Festivals within four hours of the Twin Cities

APPLE RIVER COUNTRY SPLASH Somerset, Wis.

When: Thurs.-Sat.

Headliners: Trisha Yearwood, Alan Jackson

MOONDANCE JAMMIN COUNTRY FEST Walker, Minn.

When: Today-Sat.

Headliners: Gretchen Wilson, Trace Adkins

CHIPPEWA VALLEY COUNTRY FESTIVAL Cadott, Wis.

When: June 26-29

Headliners: Sugarland, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Trace Adkins

STAR SPANGLED CELEBRATION Richland Center, Wis.

When: June 26-29

Headliners: Phil Vassar, Tracy Lawrence, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

HODAG COUNTRY FESTIVAL Rhinelander, Wis.

When: July 10-13

Headliners: Jason Aldean, Neal McCoy, Terri Clark, Reba McEntire

COUNTRY JAM U.S.A. Eau Claire, Wis.

When: July 17-19

Headliners: Rascal Flatts, Big & Rich, Carrie Underwood

WE FEST Detroit Lakes, Minn.

When: Aug. 8-10

Headliners: Rascal Flatts, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley

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