The Boots and Hearts music festival near Barrie returns this summer with strict COVID guidelines.

The festival’s Endless Summer Series is a medium-scale run of mini-festival events throughout August that will only sell concert passes in groups of four. The line up includes country and classic rock bands.

The shows are billed as a step towards the return of live music in the province and will start with a series of classic rock tribute bands on the August long weekend.

All of the concerts are slated for the Burl’s Creek Event Grounds in Oro-Medonte north of Barrie. For more information on line up and tickets, visit