Campers line the highway to enter Dauphin’s Countryfest on opening day, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (PEDERSON PHOTOGRAPHIC)
Dauphin’s Countryfest 2026 is officially underway after a Thursday kickoff party that drew thousands of festival-goers.
Leddwyn and The Hailey’s opened the night on the Dauphin Co-op Hilltop Stage with high-energy, rock-inspired sets that had the crowd on its feet. Headliner JJ Wilde followed with a powerhouse performance.
“What a great start to the 2026 festival,” said Countryfest president Duane McMaster. “We opened the gates to a long line of excited folks and got them through quickly and they were able to set up and come up and enjoy the show. The crowd was incredible for the Rockin’ Thursday kickoff party. I feel like that electric atmosphere and excitement up top are going to set the tone for the weekend.”
Headliner Tyler Hubbard takes to the stage tonight, followed by Jelly Roll on Saturday and Nate Smith on Sunday to close out the festival.
Weekend passes are still available at countryfest.ca, with a full lineup of entertainment still to come over the next four days.
