Sheriff's office reports 314 citations, mixed attendance and air-quality concerns after Country Thunder
Sep 3, 2026
Kenosha County staff reported 314 citations, lower campground occupancy than typical, and air-quality monitor readings from Pleasant Prairie during the July Country Thunder festival; multiple agencies assisted on public-safety operations.
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Operations Captain Steve Baranetz delivered a detailed recap of the County's public-safety response to the Country Thunder Music Festival (July 16'19). Staff reported issuing 314 citations and said total calls for service during the four-day event were down compared with some prior years but that officer-initiated calls made up a large share of activity.
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