Clarence Town will transform into a country music scene when the annual ‘hoedown’ unfolds this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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The Clarence Town River Country Festival is set to be even bigger than last year’s inaugural event with organisers already reporting strong ticket sales.
The three days of quality country artists, bush poetry, markets and stalls, food, amusement rides and a car show has something for all members of the family.
“It’s very exciting,” said hoedown organising committee President Katie Bagnall.
“The event is aiming to promote Clarence Town and really put it on the map, to show people how beautiful this area is so they will come back and visit,” she said.
“We have learned a lot from last year and this year’s event promises to be even better.”
Country music star Catherine Britt will take to the stage on Saturday. The talented singer/songwriter remains the youngest Australian to perform at the Grand Ole Opry at the tender age of 17.
Other performers include The Viper Creek Band, Bill Chambers, James Van Cooper and 24 Hours who will hit the stage between 3pm and 11pm. Before that rising country stars Finnian Johnson, Trinity Woodhouse and Chelsea Rollings will delight the audience with their music.
Tickets are limited to 1000 through the gates so although you can buy on the day it is advised to buy tickets online in advance.
The caravan park and local pub are fully booked for accommodation but the caravan park has some spots in its overflow area which are on a “first in best dressed” basis.
Some concert goers will fuel up for the big day with The Ploughman’s Lunch between 11am and 1pm on Saturday at the football fields.
While warm weather is predicted, rain hail or shine guests are set to be comfortable with the event held in a marquee.
The sit down lunch is a traditional meat and cheese Ploughman’s lunch with the fare sourced from local providers and drinks available for sale at the bar.
The diners will also relish in bush poetry, yarns and music performances from local children including the Clarence Town Public School choir.
A range of boutique market and food stalls will also be on offer, as well as amusement rides for the kids.
The Festival kicks off on Friday October 27 at the Erringhi Hotel from 6pm.
It will move to the Clarence Town Football Field on Saturday for the Ploughman’s lunch and the gates for the hoedownn open from 1pm.
The Lions markets will be held from 8-12 in the car park of the bowling club on Saturday. On Sunday the fun continues at the Club with the Dungog’s Historic Car Club’s Classic Car Show and more from 10am.
