DUST off the country boots, because the Whittlesea Country Music Festival is returning for 2026 at AF Walker Reserve.
The free, family-friendly event will run from 3.30 to 9.30pm on Saturday, February 7, continuing a tradition that has lasted for the last 25 years, and one that is incredibly community driven.
A great range of local talents with international influences will make up the program, with the headliner for this year Scarecrow with its performance, The Mellencamp Show, which is directly influenced by John Mellencamp.
Scarecrow has performed for more than 35 years now, led by vocalist Gary Young, and the band has received acclaim worldwide, including from John Mellencamp himself.
Also performing are the Wild Dreamers with the Linda Ronstadt Show, featuring Liso Mio, while local country acts The Mason Boys, The Smith & Western Jury and Iain Archibald Band will also be on the cards after great success in Tamworth.
A number of sponsors have jumped on board to provide support for the event, including the City of Whittlesea, Light and Sound Solutions, Whittlesea Bowls Club, Stone Real Estate in Whittlesea, Curly Spuds, Green Power Solutions and the Rotary Club of Whittlesea.
