Food Truck Warz is set to make a triumphant return to Brandon, Manitoba in 2024. The popular event will once again take place at the Keystone Centre, bringing a wide array of culinary delights to food enthusiasts from September 13 to September 15. This year's festival will once again feature 28 food trucks, offering a variety of dishes from BBQ to BeaverTails, and pasta to poutine, ensuring there is something for everyone. Several new food trucks will be making their debut at the annual festival, adding a diverse array of cuisine to an already stacked lineup. In addition to the plethora of food food options, attendees can look forward to amusement rides provided by Select Shows, adding an extra layer of fun for both children and adults. This family-friendly event also supports local non-profit organizations, including Westman Dreams for Kids, making it a great opportunity for the community to come together for a good cause​. Admission to Food Truck Warz is $5 per person, with children 12 and under entering for free. Parking is free, and it's a cash-only event at the gate. For more details and updates, you can visit the event's official website or their Facebook page​.

The Salamander Summer Music Festival 2024 is set to return to Rideau Park in Brandon, Manitoba from July 19th to 21st. This community-focused festival aims to celebrate the arts, music, and culture, bringing together local talent and providing a vibrant space for artistic expression and community engagement. Festival attendees can look forward to a variety of activities, including live music performances, art workshops, a free kids' zone, an artisan market, and food trucks. The event will run from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm on July 19th and 20th, and from 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm on July 21st​​​. The organizers recently held an event launch party where they revealed the names of the artists who would be performing at the festival this year. Among the artists scheduled to  appear include: Anastasia Jane, Young Pixels, Island Vibe, Ainsley Friesen, DJ Red, Shameless Folk, Sheriff Birch & more. Ticket prices are set at $25 plus taxes for adult day passes and $20 for youths. Weekend passes are available for $60 for adults and $50 for youths. Children under 12 can attend for free when accompanied by a paying adult. As a volunteer-run, non-profit event, the festival emphasizes community involvement and aims to create a welcoming environment where people can appreciate and participate in the arts. The organizers are currently looking for volunteers to help make the event a success​​. For more information and updates, you can visit the Salamander Summer Music Festival website​.

British Columbia rapper Madchild will be hitting the stage at Houstons Country Roadhouse on Friday, July the  6th. The stop in Brandon will be the 2nd show of his "10th Anniversary of Lawn Mower Man" Canadian tour starting July 5th in Winnipeg and running through August/September. After many successful years with hip-hop group, Swollen Members, Madchild creatively branched out as a solo artist in 2012 with his debut title track ”Dope Sick.” Robbie G is on board as the tour’s special guest. Doors for the Brandon show open at 7:00pm with a meet and great, and the show starts at 8:00pm. Advance tickets are available here. Popular Vancouver hip-hop artist, Snak the Ripper is also coming to Houstons on Friday, August 23. His impressive body of work includes several million views of YouTube and tours of Europe. Snak’s first album was released in 2007 and over the years he has toured in “support slots with the likes of RA The Rugged Man, Sean Price, Camp Lo, Swollen Members, Cunninlynguists, Choclair, and Moka only to name a few.” Fans in Brandon are certain to enjoy his loud, aggressive vocal style.

Canadian singer, songwriter, actor and author Jann Arden is bringing her Christmas Tour to Brandon’s WMCA on Monday, December 16 at 7:30pm. Arden released her 15th studio album, Descendant, co-produced with Bob Rock and Russell Broom, in January of 2021. In total she has released 15 albums with 19 top ten singles. Arden has won 8 Juno’s including solo artist of the year in 1994 and Female Artist of the Year in 1995 and 2001. She has also found employment as an actress, starring in Jann, a comedy television series based on a “fictionalized version” of her own life. For additional information, or to purchase tickets, click here.

The Dock, Kickin' Axe and Section 6 Brewing are partnering once again to throw a Summer Block Party. The event will take place in downtown Brandon, in the 1100 block of Princess Ave, on Saturday, June 22.  The event has a number of activities/attractions on the go including music, food, beer, axe throwing and a makers market.  Live music starts at 1pm with local musicians Andrew McKenzie and Matt Cory Music & The Bad Decisions scheduled to perform. It runs until midnight for those interested in checking it out.