May 26, 2017 (Dauphin MB) -- There’s just over a month to go until the gates open to Dauphin’s Countryfest, Canada’s longest running country music festival, taking place June 29 to July 2.  With superstar names like Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Johnny Reid, Doc Walker and many more, Dauphin is where you want to be this July long weekend. Fans who don’t want to miss this epic lineup are encouraged to get their Countryfest tickets now, as they are selling out fast, and only limited tickets are remaining.  VIP Deluxe - SOLD OUT VIP Bar Seated - SOLD OUT VIP Bar Passes - LESS THAN 40 LEFT Weekend Passes – LESS THAN 1000 LEFT Upper Camping - SOLD OUT Heritage Camping - SOLD OUT Fisher Premium Camping - LESS THAN 45 SITES LEFT Fisher Quiet Camping - SOLD OUT Fisher Regular Camping - SOLD OUT Back 40 Rush Camping - LESS THAN 160 SITES LEFT Back 40 Reserved Camping - LESS THAN 65 SITES LEFT Lower Reserved Camping - SOLD OUT Tickets can be purchased online at www.countryfest.ca, by calling 1-800-361-7300, or in-person at the Dauphin’s Countryfest office (28 2nd Avenue NE in Dauphin).

NHL hockey legend Theo Fleury and the Death Valley Rebels will be in concert at the Virden Aud Centre in Virden, Mb. The former Former NHL All-Star, Stanley Cup winner and Olympic Gold Medalist released his debut album "I Am What I Am" in October of 2015. The concert is taking place on Friday, May the 26th and proceeds from the concert will benefit children and youth programs in SW Manitoba. Tickets are $25 for adults and only $15 for 12 and under. The concert is being presented by Prairie West Recreation and Arts Mosaic. Start time is 7:30 pm.

Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba Press Release May 19, 2017 BRANDON, MB – The Manitoba Summer Fair kicks off June 7 - 11 at the Keystone Centre in Brandon with Canada’s highest selling country band in history, the Road Hammers added to the Saturday night entertainment line-up. The Road Hammers comprised of Jason McCoy, Clayton Bellamy, and Chris Byrne, took home a Juno in 2015 for Country album of the year and their single “Mud” is certified gold. The Manitoba Summer Fair will be the first live performance of their new album “The Squeeze” launched on May 12 of this year. “Gate admission is only $8 if you buy in advance and $12 at the gate. Said Ron Kristjansson, General Manager at the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba. “With this caliber of musical entertainment along with the rest of the attractions, we want all those people that have said “I used to go to the fair but haven’t been in years” to come back and see what they have been missing.” Kristjansson reported Friday night’s feature music entertainment would be the iconic 80’s rock band, Honeymoon Suite on the outdoor Beer Garden stage. Other attractions for this year include the RCMP Musical Ride (Wednesday & Thursday), Heavy & Light Horse Show, Canine Stars, Flying Fools High Diving, Comic Juggler – Craig Douglas, The Cutest Show on Earth, Doodles the Clown and the People of the Plains Exhibit (Thursday – Sunday). One-day only events include Chrome in the Trees, Demo Derby and the youth cattle show on Sunday afternoon. The annual Cando Pancake Breakfast will be held on Sunday, June 11 from 9 AM – 11 AM. Pay $5 ($3; 5yrs and under) for breakfast and stay the day at the fair free. Donations of non-perishable food items for Samaritan House are appreciated. About the Manitoba Summer Fair The Manitoba Summer Fair held every year in June at the Keystone Centre in Brandon, Manitoba recorded close to 100,000 visits in 2016. Featuring midway rides, sideshow entertainment, horse show and more, this family friendly event has been bringing community together and entertaining audiences for 135 years. Follow the Provincial Exhibition on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The Westman Dreams for Kids Children's Country Fair will held this year on Sunday June the 4th at Kirkcaldy Heights School. There are lots of exciting events going on once again this year including: rides, bouncy castles, face painting, live entertainment, fire engines, and lots of educational attractions. This year's event also has a pile of new adventures planned, and everyone in encouraged to bring down their families to share in the fun. The event is free to attend. Organizers are also looking for extra volunteers to help with the event, and all interested parties can contact the office at 729-8898.

Story by Crystal Jensen Dean Brody, is a multiple JUNO award and CCMA (Canadian Country Music Award) winner, with the most recent accolade being his 2016 JUNO win for Country Album of the year- Gypsy Road. Dean Brody entertained fans at the Keystone Centre with his "Beautiful Freakshow" Tour with special guests Madeline Merlo and the James Barker Band. Madeline Merlo was the 2015 CCMA(Canadian Country Music Award) winner for Rising Star of the Year and nominated in 2016 Female Artist of the Year. She truly is a Canadian gem singing her hits "Honey Jack", "Alive", "Whatcha Wanna Do About It", "War Paint" and "Over and Over". The James Barker Band, a Canadian country group wowed the crowd with their hits "Just Sayin" and "Chills". Dean Brody played many fan favourite hits from his six albums including "Bush Party", "Upside down", "People Know You By Your First Name", "Roll That Barrel Out", "Undone", "Love Would Be Enough", "Bounty", "Little Yellow Blanket", "Brothers", "Time", "Mountain Man", "Canadian Girls", "Friday", "Bring Down the House", and of course title track "Beautiful Freakshow"! The list of Dean Brody's chart topping hits are countless. My favourite part of the show was the chainsaw solo during Love Would Be Enough. It doesn't get more country than that. If you missed the show, you can see both Madeline Merlo and the James Barker Band at Dauphin's Countryfest 2017. Get your tickets before they are gone. .