# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Country Buddies
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: The Country Buddies, with Stanley Knipfer, Theresa Hammett and Sharon West, play Classic Country and Rock 'n' Roll for your listening and dancing pleasure!!!

Stanley Knipfer will be performing at the What Cheer Opera House for the **144th time**!!!  

Stanley first began playing at the opera house in the 1990's with groups such as the Knipfer Brothers Band, the What Cheer Opera House Band, the Music Mates, the Guitar Pickers and the Pickers Fests. Over the years, Stanley and his wife Donna organized many variety shows at the opera house featuring talented local artists, which they also performed in.  Stanley is also a proud member of the National Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame.

Sharon also played with the Music Mates and has been performing at the opera house since 2016.  

Stanley, Theresa and Sharon have been performing at the opera house as the Country Buddies since 2021.  

Join us for the show and help give Stanley, Theresa and Sharon a big thank-you for their many years of talent, dedication, and support of the opera house! 🎶👏


📅Show: Saturday, April 18, 2026 - 7:00-9:00pm, doors open 6:00pm
🎟️Tickets: Freewill Donation
🍿Popcorn, pop, and water will be sold during the show
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/what-cheer/country-buddies/200029803638119
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, performances, nonprofit, country-music-festivals, festivals, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 79

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: What Cheer
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: What Cheer Opera House 102 S Barnes Street What Cheer, IA  50268
- **lat**: 41.4013
- **long**: -92.35501
- **full address**: What Cheer Opera House 102 S Barnes Street What Cheer, IA  50268, 102 S Barnes St, What Cheer, IA 50268-7719, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Country Buddies being held?
  - **A:** Country Buddies takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm at What Cheer Opera House 102 S Barnes Street What Cheer, IA  50268, 102 S Barnes St, What Cheer, IA 50268-7719, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Country Buddies?
  - **A:** Country Buddies is organized by What Cheer Opera House.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at What Cheer Opera House's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given What Cheer Opera House a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. What Cheer Opera House has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Country Buddies is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in What Cheer, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 70+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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