only food vendors.

• VIP-only bar with top shelf alcohol selection.

• VIP-only flushable restroom.

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What time is Boots in the Park at Tempe Beach Park?

Doors open at 4 p.m. both days. The event ends at midnight.

Where is Tempe Beach Park?

Tempe Beach Park is at 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway. The entry gate is at the northeast corner of Rio Salado Parkway and Mill Ave.

How to get to Boots in the Park at Tempe Beach Park

If you're taking Uber or Lyft, the pick-up and drop-off location is at 222 S. Mill Ave.

Valley Metro light rail riders can use the Mill Avenue/Third Street station to get to Tempe Beach Park. There are 11 free park-and-rides to access rail stations in Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa. Overnight parking is not allowed at the park-and-rides.

Visit valleymetro.org/park-and-ride for more information.

Valley Metro buses stop near Tempe Beach Park. Route 48 has the nearest stop, at Ash Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway. For route and schedule information, visit valleymetro.org/maps-schedules.

Fare on light rail and local buses is $2 for one ride or $4 for a one-day pass. Purchase at vending machines at rail stations, on board the bus or at a retail location. For more information, visit valleymetro.org/fares.

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Can I bring water or food to Boots in the Park Tempe?

No outside food or beverages (including water) can be brought into the festival.

You can, however, bring an empty plastic water bottle. If you want a Boots in the Park branded water bottle, they're available for $20 at tickets.bootsinthepark.com/e/boots-in-the-park-2023-tempe/.

What is the bag policy at Boots in the Park?

Purses and/or handbags no larger than 12 inches by 12 inches by 6 inches are permitted. Backpacks no larger than 12 inches by 8 inches by 4 inches are permitted.

Can I bring something to sit on?

Yes. Standard size beach towels (approximately 30 inches by 60 inches) are permitted.

Chairs no taller than 35 inches are permitted in VIP areas only. No chairs are permitted in the general admission area.

No blankets are permitted anywhere.

Where is parking for Boots in the Park Tempe?

The festival does not offer parking. Paid public parking is available at lots and garages nearby. Check the map at www.downtowntempe.com.

Is Boots in the Park Tempe all ages?

Yes. Children under 5 receive free general admission with the purchase of a parent or guardian's ticket.

You must be 21 with a valid government-issued ID to consume alcohol.

These items and activities are not permitted at Boots in the Park

The following items and activities are prohibited:

• Chairs in general admission areas

• Umbrellas

• Canteens

• Blankets

• Moshing, crowd surfing or stage diving

• Unauthorized/unlicensed vendors

• Professional recording equipment, photo, video or audio, including detachable lenses, tripods, big zooms or commercial-use rigs

• Wagons

• Strollers

• Illegal substances

• Drugs or drug paraphernalia

• Outside food or beverages (including alcohol and water)

• Frisbees

• Fireworks/explosives

• Glass, cans, cups or coolers

• Stickers, flyers

• Weapons of any kind (including pocket knives and pepper spray)

• Drones

• Camelbaks

• Tents/canopies

• Laser pointers

• Pets of any kind, including comfort/emotional support, therapy or companion animals.

What can I bring to Boots in the Park Tempe?

There following items are permitted:

• Cigarettes, vapes, E-cigs (smoking in designated areas only)

• Sealed/wrapped tampons

• Sunscreen (sealed spray bottles only)

• Flags/banners or handmade signs (no corporate/company branded banners and no hard poles)

• Prescriptions medication (name on prescription should match valid ID)

• Service animals (not comfort/emotional support, therapy or companion animals)

Is Boots in the Park a cashless event?

The box office and bars are credit/debit card only. Some vendors may accept cash.

Is tailgating permitted?

No.

Is Boots in the Park ADA accessible?

Yes, Boots in the Park is fully ADA accessible.

The festival does not rent assisted mobility devices onsite. Attendees may bring wheelchairs, ADA motorized scooters, knee scooters, crutches, walkers and canes.

The entire venue is ADA accessible. It contains grass, dirt and cement terrain. Security can direct you to the most accessible route for you.

There is limited ADA parking. Parking attendants will direct you.

To use ADA parking, you will need a disabled person parking placard, permit or license plate; DMV-issued documentation that accompanies the placard, permit or license; and corresponding ID.

The person to whom the placard, permit or license plate is issued must be in the vehicle.

Guests with disabilities may be dropped off in the designated rideshare locations.

There will be an ADA entry lane at the main entrance. Disabled guests may use this lane to enter the venue with one guest.

Accessible viewing areas are available to ADA patrons and one companion. Event security can direct you to these areas.

Companions may be asked to stand in the back of the viewing area if capacity is reached. ADA viewing areas are nonsmoking. Saving spots is not permitted. All seating is first come, first served.

Service animals are permitted throughout the festival. This does not include emotional support animals, therapy animals or companion animals. Pets are not allowed and will be turned away.

What is the refund and exchange policy at Boots in the Park?

There are no refunds or exchanges. All sales are final. Event terms are rain or shine.

If the event is canceled, Boots in the Park will refund the amount you paid using the same payment method used for purchase.

If the event is postponed, the festival will contact you with the new date and time.

Boots in the Park at Tempe Beach Park

When: 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 22-23.

Where: Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway.

Admission: $199 for a two-day pass; $125 Friday; $149 Saturday.

Details: tickets.bootsinthepark.com.

Reach the reporter at ed.masley@arizonarepublic.com or 602-444-4495. Follow him on X (formerly Twitter) @EdMasley.

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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Boots in the Park 2023 at Tempe Beach Park: Tickets, lineup and more