Main Stage
Miller Lite Main Stage shows are free with paid admission to the Fair. Additionally, a limited quantity of special seating tickets called VIP & Elite VIP are available to purchase for each show, while supplies last. what are VIP & Elite VIP Seats?
The Waukesha County Fair Association congratulates Jayson Entertainment Group, Inc. on celebrating 40 years of talent management. The Fair has partnered with Jayson Entertainment Group for over two decades to select the Main Stage entertainment annual at its event.
2025 Acts
Thursday, July 17
8 pm
Justin Moore
In Moore’s decade plus career, his No. 1 hits have included “Point at You,” “Lettin’ The Night Roll,” “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away,” “Small Town USA” and “Till My Last Day,” along with Platinum-certified albums and singles. As a Valory Music Co. recording artist, Moore has earned multiple ACM, ACA, CMT, People’s Choice, and ACC Awards nominations, as well as an ACM Award win. In addition to being on stages across the country, Moore has also been busy hosting his Justin Moore Podcast sponsored by Bobcat with tour manager JR. They’ve interviewed guests such as Oscar award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey; Country stars Tracy Lawrence, Jon Pardi, Brantley Gilbert; and many more. Recently, he took on a new role as co-host on 103.7 The Buzz’s morning drive-time sports talk show, “Morning Mayhem,” where he shares his never-ending sports knowledge on-air.
“We couldn’t be more excited to have Justin Moore take the stage at the Waukesha County Fair this summer for an unbelievable night of country music, dancing, memories, good ol’ fashion fun and more. Justin is an incredible entertainer who pours his heart and energy out on the stage. There’s no doubt, it’s going to be one amazing evening for all!”
-Chrissy Gluege, Executive Director
Waukesha County Fair
Friday, July 18
8 pm
Ted Nugent
Legendary rock icon, Ted Nugent, is recognized globally for his classic rock hits spanning over five decades. Ted Nugent started “beating on my first guitar” around the age of five. Strongly influenced by Chuck Berry and BoDiddly, he knew he wanted to pursue that type off sound and attitude. Early bands paved the way for the Amboy Dukes, and it was a feisty cover of the Dukes’ psychedelic “Journey to the Center of the Mind” that kicked young Ted’s career into hyper drive.
The axe maniac broke out as a solo artist, signing with the legendary Epic Records, where Ted’s prodigious talent, ear shattering volume and over-the-top stage antics quickly earned him the moniker of Motor City Madman. He has carved a permanent place in rock & roll history as the ultimate guitar-shredding showman, selling more than 40 million albums, performing over 6,900 high-octane live shows, and has continued to set attendance records at venues around the globe.
As a staple in the rock world, Ted continues to set a precedence to this day with his eclectic personality and impressive stage presence, resonating with audiences of all ages. Nugent was named Detroit’s Greatest Guitar Player of All Time by readers of MLive, and his no-holds-barred career spans over five decades of multi-platinum hits. From the iconic classic like “Stranglehold” (ranked in the Top 100 Classic Rock Songs and #1 Guitar Lick), “Cat Scratch Fever,” (32nd Best Hard Rock Song of All Time) Damn Yankees chartbuster “High Enough,” and cult classic “Fred Bear,’ (the most requested song for radio airplay in Michigan & Wisconsin), Ted and his inimitable sound have been featured on VH1’s Behind the Music, A & E’s Biography and more.
For millions of passionate music lovers everywhere, Ted delivers the Ultimate Life Soundtrack. A Ted Nugent show is not just a performance—it’s a firebreathing celebration!
Saturday, July 19
8 pm
Night Ranger
In addition, Night Ranger has been on the road continuing the celebration of their landmark 40th Anniversary back in 2023, and will continue to tour across the country looking ahead!
Having sold over 17 million albums worldwide, performed across more than 4,000 stages, and captivated a radio audience that exceeds 1 billion, Night Ranger has both epitomized and transcended the arena rock sound and style well beyond that era. The band continues to grow their ever-evolving fan-base and they are proof that powerful songs, alongside incredibly talented musicians, is a recipe for continued success. Best known for their guitar-heavy, melodic brand of rock, they have earned widespread recognition that includes both multi-platinum and gold album status all while leaving their indelible mark on the music industry. With their popularity fueled by an impressive number of instantly recognizable hit singles and signature album tracks, the band’s music has made notable contributions to and been featured in many different areas of global media and pop culture.
Whether it was Night Ranger being one of the first big “video” bands on MTV (with over ten #1 hit videos back in the day), to being heard in TV shows like Grey’s Anatomy and American Dad, to having been featured on video games like Guitar Hero and Grand Theft Auto, or even included in the Oscar-nominated film Boogie Nights and so much more…their sound and iconic songs ring through generations!
