The wait is finally over.
Dauphin's Countryfest opens with the CKDM Rockin' Thursday Night Kickoff Party. Kates Outlaw hits the Co-op Hilltop Stage from 7:30 to 8:30. That sets the stage for Hailey's as Joan Jett and the Blackhearts.
Then, to cap off what will be an epic Thursday night, Dallas Smith and the rest of Default rock the stage from 10:30 to midnight.
"We're really excited about that, they should put on an incredible show," said Duane McMaster, president. "All three bands are going to have our hilltop rocking."
The gates open at 10 a.m. on Thursday. Then on Friday, the annual festival kicks into high gear. Desiree Dorion opens the Main Stage at 4:30. She's followed by Kalsey Kulyk at 6, Drake Milligan at 7:30, and Jackson Dean from 9 to 10.
Josh Ross, who took home the Juno Award for Country Album of the Year in Vancouver on March 30, ends the night with a show from 10:30 to close.
"That amphitheatre is an incredible place to see an entertainer. We're located right on the edge of Riding Mountain National Park, it's a great site," ended McMaster. "We've managed to get some really incredible entertainment to come out to little ole Dauphin here."
Saturday's Main Stage entertainment includes Teagan Littlechief, Kates Outlaw, The Road Hammers, Meghan Patrick, and Jordan Davis. John Michael Montgomery wraps up the Main Stage on Sunday evening. You can get a full list of performers here.
Tickets for the festival are still available.
