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Weekend For All
Get ready for a high-energy weekend of competitive country dancing, live music, and unforgettable socials! Join us for the 4th annual Big Country Hoedown on Saturday 26th of July 2025 at the Nanango Community & Services Club.
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A Cracking
Weekend For All
Get ready for a high-energy weekend of competitive country dancing, live music, and unforgettable socials! Join us for the 4th annual Big Country Hoedown on Saturday 26th of July 2025 at the Nanango Community & Services Club.
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A Cracking
Weekend For All
Get ready for a high-energy weekend of competitive country dancing, live music, and unforgettable socials! Join us for the 4th annual Big Country Hoedown on Saturday 26th of July 2025 at the Nanango Community & Services Club.
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A Cracking
Weekend For All
Get ready for a high-energy weekend of competitive country dancing, live music, and unforgettable socials! Join us for the 4th annual Big Country Hoedown on Saturday 26th of July 2025 at the Nanango Community & Services Club.
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Two Major Competitions
Three Big Socials
Two Major Competitions,
Three Big Socials
Two Major Competitions,
Three Big Socials
The Big Country Hoedown 2026 will be held in Narrandera, NSW, Australia,
featuring two competitions with medals and prize money.
The Big Country Hoedown 2026 will be held in Narrandera, NSW, Australia,
featuring two competitions with medals and prize money.
Friday Night
Friday Night
Friday Night Social
Curtain up! Here's what the 16 years and up in your group will be lined up to show off your best dance moves in front of a professional judging panel.
Competition starts 6:00pm
Social immediately after
Theme: Emerald, Green & Black
Friday Night Social
Curtain up! Here's what the 16 years and up in your group will be lined up to show off your best dance moves in front of a professional judging panel.
Competition starts 6:00pm
Social immediately after
Theme: Emerald, Green & Black
Saturday
Saturday
Competition 1
Solo, Duo, Trio, and Group entries across three styles: Traditional Old School Line Dance (OSLD), Modern Line Dance (MLD), and Freestyle Line Dance (FLD), with various age divisions. Competitors may also enter Waltz or Non-Waltz sections.
Social night starts from 7:00pm
Theme: Glitter, Boots & Bling
Competition 1
Solo, Duo, Trio, and Group entries across three styles: Traditional Old School Line Dance (OSLD), Modern Line Dance (MLD), and Freestyle Line Dance (FLD), with various age divisions. Competitors may also enter Waltz or Non-Waltz sections.
Social night starts from 7:00pm
Theme: Glitter, Boots & Bling
Sunday
Sunday
Competition 2
The Hoedown Showdown
Overflow of comp 1
1pm start comp 2 Features three divisions: Non-Waltz, Waltz, and a third choice of either style, with all choreographed dances differing between divisions.
Social night starts from 7:00pm
Theme: Country Shindig: Denim with
a Tad of Glam
Competition 2
The Hoedown Showdown
Overflow of comp 1
1pm start comp 2 Features three divisions: Non-Waltz, Waltz, and a third choice of either style, with all choreographed dances differing between divisions.
Social night starts from 7:00pm
Theme: Country Shindig: Denim with
a Tad of Glam
Two Major Competitions,
Three Big Socials
The Big Country Hoedown 2026 will be held in Narrandera, NSW, Australia,
featuring two competitions with medals and prize money.
Friday Night
Friday Night Social
Curtain up! Here's what the 16 years and up in your group will be lined up to show off your best dance moves in front of a professional judging panel.
Competition starts 6:00pm
Social immediately after
Theme: Emerald, Green & Black
Saturday
Competition 1
Solo, Duo, Trio, and Group entries across three styles: Traditional Old School Line Dance (OSLD), Modern Line Dance (MLD), and Freestyle Line Dance (FLD), with various age divisions. Competitors may also enter Waltz or Non-Waltz sections.
Social night starts from 7:00pm
Theme: Glitter, Boots & Bling
Sunday
Competition 2
The Hoedown Showdown
Overflow of comp 1
1pm start comp 2 Features three divisions: Non-Waltz, Waltz, and a third choice of either style, with all choreographed dances differing between divisions.
Social night starts from 7:00pm
Theme: Country Shindig: Denim with
a Tad of Glam
Entry Pricing
Entry Pricing
Entry Pricing
Weekend Pass
Weekend Pass
Social Dances & Stubsies
✓ Access to all social dances
✓ Friday, Saturday & Sunday
✓ Live music performances
✓ Dance floor access
✓ Access to all social dances
✓ Friday, Saturday & Sunday
✓ Live music performances
✓ Dance floor access
$60
$60
Competitions
Competitions
All events
✓ Hoedown Showdown entry
✓ Main Event entry
✓ Solo & team categories
✓ Professional judging
✓ Hoedown Showdown entry
✓ Main Event entry
✓ Solo & team categories
✓ Professional judging
$40
$40
Children
Children
16 years & under
✓ Free entry to all events
✓ Family-friendly activities
✓ Youth competitions
✓ Supervised dance floor
✓ Free entry to all events
✓ Family-friendly activities
✓ Youth competitions
✓ Supervised dance floor
FREE
FREE
Children
16 years & under
✓ Free entry to all events
✓ Family-friendly activities
✓ Youth competitions
✓ Supervised dance floor
FREE
Entry Pricing
Weekend Pass
Social Dances & Stubsies
✓ Access to all social dances
✓ Friday, Saturday & Sunday
✓ Live music performances
✓ Dance floor access
$60
Competitions
All events
✓ Hoedown Showdown entry
✓ Main Event entry
✓ Solo & team categories
✓ Professional judging
$40
Children
16 years & under
✓ Free entry to all events
✓ Family-friendly activities
✓ Youth competitions
✓ Supervised dance floor
FREE
Getting Here & Event Schedule
Getting Here & Event Schedule
Getting Here & Event Schedule
Getting Here & Event Schedule
Friday Night
Friday Night
Competition 1 + Social Night
Competition 1 + Social Night
Competition 1 + Social Night
Starts 7:00pm - Late
Starts 7:00pm - Late
Starts 7:00pm - Late
Solo, Duo, Trio & Group Entries
Various age groups
Theme: Emerald, Green & Black
Solo, Duo, Trio & Group Entries
Various age groups
Theme: Emerald, Green & Black
Solo, Duo, Trio & Group Entries
Various age groups
Theme: Emerald, Green & Black
Saturday
Main Event Day
Main Event Day
Main Event Day
6:00pm - Hoedown Showdown
6:00pm - Hoedown Showdown
6:00pm - Hoedown Showdown
8:00pm - The Main Event
8:00pm - The Main Event
8:00pm - The Main Event
10:00pm - Social Dancing
10:00pm - Social Dancing
10:00pm - Social Dancing
1:00am - Close
1:00am - Close
Saturday
Competition 2 + Social Night
8:00am - Competition Warm up
7:00pm - Social
Theme: Glitter, Boots & Bling
Narrandera ex
servicemen's club
39/45 Bolton St, Narrandera
NSW 2700
From Sydney
Approx. 1,050km drive (11 hours)
Take Pacific Motorway (M1) northto Brisbane, then continue via D'Aguilar Highway
Approx. 1,050km drive (11 hours)
Approx. 1,050km drive (11 hours)
Take Pacific Motorway (M1) northto Brisbane, then continue via D'Aguilar Highway
Approx. 1,050km drive (11 hours)
Take Pacific Motorway (M1) northto Brisbane, then continue via D'Aguilar Highway
Sunday
Wind-Down Social
2:00pm - Doors Open
3:00pm - Live Music
1:00am - Close
Wind-Down Social
2:00pm - Doors Open
3:00pm - Live Music
1:00am - Close
Wind-Down Social
2:00pm - Doors Open
3:00pm - Live Music
1:00am - Close
Sunday
Competition Overflow + Social Night
8:00am - Competition Warm up
7:00pm - Social
Theme: Country Shindig:
Denim with a Tad of Glam
Where To Stay
Where To Stay
Where To Stay
Newell Motor Inn
Newell Motor Inn
16294 Newell Hwy,
Narrandera NSW 2700
16294 Newell Hwy,
Narrandera NSW 2700
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Big River Ranch
Big River Ranch
88 Noosa Drive, Noosa
88 Noosa Drive, Noosa
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BISHOPS LODGE
BISHOPS LODGE
110 Larmer St
Narrandera NSW 2700
110 Larmer St
Narrandera NSW 2700
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Narrandera Caravan Park
16322 Newell Hwy,
Gillenbah NSW 2700
16322 Newell Hwy,
Gillenbah NSW 2700
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Lake Talbot Tourist Park
Lake Talbot Tourist Park
Lake Talbot Tourist Park
Gordon St
Narrandera NSW 2700
Gordon St
Narrandera NSW 2700
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Where To Stay
Newell Motor Inn
16294 Newell Hwy,
Narrandera NSW 2700
Find Out More
View Details
Big River Ranch
88 Noosa Drive, Noosa
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BISHOPS LODGE
110 Larmer St
Narrandera NSW 2700
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Narrandera Caravan Park
16322 Newell Hwy,
Gillenbah NSW 2700
Find Out More
Lake Talbot Tourist Park
Gordon St
Narrandera NSW 2700
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PREVIOUS YEARS
PREVIOUS YEARS
fUN, sOCIAL & cOMPETITIVE
fUN, sOCIAL & cOMPETITIVE
fUN, sOCIAL & cOMPETITIVE
our people
our people
our people
Behind every successful event is a team of dedicated people who give their time, talent, and heart. We thank ours for doing exactly that.
Behind every successful event is a team of dedicated people who give their time, talent, and heart. We thank ours for doing exactly that.
Behind every successful event is a team of dedicated people who give their time, talent, and heart. We thank ours for doing exactly that.
We’re Here To Help
Ian Trembath and Paul McQueen, your Big Country Hoedown Event Directors, are here to help make your event experience as smooth as possible.
From supplying music to entry details, directions, tickets, competition questions, and general event assistance, please feel free to contact Ian or Paul. They’ll be happy to point you in the right direction.
We look forward to seeing you at The Hoedown!
Ian Trembath and Paul McQueen, your Big Country Hoedown Event Directors, are here to help make your event experience as smooth as possible.
From supplying music to entry details, directions, tickets, competition questions, and general event assistance, please feel free to contact Ian or Paul. They’ll be happy to point you in the right direction.
We look forward to seeing you at The Hoedown!
Event Information
Connect with us
IAN TREMBATH
Event Director
IAN TREMBATH
Event Director
PAUL McQUEEN
Event Director
PAUL McQUEEN
Event Director
Kelvin Dale
Master of Ceremony
Meg Laidler
Music Director
April Rywotycki
Judge
Robert Fletcher
Judge
Kevin Formosa
Judge
Kay Blakely
Judge
Stephanie Perry
Judge
Ben Summerell
Judge
Alicia Robb
Scorer
Suzanne Stimson
Scorer
Brenda Scarborough
Scorer
Claire Glasson
Judge in Training
our people
Behind every successful event is a team of dedicated people who give their time, talent, and heart. We thank ours for doing exactly that.
We’re Here To Help
Ian Trembath and Paul McQueen, your Big Country Hoedown Event Directors, are here to help make your event experience as smooth as possible.
From supplying music to entry details, directions, tickets, competition questions, and general event assistance, please feel free to contact Ian or Paul. They’ll be happy to point you in the right direction.
We look forward to seeing you at The Hoedown!
Event Information
IAN TREMBATH
Event Director
PAUL McQUEEN
Event Director
Kelvin Dale
Master of Ceremony
Meg Laidler
Music Director
April Rywotycki
Judge
Robert Fletcher
Judge
Kevin Formosa
Judge
Kay Blakely
Judge
Stephanie Perry
Judge
Ben Summerell
Judge
Alicia Robb
Scorer
Suzanne Stimson
Scorer
Brenda Scarborough
Scorer
Claire Glasson
Judge in Training
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Register for the competition and secure your spot at the biggest country event of the year!
Registration Form
Enter Now
Register for the competition and secure your spot at the biggest country event of the year!
Registration Form
Enter Now
Register for the competition and secure your spot at the biggest country event of the year!
Registration Form
View The Rules
Read the competition guidelines and event rules to ensure you're prepared for the big day.
Competition Rules
View The Rules
Read the competition guidelines and event rules to ensure you're prepared for the big day.
Competition Rules
View The Rules
Read the competition guidelines and event rules to ensure you're prepared for the big day.
Competition Rules
FAQs
FAQs
Find answers about tickets, dancing, live music, socials, and event details to help you enjoy an unforgettable country weekend.
Find answers about tickets, dancing, live music, socials, and event details to help you enjoy an unforgettable country weekend.
Event Information
Event Information
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Find answers about tickets, dancing, live music, socials, and event details to help you enjoy an unforgettable country weekend.
Event Information
What are the event dates?
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Where is the event held?
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Australia's premier country dancing competition and social event.
Australia's premier country dancing competition and social event.
55 Fitzroy Street, Nanango QLD 4615
55 Fitzroy Street, Nanango QLD 4615
(07) 4171 1234
paula@hoedown.com.au
Upcoming Events
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May 18, 20226 @
1:30 pm - 11:30 pm
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1:30 pm - 11:30 pm
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