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WEST SALEM, Wis. (WKBT) – After its absence last year, country music returns to Maple Grove Venues in West Salem. After silence filled the air in West Salem last year, people are ready to get back to concerts.
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Lyft and Uber are not an option for drop-off at the main gate. Country Boom organizers are trying to limit traffic congestion at the gate. But there’s another option and it’s free. People can park at West Salem High School or Valley View Mall and ride on shuttles.
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July 7, 2021 10:59 PM Leah Rivard
WEST SALEM, Wis. (WKBT) – The first band hits the Country Boom stage on Thursday.
Crews are working to get stages and tents set up for the music festival, and some campers have already moved into sites.
This week’s rain slowed down the process, but local country music fans stepped up to volunteer to get the grounds ready in time.
Organizers are excited for this weekend, especially since it’s two years in the making.
Co-founder Jon Holthaus says, “you can feel the energy out here, that’s for dang sure. People are excited to get back to these events … our veterans and everybody in the area kind of need something like this to get away a little bit to have some fun, some great music.”
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