The Dodge County Fair is thrilled to announce that multi-award-winning country artist Phil Vassar will perform live on the Moraine Park Main Stage on Thursday, August 20, at 8 p.m. This highly anticipated outdoor concert is free to all fairgoers with paid gate admission, offering fans an incredible opportunity to experience a Nashville legend. 

With a career spanning over 25 years, Vassar has evolved from a prolific songwriter into one of country music’s most entertaining live performers. After penning chart-topping hits for icons like Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw, and Jo Dee Messina, Vassar launched his own solo career, racking up 10 No. 1 singles and 27 Top 40 tracks. Fans can expect a high-energy setlist featuring signature classics such as “Carlene,” “Six-Pack Summer,” and the timeless anthem “Just Another Day in Paradise.”

Vassar won two ASCAP Songwriter of the Year awards and ACM’s Top New Male Vocalist and brings a renewed sense of gratitude to the stage this year. Following a life-altering heart attack in 2023, he has embraced a calmer perspective, focusing on the joy of the moment and the authentic connection he shares with his audience. "When I go on stage, the world fades away," Vassar shares in a press release. "It’s just about having fun and connecting with the fans."

The concert is a centerpiece of the 2026 Dodge County Fair, known for its "Free Grandstand" tradition.