2025 CMAOntario Awards On Sale

THE CMAONTARIO AWARDS RETURN TO HAMILTON IN 2025

HAMILTON, ON – The Country Music Association of Ontario announced today that Hamilton will be the host city of the 2025 CMAOntario Festival and Awards, presented by Cowbell Brewing Co., from May 30-June 1, 2025. With a legendary music scene and thriving country roots, Hamilton offers the perfect stomping grounds to showcase and celebrate Ontario’s country music talent.

This will mark the third time that Hamilton will host the event, with previous editions taking place in 2021 and 2023. The 13th annual CMAOntario Awards will cap off a weekend of festivities on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at The Music Hall. Country music fans will have the opportunity to celebrate their favourite country artists and experience up-close interactive performances by some of the top names in Ontario country music throughout the weekend.

“Hamilton is excited to welcome back CMAOntario’s Festival and Awards this spring. Our city’s vibrant music scene is enriched by incredible homegrown artists, and we look forward to welcoming top country music talent from across the province. As fans, artists, and industry professionals gather for CMAOntario’s concerts at The Music Hall, I encourage everyone to explore Hamilton’s dynamic downtown, from its culinary hotspots to its thriving arts and culture scene. We look forward to celebrating the best of Ontario country music and making this a truly memorable event.” – Andrea Horwath, Mayor of Hamilton

“We couldn’t be more thrilled to partner with the Country Music Association of Ontario! We believe there’s no better pairing than premium craft beer and the soulful, feel-good energy of country music. Together, we’re raising a glass to celebrate the incredible artists, fans, and community that make Ontario’s country music scene so special.”

Natasha Fritzley, President
Cowbell Brewing Co.

“Hamilton is Home goes the popular local expression, and that’s just what it feels like as we return to Hamilton for the 13th annual CMAOntario Festival and Awards, to reward and celebrate the best of us. We look forward to the reunion all year, a chance to reconnect with our roots, engage with the community, and to applaud the accomplishments of our Ontario country family.” – Patrick Duffy, CMAOntario Chair

Additional details regarding nominees, performers and weekend events will be announced in the coming weeks.

2025 CMAOntario Festival and Awards
May 30-June 1, 2025
Various Venues in Hamilton

CMAOntario Awards Tickets

Regular VIP                                      $ 199.00

Main Floor Reserved                      $   79.00

Balcony (General Admission)     $   40.00

www.eventbrite.com/e/13th-annual-cmaontario-awards-tickets-1286094275599

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Media Contact: Damien Nelson, damien@wantandable.ca

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About CMAOntario: In 2007, Rob MacArthur and founding patron Linda Wright together with a number of key industry professionals founded the Country Music Association of Ontario. The Association’s mandate is to foster the growth and development of Ontario’s country music and its industry, provincially, nationally and internationally. The CMAOntario has hosted eight annual Awards Shows and six two-day Road to Independence educational conferences with the generous assistance of presenting sponsor Slaight Music and support of Ontario Creates. www.cmaontario.ca

About Cowbell Brewing Co. Cowbell Brewing Co. is Canada’s destination craft brewery, renowned for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and exceptional guest experiences. Located in picturesque Blyth, Ontario, Cowbell features a state-of-the-art brewing facility designed with environmental responsibility at its core. Beyond brewing, Cowbell offers a welcoming, family-friendly restaurant serving delicious local fare, spacious indoor and outdoor seating, a retail store, and vibrant entertainment spaces. Guests can enjoy premium Cowbell-made craft beers, ciders, and ready-to-drink cocktails created with passion and craftsmanship. Cowbell’s award-winning beverages are widely available across the province at LCBO, grocery stores, and The Beer Store, making it easy for Ontarians to bring a taste of Cowbell home. Visit www.cowbellbrewing.com or follow Cowbell Brewing Co. on social media @CowbellBrewing.

Tourism Hamilton promotes Hamilton as a top Canadian destination, celebrated for its world-class attractions, vibrant tourism districts, captivating nature, and diverse festivals and cultural events. As the city’s official Destination Management Organization, Tourism Hamilton attracts leisure and business travelers through sales activities and marketing campaigns to drive economic impact, while celebrating the city’s unique character as it undergoes an exciting renewal. Hamilton welcomes more than six million visitors annually, who spend more than $800 million in the city. Visit tourismhamilton.com.