Thousands come to Winsted for country music from the very best
By Jennifer Gallus
Staff Writer
Winstock, the first major music festival of the summer, happens in Winsted in early June each year.
Many national recording country music artists perform at Winstock each year along with up-and-coming country music groups who are featured on a separate emerging artists’ stage.
Anywhere from 10,000 to 15,000 people attend the festival each June. Campsites surround the festival area and accommodate the large number of music lovers.
Since the first Winstock in 1994, the festival has gotten larger and offered more talent.
Winstock is a fundraising event for Holy Trinity Catholic Schools in Winsted and is staffed by hundreds of volunteers from the school and the community.
For its 14th year, Winstock will feature Trace Adkins, Gretchen Wilson, The Bellamy Brothers, Diamond Rio, Rodney Atkins, Miranda Lambert, Sarah Buxton, Eric Church, and more.
Tickets and more information about the festival are available by calling 888-946-7865, or at Winstock’s web site at www.winstockfestival.com.
What: The 14th annual Winstock festival will feature artists Trace Adkins and Gretchen Wilson.
When, where: Friday and Saturday, June 8 and 9, on the Winstock grounds located just south of Winsted.
Tickets: Call 888-946-7865 or go online www.winstockfestival.com.
