The 26th annual Dauphin's Countryfest is going down as one of the best weekends on record. Organizers say the festival, which ran June 25-28, had a daily attendance of about 12,000 people. They're also appreciative of the balmy temperatures. “Sunshine really makes the...
Country music fans are singing their sorrows after Brad Paisley cancelled his appearance at Dauphin's Countryfest next summer. Singer-songwriter Miranda Lambert has been named as the replacement on the ticket. “Announcing a confirmed artist is something we take very...
UPDATE: Paisley will no longer perform at Countryfest 2015. Country music superstar Brad Paisley will headline Dauphin’s Countryfest next summer. Paisley will join Brantley Gilbert and Jake Owen as the two other big draws to perform at the annual festival in June. “We...
RCMP in the Dauphin area pulled over approximately 2,700 vehicles during the weekend leading up to and including Dauphin's Countryfest. From June 25-29, police in the region increased their traffic enforcement, setting up six check stops and also operating roving...
Concert-goers headed to Dauphin's Countryfest got another ticket besides their gate admission on Wednesday. RCMP patrolling Highway 10 leading to the festival handed out 40 speeding tickets during the afternoon. A ticket for not wearing a seatbelt and another for...
Music fans attending Dauphin's Countryfest and the Winnipeg Folk Festival this year will remain connected with their cell phones due to a signal boost in the areas. MTS is deploying small cell wireless service at each of the venues permanently, ensuring future events...
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...
