Nov. 7, 2019 (Dauphin, MB) – Dauphin’s Countryfest celebrates 31 years of bringing the musicto the people, July 2 – 5, 2020! Canada’s Longest Running Country Music Festival will be one for the books – showcasing the legends of country music and celebrating the country stars of tomorrow!
Kicking things off on THURSDAY, JULY 2 on the BELL MTS STAGE, Canadian troubadour
CORB LUND brings his unique brand of rockabilly honkytonk to the biggest Kick-Off Party in Manitoba.
FRIDAY JULY 3 features well-loved Canadian artists who we just can’t get enough of.
DALLAS SMITH and DEAN BRODY bring their high energy bro country performances to the CLUB REGENT CASINO & EVENT CENTRE MAIN STAGE.
Our SATURDAY JULY 4 lineup is sure to set the stage on fire with a non-stop party, hosted by arguably the greatest showmen in country music history, BIG & RICH. Also taking the stage and the country airwaves by storm, MORGAN WALLEN and CHRIS YOUNG top off the night with shows that will leave you wanting more.
JASON MCCOY hosts the famous THROWBACK SUNDAY on JULY 5. JOE DIFFIE, JOHN
MICHAEL MONTGOMERY and TRACE ADKINS each perform their brand of traditional
country music, and set the stage as THROWBACK SUNDAY takes a twist. JOHN. FOGERTY.
The Woodstock-veteran and legendary singer-songwriter will complete your Countryfest
experience as he delivers anthems from his iconic career spanning the Creedence Clearwater Revival era to his thriving solo career of today.
FRIDAY, JULY 3
Club Regent Casino & Event Centre Main Stage:
Jade Eagleson
James Barker Band
Dean Brody
Dallas Smith
SATURDAY, JULY 4
Club Regent Casino & Event Centre Main Stage:
Hunter Brothers
Band Big & Rich – Guest Hosts for the evening
Morgan Wallen
Chris Young
SUNDAY, JULY 5 “BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND – THROWBACK SUNDAY”
Club Regent Casino & Event Centre Main Stage:
Jason McCoy – Guest Host for the day
Joe Diffie
John Michael Montgomery
Trace Adkins
John Fogerty
“On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to extend an invitation to come celebrate
Manitoba’s 150th with us”, says Ann Ransom, President of Dauphin’s Countryfest. She invites one and all to “Feel the energy of past and present artists, including many extraordinary Manitoba performers”.
“We wanted the 2020 lineup to pay tribute to the best memories made at Countryfest
throughout the years”, says Rob Waloschuk, General Manager for Dauphin’s Countryfest,
adding he wants everyone to “Come and celebrate the best of the past with the best of the
future.”
TICKETS ON SALE:
Tickets to Dauphin’s Countryfest 2020 are on sale now. New this year is the ‘Manitoba 150”
Party Pack, which offers 10 weekends for the price of 8. The E-Z Pay option is once again
available, letting patrons split their payment into seven equal installments.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.countryfest.ca or by calling 1-800-361-7300.
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