Oshkosh Hosts High-Energy Rodeo This Weekend

Zac Brown Band headlines the XRoads41 festival at Oshkosh Festivals Park.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The Battle for the Lake Rodeo is coming to Oshkosh, Wisconsin this weekend, with a star-studded lineup of musical acts including Zac Brown Band, Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson, and Wiz Khalifa performing at the XRoads41 festival at Oshkosh Festivals Park.

Why it matters

The XRoads41 festival is one of the biggest annual events in Oshkosh, drawing thousands of visitors to the city and providing a major economic boost. The addition of a high-energy rodeo event is expected to further increase attendance and excitement around the festival.

The details

The XRoads41 festival will feature the Battle for the Lake Rodeo, which will include traditional rodeo events like bull riding, bronc riding, and roping competitions. In addition to the rodeo, the festival will also host a lineup of popular musical acts, including headliner Zac Brown Band, as well as Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson, and Wiz Khalifa.

  • The XRoads41 festival and Battle for the Lake Rodeo will take place this weekend, February 24-26, 2026.
  • Zac Brown Band is scheduled to headline the festival on Saturday, February 25, 2026.

The players

Zac Brown Band

A popular country music group known for hits like "Chicken Fried" and "Toes".

Jason Aldean

A country music singer and songwriter known for songs like "Dirt Road Anthem" and "Fly Over States".

Lainey Wilson

A rising country music star who has had success with songs like "Things a Man Oughta Know" and "Heart Like a Truck".

Wiz Khalifa

A popular rapper known for hits like "Black and Yellow" and "See You Again".

Oshkosh Festivals Park

A large outdoor event venue in Oshkosh, Wisconsin that hosts the annual XRoads41 festival.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to be headlining the XRoads41 festival in Oshkosh this year. It's going to be an incredible weekend of music, rodeo, and community.”

— Zac Brown, Lead Singer, Zac Brown Band (Instagram)

“The Battle for the Lake Rodeo is going to bring an extra level of energy and excitement to the XRoads41 festival. Oshkosh is in for one wild weekend.”

— Jason Aldean, Country Music Singer (Twitter)

What’s next

Tickets for the XRoads41 festival, including the Battle for the Lake Rodeo, are on sale now and expected to sell out quickly.

The takeaway

The addition of the high-energy Battle for the Lake Rodeo to the already star-studded XRoads41 festival lineup is sure to make this year's event one of the biggest and most exciting in Oshkosh's history, drawing thousands of visitors to the city and providing a major economic boost.