Music

You’ll Wanna Rock and Roll and Party Every Day at the 26th Annual Rock Fest

Rebecca Mennecke, photos by Lee Butterworth |

Rob Zombie is alive and well!
Rob Zombie is alive and well!

Featuring rock music icons including Five Finger Death Punch, Skillet, Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, Mastodon, Three Days Grace, Evanescence, Starset, and Of Mice & Men, music fans and festival-lovers alike will want to rock ’n’ roll into the 26th annual Rock Music Festival in Cadott from July 18 to 20. In addition to rock music, Scotty Wiese, a world-class entertainer and magician, will perform magic tricks that mix “magic and music to tell stories and create one-of-a-kind moments at festivals,” according to the Rock Fest website. Food vendors and bar carts will be present throughout the premises for hungry folks looking for a bite to eat or a beer to drink. To make it Instagram-worthy, there will also be lots of photo opportunities available at the venue. Rock Fest also features a “chapel of love” for lovebirds looking to get married or renew their vows. After a day packed full of rock, concert-goers can head over to the “Hammock Haven” to kick back, relax, and get a 10-minute massage. For sports fans, the American Wrestling Federation will host wrestling matches. General admission seating is $99 for one day and $139 for three-day tickets, which gets you into the concert venue. Campsite locations are available. A general campsite costs $115, which includes a parking pass, camper pass, and a campground access pass. Parking costs $12 for one day and $25 for three days and will increase at the gate to $15 for one-day parking and $30 for three-day parking. More information can be found online at rock-fest.com.

26th annual Rock Fest • Festival grounds, 24447 County Highway S, Cadott  • July 18-20 with “bonus night” on July 17 • general admission: $99 for one day and $139 for three days • many other ticket options available • rock-fest.com • (800) 326-3378