Hagar, known as The Red Rocker, is noted for his song “I Can’t Drive 55” from his 1984 album “VOA.” Hagar has a string of successful albums and hit songs dating to back to his career start with the band Montrose in 1973. He began his solo career in 1976.

Jim Reed, Shellabration president, is proud that this year’s performers are major national acts.

“This represents only the third in our history that the event will feature two national acts,” Reed said. “Our choices this year were to go big or go home. Our response was to go big.”

Reed said this year’s show is the most expensive production to date. The budget this year is more than $450,000.

Hagar’s group, the Circle, includes his former Van Halen bandmate Michael Anthony, guitarist Vic Johnson, of The Bus Boys, and Jason Bonham, son of legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham.

“The name was chosen because the band plays a blend of Sammy’s hits from Montrose, his solo hits, his Van Halen hits and a couple of Led Zeppelin covers thrown in as a nod to the Bonham legacy,” Reed said.

Reed and Ted Bodensteiner, Shellabration vice president, said that fans can also expect some classic Motley Crue and solo work from Vince Neil.

Hagar and Neil will each play their own sets, Neil first, then Hagar.

In one other first this year, Hagar is expected to arrive for the show via his own jet at the Fort Dodge Regional Airport. The crew and equipment will arrive by bus and truck.

“Sammy Hagar will fly in over the venue while we’re loading in the gear,” Reed said. “How many venues are there where you can almost park the plane next to the venue?”

Reed actually begins planning for Shellabration a year ahead. The process of booking a band and getting everything arranged is a long one.

“Booking a band is not as easy as buying a candy bar,” he said. “It’s not that simple.”

One final question does remain. Can either Reed or Bodensteiner resist the temptation to not drive 55 when Hagar’s song comes on the car radio?

“Ted can’t drive 55,” Reed said. “Out of respect for the people I know in law enforcement, I always only drive 55. Wink, wink, nod, nod.”

Shellabration 2019

• Harlan and Hazel Rogers Sports Complex, 1628 Nelson Ave, Fort Dodge

• Tickets are $55. Tickets will be available at the gate if not sold out. Children under 12 admitted free.

• Online at www.ticketweb.com, by phone 866-468-3401, at retail, Fort Dodge Hy-Vee and other locations to be announced.

• The gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Vince Neil, 7:45 to 9 p.m.; Sammy Hagar & the Circle 9:30 to 11 p.m.

• No outside food or beverages, no coolers, general admission bring your own chair.

• Wild Ambition, from Carroll, is the opening act.

• Still need volunteers in concessions. Volunteers get in free. Contact Jim Reed through the Shellabration Facebook page.