{"id":2360644,"date":"2026-04-06T10:33:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T10:33:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2360644"},"modified":"2026-04-06T10:33:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T10:33:19","slug":"george-thorogood-and-the-destroyers-set-for-dodge-county-fair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/george-thorogood-and-the-destroyers-set-for-dodge-county-fair\/","title":{"rendered":"George Thorogood and The Destroyers set for Dodge County Fair"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">BEAVER DAM \u2013 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.georgethorogood.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:George Thorogood and The Destroyers;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;George Thorogood and The Destroyers&quot;}\" class=\"link \">George Thorogood and The Destroyers<\/a> will perform at the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dodgecountyfairgrounds.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dodge County Fair;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Dodge County Fair&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Dodge County Fair<\/a> on Aug. 22.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The concert is scheduled for 8 p.m. on the Moraine Park Main Stage, according to a community announcement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The band is extending its The Baddest Show on Earth Tour into 2026. In 2025, the group played nearly 90 shows, was honored by the Grammy Museum and had Thorogood\u2019s &#8220;Bad to the Bone&#8221; guitar placed on permanent exhibit at the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Classic rock legends George Thorogood and The Destroyers headline the Dodge County Fair on Aug. 22, bringing hits and high\u2011energy rock to Beaver Dam.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">More than 50 years of rock<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">With more than 8,000 shows performed and 15 million albums sold, the band has earned a reputation as &#8220;The All-American rock &amp; roll party band,&#8221; according to the announcement. Fans can expect to hear hits such as &#8220;Bad to the Bone,&#8221; &#8220;One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer,&#8221; &#8220;Move It On Over&#8221; and &#8220;I Drink Alone.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;We\u2019ll always be focused on playing music that makes all kinds of people happy,&#8221; Thorogood said. &#8220;When we hit the stage on any given night, I can guarantee that we&#8217;ll make you feel like a teenager again.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong>Related: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/music\/articles\/phil-vassar-brings-free-show-170124024.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Phil Vassar brings free show to Dodge County Fair in August;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Phil Vassar brings free show to Dodge County Fair in August&quot;}\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Phil Vassar brings free show to Dodge County Fair in August<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Full day of fair activities<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Saturday lineup at the fair is packed with activities, according to the announcement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The horse pull kicks off at 9 a.m., followed by the Fleet Farm Tractor Pull at noon. The midway will be open for &#8220;Family Day&#8221; from noon to 5 p.m., featuring discounted ride tickets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong>Related: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/music\/articles\/vincent-mason-headline-dodge-county-090311670.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Vincent Mason to headline Dodge County Fair on Aug. 21;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Vincent Mason to headline Dodge County Fair on Aug. 21&quot;}\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Vincent Mason to headline Dodge County Fair on Aug. 21<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Admission is free with paid gate entry<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The concert is free with paid gate admission to the fair, according to the announcement. There are no reserved seats, and seating is first-come, first-served in the grandstands.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Daily admission before noon is $10, and after noon is $15. Season tickets are available in advance for $35, which equates to $7 per day. Children ages 9 and younger are free.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>This story was created by reporter Nida Tazeen, <\/em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/music\/articles\/mailto:NTazeen@usatodayco.com\" data-ylk=\"slk:NTazeen@usatodayco.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;NTazeen@usatodayco.com&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><em>NTazeen@usatodayco.com<\/em><\/a><em>, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at <\/em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/cm.usatoday.com\/ethical-conduct\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:cm.usatoday.com\/ethical-conduct;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;cm.usatoday.com\/ethical-conduct&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><em>cm.usatoday.com\/ethical-conduct<\/em><\/a><em>.\u200b<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>This article originally appeared on Fond du Lac Reporter: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fdlreporter.com\/story\/entertainment\/music\/2026\/04\/06\/george-thorogood-destroyers-dodge-county-fair-concert-aug-22-beaver-dam\/89437764007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:George Thorogood set for Dodge County Fair concert Aug. 22;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;George Thorogood set for Dodge County Fair concert Aug. 22&quot;}\" class=\"link \">George Thorogood set for Dodge County Fair concert Aug. 22<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BEAVER DAM \u2013 George Thorogood and The Destroyers will perform at the Dodge County Fair on Aug. 22. The concert is scheduled for 8 p.m. on the Moraine Park Main Stage, according to a community announcement. The band is extending its The Baddest Show on Earth Tour into 2026. 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