The 2012 version of Trails West opens this evening. This is the 20th edition of the big festival. Mainstage entertainment begins tonight with Tower of Power, an Urban Soul band that tours around the world. Tomorrow night country music takes center stage with Hunter Hayes and Uncle Kracker. On Sunday it’ll be Head East and former Bad Company lead singer Brian Howe.

The festival also includes ongoing entertainment on the city and family stages, art and craft displays, and lots of food vendors, all at Civic Center Park.