September 8, 2017
Nanango’s 15th annual Country Muster officially got underway on Friday but as proof of just how popular the annual event is, visitors began arriving at the showgrounds on Monday.
Nanango Show Society president Les Schloss said about 750 caravanners had booked in so far.
“The word is getting out and you are all turning up,” he said.
The crowd enjoyed a display of whip-cracking from St John’s Lutheran School before former Nanango Mayor Reg McCallum officially opened the Muster.
He congratulated Les and his committee for arranging an event that so many people appreciate.
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell welcomed the crowd to the South Burnett.
“Most of you that I spoke to have returned to this event year after year and that is a great accolade to you, Les,” he said.
Entertainment on Friday started at noon and ran until 10:00pm.
On Saturday, the music will start at 9:00am. Entertainers during the day will include Dean Perrett, Col Hardy, Graham Rodger and Tom Maxwell.
At 6:00pm, Gary Fogarty and friends will present bush poetry.
On Sunday, bush poets will take to the stage again from 7:30am to 9:30am, followed by gospel music until noon.
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