POPULAR ATTRACTIONS
Jess Moskaluke
9:30 PM
Internationally celebrated artist Jess Moskaluke continues to break barriers within the country music landscape, captivating audiences with her powerful voice, infectious pop-infused hooks, and remarkable sonic versatility. Her new single, “Life For Me,” offers a first glimpse into her forthcoming new music—elevated, personal, joyful, and full of spirited authenticity—marking an exciting new chapter in her career. The first Canadian female country artist since Shania Twain to achieve Canadian Platinum single status with the hit “Cheap Wine and Cigarettes,” Moskaluke celebrated the 10th anniversary of its release last year with newly reimagined mixes of the fan-favourite track. She has since gone on to earn Canadian Gold certifications for “Take Me Home,” “Kiss Me Quiet,” “Knock Off,” and her first NUMBER ONE, “Country Girls.” Notably, she became the first Canadian female country artist since 2008 to have a song in the Top 3 with “Drive Me Away.” The 2017 JUNO Award winner for Country Album of the Year, Moskaluke has taken home multiple CCMA Awards, including Album of the Year (2018) and Female Artist of the Year (3X consecutive). She is also a 2017 SOCAN Award winner, the 2020 WCM Award winner for Country Artist of the Year, and a 2024 Women In Music Canada Honours nominee for Artist of the Year. Her 2021 album, The Demos, included an ode to her hometown with the hit single “Mapdot,” and in 2022, Moskaluke embarked on the Mapdot Tour, her first national headlining run, which saw multiple sold-out dates across Canada. Building her international reputation, Moskaluke has had notable plays at the C2C Music Festival in both Australia and the United Kingdom and with deep roots in the US, her creativity knows no borders. Her most recent EP, Heartbreaker features her first Australian #1 single, “Go Get Er,” further solidifying her global reach and acclaim. In addition to her music, Moskaluke is passionate about giving back to causes that are close to her heart, including the MS Society of Canada and Telemiracle Saskatchewan. She continues to explore different facets of her career with resourcefulness and an entrepreneurial spirit, collaborating with local businesses and embracing new opportunities that showcase her versatility and creativity.
Doc Walker
7:30 PM
Back at the start of the 1990s, a country band from the town of Westbourne, Manitoba appeared on the scene. It was fronted by singer/guitarist Chris Thorsteinson and began building a reputation the traditional “weddings, parties, anything” way. In 1994, Thorsteinson recruited his childhood friend, singer/guitarist Dave Wasyliw, and the pair quickly established a formidable songwriting partnership that now after nearly three decades has resulted in a Juno Award, 14 Canadian Country Music Association Awards, 21 Top 10 Canadian country radio singles, eight #1 CMT videos and millions of streams. As Doc Walker continues to look ahead, they will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of 2001’s Curve, their breakthrough album that spawned the hits “She Hasn’t Always Been This Way” and “Rocket Girl,” both of which remain staples of their live show. Curve garnered the band its first Juno nominations and first CCMA awards, a scenario that has been repeated many times over the ensuing years. Both Chris and Dave point to receiving the 2008 CCMA Fans’ Choice Award at that year’s gala in Winnipeg as a particularly significant moment in their lives. Dave says, “We’ve had a lot of career highlights, from getting to work with so many amazing writers, to playing in every province and territory in Canada, and touring Australia three times. And then there are the personal highlights, like meeting Willie Nelson and playing the Whisky A-Go-Go in L.A. It’s all incredible to look back on; opening for Bon Jovi and having Eric Church open for us—something I doubt he’ll be doing again anytime soon!” Getting back on tour is something Doc Walker has been eagerly anticipating since the world shut down in early 2020. As Chris says, losing that connection with their audience—albeit temporarily—was something he wasn’t totally prepared to deal with. “I think the lack of live shows has given us time to reflect on the last 25 years and reminded me to never take for granted the support we’ve had from our fans. I also realized how much I missed meat and cheese trays backstage! But seriously, the plan has always been to create music that we are proud of and to spend as much time as we can out on the road playing for the fans.” As for what the future holds for Doc Walker, Dave says he expects something to come together following their new tour, since the band has always fed off the energy of playing live. “That’s how everything starts. The more we play together, the more we talk and plan and write and record. The ‘snowball’ gets big quickly. It has been very difficult not having that outlet for the last couple of years. There is now a heightened appreciation for it because it was taken away as abruptly as if someone had turned off a tap. If there is any silver lining, it’s that it’s served as a reminder of just how much we love making and playing music.”
Michelle Wright
7:30 PM
Like so many country artists Michelle Wright cut her teeth playing six nights a week in clubs. In 1988, after teaming with Savannah Records President Brian Ferriman, Savannah Records released her first CD, Do Right By Me, in Canada, and Michelle and her band set off to tour North America. Do Right By Me was a major hit in her homeland, with seven chart singles and over 40,000 copies sold. That success opened many doors, including the brand new Arista/Nashville label. Arista/Nashville made Michelle one of its flagship artists, and, in 1990, they released her first U.S. album, Michelle Wright. Audiences responded immediately and enthusiastically to "that girl singer from up north with the snow in her videos, " and her first single, "New Kind Of Love," became her first Top Thirty American hit. In 1992, Arista released Now & Then, which produced a total of six singles including "One Time Around," "Guitar Talk," "He Would Be Sixteen," and the song that changed everything, "Take It Like A Man." "Take It Like A Man," was released in February of 1992 and in less than a year, Michelle became the first Canadian-born artist in the modern era of country music to have a Top Ten hit in America, a Number One video on CMT-USA, and to win a major U.S. music industry award (the Academy of Country Music Top New Female Vocalist award). The song also catapulted Michelle to superstardom, receiving a total of twelve music industry awards, including the 1993 Canadian Country Music Association's Fans' Choice Entertainer Of The Year award and double platinum honors for Now & Then the same year. The career that followed is one that many artists dream of having. A total of twelve album releases have sold millions of copies and produced twenty-five Top Ten radio hits, along with more than forty major awards, including her 2011 induction into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame. In 2021, when Michelle began work on her tenth studio project, she once again teamed with producer Bob Funk (the husband of the newest inductee into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, Patricia Conroy). "I'm so happy to be back in the studio working with Bob, and I am very excited about the new music that we are making. 2022 is the 30th Anniversary of the release of my Now & Then album. Ironically, that album’s title describes what it is that we are celebrating with this new music, so Milestone just seemed to fit. One of the tracks on the new project is "Small Town," a song that I co-wrote with Rick Ferrell and up-and-coming Canadian singer/songwriter Danielle Bourjeaurd. It was our first time writing together, and as we were tossing around ideas, Danielle began to ask me questions about my career. It was fun to reminisce, and at one point, she said, "That's what we need to write. We need to write your story." At first, I wasn't so sure if I wanted to write about myself, but once it started to present itself on the page, the song unfolded organically. Michelle Wright continues to do what she loves to do; write songs and play them for audiences worldwide. With the release of Milestone (BFD/Audium Nashville), she showcases the distinctive musical style that has been the hallmark of her career.
Jason McCoy
7:30 PM
Jason McCoy is a highly accomplished figure in Canadian country music, celebrated as a two-time CCMA Male Artist of the Year, a Juno Award winner, and the driving force behind the iconic band The Road Hammers. Inducted into the CCMA Hall of Fame, his career boasts multiple CCMA and CMA awards, a Gold album, and a CMA Global Artist Award (Nashville). As the creator and frontman of The Road Hammers, McCoy spearheaded the band to become the best-selling act in Canadian country music history, achieving unprecedented success in both Canada and the United States. Their accolades include a platinum album, the platinum-selling single "Mud," and three CCMA Group of the Year awards, alongside a Juno Award. McCoy maintains a vibrant solo career and remains a sought-after live performer. He also extends his reach through broadcasting, co-hosting the morning show on Pure Country 106 and hosting the nationally syndicated Saturday night radio program, Nothin’ But the Nineties on the Bell Media Network. McCoy has also established himself in television, hosting shows such as Smashtown, two seasons of CMT’s Pet Heroes, and Jason McCoy Eats America, further solidifying his presence in the country music landscape. Continuing to create and record music, McCoy values his time spent with his wife and two children at their farm , just two miles from the small town of Minesing, Ontario, where it all began.
Quinton Blair
6:00 PM
Residing at the central point of Canada, reigns Quinton Blair; an artist genuine to the core and brandishing all the qualities of the real deal. When not moving a dance floor with his uptempo, boot-stompin’ brand of country music; you will find him in the roping pen, or guiding folks through the wilderness of Manitoba on horseback. Blair is the 2023 Manitoba Country Music Association Fans Choice Award winner; along with additional accolades for MCMA Roots Artist of the Year (four times); MCMA Male Artist of the Year (four times), and, Songwriter of the Year, for the song 20 Dollar Bottle. This was a collaboration written with Jason Blaine. “The country music family is so fantastic in this country, and it's an honor to have your peers recognize all the hard work and energy that goes into every song and every show,” says Blair of his multiple awards. Blair has released five singles to Canadian radio, granting him national exposure to many markets across Canada, with a loyal Prairie following. Blair has been creating moments and memories in every southern province in 2023 from BC to PEI, including a hearty stint supporting Tim and the Glory Boys on their Hometown Hoe-Down tour. Sharing stages with the likes of Corb Lund, Charlie Major, Terri Clark, High Valley, and many more. Blair’s music is heavily influenced by the likes of Dwight, Allan Jackson, and Garth Brooks, all of which reflect the fiddle-driven era of dancehall country of the '90s. With a new single soon to be released; a co-write with Jason McCoy and additional new songs in the works, there is a buzz of excitement and anticipation within the country music scene for what Blair will be bringing to the table.
Extreme Motocross
7:30 PM | 9:15 PM
3:30 PM | 5:30 PM | 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM
Hold onto your hats, Niverville! You think you've seen extreme? Think again! Get ready for the most electrifying motocross show to ever hit the Niverville Fair. You know the drill: fearless riders sending 250-pound machines soaring through the air, executing mind-bending backflips and defying logic with tricks that will leave you speechless. But hang onto your hats, because this year we are cranking the adrenaline to a whole new level! For the first time, brace yourselves for the ground-shredding power and high-flying action of a snowmobile joining the extreme motocross madness!
Simply Spice
7:45 PM
Remember the days of platform shoes, girl power anthems, and enough attitude to conquer the world? The Spice Girls didn't just top charts; they owned them, selling over 85 million records and becoming a cultural phenomenon that echoed louder than any other British pop act since The Beatles! Simply Spice isn't just a tribute; it's a time machine fueled by five fiercely talented performers, united by their love for all things Spice. Prepare to be blown away by a show so authentic, you'll swear you've stepped straight out of the '90s. From custom-designed costumes that scream iconic, spot-on character portrayals that capture the individual Spice personalities perfectly, and dance moves so identical, you'll be checking if Scary, Sporty, Baby, Ginger, and Posh have secretly joined the stage. This isn't just nostalgia; it's a full-throttle celebration of friendship, empowerment, and killer pop tunes.
The Incredibly Hip
9:30 PM
Immerse yourself in the unforgettable sound of the Tragically Hip with this tribute to Canada's most beloved band. The Incredibly Hip's stunning concert performances are more than just a tribute – they are a powerful and passionate recreation of the band's legendary stage presence, delivering a powerful and authentic tribute to Gord Downie and the band's incredible legacy. From "New Orleans Is Sinking" to "Ahead by a Century," experience all your favourite Hip tracks performed with the spirit and intensity that made The Tragically Hip a national treasure.