The Wishful Thinker
01/08/2026Howdy Partner!
Get 1st August in your diary and dust off your cowboy hat and boots as we’re hosting our second country fest!
From 12pm until 6pm in our garden, we’ll be serving food, drinks and you can ‘yeeeehaw’ on our bucking bronco and test your strength on our high strike (lads, start training).
Tribute night from 8.30pm!
Entry is FREE and children and dogs are welcome! Fun for ALL the family!
We are accepting cash and card on the day however if paying with cash, exact change is preferred when possible!
Keep reading to find out what else you can expect!
We can’t wait to welcome you for the hoedown of the year!
Music
We’ve some amazing country artists to entertain you throughout the day!
1pm-2.30pm: Chris Ray
Chris Ray is an Austin, Taxas-born country singer and musician now based in Kent, UK, known for performing traditional and modern country covers in British pubs.
3.30-5pm: Nicola Tee
Nicola Tee is a Kent based actor, singer and performer. With a variety of genres, Nicola Tee will be bringing all the country vibes.
Country Band – a fun-loving 4-piece professional band will entice
your guests to the dancefloor with their
irresistible, foot-stomping covers show of the best Country and American Rock songs of all time!
Food & drinks
To keep you going throughout the day, we’ll have hot dogs, burgers, loaded fries and more!
Our full daily menu will also be available to order from the bar.
We’ll be offering our crafty cocktails, beer and soft drinks menu!
games & entertainment
Alongside some authentic decor here’s what you can expect to keep you occupied on the day!
- Bucking Bronco*
- Tin can alley*
- High strike*
- Photo opportunities
- Fun extras for kids
*exact cash preferred
Country Rocks Band
Country Rocks Band
Join us at The Wishful Thinker from 8.30pm for an evening of all your favourite country classics from Country rocks Band.
Grab your cowboy hat and your boots and get ready for the ultimate country show. All the best songs performed live in one show.