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Some places are more than buildings. They’re memories.
Saturday, after participating in the St. Patrick’s Day parades in Fargo and Grand Forks, Glen Brazier, our CEO of Kick’n Up Kountry Music Festival, stopped by the American Legion Club in East Grand Forks, which was serving its final day open before closing its doors.
Inside were about 60 people, who were veterans, friends, and longtime supporters of the Legion who had spent years gathering there.
Glen did what he’s known for doing and bought the entire house one last round of drinks.
“I enjoy buying a round from time to time,” Brazier said. “And I wanted to be the last one to do so at the East Grand Forks Legion. It felt like the right way to say thank you to the people who spent so many years supporting that place.”
It was a simple moment, but one that meant a lot to the people in the room.
While visiting with everyone, Glen also shared an invitation.
An invitation to come celebrate together again this summer.
Kick’n Up Kountry Music Festival returns June 10–13, 2026 at Wagon Wheel Ridge in Karlstad, Minnesota, and this year’s festival will help celebrate something historic: America’s 250th birthday.
“We hope to see everyone at Kick’n Up Kountry this June,” Glen said.
“We’re celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States and honoring those who have served. You’re not going to believe what we have planned.”
Kick’n Up Kountry has grown into one of the largest country music festivals in the Midwest, bringing thousands of people together each summer for live music, camping, friends, and unforgettable moments.
And if Saturday was any indication…
There will probably be another round waiting in Karlstad!
🎟️ Tickets & information: 👉 KUKmusic.com
📅 June 10–13, 2026
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That’s the kind of moment that happens at Kick’n Up Kountry.
That’s what Kick’n Up Kountry Music Festival has become known for across the Midwest, a place where thousands of country music fans gather each June for live music, camping, and unforgettable summer nights.
From singing along with chart-topping country artists to late-night campfire stories with friends, Kick’n Up Kountry isn’t just a concert, it’s a summer tradition for country music fans across Minnesota, North Dakota, and Canada.
And every year, the crowd grows.
Thousands travel to Wagon Wheel Ridge just outside Karlstad for four days of live music, festival energy, and the kind of memories that stick with you long after the last song plays.
Because sometimes the best nights start with a simple line in a song…
“Oooooh… shut up and dance with me.”
And if you’ve been to Kick’n Up Kountry, you know exactly what that feels like.
🎟️ Get your tickets now before prices go up:
👉 https://kukmusic.com
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Mattracks has a global footprint, trusted in agriculture, military, construction, and recreation across the world, but their roots will always be right here at home. That hometown grit, innovation, and work ethic is the same spirit that built this festival and continues to grow it year after year.
When a company that’s known worldwide shows up for its local community, it says everything.
Proud to share a hometown.
Proud to share the stage.
See you June 10–13, 2026 in Karlstad, MN.
🎟️ Tickets at kukmusic.com
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Join Terry, Bob, and Danielle from 1–2 PM as we talk about everything coming to Kick’n Up Kountry 2026.
🤠The music
🔥 The camping
🎶 The biggest country artists
And if you haven’t yet…
🎟️ Get your Kick’n Up Kountry tickets now:
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