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OZAUKEE COUNTY FAIR CONLEY MEDIA 10 JULY 2022 By Blair Martin Special to Conley Media CEDARBURG — Live mics, fluorescent lights and the comforting sound of local musicians: these are trademarks of Ozaukee County's annual fair that is set to celebrate its 163rd year of operation from Aug. 3 to Aug. 7. This year the Vic Ferrari Band, Madison County, Johnny Wad and Bella Cain are among the groups that will grace the fair's stages. "When you think of sum- mer in Wisconsin, it's all about hanging out with friends and listening to music together," said Chris- tine Curran, Ozaukee Coun- ty Fair Board member. Curran and her fellow board members were on the lookout for impressive acts all year with the hopes of programming a lineup that community members will enjoy. The fair board group is a diverse one, whose members' ages span more than 40 years. This variety of perspec- tives allows the board to successfully represent the people that they serve. "Together, we go to a lot of other venues and fairs, which helps us collectively figure out what will best fit our venue," Curran said. Throughout the fair's run, 12 different musical acts will perform. The groups' niches span from country to rock 'n' roll, but they are connected by a thread of authenticity that is woven into the fabric of the fair's history. Anybody can experience the magic of the music free of charge during the fair's five-day run from Aug. 3 to Aug. 7. Here is the complete line- up: Wednesday, Aug. 3: 3:30 p.m., Pat McCurdy, Center Stage 6:30 p.m., FM Rodeo, Main Gate Stage 7 p.m., The Verdict, Montecello Tent 7:30 p.m., Johnny Wad, Center Stage Thursday, Aug. 4: 1 p.m., Grooveline, Center Stage 3:30 p.m. The Whiskey- belles, Center Stage 4:30 p.m., Danny Jerabek & Elle McBelle, from Copper Box, Bier Garten 6:30 p.m., Stetsin & Lace, Main Gate Stage 7 p.m., B-Mac (Brian McLaughlin), Montecello Tent 7:30 p.m., Vic Ferrari Band, Center Stage Friday, Aug. 5: 1 p.m., Mike & Katy Center Stage 2:30 p.m., Tangle Foot, Main Gate Stage 3:30 p.m., Midlife Oasis, Center Stage 4:30 p.m., Ralph Thull Trio, Bier Garten 7 p.m., Detour, Main Gate Stage 7:30 p.m., Cold Cut Combo, Montecello Tent 8 p.m., Madison County, Center Stage Saturday, Aug. 6: 1:30 p.m., THE Stangs, Center Stage 2:30 p.m., Marrlo Parada, Main Gate Stage 4:30 p.m., Star Six Nine, Center Stage 4:30 p.m., Sugar Bush Boys, Bier Garten 7 p.m., Katie Mack & The Moan, Main Gate Stage 7:30 p.m., Still Undecided, Montecello Tent 8 p.m., Bella Cain, Center Stage Sunday, Aug. 7: 11 a.m., Guenther's Good- time Band, Bier Garten 1 p.m., Larry Lynne - Decades Band, Center Stage 1 p.m., Our House, Main Gate Stage 1 p.m., Until Dawn, Montecello Tent It's all about the music Diverse board members yield variety in musical lineup Submitted photo An Ozaukee County Fair favorite, Bella Cain is a past winner of the WAMI Country Artist of the Year award. Submitted photo So popular is Milwaukee-based singer and songwriter Pat McCurdy, that he has a large group of followers known as "Patheads." Submitted photo The Vic Ferrari band describes its music as a mix of classic rock from the 1960s to today, and "even tossing in a little country."

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