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Experience the heart of Canadian country music at the 2025 CNE Country Stage, running daily from August 15 to September 1 at Toronto's Exhibition Place. This beloved stage offers an intimate setting where fans can enjoy performances by emerging talents and seasoned artists alike, all included with general admission to the Canadian National Exhibition. Whether you're a devoted country fan or just looking to enjoy some live music, the Country Stage provides a welcoming atmosphere to relax, grab a bite, and soak in the sounds of summer. Stay tuned to theex.com for the latest updates on performers and schedules.
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend filled with energy, excitement, and the very best Canadian-made products! At the Made In Canada Festival, you’ll discover a lively marketplace featuring top Canadian brands, savor delicious local foods, shop unique finds, and enjoy live entertainment all day long.
With 30+ food vendors and over 150 retail vendors, it’s the ultimate shopping and food experience — all proudly Canadian.
Expect exciting giveaways, exclusive product launches, free rides and games, and family-friendly activities that everyone will love. To top it all off, enjoy a free Drone Show on Friday and Saturday nights — the perfect way to end each day with a bang!
Whether you're coming to shop, taste, explore, or simply soak up the fun, the Made In Canada Festival is your ultimate celebration of Canadian innovation and spirit.
✨ Bring your family, bring your friends — and don’t miss out on this amazing experience!
Zoo Nights
Join us for some Friday fun and grown-up good times at the Zoo! Each themed adults-only evening will include live music, zoo chats, summery sips and snacks, and more.
Explore the Zoo at your own pace or live and learn with a light-hearted tour of one of our featured exhibits. FREE guided mini-tours will be hosted by our entertaining and informative educators and filled with fun facts and topical trivia. Offered nightly at 7:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8:00 p.m., and 8:30 p.m.
Friday, August 8 - Country Croonin'
Featured Band - Jason Kirkness: Enjoy live country music and dancing with That Line Dance Cowboy. Zoo Chats: Get to know your favourite animals from the people who know them best! Bison Chat: 6:30 pm & 7:30 pm Aunt Sally's Farm Chat: 7:00 pm & 7:45 pm McFeetors Heavy Horse Centre Chat: 7:20 pm & 8:00 pm Featured Mini-Tour - Grasslands & Boreal Forest: Saddle up, pardners. We're gonna take you to a home where the bison roam, burrowin’ owls rule, and majestic elk stand in all their glory against the settin’ sun. Drop-in tours offered at 7:00 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:00 pm, and 8:30 pm. Featured Beverages: Kick up your boots and enjoy a refreshing country cocktail or mocktail, including the blueberry barn burner, dirty cowpoke, root beer wrangler, southern belle blossom, and more. Fun with Parks Canada: Visit the Parks Canada booth under the big tent to play Giant Jenga, get an airbrush tattoo, and enjoy more grown-up good times!
Date: Friday, August 8 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Location: Assiniboine Park Zoo, 2595 Roblin Boulevard
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend as the Sunfest Country Music Festival returns to Laketown Ranch in Lake Cowichan, British Columbia, from July 31 to August 3, 2025. As Western Canada's premier country music event, Sunfest 2025 promises a star-studded lineup featuring headliners like Jordan Davis, Bailey Zimmerman, Brothers Osborne, and Chase Rice. The festival kicks off Thursday with Canadian favorite Tim Hicks, followed by performances from Ashley Cooke, Sawyer Brown, and Owen Riegling throughout the weekend. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Cowichan Valley, attendees can enjoy top-tier performances, premium camping options, glamping, and a vibrant festival village complete with food vendors, full-service bars, and more.
Come celebrate Canada Day in style with Jason Kirkness in Whitecourt, AB.
Jason Kirkness plays all his favorite songs and a few of his own Top 40 hits for an unforgettable night at the Three Hills Curling Club cash dance.
Jason Kirkness plays all his favorite songs at Houston's Country Roadhouse for a fun night of hot country music!
Jason Kirkness plays all his favorite covers as well as his Top 40 charting hits on a great party evening!
Album Release Party for "What Got Me Here"
Opening the show for a very good friend in Winnipeg at their album release party.
Come celebrate the anniversary of Country 93 in Portage la Praire, MB!
Showcase performance for the Small Market Radio Symposium
Opening for former INXS guitarist, turned country singer/songwriter, Andrew Farris
Performing 6 songs live to TikTok from Tank's Bar and Guitars.
Join Bruce Leperre and friends in a multi-musician come-and-go day of LIVE MUSIC and stories, as a thank you for his contributions to the local MB/Canadian music scene.
Tickets are at Watson Art Center, Corrina's Restaurant, Dauphin Countryfest Office, Thrift-O-Rama and via eTransfer to diantham@gmail.com.
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