Lauren Alaina FREE Concert at Paperfest
Schedule
Fri Jul 17 2026 at 05:00 pm to 11:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
800 W Kimberly Ave., Kimberly, WI, United States, Wisconsin 54136 | Kimberly, WI
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Y100 welcomes country national recording artist Lauren Alaina to Paperfest for a free concert on Friday July 17, 2026 sponsored by Community First Credit Union. Making history as the first female national headliner at Paperfest, Lauren Alaina is a Grand Ole Opry member since 2022 and rose to fame as the runner-up on American Idol, since then she has become one of country music’s most recognizable voices. Known for hits like “Road Less Traveled,” and fan favorites “What Ifs” with Kane Brown and “One Beer” with Hardy, she brings powerhouse vocals and an electric live show to the Paperfest stage.
📅 FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026 | 📍 KIMBERLY, WI | 🎟️ FREE ADMISSION
Event Hours: Gates at 12:00 PM | Concert from 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Event Production Systems Sunset Stage
5:00pm – Grand Jam
7:30pm – Nashville Pipeline
9:30pm – LAUREN ALAINA
FREE CONCERT -- Sponsored by Community First Credit Union
The free concert begins with Grand Jam, with Grand Union members Jake Alan & Makenna Mae at 5:00pm. Nashville Pipeline is up next with their high energy country show at 7:30pm. Nashville Pipeline is one of the premier country acts in Northeast Wisconsin playing nonstop popular country covers and has shared the stage with numerous national acts over the years, including Michael Ray at Paperfest in 2024. Lauren Alaina takes the Event Production Systems Sunset Stage at 9:30pm for a free concert sponsored by Community First Credit Union, Y100, and National Event Promotions.
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Paperfest presented by Community First Credit Union brings the fun to Sunset Park in Kimberly, WI from July 16-19, 2026. The 38th annual free-admission event will feature a food truck rally, carnival rides ($1 rides on Sunday), a hot air balloon glow, fireworks, and more. The festival will offer over 35 free live music acts across three stages including national headliners. The music is great, the beer is cold, but the best part is the proceeds from Paperfest are donated back into the community through various local nonprofit organizations. It’s all about community!
Free Admission, Free Parking & Shuttle, Free Fun!
ALL AGES EVENT – GATE: 12:00PM – CONCERT: 5:00PM
Carry-ins are not allowed, and wristband must be worn to purchase or consume alcohol. Lawn chairs are welcome but may not be kept out overnight. Follow the Paperfest Facebook page for meet & greet opportunities, promotions, weather changes, and event modifications.
(artists, events, times, and location are subject to change without notice)
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