Garden Bros Circus is scheduled to make a one-day, two-show, stop in the Wheat City on September 25th, 2017. Garden Bros Circus is a 3rd generation circus that started in Canada and has now expanded into the United States. They have been in operation for over 100 years. Show times in Brandon are 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm and tickets start as low as $10 for children and $13 for adults.  Guests are encouraged to come early to take advantage of the Kids Fun Zone.

Food Truck Warz FAQ Dates: Saturday, September 16 from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm. Sunday, September 17th from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Location: Victoria Inn Parking Lot Special thanks to our sponsors to date: Victoria Inn, Look Music Services, Westman Communications Group. Brandon Bouncy Castles, VIP Portable Restrooms, Progressive Sanitation, Direct Liquidation, Brandon First and Westman Dreams for Kids How do I become a sponsor and what are the benefits? Please email darryl@bdnmb.ca or jody@bdnmb.ca and we will be in contact with you. Is there an admission price? No, admission is FREE to the general public. What types of food can I expect to experience at this event? We have a wide range of food trucks participating including BBQ, dessert, Ukrainian, El Salvadoran, Mexican, Japanese fusion, Caribbean, and pizza. We also have trucks who serve poutine, traditional fair food, healthy food, and one who specializes in grilled cheese. A full list of vendors can be found on our event posted, located below. What can I expect to pay for food at each truck? Individual food items will be priced anywhere from $5-$15. The trucks will be offering their own regular menu items and setting their own prices. How long will it take to get food from a food truck? Please remember that each food truck only has 2-3 people working inside therefore it will take longer than a “normal drive-thru” to get your order. Is there an age requirement? No, all ages are welcome as this is a family oriented event designed for everyone to enjoy and share. Is outside food, or beverage, permitted? No, outside food or beverage is not allowed inside the event. One of our objectives was to have a wide range of food trucks onsite to match everyone's tastes. Is there seating? There will be seating. However we do encourage you to bring your own folding lawn chairs as seating will be limited. Will I be able to vote for my favourite food truck? Yes, there will be a fan ballot for guests to vote for their favourite truck. At the end of the event one truck will be named the “Fan Favourite” of Food Truck Warz 2017. Weather Policy Food Truck Warz is a rain or shine event. Is this a cash only event? Several of the trucks accept debit/Visa/MasterCard however for the most part cash will be the preferred method of payment for each truck. Will there be an ATM onsite? Yes, there is an ATM onsite. Is there any type of entertainment, activities for children? Yes, we have several local DJ's lined up, including DJ Red and DJ XSTATIK, as well as a few bouncy castles for the children. Are pets allowed? No, we have been advised that pets will not be allowed for hygiene purposes however you are more then welcome to bring a bear of an appetite. Is there a charity aspect to your event? Yes, Westman Dreams for Kids will be running a progressive 50/50 over the weekend. Will there be vegan and gluten free options available? Yes, several vendors have indicated that they have both vegan and gluten free options available. General: Garbage/recycling bins will be located throughout the park lot, please ensure you use them. BDNMB.CA is not responsible for accident or injuries.  

Food Truck Warz will be showcasing 15 superstars of the streets bringing their one of a kind food creations to Brandon for two days in mid-September. Over the past few weeks we have introduced our readers to several of the food trucks heading to Brandon and today we are pleased to announce two additional trucks setting up shop September 16th & 17th inside the Victoria Inn parking lot. Tot Wheels Tot Wheels is a Winnipeg based food truck serving homemade cheese stuffed gourmet tater tots with a rotating menu of toppings including kalbi and kimchi, local vegetables, and slow braised meats.  Each Tot creation is named after a car, a clever play on the Hot Wheels themed truck.  By using homemade tater tots made to order, instead of the conventional frozen tots,  their tots have best been described as having a good crunch with a nice, somewhat chewy texture throughout.  Oh, by the way they also make a great burger. Walleye Wagon The Walleye Wagon is owned and operated by a commercial fisherman out of Riverton, MB. This truck serves up fresh fried fish, hand cut fries, fish tacos and fish burgers. The fish is panko breaded pickerel fillets, while the potatoes are Manitoba grown. The panko breading leaves the fish with a very crisp and thin coating so no need to worry about filling up on heavy breading often found in some deep fried fish. Each order of the 1, or 2, piece fish-n-chips is served with a side of coleslaw, a lemon wedge, and a tartar sauce for dipping. If you're a fan of fish-n-chips you will want to give this truck a try.

Country music fans in Brandon and area take note as Doc Walker and Madeline Merlo are heading to Riding Mountain National Park to play a FREE outdoor concert.  The show goes down Saturday, August the 26th.  Start time 7:00 pm.

Brandon, MB – Summer in Brandon may be almost half over, but the music of this year’s “Summer Lights” is carrying on with another evening concert series performance set for Princess Park on August 17th, followed by the all-day Summer Lights Music Festival on September 9th! The last of this year’s three Summer Lights Concert Series performances comes to Princess Park in downtown Brandon on Thursday, August 17th, featuring Saskatchewan-based folk duo Kacy and Clayton, and guest Brandon’s own Shotgun Jimmie. Fresh off a tour with the band Wilco, Kacy and Clayton will bring a self-described contradictory style of music that is “psychedelic and traditional, contemporary and vintage, melancholy and joyous.” Meanwhile, Shotgun Jimmie’s unique “one-man-band” performance has endeared him as one of Brandon’s favourite musicians. The FREE evening performance on August 17th runs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Princess Park, with free bannock and local honey available for those in attendance. In the event of inclement weather, the concert performance will take place at Knox United Church, located at 451- 18th Street. But the Summer Lights stage won’t go dark after this performance, as community organizers are just putting the final touches on the lineup for this year’s all-day Summer Lights Music Festival, set for Saturday, September 9th “under the trees” at Brandon’s Keystone Centre. Now in its second year, the Summer Lights Music Festival operates as a community not-for-profit event with support from the City of Brandon’s Community Development section. Confirmed as headliners for the September festival include Winnipeg indie outfit Royal Canoe, Vancouver-based indie pop band The Zolas, and Juno-winning folk-country singer-songwriter William Prince of Winnipeg. Other artists on the bill include JP Hoe, Dave Quanbury, Sweet Alibi, Richard Inman, Lanikai, Shotgun Jimmie, Fontine, Katie MacDonald, Hannah Selyn, Natalie Bohrn, and Kenzie Friesen, along with yoga sessions led by Riley Swarbick. Advance tickets are priced at $30 for adults and $20 for students, and are available beginning Thursday, August 3rd at following businesses: Fraser Sneath Coffee, Ted Good Music, and Surridge’s Music Centre (Brandon), Poor Michael's Bookstore (Onanole), Music Trader and Thom Bargen Coffee & Tea (Winnipeg). Tickets are also available at the gate on the day of the festival at a cost of $35 for adults and $25 for students. More information on the 2017 Summer Lights Festival, including a full performance schedule and on-site camping and food and vendor information, can be found at http://summerlightsmusicfestival.com/.