Watt’n Country Festival: Wild West celebrates in Hooksiel

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A new chapter of country music history was opened in Hooksiel: The Watt’n Country Festival conjured up the charm of the Wild West directly into Wangerland for four days. Cowboys, western burgers and rousing country sounds ensured an atmosphere that captivated many visitors. This event took place on the Jaderenbahn, where the participants could enjoy the unique ambience and the local environment.

Bernd Hoormann from B&B Country Duo aroused the crowd with a warm "good morning Schortens" - a little hastily that was due to the past festivals that traditionally took place at the swimming lake in Schortens. Bäderleiter Peter Kramer made it clear: "But it should stay in Wangerland" and added that the proximity to the North Sea makes this new festival special.

line dance and a touch of nostalgia

The festival was not only an attraction for die-hard country fans. Children were able to romp around on western bounces while adult visitors could try out the art of archery. Jan Alter, one of the organizers, noticed with a smile: "It's almost a bit warm, but we complain at a high level." Many dancers had planned their vacation days especially for the festival, which underlined the high anticipation, which was already noticeable during ticket sales.

A special dance floor was provided for the line dancers to offer them the best conditions. "We went to risk," said Alter, "and this week the place was still flooded." Despite the weather, the organization remained optimistic, especially because of the well -known bands that occurred. The Ramblin 'boots, which are extremely popular in the Netherlands, and Hermann Lammers Meyer, a legend in the USA, provided additional buoyancy.

A special focus was on the line dance scene, which was represented with more than 20 clubs. The boot stomping dancers from Osterholz-Scharmbeck had traveled with 13 members and were enthusiastic about the dances "Tush Push", "Bar Song" and "Wagon Wheel". Corinna Kramer, one of them, recalled: "I started linedance with a friend six years ago", and her men naturally traveled as support. The Linestars Sande, around 30 dancers, also took part and shared their experiences, including the extensive repertoire of over 400 dances that they had collected in the past two decades.

a feast of the community

The community spirit at the Watt’n Country Festival was unmistakable. The participants were not only enthusiastic about the music, but also of the opportunity to make new friendships and meet old acquaintances. "My Heart’s in Tennessee" was one of the favorite dances that many dancers such as Irmgard Brau and Anke Gallor particularly appreciated, which illustrated the connection and enthusiasm of the dancers for this form of expression.

Overall, the Watt’n Country Festival was a real sense of achievement and a milestone for Wangerland, which could establish itself as a new hotspot for country lovers. Whether the multitude of dances, the impressive style of music or the warm atmosphere - this festival offered something for everyone and left the visitors with a lasting impression.