| CITY OF REGINA PROCLAIMS JULY 10-16 AS OFFICIAL COUNTRY THUNDER SASKATCHEWAN WEEK Press conference will be held by Mayor Masters on July 8 REGINA, SK, July 4, 2024 – Today, the city of Regina and Mayor Sandra Masters announced July 10-16 as Country Thunder Saskatchewan Week. Having held the renowned festival in Saskatchewan for over forty years, Country Thunder Music Festival has been a staple in the community since it first began. “Regina’s love for Country Thunder is a testament to our community’s spirit and passion for music. For decades, this has been a festival that folks eagerly anticipate every year. The founders and main organizers, whose roots are from Regina, have created an event that not only draws some of the biggest names in country music but also brings together friends, families, and visitors from near and far,” said Mayor Sandra Masters, City of Regina. “This year’s lineup is nothing short of spectacular, promising unforgettable performances and shared moments that will make summer 2024 truly special.” What: Mayor Masters and Country Thunder will hold a joint-press conference proclaiming July 10-16 as Country Thunder Saskatchewan Week and will include Troy Vollhoffer, President of Country Thunder. Where: The press conference will be held at Regina City Hall, Darlene Hincks Committee Room, 2476 Victoria Ave, Regina, Saskatchewan. When: Monday, July 8 at 10:30am Country Thunder Music Festivals, headquartered in Regina, has a deep connection to the city. Since acquiring the Craven, Saskatchewan country music festival in 2005, Country Thunder has reverted the event back to its country roots, attracting over one million fans over the years. The festival is a significant economic driver for Regina, spending approximately $3 million annually within the city and contributing to its economic health through increased hotel stays, restaurant visits, airport traffic, and shopping. The festival has hosted major artists like Taylor Swift, George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Eric Church, Morgan Wallen, Nickelback, Luke Combs and more. This proclamation underscores Regina’s critical role in hosting Canada’s longest-running country music festival since 1983. About Country Thunder Music Festival: Country Thunder is a music festival brand that hosts several concerts in North America each year. They have operated festivals in Wisconsin and Arizona since 1996, and shows in Saskatchewan since 2005 and in Alberta since 2016. In 2019, Country Thunder Florida joined the family! Press contacts: Alyx S, [email protected] Rylie L, [email protected] Dervla M, [email protected] |
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