The first Major Country Music Festival that I  attended  at 
the HEMSBY site way back in 1982

	It ran for a week, their normal way of doing things, and this the current year's 
one was from 20 September '86 until 27 September '86.

  There were the usual high numbers of performers, at a phenomenally economic 
entrance fee (thanks to the 'vision' of the late Bob Chappell).



 A whole week here costed less than a day at Wembley!!

    I attended this one with my current lady friend, plus a couple that she
had befriended quite a while ago. The husband, of that particular couple,
was to be our caterer in our chalet. He was a GREAT GUY - totally
dedicated to 'country music' - and a wonderful planner for our meals.
                       Many thanks Don!!

	Apart from the musical attractions (my main reason for going) there were
 many other attractions like:-

	Country Music quizzes 
	Talent competitions 
	Country Dancing 
	Fast-draw competitions
	Square Dancing 
	Country Music Films

     and much more!!!

	Performers appearing  were:

		Lorne Gibson
		Tennessee Moon (Mary Miller and a guy)
		West Virginia
		Hobo
		Pete Palmer & Fox Mountain Express
		Stu Page & Remuda (brilliant earlier on - but too loud later in week!)
		Campbell's Country
		Hank Hillam & Hole in the Wall Gang
		TONE HOWARD (Square Dance caller and instructor)


		Hugo Duncan & Band
		Tony Goodacre (smashing!!)
		Salt Box Band (very good)
		Rogue Band
		Anne & Rat Brett Trio
		Little Ginny & her Band (Country Rock!)
		Black Spur Road Band
		Prairie Dogs
		Johnnie Marks
		Gene Stuart and the Homesteaders
		Dave Bryan & Moonshine
		Hickory Lake (due to a 'Froggie' cancellation!)
		CLINTON FORD
		Firewater
		Cliff Ledger Family
		
That was sure "a great line-up" - and was the continuation of a 
decade with my support.