Punters have drunk the bars dry at another successful Tamworth Country Music Festival.
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Pubs and clubs reported strong patronage for the 10-day event, even with lower visitor numbers due to drought and bushfires.
At least 9000 people walked through the gates for the Cold Chisel concert alone, Wests Entertainment Group chief executive Rod Laing said.
"We had record sales on the first Sunday because of the Cold Chisel concert," he said.
"No doubt, it was quiet at times.
"There were very good numbers coming through the venues, but we felt they were watching their pennies and pacing themselves as far as spending."
Police were out in force at pubs, clubs and bars for the festival, both uniformed and plain-clothed.
On average the crowds were better behaved at The Welder's Dog this year.
Owner Ben Coombes reckons more than 3000 people walked through the doors, and the beer garden, which only opens for the festival, was a hit.
"There's a plethora of dead kegs up here," he said.
"We only had to boot a few for intoxication, but people were really good and generally easy-going."
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The Albert Hotel had crowds of more than 750 people pass through some days and the live music was a huge drawcard, publican Melissa Rule said.
"We had to put on extra staff; it was great - I honestly think it went really well," she said.