FOND DU LAC – Fond du Lac County Fair’s entertainment is set for this year’s fair from July 15 to 19.
On April 17, fair organizers announced the final grandstand headliner for 2026. The full lineup on the National Exchange Bank & Trust stage at the Holiday Automotive Grandstand will be MJ Live July 16, Night Ranger July 17 and Trace Adkins July 18.
Tickets are available at fonddulaccountyfair.com. VIP tickets include access to the standing-room pit area close to the stage with bathrooms and a private bar, as well as parking and two drink tokens.
Here’s what to know about the grandstand acts and more.
Michael Jackson tribute concert slated for July 16
Michael Jackson tribute act MJ Live will take the grandstand as the Thursday night performance July 16.
The show is known for its Las Vegas performances and tours, including previous acts in Milwaukee that featured a live band, crew of dancers, and Jalles Franca portraying Michael Jackson.
General admission is free, but attendees can purchase VIP tickets for the standing-room pit area for $39.
Night Ranger previously announced for July 17
Hard rock band Night Ranger, famous for the song “Sister Christian,” was the first act announced for 2026, performing July 17.
General admission is $35 and VIP admission is $87.
Trace Adkins will take the stage July 18
Country music star Trace Adkins will perform July 18 as part of his 30th anniversary tour.
After his debut in 1996, he gained popularity for songs such as “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk,” “Every Light in the House” and “You’re Gonna Miss This,” the last of which was nominated for two Grammy awards.
His last studio album in 2021, “The Way I Wanna Go,” featured collaborations with Luke Bryan, Pitbull, Melissa Etheridge, Stevie Wonder, Blake Shelton and Snoop Dogg.
General admission is $49, and Elite VIP is $115. A lower VIP tier is available for $66 and includes access to the standing-room track between the regular and Elite VIP sections, as well as one drink token.
Other grandstand entertainment includes Demolition Derby
The Immel Insurance and Financial Services Professional Bull Riding and Barrel Racing show is back July 14, starting off the fair’s entertainment before opening day. Tickets are $19 for adults and $6 for kids ages 3 to 12, and $41 VIP tickets grant early access and a $5 food or beverage voucher.
The Truck and Tractor Pull is July 15. Admission is $17, but children ages 12 and younger are admitted for free.
The Demolition Derby is July 19, and general admission tickets are $19 for adults and $6 for kids ages 3 to 12. VIP tickets are $41, offering early access and a $5 food or beverage voucher.
Daphne Lemke is the Streetwise reporter for the Fond du Lac Reporter. Contact her at dlemke@usatodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on Fond du Lac Reporter: MJ Live, Night Ranger, Trace Adkins set for Fond du Lac County Fair
Reporting by Daphne Lemke, Fond du Lac Reporter / Fond du Lac Reporter
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