CALEB NICKERSON
QUYON June 28 – July 1, 2018
For the 17th year, a horde of country music fans flocked to Quyon in an armada of trailers to camp out for JamFest.
The annual event attracts hundreds of people every year and offered a solid lineup of classic country music, from local legends to up-and-comers. The festival ran from Thursday through Sunday, opening up with music director Gary Cummings and his friends, followed by an open-mic.
Opening ceremonies started just after noon on Friday with Pontiac MNA André Fortin welcoming the crowd.
Organizer Beverley Fortin said that by Friday afternoon 165 trailers had arrived, and many more were expected.

“We figure we’ll get a rush after dinner,” she said, adding that she expects over 200, a feat they achieved last year despite the damp weather.
The sun was blazing over the weekend and many had to retreat to the shade after dancing to a few numbers.
Fortin said that the organizing committee starts planning in January and meets periodically as the Canada Day weekend approaches.
“It’s a lot of work,” she said.
Cummings is the vice president of the organizing committee and manages the musical lineup. He said that what he loves about the event is the community among musicians and listeners.
“I like meeting friends and musicians,” he said. “[JamFest] brings a lot of people in here, and I love getting the local music.”
There were plenty of familiar faces on the stage, from Gail Gavan to Douglas Connection and Joey Vaillancourt.
Sunday morning saw some gospel music before everyone packed up for home.