By Chad Hensiak
Correspondent
The Walworth County Fairground is a non-profit organization on a 90-acre plot in Elkhorn containing a heated activity center, barns, historic buildings, a racetrack, campgrounds and more.
As general manager to the fairgrounds, Larry Gaffey is always looking for new ways to raise money for the upkeep of the property. So, in 2017, he called upon his prior experience in concert promotion and management and decided to create a concert series named Rock the Barns.
He said he and his staff noticed other musical venues in Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison were having success featuring tribute acts so that’s how he chose bands and genre for Rock the Barns.
“Upon noticing there was also a resurgence of rock-n-roll acts in other local clubs, I decided to focus on hiring the best rock tribute bands from all over the country,” Gaffey said.
“Then, to give our shows a unique twist, I hooked up with Chris Buttleman from the Lake Geneva House of Music to find local talent to open every show, and just like that, Rock the Barns was born,” he added.
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