Country Thunder — the largest Country music festival brand in North America — excitedly uncovers the robust lineup for next year’s much-anticipated Country Thunder Wisconsin at Shadow Hill Ranch in Twin Lakes, WI, July 16-19. For 2026, the Midwest’s premier Country music experience returns with heavy-hitter headliners Gavin Adcock, The Red Clay Strays, Riley Green, and Keith Urban atop the bill. Representing multiple eras and styles, the weekend notably boasts Gretchen Wilson, Ian Munsick, Nate Smith, and Shaboozey as well. Tickets and premium packages are available here.

If you’ve never been, it’s literally “Summer Camp” for Country music fans. Against the backdrop of an idyllic Midwestern retreat, Adcock, Green, Urban, and The Red Clay Strays will undoubtedly shine on stage, delivering memorable sets to close out each evening. During the day, the featured acts range from George Birge, Mark Chesnutt, and Dasha to Corey Kent, Cole Goodwin, and Gabriella Rose, among others.

Country Thunder Wisconsin is just as renowned for its camping options as it is for the music. Various packages include Tent Camping, Crown Camping, Glamping, and more. Not to mention, attendees may rent their very own private port-a-potties for campsites. You must have a weekend wristband to enter the campgrounds.

Claim your spot at Country Thunder Wisconsin for only $20 down and pay the rest over equal monthly installments — the biggest party in the Midwest is calling. See more information and purchase camping packages here. 

Even in the wake of a banner 2025, the festival has upped the ante again. Last year saw Country Thunder Wisconsin crown Hailey Rovetuso its “One Millionth Fan,” giving her a once-in-a-lifetime prize pack. Moreover, the weekend drew rave reviews. Spotlighted by MusicRow and more, InsideHook applauded, “Country Thunder has been country strong for three decades, but 2025 felt especially electric.” HOLLER. declared, “2025’s edition of the event was another classic,” and ABC7 Chicago marveled at its “high-energy performances, big-name artists and unforgettable fan experiences.”

Country Thunder’s 2026 festival season is ready to roll. Country Thunder Arizona leads the charge on April 9-12 at Canyon Moon Ranch in Florence, AZ. Its announcement incited buzz instantly. Beyond plugs from AZ Central, MusicRow, COWGIRL, and more, Phoenix New Times proclaimed, “The massive four-day country music event is fixin' to get rowdy with an epic roster of stars,” while Backstage Country promised, “Country Thunder is coming in hot in 2026 for its 30th year.” Country Now professed, “With a strong history of selling out events across multiple countries, the brand continues to soar as one of the most influential live music experiences in the country genre.”

However, Country Thunder has a whole lot more in store for 2026. The leading international Country music festival producer recently announced the lineups for Country Thunder Saskatchewan and Country Thunder Alberta. With an impeccable track record of sellouts in multiple countries and across borders, it has truly taken flight as an incomparable and influential global live music brand for Country music.

 

 

ABOUT COUNTRY THUNDER MUSIC FESTIVALS
Country Thunder Music Festivals thrives as the world’s preeminent Country music festival brand. Led by President and C.E.O. Troy Vollhoffer since 2005, it continues to set the tone for Country music and culture. This global powerhouse encompasses annual multi-day events in six major markets across two countries, earning “Festival of the Year” at the ACM Awards three times and entertaining millions of fans to date. Its stages have welcomed GRAMMY® Award-winning generational superstars, genre-busting trailblazers, and rising talent alike. Beyond boasting a reputation for once-in-a-lifetime collaborations, it has perennially provided a launchpad for breaking acts. Between those powerhouse performances, each location features an immersive concourse consisting of numerous cuisine and beverage options, local vendors, and various attractions. Dubbed “a pillar of country festival culture” by Holler., American Songwriter has hailed it as “a country music lover’s dream,” while The Tennessean summed it up best, “For three decades, the Country Thunder brand has succeeded in offering fans top-tier performances.” The brand’s festivals include Saskatchewan, Arizona, Wisconsin, Alberta, and Florida. As always, Country Thunder Music Festivals embodies the past, present, and future of Country music and so much more.

ABOUT COUNTRY THUNDER WISCONSIN
Country Thunder Wisconsin serves as the epicenter of Country music in America’s heartland. Surrounded by the lush rolling hills of Wisconsin, the venue’s amphitheater is comfortably cozied up next to Twin Lakes, offering a breathtaking backdrop for the performances on stage. Since 2009, the annual four-day summertime fest has played to north of 1 million fans and garnered “Festival of the Year” at the ACM Awards. Complemented by the charm of Shadow Hill Ranch, its superstar alumni include Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll, Toby Keith, Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Chris Stapleton, and many more. It’s the crown jewel of Country music in the Midwest.

ABOUT TROY VOLLHOFFER:
Between running the world’s preeminent Country music festival brand, hosting a popular podcast, and giving back at every turn as a philanthropist, Country Thunder President and C.E.O Troy Vollhoffer has quietly distinguished himself as a music industry renaissance man. His first music industry venture Premier Global Production supplied top-of-the-line lighting and staging equipment to artists, powering massive tours for everyone from Rod Stewart to Metallica. During 2005, he took over the original Saskatchewan-based Country Thunder. On his watch, it expanded with the 2009 launch of Country Thunder Arizona and Country Thunder Wisconsin followed by Country Thunder Alberta in 2016 and Country Thunder Florida in 2019. Among various accolades, Country Thunder Arizona, Country Thunder Wisconsin, and Country Thunder Bristol have each garnered “Festival of the Year” at the ACM Awards. He received the Academy of Country Music Lifting Lives Award and the Don Romero Talent Buyer of the Year Award at the ACM Honors. For the first time, Country Thunder Florida moves to the beach in 2026, occupying the largest space of any of the festivals and overlooking crystal clear waters of The Gulf. He has made an impact as a board member for the T.J. Martell Foundation, Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, ACM Lifting Lives, ACM and CMA. At the 2018 CCMA Awards, he earned the Slaight Music Humanitarian Award. Plus, he hosts On The Bus With Troy Vollhoffer—a podcast that’s as dynamic and diverse as any Country Thunder lineup.

 

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