Daughtry and Crossfade to Rock the Delaware County Fair

The two popular rock acts will headline the fair's Rock Night on July 16.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:53pm

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A striking, minimalist illustration featuring bold, geometric black silhouettes against a backdrop of vibrant red and white, capturing the high-energy spirit of a rock concert.The Delaware County Fair's Rock Night will showcase the powerful, chart-topping rock sounds of Daughtry and Crossfade.Manchester Today

The Delaware County Fair in Manchester, Iowa is set to host a Rock Night on July 16, featuring performances by the popular rock bands Daughtry and Crossfade. Tickets for the show will go on sale on April 10, with options for Party Pit, Track, and free Grandstand seating.

Why it matters

The Delaware County Fair is a major annual event in Eastern Iowa, and bringing in well-known rock acts like Daughtry and Crossfade is a way to draw large crowds and provide an exciting musical experience for attendees.

The details

Daughtry, known for hits like "It's Not Over," "Home," and "Over You," will headline the Rock Night event. Opening the show will be Crossfade, who will perform fan-favorite tracks such as "Cold" and "So Far Away." Fair manager Jeannie Domeyer noted that the fair is excited to bring Daughtry back after they had to cancel a performance last year.

  • Tickets for the show will go on sale on Friday, April 10 at 10:00 a.m.
  • The Rock Night event will take place on Thursday, July 16 at the Delaware County Fair.

The players

Daughtry

A popular rock band that has earned four GRAMMY® nominations and had a string of Platinum-certified albums and recent No. 1 hits on rock radio.

Crossfade

A rock band that will open the show and perform fan-favorite tracks like "Cold" and "So Far Away".

Jeannie Domeyer

The fair manager for the Delaware County Fair, who expressed excitement about bringing Daughtry back to the event after they had to cancel a performance last year.

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What they’re saying

“We love bringing different styles of music to our fair, and we know people were disappointed when Daughtry had to cancel last year. We're excited to bring them back and pair them with another great band from that same era for a really strong night of rock.”

— Jeannie Domeyer, Fair Manager

The takeaway

The Delaware County Fair's Rock Night featuring Daughtry and Crossfade promises to be a highlight of the annual event, providing an opportunity for music fans in Eastern Iowa to experience two popular rock acts in a festival setting.