Supported by local radio station Y100, Country USA has a 15-year history of drawing a wide variety of country talents, with up to five acts playing on stage per day. Headliners include country big guns like Darius Rucker and Toby Keith, to smaller bands like Confederate Railroad and Kentucky Headhunters. The fest runs for five days, and passes ranging from one-day admission to a full five days, complete with a spot for your camper, are available.
4125 S. Washburn St.
Oshkosh, WI, 54901
1-920-882-4949
http://www.countryusaoshkosh.com/
Country Fest, held in Cadott every June, is an even bigger collection of stars, featuring acts like Tim McGraw and Jo Dee Messina. This is more country than you can handle, with seven acts on the bill and a series of smaller and local groups playing the beer pavilion every day. The festival opens with the smaller acts playing the pavilion to get the audience warmed up, and then four days of country comes after. Campers are welcome, especially since there aren't many local hotels, and they fill up fast.
24447 County Highway S
Cadott, WI 54727
www.countryfest.com/index.cfm
The Hodag has pride of place as one of Wisconsin's longest running country festivals, starting in 1978. The Hodag, held in Rhinelander, WI every July, puts the spotlight on smaller bands and local acts. It's also the longest running festival, with a solid week over July 4th in place. If you want to celebrate the 4th and support local music, look no further.
4270 River Road
PO Box 1184
Rhinelander, WI 54501
715-369-1300