7 Reasons Why The Deni Ute Muster Is The Ultimate Country Festival For The Whole Family

The Deni Ute Muster is back for 2025 and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest, boldest, and most family-friendly celebrations of Aussie country culture yet. Held on Friday and Saturday, October 3-4 in Deniliquin, NSW, this iconic event isn’t just a festival it’s a rite of passage for country fans, music lovers, ute fanatics, and everyone in between.

This year’s lineup is stacked with international headliners, homegrown talent, and adrenaline-fuelled entertainment that spans generations. Whether you're there for the main stage acts, the camping culture, or just to give your kids the experience of a lifetime, Deni has you sorted.

Thousands make the pilgrimage each year, but what makes the Deni Ute Muster the ultimate festival for the country music family? Here’s a list of why 2025 is shaping up to be unmissable.

1. The Wiggles Take The Main Stage

Yep, you read that right! The Wiggles are hitting the Muster stage for the very first time! Joined by Dorothy the Dinosaur, Captain Feathersword, Henry the Octopus and even TikTok favourite The Tree of Wisdom, this is a show guaranteed to get both little and big kids dancing. Expect colour, joy, and a nostalgia hit for the parents.

2. Zac Brown Band & Jackson Dean Headlining 2025

Hold onto your hats, country superstars Zac Brown Band are returning down under to headline the Deni Ute Muster in 2025. With three GRAMMYs, 30+ million singles sold, and 11+ billion streams, these Southern rock heavyweights are bringing serious global star power to Deni’s iconic main stage. Plus rising Nashville star and Australian fan favourite Jackson Dean will bring a gritty edge to the festival with his powerhouse vocals and authentic country-rock energy. If you haven’t already fallen for his hits like Don’t Come Lookin’ and Fearless (The Echo), this is your chance to see what all the buzz is about.

3. Farmer Darryl’s Animal Encounters

It’s not just about big names and big engines Farmer Darryl brings the heart with an adorable animal zone perfect for kids (and let’s be honest, the adults too). From cuddly alpacas and bunnies to cheeky piglets and chickens, it’s the cutest corner of the festival and something for everyone to enjoy

4. Monster Trucks & Rides

If you’re looking for a little horsepower? Look no further than the Monster Truck Show, a roaring crowd favourite. Watch these beasts tear up the arena or if you’re feeling brave you can hop in for a Monster Truck Ride yourself and experience the raw power first hand! It’s a full-throttle experience perfect for thrill-seekers and will have the whole family cheering.

5. Paul Bennet Air Shows Returns

Back by popular demand, Paul Bennet Airshows bring the wow factor with daring aerial stunts in the Wolf Pitts Pro and Edge 540 planes. It’s fast, fearless, and absolutely breath taking.

6. Supporting Australian Talent Is A Priority

The 2025 Deni Ute Muster is set to showcase a stellar lineup of Australian country music talent, bringing together both seasoned legends and emerging stars. Featured on the main stage alongside the international talent are iconic artists such as John Williamson, Kasey Chambers, and Troy Cassar-Daley, each bringing their unique blend of storytelling and musical prowess to the festival. Adding to the excitement, The Wolfe Brothers, Kaylee Bell, Lane Pittman, Max Jackson, Wade Forster among others will also grace the stage, offering a diverse mix of performances that celebrate the rich tapestry of Australian country music.

7. A Long Weekend Of Country Culture

With camping from Thursday to Sunday, free entry for under 13s, and a stacked schedule of events including the GME Circlework, Ringers Western Barrel Race, Go to Wo, ARB Bullride, and Walkabout Services Show ‘n’ Shine there’s non-stop action across the entire site. Plus, the SunRice Day Stage features emerging country artists such as The Pleasures, Tori Darke, Brendan Radford and many more all weekend long.

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Is this the most country festival in Australia? 🛻🤠 The iconic Deni Ute Muster is back with a bigger program than ever. For music you've got the likes of @zacbrownband and @thewiggles, but entertainment goes beyond that with ute contests, world record attempts, tradie comps, and a whole host of kid-friendly activities so the whole family can come along! Camping opens in Deniliquin, NSW from Thursday 2nd October 8am – Sunday 5th October. Hit the link in bio for more details 👆 #wheretosydney #wheretomelbourne #sponsored #festival #deniutemuster

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The Deni Ute Muster isn’t just a festival, it’s a celebration of Australian pride, music, and mateship. Whether it’s your first time or your fifteenth, it always feels like home. Great tunes, cold drinks, and the kind of memories that last a lifetime.

From it’s world-class music to monster trucks, barnyard fun to country-style competitions, the 2025 Deni Ute Muster will deliver the all-in, all-ages experience that’s hard to find anywhere else. Whether you're travelling with mates or the whole family, it's your annual reminder that country music is more than just a genre.

Tickets are on sale now via the Deni Ute Muster website, so grab your camping gear, pack your boots, and get ready for one unforgettable long weekend!

See you in Deni.