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Chart Topping Country Star Brantley Gilbert Added to Northwest Washington Fair Concert Lineup

The Northwest Washington Fair is pleased to announce that multi-Platinum-selling country artist, Brantley Gilbert, will perform at this year’s event. He will  take the stage Friday, August 21, 2026, at 7:00 PM, part of the Bank of the Pacific Grandstand Entertainment Series. Presented by Manna Insurance Group.

Brantley Gilbert is an ACM, CMA, and AMA award-winning performer-songwriter who first entered the scene in 2009 with his chart-topping debut album A Modern Day Prodigal Son. 8.3 billion career streams later, he’s garnered back-to-back platinum albums, a loyal fan-base, and seven No. 1 hits, including the RIAA 7x Platinum “Bottoms Up;” 2x Platinum “Country Must Be Country Wide;” 2x Platinum “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do;” 2x Platinum “One Hell of An Amen;” and the Platinum-certified “What Happens In A Small Town” with Lindsay Ell. Known for being one of the godfathers of country’s modern rock-and-rap edge, he also helped write Jason Aldean’s 4x Platinum hit, “Dirt Road Anthem”, further solidifying his recognition as an era-defining artist. 

NEW THIS YEAR is the Party Pit ticket! Concert goers can experience this show from the standing-room-only Party Pit in front of the stage, featuring a private beer garden available for Party Pit guests. Must be 21+ to stand in the Party Pit. VIP options are also available.

Tickets for Brantley Gilbert go on sale this Friday, April 3, at 9:00 AM. Grandstand reserved tickets are $50, preferred tickets are $65, and Party Pit tickets are $75. Prices do not include gate admission, which is required and sold separately, unless purchasing VIP tickets. 

VIP tickets are $205 and include the buyer’s choice of a premium grandstand seat or a Party Pit ticket, selected at checkout (Party Pit is 21+ and standing room only; selections are not interchangeable), plus a premium parking pass, gate admission, dinner provided by Silver Reef Casino Resort, and a full no-host bar.

Tickets can be purchased online at nwwafair.com/tickets, the Fair Office, 1775 Front St., Lynden, or by phone at (360) 354-4111. Group ticket prices are also available. The 2026 Northwest Washington Fair is August 13-22. To see other concerts and events already announced, visit nwwafair.com. 

Important Reminder: Ticket sales for the Northwest Washington Fair must be purchased through the official website, nwwafair.com, or at the Fair office. The Fair is not responsible for  tickets purchased from third-party sellers and cannot guarantee their validity or authenticity. To ensure the ticket purchased is valid, always buy directly from The Fair.


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