OVERVIEW
The headlining act you've been waiting for arrives Friday night as the 153rd Waupaca County Fair welcomes rising country star Dillon Carmichael to the Midway Stage at 9:30pm. Hailing from Burgin, Kentucky, Carmichael carries on a legendary family legacy as the nephew of country icons John Michael Montgomery and Eddie Montgomery (of Montgomery Gentry), and he's proving to be a powerhouse in his own right with his rich, booming baritone that Rolling Stone has praised as a signature sound.
Since his critically acclaimed 2018 debut album Hell on an Angel—produced by the renowned Dave Cobb—Carmichael has been on a meteoric rise, touring with acts like Lynyrd Skynyrd and Brooks & Dunn while earning comparisons to a blend of Chris Stapleton and Jamey Johnson . His music strikes that perfect balance between hard-nosed outlaw country and Southern rock, delivering anthems like "Drinkin' Problems," "Son of A," and "Hot Beer" that have racked up millions of streams and earned him a reputation as one of country music's most authentic new voices.
Whether he's belting out a heart-tugging ballad or tearing through a high-energy honky-tonk number, Carmichael's live show is pure, unfiltered country—the perfect way to cap off a full day of fair excitement. Don't miss your chance to see this Grand Ole Opry veteran up close on the Midway Stage.