Zach Top, Charley Crockett Confirmed for 2025 Hogs for the Cause

Charley Crockett, Zach Top, and Stephen Wilson Jr. are three of the hottest names in country music at the moment, and all three will be headlining in the 2025 installment of Hogs for the Cause in New Orleans April 4th and 5th. Willow Avalon, JD McPherson, Eddie 9V, The Droptines, Vandoliers, Lola Kirke, Giovanne & The Hired Guns, and other acts are scheduled to perform as well. And it will all be for a good cause.

Along with the musical entertainment, there will also be over 90 barbecue teams on site cooking up hog heaven to benefit families fighting pediatric Cancer. Hogs for the Cause is a 501c(3)nonprofit organization that helps unite the barbecue community and fight childhood illness. This will be the 17th Annual event that has raised over $12 million in direct grants over that time period.

“Every year, we strive to bring our fans the best music from around the country, and 2025 is no exception,” says Becker Hall, co-founder and CEO of Hogs for the Cause. “From Charley Crockett’s electric live performances and Stephen Wilson, Jr.’s soulful storytelling to meteoric rising stars like Zach Top, this lineup reflects the heart and soul of Hogs for the Cause—community, creativity, and celebration. With many of these artists debuting new music or making waves on tour, we’re thrilled to present an event where their talent can shine while we rally together to support families in need.” 

Hogs For a Cause happens at the UNO Lakefront Festival Grounds on Lake Pontchartrain. Tickets are on sale now for general admission, VIP, Super VIP, and judges at hogfest.org.