By Steven Spencer
The Grafton Country Music Festival is returning for its second year this weekend Friday, Nov. 1, to Sunday, Nov. 3.
Last year’s event saw hundreds gather in Grafton for the weekend, and this year is sure to draw in another large crowd with over 15 bands lined up for the three day festival.
The free music festival will feature special performances, food, drinks, contests and more throughout the entire city.
Grafton Harbor, 3rd Chute Bar and Grill, Aerie’s Resort, Bobby G’s, Drifters’, The Loading Dock, the Oyster Bar, Bloody Bucket Saloon, Hawg Pit and Grafton Pub will each play host to different musicians and will be hosting a variety of contests as well like Best Cowboy and Cowgirl, Best Country Couple, Best Boots and more.
This year’s headliner is Russo & Co. with other performances throughout the weekend from Dakota Danielle, The Outlaw Opry, Haulin’ Oats, Billy Hurst, GatorHead, BACK IN THE SADDLE, Haley Jane Duo, Brian Schwartzer, Kerry Lee, Tanglefoot, Midwest Avenue, Denver Wade Trent, LUAU LENNY, Joints22 and more.
Performances will start on Friday with Midwest Avenue at the Grafton Pub from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and The Outlaw Opry at 3rd Chute from 7 p.m. to 1 p.m.
For more information on the Grafton Country Music Festival and a full schedule of events visit graftonilchamber.com or Enjoy Grafton on Facebook.
