The first ever Big Country music festival will be held at the Berry Showground on Saturday, May 11 and will feature some of the biigest names in country music. 

The line-up includes Lee Kernaghan, The McClymonts, Travis Collins, Sunny Cowgirls, The Wolfe Brothers and Caitlyn Shadbolt as well as locals Chalkie White, Kevin Sullivan and Liam Maihi. 

As well as world class performances, Big Country will feature a tonne of fun for all the family, including great local food options and a wide range of tipples at the Craft Beer Corner, as well as some of Australia’s best bull riders vying for the Big Country Buckle.

Buy a Bale are presenting the Little Country Kids mini-festival, which will have plenty to keep little ones entertained with free children’s activities including face painting, jumping castles, arts and craft and more.

Event organiser Jack Stewart said he was excited to bring a festival of this scale to the Shoalhaven. 

“We’ve been to countless festivals all over the country and we can’t wait to bring this experience to the area we’ve grown up, in with an incredible lineup packed with country music royalty and plenty of rising stars,” he said. 

General Public tickets to Big Country go on sale from Moshtix at midday on Thursday, 15 November. Limited, reduced price Early Bird tickets are available from midday on Tuesday, 13 November and can be accessed by registering here.