Kick Off Independence Day Weekend with Darkhorse! 🎸

Schedule

Fri Jul 03 2026 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Rock Island | Merrill, WI

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Start the celebration on Friday, July 3rd at Rock Island Resort in Merrill for a huge lakeside party as we celebrate America turning 250 years old! 🎆
It’s a once-in-a-generation milestone — and there’s no better way to kick off the 4th of July weekend than with Darkhorse bringing the high-energy rock to the lake.
🌊 Lakeside vibes
🎶 Live rock music
🍔 Great food & cold drinks
Grab your red, white, and blue, bring your crew, and let’s make it a night to remember at Rock Island Resort.
Freedom. Music. Summer.
Let’s celebrate 250 years the right way. 🇺🇸🤘
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Rock Island, 2731 WI-107, Merrill, WI 54452, United States

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