ARCADIA, Wis.  After skipping a beat because of Covid, the annual Ashley for the Arts festival will be back August 12 through 14. Organizers of the event, which calls itself a “world class family summer festival” of art, music entertainment, said main-stage attractions will include Toby Keith, Little Big Town, Kip Moore, Barenaked Ladies, Foreigner, Switchfoot, Jefferson Starship, and Clare Dunn. Eight high schools will perform on other stages in the 54-acre Veterans Memorial Park.  Other attractions: Vendors, arts and crafts displays, hot-air balloons, fireworks and a 5K run/walk.

Rich heritage

Ashley for the Arts, sponsored by the Arcadia-based furniture manufacturer Ashley, has raised $2.4 million for non-profit organizations since 2009, including $590,000 in 2019, the last time the festival  was held. Tickets are $20 through June 30, then $30.

Keith. Summer music: “Made in America,” “American Ride,” “American Soldier.”

Jefferson Starship. Among headliners. With music from 2020 album “Mother of the Sun.”