Kilbourn City Live
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press release: The sights and sounds of Kilbourn City Live will take over downtown Wisconsin Dells on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. Along with headliner Uncle Kracker, the first-ever event lineup includes an eclectic mix of seven up-and-coming national acts, offering a taste of blues, folk, country and R&B.
“We wanted the 2016 lineup to include solid talent, be family-friendly and appeal to a wide audience,” Joseph Leute, one of the event’s organizers said. “We’re thrilled to offer such a great variety of talented musicians to the community and visitors at absolutely no cost, thanks to our sponsors and a grant … and to cap it off with Uncle Kracker, an act you’d typically pay in the range of $40 to see – is very exciting. We look forward to growing the event and offering music fans even more in the future.”
Admission is free and the grounds will be gated to accommodate beer sales. The beer garden will include local noted Wisconsin micro brews, in addition to domestic favorites. Concession stands will offer a quick bite on the festival grounds or there are many choices at nearby downtown eateries.
Kilbourn City Live will highlight the efforts of Ketchum’s House, a non-profit organization named in memory of 2001 Wisconsin Dells graduate Sgt. Brandon Ketchum, who died by suicide on July 8. Representatives from Ketchum’s House will be on site to fund raise, honor Ketchum’s memory and recognize military personnel. A free brat and beer will be available at the event to anyone showing his or her military identification card.
Profits from beer sales at Kilbourn City Live will benefit Happy Kids Network (formerly Families-In-Transition Support (FITS) Network). The non-profit organization is committed to creating social equity for students in the Wisconsin Dells School District.
To kick the weekend off, five local establishments will start the party early by hosting live music on Friday night. Musicians will take the stage at Port Huron Brewing Company, Monk’s at the Wilderness, The Keg Bar & Grill/The Patio, Dells Distillery and Showboat Saloon.
Noon - 1 pm Katie Scullin Band
1:30 - 2:30 pm People Brothers Band
3:00 - 3:45 pm Newport Jam
4:00 - 5:00 pm Mascot Theory
5:30 - 6:30 pm Ggoolldd
7:00 - 8:00 pm Cory Chisel + The Wandering Sons
8:30 - 10 pm UNCLE KRACKER
10:30 James McMurtry