The 2010 RBC Cup officially gets underway in Dauphin, Man. tonight, with the opening ceremonies at the Dauphin’s Countryfest cabaret at the Parkland Recreation Complex.

The festivities get underway at 5:30 p.m. with an RBC tailgate barbeque (the first 1,000 people get a free pop and hot dog), followed by the introduction of the five competing teams at 7 p.m. The opening ceremonies will include local entertainment, including a performance by Desiree Dorion and the Zirka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble.

A concert by country music star Charlie Major will follow at 9 p.m. Tickets for the Charlie Major concert cost $20 and are available by calling the Dauphin’s Countryfest office at 204-622-3700 or 1-888-459-2010.