About 1000 country music fans are expected in Omarama in
November to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of a hoedown
which started at the Hakataramea Hotel.
Organised since its inception by Ferg Mitchell, of Cromwell,
the hoedown shifted to Otematata when the Hakataramea Hotel
closed, and last year, for the first time, it was held in
Omarama, becoming the Omarama Merino Countrytime Hoedown.
Mr Mitchell is expecting about 1000 people for the three-day
2011 hoedown, which starts on November 18.
More than 70 artists are expected to perform during the
weekend, attracting country music fans from all around New
Zealand.
Many come in campervans and mobile homes, some from the North
Island. Land has again been allocated around the venue for
campervans and mobile homes, with plenty of room to cope with
a rally being organised by the South Canterbury Motor Homes
branch.
The larger marquee this year will have a dance floor, along
with plenty of tables and seating.
Last year, because of the large crowd, tables had to be moved
out.
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