Dauphin’s Countryfest is a party and since it’s the first one since legalization the rules are going to be a little different this year.

Cannabis is illegal in public spaces in Manitoba, meaning that smoking in the amphitheatre is not allowed.

While travelling to the site, make sure that your cannabis is in the trunk of your car or in your camper.

The Countryfest campsite is a private site, which means that the rules regarding cannabis use at campsites are up to the festival.

Corporal Julie Courchaine with the Manitoba RCMP says that cannabis should be treated the same way as alcohol in regards to the fact that it should be consumed responsibly. She added that officers will use their discretion when it comes to cannabis consumption.