The 3rd annual Brandon RibFest will be held August 16-18 on the grounds at the Keystone Centre. Enjoy award winning BBQ from famous BBQ experts including ribs, brisket, pulled pork and more. The three day event is being presented by the Sunset Rotary Brandon. This is an event for the whole family, as in addition to the great eats there will be a kids zone from Tag'Em Entertainment (Saturday and Sunday 12 - 5pm only). For those looking to enjoy an adult beverage there will be beer tents located onsite.  Admission is free. Hours are from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Friday and Saturday, and 11:00 am to 7:00 pm on the Sunday. The Facebook event page can be found here.

July 1, 2019 [Dauphin, MB] – What a fantastic long weekend on the edge of beautiful Riding Mountain National Park, celebrating Dauphin’s Countryfest 30th Birthday!  “This draws to a close our 30th birthday celebrations. We would like to thank everyone who helped us celebrate this milestone all year long. I am excited that we will soon be able to share some exciting 2020 festival news! Start planning now to attend the longest running country music festival July 2nd to the 5th, 2020!” Sunday’s main stage entertainment lineup brought the crowds out of the campground to fill in the amphitheatre early in the afternoon. Fans spent the afternoon under bright blue skies singing along with country songs from the past decades. After Toby Keith closed out the Main Stage, the party moved to hilltop with Doc Walker. Countryfest by the numbers: Number of festival patrons in attendance: 9000 Number of campsites occupied during the event: 3500 Number of festival week volunteers: 1500 Number of volunteer directors: 11 Number of full time Dauphin’s Countryfest staff: 5 Number of artists: 54 bands on 3 stages over 4 days Number of artist meet-and-greets during the weekend: 13 Number of lucky fans who got to attend meet-and-greets: 325 Pounds of bacon consumed in the bacon eating contest: 16 Number of vendors on-site: 40 Number of meals served in the VIP tent over the weekend: 2700 Daily 50/50 Take Home Totals: $11,427.50 / $16,927.50 / $18,674.00 / $18,442.50 The festival piloted a new and very successful program this year – Trash for Treats. During the weekend, over 300 campsites participated by turning in over 1200 bags of garbage and recycling in exchange for prizes and their chance to win meet and greets with artists. The program will be revised and expanded for the 2020 festival due to its popularity and the enthusiasm of festival patrons. Country music fans can expect announcements in the coming months regarding the 2020 lineup. Tickets for next year’s festival are on sale now at www.countryfest.ca.

BDNMB.CA is extremely pleased to announce that KYU Grill will be returning to Food Truck Warz this year. They had some insanely long lineups at our first event in 2017, something they will be looking to repeat in 2019. In Winnipeg they have been named Winners of Food Truck Wars: People’s Choice Award four years in a row (2015, 2016, 2017, & 2018). They have also won the award for Best Presentation twice (2016 & 2018). KYU Grill is known in Winnipeg as the home of the HEROSHIMA, an original grilled-skewer sandwich served on a sweet bun with Japanese inspired sauces and toppings. Popular menu items include the "Noriyka" (pork skewer, teriyaki sauce, and toasted nori) and the "Spicy Mayo" (chicken skewer, spicy mayo, tempura crumbs & sriracha). 

June 26, 2019 [Dauphin, MB] – Today marks the start of the largest 30th Birthday celebration of Canada’s longest running country music festival. “Whether it’s your 1st or 30th time at Dauphin’s Countryfest, we aim to make this an experience you will talk about all year long.” -  Ann Ransom, President of Dauphin’s Countryfest. This year’s lineup boasts the artist of the decade, Jason Aldean, a slate of numerous and various musical artists playing on three stages over four days in addition to a throwback celebration of 30 years of bringing the biggest country music acts to the largest outdoor amphitheater. Dauphin’s Countryfest is a not-for-profit organization that generates an annual economic impact of $10 million. The festival injects over $150,000 of direct cash contributions to volunteer community organizations each year. Tickets and camping are still available for purchase online at countryfest.ca, by calling 1-800-361-7300 or at the festival gate. Gates open on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 2:00 pm.

Introducing "Buff's Meaty Goodies", a food truck serving - you guessed it - meat inspired dishes for the hungry food truck connoisseur. While new to the food truck scene, the truck will have no shortage of hungry fans lining up to try their signature burger made with Buff’s homemade sausage patty and cheese. Other menu items include a schnitzel sandwich (pork schnitzel pressed sandwich with cheese, mushrooms & special sauce), a Sam Sandwich (pork and ham pressed sandwich with pickles, cheese and mustard), BBQ pork bun, and mini corn dogs. Sure to fill your belly, Buff's Meaty Goodies will me making their first appearance at Brandon's Food Truck Warz this September 13-15.