Two music powerhouses are converging on West Allis when Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge hit the Bank Five Nine Main Stage at the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 9. The veteran singer-songwriters are locked in for a one-night appearance during the fair’s Aug. 6-16 run, bringing a crossover country-rock bill and a rare doubleheader of marquee names for local fans.
Tickets and presales
Tickets go on sale Friday, March 13 at 10 a.m., with a Friends of the Fair pre-sale starting Wednesday, March 11, according to FOX6 Milwaukee. FOX6 reports that all seating for the show is reserved, with tickets sold at tiered price points, and that VIP packages are being offered for an additional cost. The outlet notes that the information comes from the Wisconsin State Fair.
What the ticket covers
The Wisconsin State Fair’s Bank Five Nine Main Stage page states that each Main Stage ticket includes admission to the fair for the day of the show when purchased before entering the Fair Park, per WiStateFair.com. The site also stresses that the State Fair Ticket Office and Etix are the only authorized sellers, a reminder meant to keep buyers focused on official pricing and away from potential resale issues. Fair officials highlight that the Main Stage sits on the historic Milwaukee Mile and hosts the largest paid headliners of the event.
Where this date fits in the lineup
The Wynonna-Etheridge date joins a growing Bank Five Nine Main Stage roster announced for 2026 that already features acts such as Nelly, Bailey Zimmerman, for KING + COUNTRY, Lindsey Stirling and The Beach Boys, according to WISN. The fair’s main-stage calendar runs across the full 11-day stretch, mixing pop, country, rock and hip-hop to give fairgoers a broad menu of evening shows. Organizers say more show details and additional announcements will be shared as they are confirmed.
How to go
The State Fair recommends purchasing tickets through Etix or the State Fair Ticket Office, with in-person hours and services outlined on its ticketing pages at WiStateFair.com. Fans should note that Main Stage tickets include same-day fair admission when bought before entering the park, and parking and accessibility information is available on the fair’s planning pages. If you are eyeing premium seating or VIP packages, organizers advise reviewing the package descriptions ahead of the on-sale date so you can weigh the costs and seating options before the rush.
