Wisconsin State Fair officials have a flair for the nostalgic, as they've announced that Hairball, the high-voltage '80s rock tribute band, is pegged to ignite the opening night of this year's fair. Brace yourselves for a blast of classic rock on Thursday, Aug. 6, when Hairball rocks the Bank Five Nine Main Stage. They continue to pull massive crowds with their spot-on renditions of hits from the likes of Van Halen and Queen, WTMJ reports.
For those itching to snag seats for this retrospective spectacle, tickets are dropping on Friday, Feb. 20 at 10 a.m., available through the official website. If you're a dedicated fairgoer and, a "Friend of the Fair," you can jump the gun on pre-sales starting Feb. 19. It's more than just a concert ticket, each purchase also grants you admission to the fairgrounds on the day of the concert, a handy perk that certainly sweetens the deal. According to a statement made by the fair officials published in FOX6Now, ticket prices range from $34 to a top-end of $49, and they're all up for grabs in reserved seating sections.
But let's not put all our hairspray in one basket just yet—Hairball isn't the only act that's going to rock the stage at the Wisconsin State Fair. The lineup this season is packed with a diverse array of artists, including AJR and The Beach Boys whose tickets are also set to go on sale on the same date. With shows spread across the fair's span from Aug. 6-16, guests will have ample musical delights to choose from. As detailed by JSONLINE, other noteworthy performances include Bailey Zimmerman, For King & Country with Rachel Lampa, The All-American Rejects, and Lindsey Stirling with PVRIS.
The Wisconsin State Fair Park Foundation, the non-profit behind these enthralling musical evenings, not only aims to provide prime entertainment but also supports various State Fair Park initiatives, All done in the hopes of enhancing visitors' experiences year after year. Anyone interested in contributing to the cause and snagging some pre-sale tickets while they're at it can hop over to WSFPFoundation.org and become a "Friend of the Fair," as mentioned in a press release obtained by WTMJ.
Mark your calendars, set your watches, do whatever you need to remember that the 2026 Wisconsin State Fair is preparing for takeoff on Aug. 6 through the 16th. Whether you're there to rock out with Hairball or enjoy the myriad of other activities, it's shaping up to be 11 days of fanfare that promises to be, for lack of a better word, Fair-tastic.
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