Sunfest Country

10/01/2026

Hey musicians!

Our friends at the Dylan Willows Foundation for Music have an amazing opportunity for YOU!

Apply today!

09/30/2026

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September 30th is a day to stop, reflect, and confront the painful legacy of residential schools across Canada. Wearing orange honours the survivors, the children who never came home, and the generations deeply affected by systemic harm.

Truth must come before reconciliation.
Commit to listening to Indigenous voices, learn the history of the land you're on, and turn awareness into lasting action. Take time today to read the 94 Calls to Action, amplify Indigenous voices, and support local Indigenous-led organizations in your community. Reconciliation lives in our daily choices.

We at Laketown Ranch acknowledge that we are on the unceded traditional territory of Ts’uuubaa-asatx, the First Peoples of the Cowichan Lake area. We thank Ts’uubaa-asatx for allowing us to continue to live, operate, and recreate on these beautiful lands.

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09/24/2026

⏳ TIME FLIES! ⌛

Next summer will mark the 25th edition of Sunfest Country Music Festival, and the 10th season at our home at Laketown Ranch!

🤠 We're proud to have brought you some of the biggest stars, the brightest up-and-comers, and the very best in country music to Vancouver Island over the years, and we're just getting started!

🏗 We're working hard behind the scenes putting together what will be another unforgettable edition of the biggest and best country music festival in the province!

In the meantime, we want to hear from you!
❓ Who are your top 5 dream artists to see on the Sunfest stages in 2027?

📣 Sound off in the comments below, and follow this space for exciting announcements as they happen!

09/23/2026

🤠 2026 CCMA AWARDS!

👏 Congratulations to all the winners and nominees this past Saturday in Saskatoon!

🏆 Top honours went to Nanaimo's very own country star, 23 year old Cameron Whitcomb, who swept the night winning Entertainer of the Year, Album of the Year, Male Artist of the Year & Top Selling Canadian Album of the Year! Go Cameron go! 🤠

Three previous Sunfest alums also took home awards, including:

🏆 Meghan Patrick (Female Artist of the Year)
🏆 James Barker Band (Group or Duo of the Year & Fan's Choice)
🏆 Josh Ross (Single of the Year & Top Selling Canadian Single of the Year)

Nominees who have also graced the Sunfest stage in years past included:

🏅 Brett Kissel
🏅 Owen Riegling
🏅 Jade Eagleson
🏅 Tyler Joe Miller
🏅 Madeline Merlo
🏅Jess Moskaluke
🏅 High Valley
🏅 The Reklaws
🏅 Dallas Smith
🏅 Meghan Patrick

Congrats to all!

For a full list of nominees & winners, visit the CCMA website at ccma.org

09/22/2026

🤠 TAKE US BACK 🌞

We miss the smiling faces in the crowds, the warm summer nights, and ALL the incredible music!

💭 We're just over here reliving all the magical moments Sunfest brought us this summer!

What are YOUR top 3 favourite memories from this year?
📢 Let us know in the comments!

09/14/2026

Our friends at the Dylan Willows Foundation for Music are running a 50/50 giveaway supporting local Vancouver Island musicians through their Music Lab this November. Head over to their page to enter!

Don't delay! Draw is on September 28th.

we have a very simple proposition for you:

give local music a little money.

maybe get a LOT of money back.

half the pot for you.

the other half helps put emerging Vancouver Island musicians in a room with experienced industry pros this November.

The DWFM 50/50 is officially LIVE.
$10 gets you in.
$20 gets you 4 tickets.
$50 gets you 20.
$100 gets you 100.

🎫 buy tickets + support The Music Lab:
https://rafflebox.ca/raffle/dwfm/

09/01/2026

08/12/2026

🤠 Check out the Sunfest 2026 recap video on Youtube! 📹

👀 Can YOU spot yourself and your crew in the crowd?! Let us know below! 👇👇

💞 Thanks SO MUCH for SUCH an amazing year once again with all of you Sunfest fam! We can't wait to see you all next year!

🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xl-VuaHMttE

08/12/2026

💫TYLER JOE MILLER!💫

Full circle 9 years later 🤠