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July 17-20, 2025  |  Kimberly, WI

July 17-20, 2025  |  Kimberly, WI

Free

Admission

Live Music

2025 LIVE MUSIC LINEUP

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JOE NICHOLS

THURSDAY - 8:30PM

Joe Nichols is a six-time platinum recording artist with chart-topping hits such as known for making timeless country music including seven chart-topping hits such as “Sunny and 75,” “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off,” and “Gimmie That Girl.” 

SPONSOR: COMMUNITY FIRST CREDIT UNION

MONTGOMERY GENTRY

FRIDAY - 9:30PM

Montgomery Gentry featuring Eddie Montgomery is known for their electrifying performances and 16 Top 10 hits including classic country anthems like “My Town,” “Something to Be Proud Of,” “If You Ever Stop Loving Me,” and many more.

SPONSOR: HO-CHUNK GAMING & DUKE FM

FOGHAT

SATURDAY - 9:30PM

Foghat continues to appeal to fans of all ages through their timeless music including top hit “Slow Ride”. While they have been around for over 50 years, Foghat just released a new album titled Sonic Mojo that went to #1 on the Billboard Blues chart.

SPONSOR: JACK’S MAINTENANCE & WAPL

HALF EMPTY

THURSDAY - 7:00PM

THEIR BACK! 4 time WAMI Award Winners Half Empty will be making a return again in 2025. Lets throw it back to 2013 and welcome them back to the Paperfest stage with Rooftop Jumpers!

SPONSOR: BOOTS CHIROPRACTIC & MARTY’S PLACE

GLAM BAND

FRIDAY - 8:00PM

The Glam Band brings the hair, flashy clothing, and makeup to each energetic show! If you haven’t been to a Glam Band concert yet, come see what all of the excitement is about!

SPONSOR: AMCOR

BOOGIE & THE YO-YO'Z

SATURDAY - 8:00PM

CELEBRATING 30 YEARS!! Arguably the best party band in Wisconsin, Boogie & the Yo-Yo’z brings the great times with high energy! This band of highly talented musicians playing rock, country, and pop – there really is music for everyone.

SPONSOR: MCKINLEY PAPER & ENERGITECH

THE 308S

THURSDAY - 5:00PM

The 308’s are no strangers to a good time. With their own mix of 90s country to current hits and some rock tunes, the fun never stops!

SPONSOR: COMMUNITY FIRST CREDIT UNION

EIGHT SECOND RIDE

FRIDAY - 7:30PM

The 6-piece country cover band, Eight Second Ride plays all over Wisconsin and is one of the hottest country dance bands. They are sure to get the party started! 

SPONSOR: HO-CHUNK GAMING & DUKE FM

AMERICAN PLATINUM

SATURDAY - 7:30PM

One of our favorite bands playing the best rock and county, American Platinum is packed with familiar faces from WAMI award-winning bands Boogie & the Yo-Yo’z, Sonic Circus, RPM, and more!

SPONSOR: JACK’S MAINTENANCE SERVICE & WAPL

FBI & UNTOUCHABLE

SUNDAY - 2:30PM

FBI & the Untouchable Horns is the Fox Valley’s premier horn band composed of 10 ensemble members playing he greatest horn hits from the past four decades.

SPONSOR: FESTIVAL FOODS

DOOZEY

FRIDAY - 4:00PM

Doozey brings a high energy show filled with the greatest pop & rock hits. Let’s Party Rock!

SPONSOR: AMCOR

INFER/RED

SATURDAY - 4:00PM

INFER/RED is back by popular demand. Bringing a great, high energy rock show to the Amphitheater.

SPONSOR: MCKINLEY PAPER

ROOFTOP JUMPERS

THURSDAY - 5:00PM

Rooftop Jumpers are a 5-piece, award winning rock ‘n’ roll band with sizzling vocals.

SPONSOR: BOOTS CHIROPRACTIC & MARTY’S PLACE

TWO OF A KIND

FRIDAY - 5:00PM

Two of a Kind is classic country at its best!

SPONSOR: HO-CHUNK GAMING & DUKEFM

BROKEN ARROW

SATURDAY - 5:00PM

The 4 piece rock band out of Green Bay plays covers from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s with a few original songs mixed in.

SPONSOR: JACK’S MAINTENANCE SERVICE & WAPL

CURIOUS CROW

FRIDAY - NOON

Welcome to the Crows Nest – Curious Crow is an Appleton based rock variety band and recieved the most votes/recommendations to play at Paperfest.

SPONSOR: AMCOR

HALE & HALL

SATURDAY - NOON

Every Genre. Every Decade. Every Time.

SPONSOR: MCKINLEY PAPER

A-TOWN UNPLUGGED

SUNDAY - NOON

A-Town Unplugged is a versatile acoustic band of dear friends who love playing songs together.

SPONSOR: FESTIVAL FOODS

STILL CRUISIN'

SATURDAY - 9:00AM

CAR SHOW LIVE MUSIC:  Still Cruisin’ brings back the music you love from the great era of rock ‘n roll up to the present.

SPONSOR: CLASSIC MECHANICS

CRAFT MUSIC SHOWCASE

Northeast Wisconsin is home to talented original music artists and we want to showcase them! Check out the Craft Music Showcase Facebook event as we announce the lineup and give updates along the way.

CRAFT MIDWAY – made up by the Craft Music Showcase, Food Trucks, and Craft Beer from local breweries.

NOTABLE PAST PERFORMERS

Apologetix   •   Autograph   •   BoDeans   •   Bombshell   •   Boogie & the Yo-Yo’z   •   Brian Howe   •   Chris Kroeze   •   David Nail   •  Diamond Rio   •   Eli Young Band   •   Gin Blossoms   •   Grand Union   •   Half Empty   •   Jason Michael Carroll   •   Jerrod Niemann   •   John Corbett   •   John Ford Coley   •   Josh Gracin   •   JT Hodges   •   Kevin Chalfant   •   Kimberly Community Band   •   Lonestar   •   Love & Theft   •   Michael Ray   •   Naughty Monkey   •   Phil Vassar   •   Quiet Riot   •   Richrath-Project 3:13   •   Road Trip   •   Rodney Atkins   •   RPM   •   Sonic Circus   •   Starship   •   Sweetwater   •   Vic Ferrari (Symphony on the Rocks)

ARTIST SUBMISSION FORM

PAPERFEST HOURS

THURS 5PM-11pm   •   FRI NOON-Midnight   •   SAT 10am-Midnight   •   SUN 11am-7pm

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