Premier equine and canine stunt team Les amis d’onno has been announced as the headline entertainment for Galloway Country Fair (GCF) this year.
Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate will provide the backdrop for crowds to witness breath-taking and death defying horseback tricks from the stunt team that have featured in popular TV drama Outlander.
Les amis d’onno’s performance at Galloway County Fair will have an Outlander theme – a perfect fit as host venue Drumlanrig Castle provided the setting for scenes of the programmes second season.
Showcasing the best of country pursuits, local craftsmanship, artisan food and drink as well as show-stopping entertainment, it is a not-to-be-missed celebration of rural life.
Confirmed acts for 2018 so far include the comical Sheep Show, gundog displays from John
Halstead and a scurry provided by Galloway Gundogs, terrier racing and the Dog and Duck Show. Recently added to the list of confirmed acts is Elite Falconry who will be on site to give visitors the chance to see and handle birds of prey.
The free children’s activity zone featuring horse rides on the Blackstone Clydesdales, bouncy castles and archery from Team Challenge and Puppet Lab’s Forest Creatures Show will all be back by popular demand for this year.
Anna Fergusson, Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate Manager, said: “We are delighted to announce Les amis d’onno will headline the Fair for 2018.
“I’m sure it will be a showstopper performance as they bring their energetic and theatrical tricks to the Buccleuch ring this summer.
“Be sure to book your tickets now and take advantage of our early bird discount.”
Enjoy the full weekend of the Fair with the additional option of one, two or three nights’ camping. Pitch a tent or park a caravan in a green field just a short walk from the showground and Drumlanrig Castle itself. Water, portable toilets and showers are all available on site with dogs welcome to stay too.
Galloway Country Fair takes place on Saturday 18 August, from 10am to 6pm and Sunday 19 August, from 10am to 5pm.Tickets are priced at £13 for adults, £5 for children aged under 16 years, £10 for concessions and £30 for a family pass (two adults and two children). Under-fives go free.
A 10 per cent discount will be applied to all tickets purchased before Saturday 30 June.
Tickets are now available, please contact [email protected].
Visit www.gallowaycountryfair.co.uk for further information and keep up to date with the latest news @GallowayCountryFair on Facebook and @GCF_Drumlanrig on Twitter.
The Out & About section in Dumfries & Galloway is headlined by Gretna Green
A Place to Escape From it All – Scotland’s most romantic destination since 1754
Discover Gretna Green
