Brandon, MB (September 24, 2018) – The Keystone Centre and Performance Promotions unveiled plans today of a special “Rock the Rink” Social to be held in Westoba Place on Nov 2, 2018.   This general admission night of rock will feature Canadian rock legends Default, on their Farewell Tour, including original band members; Danny Craig, Dallas Smith, Jeremy Hora and Dave Benedict. They’ll be joined by Age of Days and local artists, Wreckin’ So, for a complete evening filled with rockin’ good times.   “This is going to be a big party,“ said Rob Waloschuk, Performance Promotions. “We’ve got some great bands – including one of your last chances to see Dallas Smith perform with his original rock band Default, on a Friday night in Westman – and we’ll keep the beverages flowing all night long.”   Tickets for this unique event go on sale to the public at 10AM, Friday, September 28, 2018 but watch for special VIP pre-sales on Thursday September 27, 2018. Tickets will be available online at tickets.keystonecentre.com, by phone at 204.726.3555, or in person at the Keystone Centre Box Office.

Brandon & District Chapter LDAM Inc. is a non-profit organization who support and advocate for individuals with a learning disability and/or ADHD and their families in Brandon and area. This October (learning disabilities awareness month) their chapter is celebrating their 40th anniversary milestone!  To help celebrate they are thrilled to bring in comedian Rick Green (‘Bill’ on The Red Green Show) to perform his hilarious one-man show ADD & Loving it?! on October 25th.   The show takes place inside the Grand Salon of the Victoria Inn.  Dinner starts at 6:30 pm.  For more information click here.

The Great Benjamins Circus is a family of 3rd generation Circus performers originating out of Mexico and the United States. They are performing tonight in Brandon at Turtle Mountain Crossing starting at 7pm.  For ticket information please click here. Their Circus is a one of a kind experience featuring clowns, juggling, acrobats, daredevils, and much more! They pride themselves in bringing to you one of the oldest forms of live family entertainment. This circus travels to the smaller communities throughout the United States and Canada.

Sept 17, 2018 (Dauphin, MB) – Dauphin’s Countryfest, Canada’s longest running country music festival, is pleased to announce that Jason Aldean is booked to perform on the Club Regent Casino and Event Centre Main Stage Saturday night of Countryfest 2019! The two-time, reigning and current ACM “Entertainer of the Year” Jason Aldean has helped define the genre’s 21st century, which plays into his 19 Number One hits, more than 15 million total album sales and dozens of sold-out stadium shows. Continuing on that momentum, Aldean’s last three albums each bowed at Number One on the all-genre Billboard 200 albums chart, and all seven of his previous LPs have achieved Platinum certification or better. Aldean’s wide open approach has made him a live-show favorite and we cannot be more excited to have him performing on our stage again!   “I am more than thrilled to be bringing Jason back to Countryfest after just over 9 years and over a dozen Number One hits since his last appearance” says Countryfest General Manager Rob Waloschuk, adding “It’s our 30th birthday and along with the previously announced Brothers Osborne, Old Dominion, and now Jason Aldean, plans are continuing to make 2019 a birthday to remember. Stay tuned for even more announcements, including some very special events taking place all year.   Tickets for Dauphin’s Countryfest 2019 go on sale Tuesday, October 9th at 9:00 am. Tickets can be purchased online at www.countryfest.ca, or by calling 1-800-361-7300, or in-person at the Dauphin’s Countryfest office (28- 2nd Ave NE in Dauphin). *Ticket Sales for Countryfest Members take place for ONE WEEK ONLY, Sept. 17-21.

This year in an effort to reduce wait times, and to offer more selection, we have increased the number of food trucks to 26.  2018 will see several new and exciting trucks making their first appearance at our event.  The organizing committee is especially pleased to offer such a wide array of different foods to choose from.  This year we have vendors who specialize in Mexican, Ukrainian, Jamaican, Japanese, Salvadoran,  and Caribbean cuisine.  The two returning BBQ trucks (Mikey D's, Smoked & Sauced) were two of last year's most popular tucks along with The Walleye Wagon. Serving up some of the best curbside eats from across the Province, this is a festival you won’t want to miss!