Full Country Grandstand Lineup Announced For Popular Eastern Iowa Fair

We know the country acts who will be in MVF's 2026 grandstand lineup.

As we're going into the colder months, we're already looking forward to summer. And around here, that means the Mississippi Valley Fair.

MVF 2026 will run August 4th-August 9th.

On the opening night of the Mississippi Valley Fair this year, it was announced that Keith Urban would take the grandstand stage on fair week 2026.

Keith will be performing on Wednesday, August 5th.

Now, more of the fair's grandstand lineup is being revealed.

Tuesday Night Performer

One of the new announcements is Tuesday night's grandstand artist: Brad Paisley! Brad Paisley got his start in country in 1997. He's charted on the Billboard charts with more than 50 singles, including 19 number #1 hits.

Thursday Night Performer

Taking the stage on Thursday will be a gal with a Priscilla Presley-worthy hair bouffant and her pop-country crossover sound in hits like "Blue Strips".

That's right: it's Jessie Murph!

The 20-year-old Jessie Murph is from Alabama and got her start going viral on TikTok. Her music uses elements of country, pop, trap, and R&B.

She's known for songs like "Gucci Mane", "Touch Me Like a Gangster", and her duet with Jelly Roll "Wild Ones".

Her duet with Koe Wetzel "High Road" landed at number 1 on the country charts.

Jessie will be at the Mississippi Valley Fair on Thursday, August 6th at 8:00 p.m. on the grandstand.

Friday Night's Performer

A newer face in country is Tucker Wetmore, a singer-songwriter who first hit the Billboard Hot 100 charts in 2023 with his hit "Wine Into Whiskey" and in 2024, "Wind Up Missing You".

Saturday's rock act is still TBD but we'll let you know when it's announced!

Sunday Night's Grandstand

Closing out Mississippi Valley Fair 2026 will be 90's country artists Craig Morgan and Neal McCoy.

You remember Craig from hits like 2006's "That's What I Love About Sunday". Neal McCoy you may remember from hits like "No Doubt About It".

What To Know About Tickets

Of course, the best way to get into the grandstand shows is by getting MVF Fun Cards.

Tickets to see the grandstand shows at MVF will go on sale on November 3rd at 8:00 a.m. 

Enjoy The Fairgrounds Now

The fairgrounds festivities don't have to wait until MVF next year. Celebrate Halloween with Haunted Fairgrounds, a scary haunted house on the fairgrounds that's sure to get you in the spooky season spirit!