Winstock 2011 contest/raffle winners announced
Winners were announced Saturday night at Winstock for the 2011 Winstock $100 Raffle.
Winners were:
Grand prize: $15,000 cash – Tim Dahl, Winsted, MN
First prize: $1,000 cash – Roger Thompson, Winsted, MN
Second prize: $500 cash – Jackie Bernstein, Gaylord, MN
$100 cash Marietta Koch, Winsted, MN
$100 cash Bob Bayerl, Winsted, MN
$100 cash Jerome Roufs, Howard Lake, MN
$100 cash Bob & Irene Kutz, Winsted, MN
$100 cash Bernard Laxen, Winsted, MN
$100 cash Doug Gill, Cold Spring, MN
$100 cash Wally Stang, St. Cloud, MN
$100 cash Carol Mickolichek, Winsted, MN
$100 cash Charles Millerbernd, Winsted, MN
$100 cash Donna Stifter, Winsted, MN
Winners, as announced over Winstock weekend, for the annual campsite decorating contest were:
Grand prize: Shelly Micke of Carlton, MN (site 859)
First prize: Dick Uecker of Gaylord, MN (sites 212-215)
Second prize: Craig Bailey and Dale DeVriendt of Big Lake, MN (sites 917-918)
Honorable mention: Flo Kinzel of Ramsey, MN (site 1462)
This year’s campsite decorating contest theme was “Big Green Tractor” after headliner Jason Aldean’s hit song. There were 17 registered entries this year.
The winner of two front-row VIP tickets for Winstock 2012 is Allen Bernstein of Gaylord, MN. Kathy Schwalbe of New Auburn, MN won a Coby Touchscreen Internet Tablet in the drawing at the Winstock 2011 Information Booth.
An exclusive Interview with Mike Gossin of Gloriana
Mike Gossin of Gloriana is looking forward to getting new music out to the fans and writing the next chapter of Gloriana’s story.
The band, which scored the hit “Wild At Heart,” has been putting the final touches on its sophomore album, set for release later this summer.
“It’s been three years since we put out the first one,” Gossin said.
Since that time, the band has toured across the US, Canada, and even Australia with Taylor Swift, and has played in front of huge audiences.
“It was amazing just traveling the world and living out our dream as tour musicians,” Gossin said. “Last year, we took the year to tour ourselves – the fairs and festivals like the one in Minnesota we’re coming to do. It’s been a great road for us.”
Gossin said he feels the band has grown a lot and gone through a lot of experiences together, and said this has helped them grow musically, as well.
Click Here to read the full interview.
Let’s get this thing started – it’s Winstock ‘11 time
Whether you’re chillin’ on a dirt road with Jason Aldean or taking a back road with Rodney Atkins, all roads this weekend will be leading to the 18th annual Winstock Country Music Festival in Winsted.
Nationally-known country music artists joining Aldean and Atkins at the two-day festival include Friday night’s headliner Darius Rucker, Winstock favorites Montgomery Gentry and The Oak Ridge Boys, along with newcomers Josh Thompson, James Otto, and Gloriana, and emerging artists Troy Olsen, Joanna Smith, and Carter’s Chord.
For the full Winstock ‘11 Preview click here.
Winstock ‘11 featured in the Pioneer Press
Winstock 2011 has been featured in the Pioneer Press outdoor summer music festivals of 2011 feature! See it here:
Get your Winstock tickets now
The 2011 Winstock Country Music Festival is just days away, follow the countdown on the website here. Tickets for 2011 Winstock Festival will be increasing, this is your last chance to get tickets at this rate. Check out the website for further information about the festival or click here to get your tickets now!
Winstock 2011 is in need of volunteers
Winstock 2011 is in need of volunteers for this year’s event Friday and Saturday, June 10 and 11. If you are interested and available to work a four-and-a-half hour shift, please contact one of the individuals listed below. You do not need to purchase a ticket to volunteer at Winstock. All help is appreciated! If you purchase a ticket and work a shift, you will receive a voucher for $20 at the end of your shift. A volunteer meeting will be taking place Wednesday, June 8 at 7 p.m. at the Winstock grounds. We want to thank all of the many volunteers who have helped Winstock grow over the past 17 years. Without you, this truly would not be possible. Volunteering is a great way to meet new people and see the inner workings of the festival.
If interested, contact the following about shift availability and needs:
Admission tickets – Tony Kielkucki (952) 564-1376
Beer (general) – Kathy Rasset (320) 485-2350
Beer (Lienie’s) – Nick Rasset (952) 905-6045
Camping parking – Cyndi Stifter (320) 485-2883
Camping gates – Marcel Kielkucki (952) 564-1376
Clean up – Harvey Nowak (320) 485-3738
Concession tickets – Donna Stifter (320) 485-3911
Food – LuAnn Ollig (320) 485-3987
Security – Mike Henrich (320) 485-4455
Set up (Thursday) – Dave Danielson (320) 485-2274
Tear down (Sunday) – Dick Langenfeld (320) 485-4208
Volunteer tent – Sarah Stifter (612) 719-5613
Winstock souvenirs – Peggy Lenz (320) 485-2585
