Kenosha County deputies had a busy run at this year's Country Thunder, arresting 32 people and handing out 310 citations over the four-day music festival in Twin Lakes, officials said. The enforcement unfolded as thousands of fans camped and flowed through the Shadow Hill Ranch concert bowl during the July 17–20 stretch, with most citations tied to underage alcohol possession in and around the campgrounds.
The totals came from the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department, according to FOX6 News Milwaukee, which reported that the sheriff's office released a full list of criminal arrests and traffic or ordinance citations connected to the event.
Where It Happened
Country Thunder Wisconsin ran July 17–20 at Shadow Hill Ranch in Twin Lakes, according to the festival's event page. Organizers list the site at 2305 Richmond Road and spell out wristband rules, camping details and alcohol policies for ticketed attendees.
Enforcement Breakdown
The sheriff's numbers show 32 criminal arrests and 310 county traffic or ordinance citations over the weekend. Criminal charges ranged from bail jumping and battery to more serious allegations, including a strangulation charge and multiple drug-possession arrests. On the citation side, deputies logged 212 underage alcohol violations for ages 17–20 and 26 citations for resisting or obstructing an officer, along with other offenses.
Those specific counts and charge categories were released by the sheriff's department and reported by FOX6 News Milwaukee.
How This Compares To Last Year
Coverage of Country Thunder 2025 showed a lighter enforcement load, with the sheriff's office reporting 15 arrests and about 194 citations during that year's festival, along with hundreds of calls for service. Local reporting and county summaries note that enforcement totals can swing significantly from year to year, depending on crowd size and the mix of campers versus day-only visitors.
For the 2025 figures, see the sheriff's report coverage from Kenosha County Eye.
Rules And Camping Enforcement
Country Thunder's official information stresses age-verification wristbands for alcohol sales and bans outside alcohol inside the concert bowl. Organizers also lay out rules for camping, parking and prohibited items. Those written policies form the backbone for how deputies and event security approach underage-alcohol checks and trespass enforcement on site.
Festival guidelines are available at Country Thunder Wisconsin.
What Comes Next
The Kenosha County Sheriff's Office handled all bookings and citations tied to the festival weekend. Anyone with questions about a citation or a detention is directed to use county resources for next steps. The county's Detentions Division page lists facility contact information and guidance for people looking up booking details or paperwork.
For detention and booking information, see the Kenosha County Detentions Division page on the county website.
