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Dancing in the street © SW Images
A Bunch of Cowboys! © SW Images
FUNDERS
The Festival Committee would like to thank the following
for their generous support and sponsorship of this event:
STRANRAER FREE PRESS
EVENTSCOTLAND
DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY COUNCIL
GAELFORCE
This event is part funded by the Dumfries & Galloway Festivals and Event Tourism Challenge Fund.
Welcome to Creetown, Welcome to Country
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A very warm welcome to our Creetown Country Music Festival website, a goldmine of information about Creetown and our annual Country Music Festival.
You’ll find details about all our Country Music Artists, events and planned activities. You can keep up to date with festival news by checking out our Blog or by signing up to our e-newsletter. You can Buy Tickets Online, find details of Accommodation in Creetown and nearby visitor attractions and activities to make your stay with us jam packed with fun.
Over the years the people of Creetown have made many new friends during the country festival. We would like to thank them and the many local business and community organisations that have helped to make every year a success.
The Creetown Country Music Festival is organised entirely by a team of dedicated team of volunteers. Their sole aim is to make sure all our festival goers, whether local or visiting us from afar, have a wonderful experience, and we hope you will join us in being a part of making the 2008 festival the best one yet.
Whether you are an old hand or joining us for the first time, we wish you a warm Creetown welcome. Have a good time, enjoy the music and have a safe and memorable weekend!
NEW - FREE CAMPING - FREE CAMPING - FREE CAMPING
Just 5 minutes walk from the main venue.
All you need to do is request a Free Camping Pass when you buy your ticket.
If you already have your tickets you can still phone the ticket office and request a Free Camping Pass.
Tribute Band Extravaganza - Sunday 21st. Five of the UK's top Tribute Acts.
ABBA (Counterfeit Abba) - Michael Jackson (Mikki Jay) -
The Beatles (The Cheatles) - Shania Twain (Sarah B Williams) -
Queen (Kings of Queen)
While you're waiting for the Festival - checkout our Vintage Country Jukebox and listen to some country favourites from yesteryear...
The Creetown Country Music Festival is Scotland’s largest country music festival, and, now in its 12th year, it is one of the most established. Our festival has grown in size and ambition over the years. more » »
On Saturday, outdoor entertainment, including music and line-dancing, will also take place in the newly refurbished Square - now a paved, traffic-free area with its own permanent bandstand.
From the Festival Kick-off on Thursday evening, through to the final chords & stomps on Sunday night, you can expect to hear some of the best Country Music artists in Britain, performing live in this beautiful and friendly corner of Scotland.
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Top bands are lined up to entertain:
See the Programme page for full details.
AS WELL AS ALL THE GREAT MUSIC, THIS YEAR'S ATTRACTIONS WILL INCLUDE:
JAZZ-BAND LED FANCY DRESS PARADE
FAST DRAW COMPETITION
HORSE-SHOE THROWING COMPETITION
GIANT STREET FAIR
with side shows & western trade stands
LINE DANCING IN THE STREET
FOOD AND BARS
Transport timetable for coaches (motorised, not horse-drawn)
between Newton Stewart and Creetown.
For other attractions in and around Creetown, see the Links page.