More pleasant weather is expected to greet festival-goers Thursday, as the second day of Wild West Festival kicks off.

While there is a slight chance of thunderstorms, they are forecast to arrive after midnight. A high temperature of 83 is projected, although the wind is projected to increase from the afternoon to evening.

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Country artist Brett Eldredge will headline Thursday’s entertainment, with Max Walker and Jessica Carreira opening at 6:30 p.m. and Vineyard following at  8 p.m. Eldredge is scheduled to take the stage at 9:30 p.m.

The Ellis County Ministerial Alliance Swingin’ for Support Golf Tourney will tee off at 5:30 p.m. at Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course.

The festival grounds open at 5 p.m., with the VIP area opening at 6 p.m.

For more on the 20th annual community celebration, visit the Wild West Festival website.