Festival Alert: Country Thunder rumbles in the near future with a mega lineup and major fun.
When it comes to summer country music festivals, there’s no competition for Country Thunder. A stellar four-day lineup of some of the biggest names in modern country music combined with all of the qualities of the great outdoors, it’s a country lovin’ paradise. Situated just north of the Illinois border in Twin Lakes, Wisc., the Shadow Hill Ranch, where the festival is held, is second-to-none when it comes to area country music fan retreats. Now in it’s 19 year, this well-oiled, fun machine leaves nothing behind – well except maybe US99 – when it comes to making some of the best country music summer fun.
For this year, the figures continue to look well rounded. With country music stars Lady Antebellum, Zac Brown Band, Martina McBride and Rascal Flatts on tap as headliners for the festival’s main stage, this leaves all four nights propped with well-named “hot” act. In addition to the headliners, supporting acts such as Steel Magnolia, Charlie Daniels Band, Neil McCoy, Darius Rucker, Easton Corbin, Sara Evans and Josh Turner, to name a few, pack the 21 artist lineup scheduled for this year. Not to mention the “Frat House” stage featuring a host of named regional and local acts included on the ticket.
Country Thunder 2011 general admission “lawn” ticket prices range from $60 – $200 at the gate and range from one-day pass to a full four-day pass. Parking and onsite camping additional. Check for availability.
Think this is a lot? You’re right in some areas but luckily we’ve run some numbers for you to justify.
Country Thunder, By the Numbers:
- Approx. hours of non-stop music: 25 (Mainstage only)
- Number of artists scheduled to perform: 21
- Miles from Chicago: 67
- Average cost per lawn ticket: $116
- Approx. amount paid if purchase a ticket to each individual artist separately: $735
- Average high temperature in the forecast for the festival: 89.75 degrees – Smokin!
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