MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Rocker and TV personality Bret Michaels lit up the Corn Palace Festival Saturday night, closing his show by hinting he’ll be back with a famous friend next year. The festival’s three-night concert series drew nearly 4,000 fans, with the Bret Michaels show selling the most tickets. Country artist Justin Moore and Christian artist Micah Tyler rounded out the lineup. Organizers say the concerts nearly matched last year’s ticket sales, and the community spirit was as strong as ever. This was also the final festival with the current arena seating, which will be replaced this week.
Bret Michaels Rocks Corn Palace Festival, Teases Return
Bret Michaels rocked the Corn Palace Festival Saturday night, drawing the largest crowd of the three-night concert series. Nearly 4,000 fans attended the festival, which also featured country star Justin Moore and Christian artist Micah Tyler. Michaels closed his show by teasing a return with a special guest in 2025. Organizers say ticket sales were close to last year’s totals, and this year marked the final festival with the current arena seating before renovations begin.
