A new made-for-TV documentary is highlighting Dauphin's Countryfest as it prepares to mark its 25th year in June. "Countryfest: The Story of Canada’s Longest Running Country Music Festival" is airing on MTS TV to reveal the excitement and tradition behind the music...
Country music fans who didn't secure tickets to Dauphin's Countryfest this year are in luck. Additional tickets will go on sale Monday morning. Tickets originally sold out out in 90 minutes back in November, but a limited number of weekend passes will go on sale at 9...
Country superstar Blake Shelton will headline Dauphin's Countryfest music weekend next June. Organizers on Monday pulled back the curtain on the lineup, which also includes Rascal Flatts, The Band Perry, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Tim Hicks and others. The event is...
The Canada Day long weekend wrapped up with Dauphin's Countryfest, as the annual festival celebrated its 24th year. Organizers say this year's festival was the most successful one so far, with 14,000 ticket holders and 1,000 volunteers. Weekend passes sold out in a...
Music fans attending Dauphin's Countryfest next weekend will have access to cell phone charging stations and increased wireless service. MTS has installed the amenities, including a temporary cellular tower, to boost coverage around the site for concert-goers using...
By David Klassen Dauphin's Countryfest has launched its own mobile app to help country music fans stay connected this year. Available as a free download, the app provides a complete festival schedule, the latest news and real-time updates with what's happening on-site...
Three more acts have been added to this summer's Dauphin's Countryfest lineup. The Sunday Afternoon Roots showcase will feature Ridley Bent (2 p.m.), Hayes Carll (3:30 p.m.) and Corb Lund (5 p.m.) on the Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Main Stage. The four-day camping...
Dauphin's Countryfest continues to announce acts for the upcoming summer festival. The Trews and Odds will perform on the Credit Union Corral Stage on Saturday, June 29. The two Canadian bands will headline the annual Saturday Rock Night. The Trews, who put out four...
Canadian country music star Dean Brody will perform at this year's Dauphin's Countryfest. Organizers announced the 2012 CCMA Male Artist of the Year will round out Sunday night of the festival on the Manitoba Lotteries Main Stage June 30. Brody has earned 17 CCMA...
Weekend passes for Dauphin's Countryfest may have sold out quickly, but a limited number of day passes remain available. “We’re thrilled to see our tickets move so quickly,” said Eric Irwin, president of Dauphin’s Countryfest. “So many people love Countryfest and make...
The headlining acts for Dauphin's Countryfest were announced Tuesday, setting the stage for some big-name performers for the 24th annual festival, being held June 27-30, 2013. Econoline Crush will open the four-day festival on Thursday, June 27 performing at the...
By Sarah Klein Manitoba country rockers Doc Walker have been nominated for four awards at the 2012 Canadian Country Music Awards in September. Handed out in Saskatoon, the awards recognize Canadian country musicians and industry. Besides the Portage la Prairie-raised...
