WEST ALLIS, Wis. (WKOW) — GRAMMY Award winner Darius Rucker will headline the Wisconsin State Fair next year. 

Rucker’s concert is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 8, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. on the Bank Five Nine Main Stage. 

Tickets go on sale Friday, Nov. 22 at 10 a.m. on the Wisconsin State Fair’s website. They will range from $65-$85. Seating is reserved. Tickets include cost of admission to the fair for the day of the show. 

Rucker was the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of Hootie & the Blowfish. He released his first country music album in 2008. 

His opening act is expected to be announced soon.