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The Red Clay Strays and Treaty Oak Revival Headline Inaugural Minnesota Country Club Festival
The Red Clay Strays and Treaty Oak Revival will headline the inaugural Minnesota Country Club Festival, coming July 10-11 to Harriet Island Regional Park in St. Paul, MN. Nestled along the banks of the Mississippi River, the festival will feature over 15 artists across two stages, with no overlapping sets, beneath the giant cottonwoods of the park, with additional performances from Jessie Murph, Trampled by Turtles, Charley Crockett, Stephen Wilson Jr., The Beach Boys, Charles Wesley Godwin, Jesse Welles, Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners, Chance Peña, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country and more.
Fans can sign up now for the festival SMS list at MinnesotaCountryClubFest.com to receive a passcode to the presale beginning Friday, January 30 at 10am CT with access to guaranteed lowest-priced 1-Day and 2-Day GA tickets from 10am to 11am CT. 1-Day and 2-Day GA, GA+, VIP, VIP Riverboat, and Platinum tickets will be available. Any remaining tickets will go on sale to the public following the presale.
Minnesota Country Club Festival will be the Twin Cities’ second festival from producer C3 Presents, following two massively successful editions of Minnesota Yacht Club Festival, which will return for its third year to Harriet Island Regional Park on July 17-19 with headliners The Lumineers, Matchbox Twenty, and The Strokes.
The VIP Riverboat (21+) offers the opportunity to set sail along the mighty Mississippi River with exclusive access to Padelford Riverboats with relaxed seating, shade, private restrooms, and a 60-minute cruise along the river with a complimentary margarita happy hour, among other VIP amenities.
GA+ tickets provide unlimited access to the GA+ Lounge with relaxing seating, air-conditioned restrooms, lawn games, a private bar with drinks for purchase and dedicated food for purchase, plus dedicated GA+ hospitality staff for all your festival needs. VIP offers all the amenities of GA+ plus access to an exclusive viewing platform at the Main Stage, dedicated entry lane into the festival, access to the VIP Lounge with lockers and mobile charging units for rent and a dedicated festival merch store. Platinum tickets offer all VIP amenities plus front-of-stage viewing at the Main Stage, exclusive viewing at the Second Stage soundboard with complimentary beer, seltzer, and water, unlimited access to the air-conditioned Platinum Lounge inside Wigington Pavilion with indoor and outdoor seating, complimentary full-service bar and all-day dining with fest-curated lunch, dinner, and snacks, plus a dedicated Platinum Concierge to assist with any festival needs. For the full list of amenities and all ticket types, visit MinnesotaCountryClubFest.com/Tickets. Layaway plans are available starting at $20 down for a limited time.
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FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver – Kaytranada
The FIFA Fan Festival™ at the PNE closed out another memorable week on Sunday with the biggest match in world football and a fitting musical finale. Fans packed the site well before kickoff, creating a sea of jerseys, flags, and face paint as they gathered to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina. Every big chance was met with gasps and cheers, and when Spain secured the victory, the celebrations spread across the festival grounds as supporters soaked in the final moments of a month-long tournament.
There was little time for the excitement to settle before the day’s entertainment shifted from football to live music. Montreal’s Kaytranada took over the Amphitheatre stage, giving fans one last reason to keep the energy going after the trophy presentation. Known for blending house, hip-hop, R&B, and electronic music into a sound that feels uniquely his own, Kaytranada delivered exactly the kind of set the festival needed to close the weekend.
With Spain crowned world champions and Kaytranada providing the soundtrack to the celebration, the FIFA Fan Festival wrapped up another successful day at the PNE. It was a reminder that throughout the tournament, football and music proved to be the perfect combination, bringing thousands of people together to celebrate on and off the pitch.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
KAYTRANADA
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver – The Dead South, Jesse Roper, Colin James
The FIFA Fan Festival™ at the PNE Grounds delivered another full day of football and live music on Saturday, July 18, as fans packed the site to watch the FIFA World Cup third-place match before spending the afternoon discovering Canadian talent across the festival stages.
The day opened with one last piece of World Cup drama before the tournament finale. England defeated France in the third-place match, giving English supporters plenty to celebrate before the music began. Groups wearing England shirts could be spotted throughout the grounds after the final whistle, adding to the lively atmosphere that has become a daily feature of the Fan Festival.
Once the football wrapped up, the focus shifted to the Amphitheatre and Park Stage. Vancouver’s own Jesse Roper was among the first artists we caught, bringing his signature blues-rock sound to an enthusiastic crowd. His guitar work and easy stage presence made for a strong start to the afternoon, with plenty of fans gathering in front of the stage despite a full day of entertainment still ahead.
Over on the Park Stage, Canadian blues-rock legend Colin James reminded everyone why he has remained one of the country’s most respected performers for decades. His set mixed polished musicianship with plenty of groove, drawing listeners of all ages who appreciated every guitar solo and familiar chorus.
The Dead South closed out the day. The Saskatchewan quartet’s blend of bluegrass, folk and country proved to be a perfect fit for the outdoor setting. Fans sang along, clapped in time and danced throughout the performance.
With the World Cup final less than 24 hours away, there was already a sense that the tournament was nearing its conclusion. Even so, July 18 showed that the FIFA Fan Festival remained much more than a place to watch football. It continued to bring together sport, live music and community in a way that has made it one of Vancouver’s standout events of the summer.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
THE DEAD SOUTH
JESSE ROPER
COLIN JAMES
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All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer