COUNTRY THUNDER 2026 | KENOSHA COUNTY Country Thunder music fest to kick off with top acts, bull riding From the Recent Village of Twin Lakes stories series randrowich Jul 14, 2026 Jul 14, 2026 Updated Aug 12, 2026 The campsite for Country Thunder opens on Wednesday, July 15, and that there will be performances all day on Thursday before the headliner. KENOSHA NEWS FILE PHOTO Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save randrowich The 2026 Country Thunder music festival will be held July 16-19 on grounds in the Town of Randall at Twin Lakes. KENOSHA NEWS FILE PHOTO kAm#p}sp{{ — $925@H w:== #2?49 :? %H:? {2<6D H:== D@@? 649@ ?@E H:E9 E96 D@F?5D @7 DE@C>D 3FE E96 3@@> @7 r@F?ECJ %9F?56C]k^AmkAm%96 a_ae >FD:4 76DE:G2= H:== 36 96=5 yF=J `e\`h @? 8C@F?5D :? 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Twin Lakes businesses ready for Country Thunder fans Downtown Twin Lakes business owners, also coming off a difficult year due to the COVID-19 pandemic — hope the 2021 Country Thunder Music Festi…
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