From Chicago Sun-Times · · 2m
Country Thunder Festival Sexual Assault Reports in Arizona
Arizona Country Thunder festival faces new sexual assault allegations after two women reported incidents.
In brief
Arizona Country Thunder festival faces new sexual assault allegations after two women reported incidents. Two women reported sexual assault at Country Thunder music festival in Arizona, with one allegedly drugged and raped. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Country Thunder Festival Sexual Assault Reports
The Country Thunder music festival, held on the Illinois-Wisconsin border, has faced sexual assault reports for years.
Arizona Festival Location Reports
Police reports show two women may have been sexually assaulted at the Country Thunder festival in Arizona earlier this year.
First Incident Details
A 24-year-old woman reported she was possibly drugged and sexually assaulted at Country Thunder on April 13, 2026.
First Incident Timeline
She purchased a White Claw at a vendor tent, placed her drink on the ground, and later woke up naked in a recreational vehicle.
First Incident Aftermath
Three men and a woman were partying in the recreational vehicle where she was touched by two males who told her 'no thank you.'
First Incident Resolution
One man gave her a $50 bill to cover her Uber ride and told her it was okay to do the walk of shame.
First Incident Lab Results
Laboratory tests found benzoylecgonine in her urine, indicating cocaine ingestion, though she said she does not use illicit drugs.
Second Incident Details
An 18-year-old woman reported a possible sexual assault after being given a drink and cocaine in a camper.
Second Incident Status
The woman initially wanted to proceed with sexual assault testing but later stopped communicating with police, halting the investigation.
Organizers Response
Country Thunder organizers could not be reached for comment on the sexual assault reports.
Pinal County Sheriff Statement
Pinal County Sheriff Ross Teeple said one sexual assault is 'one too many' but sexual violence has not been rampant at the event.
Kenosha County Statement
Kenosha County sheriff’s office reported no sexual assaults at the 2026 Country Thunder festival held near Twin Lakes in July.
2027 Lineup
The 2027 Country Thunder lineup includes pop country star Megan Moroney and Florida Georgia Line in April.
The essence
Two women reported sexual assault at Country Thunder music festival in Arizona, with one allegedly drugged and raped.
