Lainey Wilson Comes to the Mid-State Fair

Friday night at the California Mid-State Fair will bring one of country music’s biggest names to Paso Robles as Lainey Wilson takes the stage at the Chumash Grandstand Arena on July 17, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. The performance is part of the Michelob ULTRA Concert Series and will also feature special guest Colton Dawson, an emerging artist generating buzz in Nashville’s traditional country scene.

Wilson continues to dominate country music with chart-topping songs, award-winning performances and a schedule that shows little sign of slowing down. Fresh off a world tour and expanding her presence into film, television, and fashion, she remains one of the genre’s most recognizable and fast-rising stars. Fans can expect a setlist packed with major hits and the high-energy stage presence that has made her one of country’s top live performers.

Opening the night, Colton Dawson brings a mix of classic country influences and heartfelt songwriting that has quickly attracted attention from audiences and industry insiders alike. His traditional sound and growing momentum make him a strong addition to what promises to be one of the fair’s most anticipated concerts of 2026.