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Canada's Longest Running Country Music Festival
Our four day music festival is held annually every July long weekend, and features the best in local, national and international entertainment on three separate stages.
Nestled on the north side of Riding Mountain National Park, the festival site is 10 km south of the City of Dauphin, Manitoba, and is home to the most beautiful outdoor amphitheatre in Western Canada.
Countryfest News
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Dauphin’s Countryfest nominated for a
Canadian Country Music Award! |
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POSTED July 28, 2010
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| The Canadian Country Music Association has announced the nominees for the 2010 CCMA Awards... |
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Keith Urban rocks fans at Countryfest!!! |
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POSTED July 9, 2010
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 Dauphin's Countryfest is thrilled with all of our performers and would like to thank everyone who came out to enjoy the show!
Click here to check out Keith Urban's Youtube video from the Festival!
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Countryfest Announces Keith Urban to Replace Brooks & Dunn
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POSTED June 23, 2010
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Dauphin's Countryfest was informed late last evening that due to the illness of Ronnie Dunn, doctors have placed him on 3 weeks rest starting immediately, therefore, forcing Brooks & Dunn to cancel, postpone and/or reschedule many shows, including the Dauphin's Countryfest Friday, July 2nd performance.
Dauphin's Countryfest is very pleased to announce that Country Superstar, Keith Urban, has agreed on short notice to help out Dauphin's Countryfest and bring his show in for us.
We are very pleased that Keith was able to put this together for us and look forward to his incredible performance.
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Countryfest Gates Opening @ 2pm ~ Wednesday, June 30, 2010
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POSTED June 8, 2010
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Countryfest has always put a priority on patron safety and comfort and we've done our best to make sure the vehicle line-up, once the gate opens, moves efficiently.
Manitoba Highways and the RCMP have advised that vehicles parked on the highway shoulder prior to the gate opening create an unsafe situation and they will be more strict with their rules this year.
PLEASE NOTE: At the direction of Manitoba Highways and the RCMP, we are now asking you to respect the following rules:
- We are opening the gate earlier, however we don't want you lining up earlier. We are doing this to alleviate the line up on the highway.
- Make sure your camping stickers are on your vehicle and camper before arriving at Countryfest to ensure a faster movement of the line up.
- Pick up your tickets before getting to the event at the Countryfest office in Dauphin (#28 - 2nd Ave NE) prior to June 24th.
- Stay in your vehicle. The RCMP will ticket and no one wants to start Countryfest with a fine.
- Remember that open liquor is also illegal and you will be fined and/or refused entry to Countryfest.
- Be ready to move. Vehicles unattended AT ANY TIME may be towed without notice and at the expense of the owner.
- Respect the fact that not everyone is headed to Countryfest. Other people are using the highway.
We're looking forward to seeing you at Countryfest 2010!
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Countryfest Loses a Family Member
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POSTED May 3, 2010
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The Countryfest family and the entire music community lost a great friend on April 27th, 2010. Neil Peterson, Vice President of Dauphin's Countryfest passed away suddenly at the age of 55. He was a champion of authentic, inspirational music and the artists who play and produce it and did his best to promote their careers.
Neil was born and raised in Saskatoon where he attended Law School. He came to Dauphin in 1977 where he practiced law since 1981 as a respected senior crown attorney, until his retirement on his 55th birthday, July 9th, 2009.
He shared his love of music with all of us by joining the Board of Dauphin’s Countryfest in 1991 and helped to produce 18 festivals and many other events. He became Vice-President and Programming Director in 2001 and produced a unique festival, combining country with roots, blues and alternative music.
He leaves to mourn his passing his daughters Laura and Lindsey, partner Karen Ellison and her children Lauren and Evan, his sister Dawn and children Simon and Claire.
In Neil’s memory, we at Dauphin’s Countryfest will continue to produce the best music that we can.
Donations in Neil’s memory may be made to the Neil Peterson Music Education Fund c/o The Dauphin & District Community Foundation at Box 6 Dauphin, M.B, R7N 2T9.
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Countryfest Talent Contest New Prize Confirmed!
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POSTED April 21, 2010
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Dauphin's Countryfest and 730 CKDM are proud to announce that the winner of the 2010 Talent Contest will be featured as a special guest performer live at the Johnny Reid concert on October 27th, Credit Union Place in Dauphin!
This is a new and exciting addition to the Talent Contest prizes. The contest will take place at Countryfest July 1-2. Applications are still being accepted!
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JOHNNY REID in Concert October 27th & 28th!
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POSTED April 12, 2010
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Dauphin's Countryfest is excited to announce Johnny Reid live in concert in Dauphin and Yorkton ~ tickets on sale to the public Friday, April 16th!...
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Countryfest 2010 LINEUP COMPLETE! |
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| POSTED March 5, 2010 |
Dauphin's Countryfest is excited to announce 5 more artists to complete the 2010 lineup... Kellie Pickler, Blake Shelton, Randy Houser and more!
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Countryfest THANKS
Local Volunteer Groups with Donation |
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| POSTED October 8, 2009 |
| Dauphin's Countryfest is thanking two local volunteer groups for their involvement... |
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Dauphin's Countryfest DONATES $400,000 to
Kick-Start Fundraising for New Community Theatre |
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| POSTED October 8, 2009 |
| For 20 years Dauphin's Countryfest’s mandate has been to give back to the community... |
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