(BEAVER DAM) The Dodge County Fair announced that multi-award-winning country artist Phil Vassar will perform live on the Moraine Park Main Stage on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, at 8 p.m. This highly anticipated outdoor concert is free to all fairgoers with paid gate admission, offering fans an opportunity to hear a Nashville legend in Wisconsin.
With a career spanning over 25 years, Vassar has evolved from a prolific songwriter into one of country music’s most engaging live performers. After penning chart-topping hits for icons like Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw, and Jo Dee Messina, Vassar launched his own solo career, racking up 10 No. 1 singles and 27 Top 40 tracks. Fans can expect a high-energy setlist featuring “Carlene,” “Six-Pack Summer,” and the timeless anthem “Just Another Day in Paradise.”
Beyond the accolades, including two ASCAP Songwriter of the Year awards and ACM’s Top New Male Vocalist, Vassar brings a renewed sense of gratitude to the stage this year.
The concert is a centerpiece of the 2026 Dodge County Fair, known for its “Free Grandstand” tradition. Admission to the fair is just $10 before 12:00 PM and $15 after noon, while children age nine and under are free. For the best value, fans can purchase a season pass for $35 in advance, bringing the daily cost down to just $7.
- Artist: Phil Vassar
- Date: Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Location: Moraine Park Main Stage, Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam
- Cost: FREE with paid Fair Admission ($10–$15 daily; $35 season pass)
