Dauphin’s Countryfest, has announced its first round of performers for 2024.

And with some of the biggest acts from throughout country music history set to take the stage, organizers say the 35th anniversary festival will take those in attendance on a nostalgic journey back to the roots of Countryfest, featuring “an incredible honky-tonk, two-steppin’ lineup that will have country fans reminiscing about the good ol’ days in Dauphin.”

“Join us in Dauphin as we put the Country back in Countryfest, and we celebrate 35 years of incredible music, unforgettable moments, and community spirit,” said Countryfest promoter Rob Waloschuk. The June 28 to 30, 2024, festival takes place at Selo Ukraina and has been dubbed “35 and Still Alive.”

Confirmed for the main stage at this point are Alabama, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Jo Dee Messina, Mark Chesnutt, and Diamond Rio, along with the Great Canadian Roadtrip package featuring Michelle Wright, Jason McCoy and Doc Walker.

Another main stage surprise for festivalgoers is the super group The Frontmen, featuring Larry Stewart of Restless Heart, Richie McDonald, formerly of Lonestar, and Tim Rushlow, formerly of Little Texas. The three will come together to perform decades of chart-topping hits.

And Waloschuk said it wouldn’t be a proper throwback without some ‘90s queens of Canadian country music such as Patricia Conroy, Lisa Brokop, and Beverley Mahood, all of whom are confirmed for the main stage to deliver “some powerful performances that will keep you dancin’ all day long.”

Weekend passes, VIP packages, camping and reserved seating go on sale, Nov. 13, at 10 a.m., and can be purchased online at www.countryfest.ca or by calling toll-free to 1-800-361-7300.

A new payment plan lets customers reserve their ticket packages for only $100 down.

A presale for Countryfest members started, Oct. 23, and runs until Nov. 3.