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Safety a priority at 28th annual Havelock Jamboree

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Thursday is the kickoff to the 28th Annual Havelock Jamboree 2017
WATCH ABOVE: While emergency calls at the annual Havelock Jamboree have been down in recent years, organizers are still taking precautions to ensure a safe and fun event for all – Aug 17, 2017

Canada’s largest live country music and camping festival kicks off in Havelock today.

As crowds began to fill the park grounds, security and EMS were on deck to make sure everyone at the Havelock Jamboree safely has a good time for the next four days.

While emergency calls from the festival have been down over the past few years, Peterborough County paramedics are still available at the event 24-7 with two full-time ambulances.

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“We only transported 11 patients last year, and are noticing it’s more of an older crowd now, [with] less alcohol-related calls,” said paramedic Brett Dunn.

The festival runs from Thursday through Sunday, with than 25 artists scheduled to perform.

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“I’m here to make sure everybody is having a good time, make sure that everybody knows what’s happening out there and just get the party started for everybody, said Jamboree emcee Chris Barclay.

Big names in the Jamboree lineup this year include singers Justin Moore, Lee Brice and George Canyon.

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