Winstock Country Music Festival

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MusicWinsted
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
Duration2 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsWinstock stands out because it is run almost
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Winstock Country Music Festival in Winsted

Winstock Country Music Festival is a two-day outdoor concert and camping event held each June on festival grounds just south of Winsted, Minnesota. Started in 1994 by Holy Trinity School and Parish boosters as a fundraiser, it has grown into one of the Upper Midwest's largest country festivals, drawing headline acts and thousands of daily fans while every dollar of proceeds funds local Catholic education.

Winstock Country Music Festival began in 1994 as a modest fundraiser dreamed up by boosters connected to Holy Trinity School and Parish in Winsted, Minnesota.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Winstock stands out because it is run almost entirely by volunteers in service of a specific cause: more than a thousand people donate over five thousand hours each year, and every dollar raised supports private education for students at Holy Trinity School in Winsted

02

The mystery stays covered

What began in 1994 at the Winsted Municipal Airport, with local singer Paulette Carlson headlining, has grown into a two-day event on land the festival now owns, drawing crowds of twelve to fifteen thousand people a day

03

The city starts moving

A second stage added in 2005, the Emerging Artist Stage, has launched acts including Keith Anderson, Little Big Town, and Sugarland before they became country radio staples, while the main stage has hosted Alabama, Tim McGraw, Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, and Luke Combs over the festival's history

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Proceeds from every Winstock weekend go directly to funding private Catholic education at Holy Trinity School and Parish in Winsted

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a mission that has anchored the festival since its founding

The sacred route

Living ritual

The volunteer-driven structure

The local code

Living ritual

with over a thousand community members staffing gates

Tradition 5

Living ritual

and campgrounds each year

Tradition 6

Living ritual

is itself treated as a point of local pride

Tradition 7

Living ritual

The Emerging Artist Stage has become a tradition for discovering future headliners before they break nationally

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

For Winstock Country Music Festival, plan transport around the exact Winsted venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

June weather in central Minnesota runs warm and sometimes humid, so shorts, t-shirts, sundresses, and comfortable boots or sneakers suit the daytime heat, with a light jacket or poncho on...

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For Winstock Country Music Festival, stay near the part of Winsted you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map41.92 N, 73.06 WOpen in Google Maps

Winsted, MN

Nearest airportBDL — Bradley
TransportFor Winstock Country Music Festival, plan transport around the exact Winsted venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Winstock Country Music Festival, stay near the part of Winsted you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Winstock Country Music Festival?

Winstock Country Music Festival is listed for Past edition: 20–21 June 2025. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Winstock Country Music Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Winsted, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

2 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Winsted, MN

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLshop.winstockfestival.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
Source statusOfficial source linked
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