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Country Thunder 2009

Country Thunder rolls into town on July 15 through July 18 with new features including redesigned camping, attractive ticket prices, updated vending, cheaper beer and of course, the hottest stars of country music. Headlining this year’s music festival include, Tracy Lawrence on Wednesday, July 15; Taylor Swift on Thursday, July 16; Alan Jackson on Friday, July 17 and Tim McGraw on Saturday, July 18.

Located on a farm in rural, Southern Wisconsin, Country Thunder’s star-power and mid-summer fun make it a sure bet for a memorable time. Daily, general admission passes (lawn) range from $25 – $54, while 4-day adult passes are $119. Reserved seats range from $159 – $600 for all 4-days. The best Country Thunder experience is reserved for campers in the festival onsite campground. Camping packages range from $100 – $500.

Now in its 17th year, Country Thunder boasts a new management team who promises to the same great festival as in the past but with added amenities, redesigned layout and new crowd pleasing partnerships to bring concertgoers the maximum entertainment value for their hard earned dollar.

Plan on a great time rain or shine. Bring your best cowboy hat and some SPF 30 sunscreen and don’t miss one of the Midwest’s largest country music mega festivals.

2009 Main Stage Lineup

WEDNESDAY – JULY 15, 2009

6PM – Colt Ford
8:15 PM – The Lost Trailers
10PM – Tracy Lawrence

THURSDAY – JULY 16

1PM - Burns Poe
2PM – The Bellamy Brothers
3PM – Jack Ingram
5PM – Mark Chesnutt
6PM – Williams & Ree
7PM – Kellie Pickler
9PM – Taylor Swift

FRIDAY – JULY 17, 2009
1PM – Shawn Hammonds
2PM – Restless Heart
3PM – Heidi Newfield
5PM – Jake Owen
6PM – Williams & Ree
7PM – Phil Vassar
9PM – Alan Jackson

SATURDAY – JULY 18

1PM – The Grascals
2PM – Joey + Rory
3PM – Terri Clark
5PM – Diamond Rio
6PM – Williams & Ree
7PM – Rodney Atkins
9PM – Tim McGraw

On the festivals side stage includes performances from Neal McCoy, Gloriana, Chasin’ Mason, Howlin’ Coyote Dance Hall, Kingbilly and Jason Jones.

Want to be treated like a country star? Opt for the VIP tickets, they include great assigned seats, admission to the VIP hospitality tent, free non-alcoholic beverages, discount alcohol bar, VIP parking and catered meals.

Festival Details:

Country Thunder USA

WHERE: 2305 Lance Dr, Twin Lakes, WI

WHEN: July 15 – 18, 2009

TICKETS: Daily, general admission passes (lawn) range from $25 – $54, while 4-day adult passes are $119. Reserved seats range from $159 – $600 for all 4-days. The best Country Thunder experience is reserved for campers in the festival onsite campground. Camping packages range from $100 – $500.

On the Web: CountryThunder.com