FOR RELEASE 2/19/19

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Waupaca County Fair Announces A Grand Celebration!

Weyauwega, WI- The Waupaca County Fair brings you a “A Grand Celebration” for 2019 and they proudly announce their live for the Grandstand Main Stage, which is produced by AStar Promotions, a Nashville based entertainment company with offices in Wisconsin and Chicago.

You may have followed his journey to the Top 2 on NBC’s The Voice, during Season 15, or heard his Top 5 Country song, “Human”, but now you can experience Chris Kroeze headlining performance live and open to ALL ages on the Grandstand Stage at The Waupaca County Fair on Wednesday, August 21st! Singer/songwriter, Kroeze is from Barron, Wisconsin, and connects with both the hearts and minds of audiences across various generations through his genuine country soul and his unique and alluring vocal delivery. He captured the hearts of millions of fans from coast to coast with his humility and small-town country boy nature. With guidance from his coach and mentor, Blake Shelton, he continued to wow audiences, week after week.

Strap yourself in and hang on, there’s more! This is one of the stops on the “Three of Kind” Tour – and two other amazing Artists will be performing that night including, Walker Montgomery! Walker Montgomery is a country singer from Nicholasville, Kentucky. Walker's love of music comes naturally; he is the son of multi-platinum selling star, John Michael Montgomery, and the nephew of Eddie Montgomery, of Montgomery Gentry. In addition, to his family musical influences, Walker is inspired by a wide variety of ranging from Randy Travis to Frank Sinatra to Luke Bryan. Walker’s new EP “Simple Town” is available now.

And kicking Wednesday night off will be Nashville Recording Artist, Derek Joseph! If you like rockin’ country, or , then you will love the edgy sound and high energy performance of Derek Joseph. He’s opened for major artists like Trace Adkins and Locash, he’s performed at Milwaukee’s and at numerous stages during CMA Fest in Nashville. He’s also a former house for the world famous Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville. He’s currently in studio recording his new EP with producer Eddie Kilgallon (of Montgomery Gentry) which will be out this summer. He’s no stranger to the stage and he’s coming to the Waupaca County Fair to rock your country! You won’t want to miss this show!

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Produced by Thursday, August 22nd brings you “A Bombastic Celebration of ” with Hairball! Back by popular demand…Hairball is back for a second year! Hairball is a Rock & Roll experience you won’t forget. A band puts on a – Hairball puts on an event! The lights, sound, video screens, smoke, fire, blood, bombs, confetti, spiders, snakes & monsters (oh my) and the screaming hoards of rabid Hairball fans create an event – an event that hits you so hard, it’ll take a few days to recover! Rock & Roll will NEVER die!!!

Vocalists Bobby, Steve and Joe Dandy lead the band through a 2+ hour, mind-blowing, and drop-dead accurate homage to some of the biggest arena acts in the world. , KISS, Motley Crue, Queen, Journey, and are but a few of the acts fans will see brought to life. The Hairball stage becomes an entirely new before your very eyes countless times throughout the night.

The motor that drives the Hairball dragster consists of Freaky on the electric bass, Blake on the drums, and Happy on the . These Rock & Roll soldiers pride themselves on nailing some of the most memorable licks and chops of all time, while adding their own style and flare that they’ve cultivated over decades of tireless performing. These guys live and breathe Rock & Roll!

2019 finds Hairball celebrating its 19th year of rocking hundreds of thousands of people across the country. Every day it adds more characters, more pyrotechnics, more lights, more sound, more props, more surprises…more everything! While Happy often tells the audience “Today is the first day is the rest of your life!” Hairball performs every show as though it could be its last. Every night is a 100% full-on, no-holds-barred, exciting, chaotic, fiery party that has to be experienced to be believed!

As important to Hairball as the music are its fans. While many bands claim to have the best fans in the world, Hairball actually has! Whether they’re 8 or 85, Hairball fans bring an unparalleled enthusiasm and energy to the show that completes the Arena Rock experience. Hairball knows it wouldn’t exist without its fans, and takes every opportunity to let them know that. Whether it’s a pre-show meet and greet, hanging out at the merch booth, or chatting online, Hairball has a lot in common with its fans and it’s always a good time when they get together.

Don’t confuse Hairball with the countless “’80s Tribute” bands across the country. Hairball is an event; an attitude and expression of music and showmanship that isn’t a retro-flashback. It’s a way of life…and it’s not going away! Hairball has sold out shows across the country. You’ll want to get your tickets early!

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Produced by And to Double Your Rock Experience on Thursday night, Artists, Hollywood Blvd with special guest Kid Kentucky will start your motor and get you rockin’ with their live performances! Hollywood Blvd comes direct from Music City USA, they are a premiere 80s rock band who have been opening up for major rock acts across the country. Making a special guest appearance will be Kid Kentucky, the southeast’s #1 Kid Rock tribute performer. He’s also just been cast for a major motion-picture film playing Burt Reynold’s part as “The Bandit” – The first 100 tickets sold for this Thursday’s night show will receive meet and greets with photo opportunities for these rockin’ openers! Get your tickets early and let’s ROCK the fair!

You’ll find that the Waupaca County fair is A Grand Celebration in 2019! It’s a family friendly experience which is value packed with great music, thrilling Grandstand events (more info coming soon!) and unique attractions and activities. There’s something for everyone!

Mark your calendar to get your tickets for the Grandstand and thrilling events. Tickets are scheduled to go on-sale March 15th 2019. There will be a limited amount of VIP packages, reserved track seating, and reserved grandstand seating. Some general admission tickets will be offered. Be sure to watch for more info on the Grand Entertainment Ticket Package which will be on sale for one month only or while supplies last.

Advanced ticket sales include your gate admission, saving you $7. With covered seating, the ability to select your seats, meet and greet opportunities and gate admission included, fans will want to buy early.

Be sure to visit us and get your tickets at: WaupacaCountyFair.Org starting March 15th 2019 and follow us on Facebook for the latest information. And don’t keep all the excitement to yourself – tell a friend!

Anyone interested in becoming a sponsor, supporting the event, making a donation to this 501C3 organization, or volunteering, should contact: [email protected]

And get social with us on: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for the latest and greatest information on your Waupaca County Fair.

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Artist Info: https://www.chriskroezemusic.com/ https://www.walkermontgomery.com/ http://www.derekjoseph.net/ http://www.hairballonline.com https://www.facebook.com/HollywoodBlvd80s/ https://www.facebook.com/kidkentucky/

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