Events
Your free guide to events happening in the Picton area. If you wish to list your event here then please contact the Picton Resource Centre on 03 573 7790 or email prcentre@xtra.co.nz.
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Covid-19 Vaccination Walk-in Clinic
Wednesday 22nd September, 9.00 am - 3.00 pm
Port Marlborough Pavilion, Endeavour Park, Picton No appointments needed. Bring family and friends with you - anyone aged 12 or over can get their vaccine now. Please wear a face mask or face covering. |
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Aro 'He Wai'
Thursday 23rd September, 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm
Le Cafe, London Quay, Picton Bilingual duo Aro, are taking their music on the road this spring to celebrate and share the stories of our waters, in support of their latest project, & EP release ‘He Wai’. The tour intentionally coincides with Māhuru Māori and Te Wiki o te Reo Māori which celebrates the Māori language. |
Aro are performing across the whenua, throughout September & October, visiting coastal communities, big & small, and other intimate venues near bodies of water as part of their ‘He Wai’ National release tour.
During the spring tour, Aro will also continue on with their established education programme within schools around the country, proudly supported by the NZ Music Commission. ‘He Wai’ is the third major project out of five for Silver Scroll APRA Maioha Award and APRA Best Children’s Award Finalists – Aro. With each project featuring a new music release and utilising the waiata as an education resource & programme within schools. Husband and wife duo, Charles (Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa, Ngāti Te Ata, Ngāti Mutunga) and Emily Looker, proudly share a passion for the power of language and music to tell stories and remind us of our cultural identity.
Click here to purchase tickets.
During the spring tour, Aro will also continue on with their established education programme within schools around the country, proudly supported by the NZ Music Commission. ‘He Wai’ is the third major project out of five for Silver Scroll APRA Maioha Award and APRA Best Children’s Award Finalists – Aro. With each project featuring a new music release and utilising the waiata as an education resource & programme within schools. Husband and wife duo, Charles (Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa, Ngāti Te Ata, Ngāti Mutunga) and Emily Looker, proudly share a passion for the power of language and music to tell stories and remind us of our cultural identity.
Click here to purchase tickets.
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Jan Preston Piano Boogie Woman Show
Friday 24th September, 7.30pm - 9.45 pm
Le Cafe, London Quay, Picton With Sydney Covid 19 cases spiralling daily, kiwi expat Jan Preston relocated to New Zealand, and is returning to her beloved South Island for the release of her latest CD Piano Boogie Woman. Jan's uplifting brand of virtuoso boogie piano will rattle the cobwebs from some of the forgotten pianos tucked away in venues from Hokitika to Nelson, Invercargill and more! Audiences will be bopping along to Jan's characteristically energetic playing, sultry blues voice and candid humour as she airs her latest songs together with some old boogie/blues favourites. Click here to purchase tickets online ($23pp) or purchase direct from Le Cafe. |
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Edwin Fox Scavenger HuntSaturday 25th September, 10.30 am - 3.00 pm
Edwin Fox Maritime Museum, Dunbar Wharf, 1 Auckland Street, Picton FREE event. Get a team together (up to four people) and join in our fund scavenger hunt. Think of a team name, come dressed up. Pick up your info sheet and race starts at 10.30am. Lots of spot prizes up for grabs - so be in to win! Bookings essential on 03 573 6868 |
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Coastguard Marlborough AGM
Wednesday 29th September, 7.30 pm
Ogilvie Lee Emergency Operations Centre, Picton Marine, Picton Notice of Annual General Meeting: The 2021 AGM is scheduled for Wednesday 29 September 2021 at 7.30pm in the Ogilvie Lee Emergency Operations Centre, Picton. NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN for Officeholders & Committee Please contact The Secretary for a nomination form office@coastguardmarlborough.org.nz. Nominations must be received no later than 8pm Saturday 25 September 202 |
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Covid-19 Vaccine ClinicThursday 30th September, 10.00 am - 6.00pm
Waikawa Marae, 210 Waikawa Road, Picton Te Piki Oranga are working closely with Kotahi Te Tauihu Charitable Trust and Nelson Marlborough Health to bring you COVID-19 vaccine clinics for Iwi, hapu and whānau. Bookings are essential. Call 0800 ORANGA (0800 672 642) to book your appointment. More information can be found here: https://www.tpo.org.nz/get-vaccinated-covid-19 |
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Picton Wine Club: Delta Estate Wines
Friday 1st October, 6.15pm
Picton Little Theatre, 9 Dublin Street, Picton Presented by Alison Baylis-Downs, Delta Wines Brand Manager. Members $25.00, Non-Members $30.00. Please note the new prices due to increased overheads.
Booking is essential. Please email pictonwineclubbookings@gmail.com or call Bruce on 027 346 2130. Payment to be made by 6pm Tuesday 28th September. Bank Account 02-0740-0003549-00. Return Shuttle Transport: $10 per person. To book the shuttle email Bruce before Wednesday 1st Sept and include your name, pickup point, and telephone number, pictonwineclubbookings@gmail.com. Please pay the Wine club NOT the driver. |
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Marlborough Mount Everest Challenge
Saturday 2nd October to Saturday 20th November
Port Marlborough Pavilion, Endeavour Park, 181 Waikawa Road, Picton |
The ‘Marlborough Mount Everest Challenge’ is a run/walk event where the goal is to travel the elevation of Mount Everest (8800 m) in the time that it took Sir Edmund Hillary in 1953 (7 weeks). We aim to encourage local people to not only utilise the amazing local walking tracks that Marlborough has to offer, but to get fit while doing so. The tracks chosen will allow participants to accomplish the goal by running or walking the Tirohanga track 36 times or the Mt Vernon Track 25 times during the 7 week period. The event will be run from 2nd October to the 20th November 2021.
You can do it solo or as part of a team to help motivate each other. Get your family, friends and work colleagues to join your team. Put the challenge out there and see what you and your team can achieve. As our Charity Partner Marlborough Riding for the Disabled will receive 20% of the entry fee this year.
For more information and to enter visit Marlborough Mount Everest Challenge
You can do it solo or as part of a team to help motivate each other. Get your family, friends and work colleagues to join your team. Put the challenge out there and see what you and your team can achieve. As our Charity Partner Marlborough Riding for the Disabled will receive 20% of the entry fee this year.
For more information and to enter visit Marlborough Mount Everest Challenge
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Kids Storytime at the Edwin Fox
Saturday 2nd October, 6.00 pm - 7.30 pm
Edwin Fox Maritime Museum, Dunbar Wharf, 1 Auckland Street, Picton Join us for an evening of Edwin Fox stories with Caroline della Porta on board the ship. From train robbers to Captains the ship has many stories to tell. Hot chocolate and cookies included, and bring a cushion and blanket to snuggle up. Bookings essential as and kids under 14 need to be with an adult. $5 each. Call 03 573 6868 to book. |
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I'll tell you this for nothing - My Mother the War HeroSaturday 2nd October, 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm
Picton Little Theatre, 9 Dublin Street, Picton |
*** CANCELLED ***
Tickets will be refunded through Eventfinda or from Summit Real Estate once we reach Level 2
Tickets will be refunded through Eventfinda or from Summit Real Estate once we reach Level 2
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Kaipupu Point Mainland Island Society AGM
Sunday 3rd October, 10.00 am
Picton Library, 2 Dublin Street, Picton All welcome to the Kaipupu Point AGM. RSVP to Anna - admin@kaipupupoint.co.nz or 0272 880 503. Appropriate Covid-19 Guidelines will apply on the day. |
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Marlborough Nelson Marine Radio AGM
Wednesday 6th October, 7.30 pm
Waikawa Boating Club, Waikawa Marina, Picton Notice of Annual General Meeting of Marlborough-Nelson Marine Radio Association Inc to be held at the Waikawa Boating Club rooms on Wednesday 6th October 2021 at 1930 hrs. Please contact the administrator for a nomination form by email, marineradio@xtra.co.nz Nominations must be received no later than 1200 hours on Monday 4th October 2021. Dave Kelway, as guest speaker, will give a short talk about his career as a sub-mariner. |
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Picton Rowing Club Regatta - CANCELLED
Saturday 9th October
Shelly Beach, Picton Race from Anakiwa to Picton. More details to come... |
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Talk Like a Pirate Day
Saturday 9th October, 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Edwin fox Maritime Museum, Dunbar Wharf, 1 Auckland Street, Picton Yo ho ho Buccaneers. Come dressed like a pirate, make sure you grab yourself an eye patch, bandana, baggy shirt, and a little toy parrot or sword. Join us for a fund filled day of arts and crafts. Explore the Edwin Fox, learn how to tie knots, play a game of quoits, take photos plus a whole lot more. Free entry for the kids. |
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Edwin Fox Talk: Convicts
Wednesday 13th October, 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm
Edwin fox Maritime Museum, Dunbar Wharf, 1 Auckland Street, Picton The Edwin Fox Ship and Visitor Centre is hosting a series of Wednesday night talks. This first event is a talk about convicts. Hear about the famous train robbers and what conditions were like onboard the ship. Gold coin entry. Bookings through info@edwinfoxship.nz or phone 03 573 6868. |
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Austen Found
Friday 15th October, 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm
Picton Little Theatre, 9 Dublin Street, Picton |
Addicted to Darcy? Lost all Sense and Sensibility? Well, put down your cross stitching and enjoy an entirely improvised musical in the style of Jane Austen. Penny Ashton (Olive Copperbottom, Promise and Promiscuity, Hot Pink Bits) is back, with her most excellently accomplished friends, world famous hobbit Lori Dungey (LOTR, Xena) and melodical Chicago based musical maestro, Robbie Ellis (Second City, Otago Mozart Fellow, NZSO).
Booking Website: Eventfinda Ticketing
Pricing: $30.00
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Booking Website: Eventfinda Ticketing
Pricing: $30.00
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Picton RSA & Club AGM
Saturday 16th October, 10.30 am
Picton RSA & Club, 66 Wellington Street, Picton We are calling for nominations for the following positions
Nomination forms are now available. Nominations close 25 September 2021. Remits close 25 September 2021. |
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Private Tour of the Edwin Fox
Sunday 17th October, 7.00 pm - 8.00 pm
Edwin fox Maritime Museum, Dunbar Wharf, 1 Auckland Street, Picton A special invitation for Marlburians to explore an international treasure in our own backyard with Museum Manager Karen McLeod. The Edwin Fox was built in 1853 and has had a surprisingly varied life including trading, Crimean War troop carrier, convict ship, and immigrant ship. Free entry. Bookings through info@edwinfoxship.nz or phone 03 573 6868. |
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Edwin Fox Talk: People of the Edwin Fox
Wednesday 20th October, 7.00 pm - 8.00 pm
Edwin fox Maritime Museum, Dunbar Wharf, 1 Auckland Street, Picton Come and learn all about the convicts and immigrants that travelled to Australia and New Zealand onboard the ship and other interesting people associated with the Edwin Fox. Gold coin entry. Bookings through info@edwinfoxship.nz or phone 03 573 6868. |
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Covid-19 Vaccine ClinicThursday 21st October, 10.00 am - 6.00pm
Waikawa Marae, 210 Waikawa Road, Picton Te Piki Oranga are working closely with Kotahi Te Tauihu Charitable Trust and Nelson Marlborough Health to bring you COVID-19 vaccine clinics for Iwi, hapu and whānau. Bookings are essential. Call 0800 ORANGA (0800 672 642) to book your appointment. More information can be found here: https://www.tpo.org.nz/get-vaccinated-covid-19 |
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Edwin Fox Talk: Tourism Familiasization
Thursday 21st October, 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm
Edwin fox Maritime Museum, Dunbar Wharf, 1 Auckland Street, Picton Our Museum manage Karen McLeod will give you an overview of the Edwin Fox project from an industry perspective for the upcoming season. Wine and nibbles included. Bookings through info@edwinfoxship.nz or phone 03 573 6868. |
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Guy Montgomery By Name, Guy Montgomery By Nature
Friday 22nd October, 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm
Picton Little Theatre, 9 Dublin Street, Picton |
I am Guy Montgomery and anyone who tells you otherwise is a liar. This is my latest hour long stand up comedy show in which I joke around about the world and my crazy life! Jokes include an analysis of the 6PM news, techniques to navigate small talk and a comprehensive A-Z list of healthy eating options. This is my seventh and best hour-long show and I can’t wait to show the nation!
THE GUY: Guy Montgomery is a Billy T award winning stand up comedian and improviser based in Auckland who has an overwhelming desire to perform stand up comedy all across New Zealand.
Before the world shut down because everyone kept getting sick, Guy performed at the prestigious, invitation-only, Just For Laughs Montreal, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and taped a set for Comedy Central US. He is also the co-host of the international smash podcast The Worst Idea of All Time with over eighteen million downloads and soldout tours in the US, UK and Australia. In New Zealand he is a regular on 7 Days, Have You Been Paying Attention, was a stand out on this year’s Comedy Gala and is currently in the second season of Taskmaster NZ. He also won Best Male Stand Up Comedian at the 2017 and 2020 New Zealand Comedy Guild Awards.
Booking Website: Eventfinda Ticketing
Pricing: $20.00
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THE GUY: Guy Montgomery is a Billy T award winning stand up comedian and improviser based in Auckland who has an overwhelming desire to perform stand up comedy all across New Zealand.
Before the world shut down because everyone kept getting sick, Guy performed at the prestigious, invitation-only, Just For Laughs Montreal, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and taped a set for Comedy Central US. He is also the co-host of the international smash podcast The Worst Idea of All Time with over eighteen million downloads and soldout tours in the US, UK and Australia. In New Zealand he is a regular on 7 Days, Have You Been Paying Attention, was a stand out on this year’s Comedy Gala and is currently in the second season of Taskmaster NZ. He also won Best Male Stand Up Comedian at the 2017 and 2020 New Zealand Comedy Guild Awards.
Booking Website: Eventfinda Ticketing
Pricing: $20.00
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Linkwater School FairSaturday 23rd October, 10.00 am - 2.00 pm
Linkwater School, Linkwater Our Spring Fair is a great fun day for everyone. We have a fantastic plant stall, terrific coffee, and food in our cafe, BBQ, games for the children including trailer rides, old-fashioned games, and bouncy castle. This is Linkwater Schools BIG fundraiser for the year, please come and help us by supporting the fair so that we can continue to give our children the best possible education that we can. |
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Le Cafe Open Ear Jazz Festival
Saturday 23rd to Monday 25th October, 8.00 pm - 10.30 pm
Le Cafe, London Quay, Picton 5th Annual International Open Ear Jazz Festival This year's edition will see this take place in multiple venues in multiple cities and countries ranging from Picton to New York, Tokyo, Sao Paulo, Cologne, Wellington. |
Born out of a deep enjoyment of pushing largely unacquainted musicians into unfamiliar territory, where talent, passion and open ears alone ensure cohesion…or so the story goes. Read more on the official website.
As line-ups become clear- closer to the time, we'll publish them on the website. Closing night at the Picton leg, however, will feature the Lucien Johnson Quartet (Jonathan Crayford, Cory Champion, Tom Callwood)!
Website: Official Website
Pricing: $25.00
As line-ups become clear- closer to the time, we'll publish them on the website. Closing night at the Picton leg, however, will feature the Lucien Johnson Quartet (Jonathan Crayford, Cory Champion, Tom Callwood)!
Website: Official Website
Pricing: $25.00
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Edwin Fox Talk: Let's talk ships
Wednesday 27th October, 7.00 pm
Edwin fox Maritime Museum, Dunbar Wharf, 1 Auckland Street, Picton Our Museum manage Karen McLeod will give you an update on other ship projects around the world including the Mary Rose, Cutty Sark, Victory, Vasa, Charles Morgan, Constitution and more. Gold coin entry. Bookings through info@edwinfoxship.nz or phone 03 573 6868. |
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Edwin Fox Gold Coin Day
Saturday 30th October, 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Edwin fox Maritime Museum, Dunbar Wharf, 1 Auckland Street, Picton Visit the Edwin Fox Ship and Visitor Centre for a gold coin entry day. Discover this gem of international history. |
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Edwin Fox Talk: Spotlight on the Artefacts
Wednesday 3rd November, 7.00 pm - 8.00 pm
Edwin fox Maritime Museum, Dunbar Wharf, 1 Auckland Street, Picton Our Museum manage Karen McLeod will give you an update on other ship projects around the world including the Mary Rose, Cutty Sark, Victory, Vasa, Charles Morgan, Constitution and more. Gold coin entry. Bookings through info@edwinfoxship.nz or phone 03 573 6868. |
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Garden Marlborough: The Picton Dawn Chorus StoryFriday 5th November, 8.30 am - 5.00 pm
Picton Marlborough’s dawn chorus, described above by botanist Joseph Banks in 1770, has sadly all but disappeared due to the introduction of rats, mice, weasels, stoats, ferrets and possums. Community-led Picton Dawn Chorus has an exciting vision for Picton and its surrounds to be predator-free by 2030, and they invite you to join them for the day, starting with a morning workshop at Picton’s charming Little Theatre, visits to two Picton gardens, then an informative and scenic walk on Victoria Domain. Click here to book your tickets. |
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Edwin Fox Sausage SizzleFriday 5th November, 7.00 pm
Edwin fox Maritime Museum, Dunbar Wharf, 1 Auckland Street, Picton Late night Friday, the museum will be open till 8.00pm. To celebrate we will be having a sausage sizzle and would like to invite you along from 7.00pm till 8.00pm. Come and explore the ship and museum. |
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Waitohi Picton Open StudiosSaturday 6th & Sunday 7th November, 10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Various locations Join us for the inaugural Waitohi Picton Open Studios event. Marlborough artists open their studios for you to visit, meet them and enjoy their artwork. Embark on an adventure to find the art that moves you in this varied showcase of local talent. Artists will share their unique craft over two days in November 2021 providing a fabulous reason for a tour of the Heart of the Marlborough Sounds. The Open Studios weekend is free, so if you have a couple of hours or a whole weekend to spare why not use our website to plan a studio tour adventure. The artists will be happy to talk about their process with visitors. Works are normally for sale but there is no obligation to buy, the focus is on enjoying your visit. www.marlboroughevents.co.nz/open-studios |
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Kids Tea Party at the Edwin Fox
Sunday 7th November, 3.00 pm - 4.00 pm
Edwin fox Maritime Museum, Dunbar Wharf, 1 Auckland Street, Picton The Edwin Fox Ship and Visitor Centre is holding a kids tea party. This is included with your entry fee, kids $5 and adults from $12. Kids need to be accompanied by an adult. If there is a large number in your party please call to let us know. Bookings through info@edwinfoxship.nz or phone 03 573 6868. |
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Edwin Fox Talk: The Future of the Edwin Fox
Wednesday 10th November, 7.00 pm - 8.00 pm
Edwin fox Maritime Museum, Dunbar Wharf, 1 Auckland Street, Picton Our Museum manage Karen McLeod will provide a talk on the future of the Edwin Fox. Bookings through info@edwinfoxship.nz or phone 03 573 6868. |
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Edwin Fox Talk: Nautical Quiz NightFriday 12th November, 6.30 pm
Edwin fox Maritime Museum, Dunbar Wharf, 1 Auckland Street, Picton Book your team of up to six people by Monday 8th November. Bring a plate for shared nibbles. Bookings through info@edwinfoxship.nz or phone 03 573 6868. |
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Waitohi Picton Sports Awards
Saturday 13th November, 3.00 pm
Port Marlborough Pavilion, 181 Waikawa Road, Picton Waitohi Picton Sports Awards is a community event acknowledging and celebrating our Sports Community within Waitohi Picton. Details to be confirmed. Email enquiries@endeavourparkpicton.co.nz. |
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Edwin Fox Talk: Atmosphere
Wednesday 17th November, 7.00 pm - 8.00pm
Edwin fox Maritime Museum, Dunbar Wharf, 1 Auckland Street, Picton To finish our Wednesday talk series we invite you to experience a bit of the atmosphere, food, and conditions passengers faced onboard the ship. Gold coin entry Bookings essential by Monday 15th November to info@edwinfoxship.nz or phone 03 573 6868. |
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Edwin Fox Supporters Night
Saturday 20th November, 6.30pm
Edwin fox Maritime Museum, Dunbar Wharf, 1 Auckland Street, Picton An open invitation to anyone in Marlborough who has been a volunteer of the Edwin Fox project. Please call to book yourself in and tell us of your connection. Drinks and nibbles included. Bookings essential to info@edwinfoxship.nz or phone 03 573 6868. |
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Waikawa Marae - Nga Hua o te Tau Ihu Night Market
Friday 26th November, 4.00 pm - 8.00pm
Waikawa Marae, 210 Waikawa Road, Picton After a successful night last year for our Nga Hua o te Tau Ihu Night Market Waikawa Marae has decided to hold another one this November. They are planning for this night to be bigger and better than last year. Celebrate Te Ao Maori in our community with maori craft stalls, entertainment and kapa haka. Everyone welcome, free entry and free parking. To register a stall please contact Waikawa Marae on 03 573 7547 or email admin@waikawamarae.com |
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Picton Christmas Parade
Sunday 5th December, 2.30 pm - 5.00 pm
The Foreshore, Picton This is a free fun family event. The parade participants gather at the Picton Police Station, Broadway, Picton. The parade with approximately 30 entrants weave their way around the Picton CBD and ends at the Railway Station. |
The Prize Giving & Christmas Songs concert starts at 3pmish on the Picton Foreshore, with opportunities for families to have a photo with Father Christmas. Free face painting is available for the children. A sausage sizzle is available as a fundraising for Picton School and other food stalls are available.
The Blenheim District Pipe Band lead the parade and also perform Christmas songs on the foreshore before the Prizes are awarded for Best Community Float, Best Commercials Float with 2nd and 3rd placings. The crowd is encouraged to sing along with the favourite Christmas Carols and enjoy family time on our beautiful foreshore.
Registrations for the parade can be emailed out by contacting Beryl Bowers bowers@xtra.co.nz phone 5376885 or Julie Kett juiliea.kett@gmail.com phone 5737150. A small fee of $10.00 to help cover the costs of administration is charged for participants who want to be judged.
The Blenheim District Pipe Band lead the parade and also perform Christmas songs on the foreshore before the Prizes are awarded for Best Community Float, Best Commercials Float with 2nd and 3rd placings. The crowd is encouraged to sing along with the favourite Christmas Carols and enjoy family time on our beautiful foreshore.
Registrations for the parade can be emailed out by contacting Beryl Bowers bowers@xtra.co.nz phone 5376885 or Julie Kett juiliea.kett@gmail.com phone 5737150. A small fee of $10.00 to help cover the costs of administration is charged for participants who want to be judged.
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Edwin Fox Gold Coin Day
Saturday 22nd January, 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Edwin fox Maritime Museum, Dunbar Wharf, 1 Auckland Street, Picton Visit the Edwin Fox Ship and Visitor Centre for a gold coin entry day. Discover this gem of international history. |
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2021 Ignite Marlborough
Friday 31st December, 7.00 pm - 12.00 am
The Foreshore, Picton Join us for the countdown to 2022 on the Picton Foreshore for Marlborough's biggest New Year's Eve event! |
- Fireworks, live music and dancing, and plenty of food trucks are lined up for this fantastic, annual, family-friendly event on the beautiful Picton foreshore.
- Pack your picnic blankets and settle down on the grass of the stunning Picton foreshore for a New Year's party like no other!
- No alcohol and no smoking - zero tolerance policy will be enforced by security and police. This is for the safety of everyone in the community, please be respectful and come enjoy this great night out.
Bus information coming soon!
New Year's Eve 2021 is set to be one of the greatest yet - Headlining acts and supporting bands will be announced soon!
Of course, at midnight you'll enjoy the regions biggest and brightest fireworks show, courtesy of Fireworks New Zealand.
This is a family-friendly, strictly alcohol and smoke-free event.
- Pack your picnic blankets and settle down on the grass of the stunning Picton foreshore for a New Year's party like no other!
- No alcohol and no smoking - zero tolerance policy will be enforced by security and police. This is for the safety of everyone in the community, please be respectful and come enjoy this great night out.
Bus information coming soon!
New Year's Eve 2021 is set to be one of the greatest yet - Headlining acts and supporting bands will be announced soon!
Of course, at midnight you'll enjoy the regions biggest and brightest fireworks show, courtesy of Fireworks New Zealand.
This is a family-friendly, strictly alcohol and smoke-free event.
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Picton Maritime Festival
Friday 21st to Saturday 22nd January, 10.00 am - 2.00 pm
The Foreshore, Picton Picton Maritime Festival Trust run a family-friendly community event. There is no charge to enter the festival and is always on Wellington Anniversary weekend in January. This attracts approximately up to 6000 over the two-day event. The festival opens on the Friday showcasing our very own talented performers along with national bands. Saturday the festival opens at 11am with lots of fun things to do e.g. Build a raft competition, Build a Dinghy competition, competing in our mussel floats. The Mussel Raft Races are a very fun activity that the Local St John and Fire Brigade volunteers participate in most years. This is also Free to enter. and is fabulous to watch too. Free Clinker boat rides and free face painting. |
Children's entertainment is priority and we always source talented children's entertainers. The Wonky Donkey Man is coming this time. We also have a workshop for our children to participate in prior to the festival. This is also Free for our children to participate in. On Saturday they perform their new learnt skills to their families and friends on the big stage. The children learn so much from these workshops. Bouncy Castles are available for the children also. Treasurer Island is where the pre school children can make and do activities organised by a Pre School Teacher. A huge collection of Craft and Food stalls where you can select some very yummy food.
In the evening the stage is a buzz with bands giving the crowd a chance to dance the night away. By public demand we have once again secured "The Relatives" who had the crowd rocking this year. At 10.00 pm the Fireworks display is the culmination of a great family fun day.
The event has been running for 16 years and we are very grateful to be able to use the Picton Foreshore and town basin for this event.
In the evening the stage is a buzz with bands giving the crowd a chance to dance the night away. By public demand we have once again secured "The Relatives" who had the crowd rocking this year. At 10.00 pm the Fireworks display is the culmination of a great family fun day.
The event has been running for 16 years and we are very grateful to be able to use the Picton Foreshore and town basin for this event.
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Marina 2 MarinaSaturday 26th March, 7.00 am - 1.00 pm
The Foreshore, Picton Marina 2 Marina is a scenic annual running event in the heart of the Marlborough Sounds. This unique competition utilises the picturesque trails between Picton, Waikawa and Anakiwa. With a variety of walking or running courses to choose from, this event is suitable for all levels of fitness. The four courses take you through native bush and along waterfront trails. A key feature is the panoramic views of the Marlborough Sounds that this event provides. You will finish at the event hub on Picton waterfront where a festival atmosphere will welcome you home. For more information or to register visit www.marina2marina.co.nz |