The wait is almost over.
Dauphin's Countryfest is in 13 days, starting on June 26. Ahead of the festival, Countryfest announced they're inviting wildfire evacuees from Manitoba, Creighton, and Denare Beach to the festival, free of charge. Evacuees have an opportunity to receive a general admission ticket along with camping and parking.
Duane McMaster is president of Dauphin's Countryfest.
"We looked around and saw all of these people who have been affected," said McMaster. "We thought we could help displaced people who maybe won't be able to get a holiday in."
Evacuees wishing to attend Dauphin’s Countryfest are asked to call the office at 6223700 to register. There is only a limited amount of general admission tickets, camping, and parking passes available for evacuees. You're asked to contact them as soon as possible.
The festival opens with the CKDM Rockin' Thursday Night Kickoff party. That features Dallas Smith and Default.
"We usually start having our weekly board meetings up at the site starting in June," offered McMaster. "It's nice to get back up there, we get to see the place getting spruced up. You can feel the excitement."
If you're on the fence about attending this year, there are so many reasons why you should. The annual event is Canada's longest-running country music festival. Jordan Davis and Josh Ross, two of the hottest performers in country music, will tear up the night.
John Michael Montgomery, Lonestar, Meghan Patrick, Jackson Dean, and the Road Hammers are a few more of the performers that will be on stage.
"We've got some local Manitoba talent. Desiree Dorion, Kate's Outlaw," ended McMaster. "We would love for everyone to support us. We're showing our support for the evacuees in the province. It would be great if everyone came down to celebrate everything Dauphin's Countryfest is. We can't wait."
That's Dauphin's Countryfest from June 26 to 29.
