CONCERTS
UNCLE KRACKER
THURSDAY 8:30PM
FREE with fair admission -
Limited seating is included with general admission.
Uncle Kracker cuts right to the chase. He knows people want to kick back, forget about their troubles, and have a good time, so he’s always willing to oblige. For over two decades, the multi-platinum artist born Matthew Shafer has consistently soundtracked such good times with his boldly breezy blend of country, pop, and rock spiked with a splash of hip-hop. The world initially met Uncle Kracker during his stint in Kid Rock’s Twisted Brown Trucker Band, lending his songwriting and musical acumen to seven cuts off the RIAA diamond-certified Devil Without A Cause. However, fans fell in love with him on his solo debut Double Wide in 2000. It not only crashed the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 at #7, but it also picked up a double-platinum certification and paved the way for the gold-certified follow-up No Stranger To Shame [2002].

He has impressively notched #1 entries in three different genre lanes, topping Pop, Adult Contemporary, and Country charts. The platinum “Follow Me” clinched #1 in four countries, while the double-platinum “When The Sun Goes Down” [with Kenny Chesney] vaulted to #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart. He made history with his cover of Dobie Gray’s “Drift Away.” It logged 28 consecutive weeks at #1 on Adult Contemporary Radio, earning “the most weeks atop any Billboard chart.” Meanwhile, “Smile” shined across culture. It reached triple-platinum status and landed dozens of syncs, including a spot for The Office and a tribute montage to Regis Philbin on his final episode of Live With Regis & Kelly. Following 2012’s country album Midnight Special, he served up singles such as “Endlessly,” “Floatin’,” and “No Time To Be Sober.” Now in 2023, he’s released “Sweet 16” — his first proper single since the notorious pandemic — followed by “Reason To Drink” and most recently, “Cruising Altitude.
PHIL VASSAR
FRIDAY 8:30PM
FREE with fair admission -
Limited seating is included with general admission.
Phil Vassar, the multi-award-winning singer-songwriter and piano-pounding hitmaker, is bringing his fiery keys and signature sound to stages across the nation for the “25 Years of Paradise” Tour - celebrating the 25th anniversary of his era-defining smash “Just Another Day in Paradise.”
Vassar (who has written 10 #1 Hits and 27 Top 40 songs) is bringing us a night of pure nostalgia and non-stop energy — packed with chart-topping hits, fan favorites, and the signature charisma that’s made him one of country music’s most enduring voices. In addition to performing “Just Another Day in Paradise,” the “25 Years of Paradise” Tour will feature timeless originals and dynamic covers of musical icons like Billy Joel and Elton John, breathing new life into his catalog with a fresh, ever-changing setlist each night. “It’s amazing to see people singing along who weren’t even born when the songs came out,” Vassar shares.
Phil Vassar is an artist, songwriter, entertainer, and 2x ASCAP Songwriter of the Year with 10 No. 1 singles and 27 Top 40 hits, including: “Carlene” “In Real Love” “Little Rodeo” “For A Little While” “Right on the Money” “Six Pack Summer’ “Last Day of My Life” “American Soul” “American Child” “Bye Bye” “My Next Thirty Years, “I’m Alright” “That’s When I Love You” “Love is a Beautiful Thing” “Just Another Day in Paradise” & more.
HUNTER HAYES
SATURDAY 8:30PM
FREE with fair admission -
Limited seating is included with general admission.
Music fans, brace yourselves — Hunter Hayes is coming to rock the Linn County Fair stage. With his chart-topping hits like Wanted, I Want Crazy, and Storm Warning, this multi-talented artist is bringing an electrifying night of music, passion, and high-energy entertainment!
Don’t miss your chance to sing your heart out and make memories under the summer sky!

Multi-instrumentalist and platinum-selling artist Hunter Hayes is an embodiment of the type of musician that embraces change and strives to rewrite the rules. After debuting on the scene with a platinum-certified album, Hayes has charted his own path, moving from his country roots into the genre-bending world that he was destined for. On his album, Red Sky, the singer-songwriter is executing at the highest level of his musical career: crafting memorable melodies and instantly catchy hooks albeit with a top-notch musician’s discerning ear. His music is both a reflection of his influences, and a product of his prodigious multi-instrumental talents, reflected by the fact that he plays every instrument on his records. The Louisiana native has garnered over 2 billion on-demand global streams since the release of his debut album, along with six gold and platinum-certified singles. In addition to his legendary headlining shows, Hayes has also toured with superstars like Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, and has headlined sold-out shows across the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With over 50 award nominations and wins, including five GRAMMY© nominations, Hayes is just getting started.
