International Country Music Weekend 2003

A three-day country music weekend, incorporating many different aspects of music under the country banner.

Friday will be a Rock ‘n’ Roll meets Rockabilly night. Starting at five, Kav Kavannagh, British champion, is giving a jive workshop. The evening continues with music from the highly acclaimed Avengers and The Rimshots.

Saturday is dedicated to country roots, folk and bluegrass, and includes workshops as well as music. Bands include: Charlie Boston Band and Hungry Hash House Ramblers.

Saturday night is Irish night. The music will vary from feet-tapping fiddle playing to tear-jerking ballads. BBC Radio Two’s folk winners, Flook, headline.

On Sunday there's a line dancing and country extravaganza with world-class champion line dancers, Paul McAdam and Rachel McEnaney giving demonstrations and classes and BBC Norfolk’s Roy Waller in the DJ seat. Music includes Steve Cherelle, Vegas, Shoot the Rooster and Nashville Award winner, Boomer.

There is camping available and caravan space: price £10.00 for weekend.Dogs on leads only; children free under 14.

There are both a licenced bar and catering stalls on site, as well as specialist trade stalls. Living history exhibitions and demonstrations.

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