Get ready to spit-shine those cowboy boots because the Washboard Union is making a comeback at the Niverville Fair, June 12–13.
Also rocking out on the main stage this year are rock legends The Trews.
Niverville Fair committee member Raesha Enns says they’re trying something new this year by dedicating Friday night’s musical performances to the rock-and-roll genre and Saturday to country music.
“We’re looking forward to having a rock night for the first time and feel The Trews are the perfect band to head that off,” Enns says. “Our main goal is always to try and appeal to as many of our local attendees as possible, so we’re hoping it’ll be a hit.”
She’s excited to welcome Washboard Union back as a headliner this year.
The band performed on the Niverville stage in back-to-back years back in 2016 and 2017, both times as a supporting band.
“They’ve continued to be a crowd favourite everywhere they go,” says Enns. “They’re incredible to work with behind the scenes, and we’re very much looking forward to having them back in the spotlight they deserve.”
When they’re not performing, you might just find them at the top of their favourite ride, the Zipper.
Without a doubt, these guys know how to have fun.
Recently returned from an Australian tour, The Washboard Union has played around the world, including in Spain, France, Ireland, and the United States. They are Juno Award winners and nine-times Canadian Country Music Award winners with four gold records and a platinum record.
The Washboard Union will headline the Niverville Fair on Saturday night.
They released their latest hit single, “Somebody to Love,” in 2025.
The Trews will hit the Niverville stage for the first time this year, but this band is known for its polish. They broke into the music scene with their powerful rhythms and aggressive vocals in 2003.
Over the years, The Trews have earned 20 top-ten rock radio singles and released multiple gold and platinum albums. They’ve received East Coast Music Awards, a CIMA Road Gold Award, an Independent Music Award, and a number of Juno nominations.
The Trews have played thousands of shows worldwide, accompanying greats such as The Rolling Stones, KISS, Guns N’ Roses, Aerosmith, and Bruce Springsteen.
Their 2025 single, “The Breakdown,” reached number one on Canada Rock Radio.