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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Picton Maritime Festival CANCELLEDFriday 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. |
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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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Fresh Choice Picton Rainbow Run
Saturday 22nd January, 11.00 am - 1.00 pm
Port Marlborough Pavilion, Endeavour Park, Picton This event is not a race it is just a chance to walk or run along with your family and friends, get a bit messy and have a laugh while our team douses you with lots and lots of rainbow colours. Make your way around the 1.5km course or go around the course twice to cover 3km. Light coloured clothing and eye protection (sunglasses,goggles etc) are recommended for the best time. Once everyone has completed the course there will be a countdown to a synchronised colour powder throw, a great end to the party atmosphere. 11:00am - Event registration. 11:30am - Participants start to run/walk. 12:30pm - Mass colour throw. |
Things to remember:
-Dress in clothes that you don’t mind getting coloured
-Bring some eye protection (glasses, goggles etc)
- Participants will be released in waves from the start line at 11:30am.
- Cancellation will only be in the event of severe weather or Covid- 19 restrictions, the final decision being made by the event management. Only upon these circumstances will a refund will be provided. This decision would be made on the morning of the event.
Click here to purchase your ticket.
-Dress in clothes that you don’t mind getting coloured
-Bring some eye protection (glasses, goggles etc)
- Participants will be released in waves from the start line at 11:30am.
- Cancellation will only be in the event of severe weather or Covid- 19 restrictions, the final decision being made by the event management. Only upon these circumstances will a refund will be provided. This decision would be made on the morning of the event.
Click here to purchase your ticket.
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Waikawa Triathlon Series
Sunday 23rd January, 8.30 am
Waikawa Bay Foreshore, Waikawa, Picton The Waikawa Tri Series is suitable for all levels and takes places on three Sundays; 23 January, 13 February and 13 March. Enter for fun, fitness or competition. Short course and long course with Triathlon and Duathlon options as well an open water swim are all available. Registration is at the Waikawa foreshore reserve from 8.30am. There will be a briefing at 9.50am and you will get underway at 10.00am. Event distances Short Course Tri: 300m Swim, 11km Cycle, 2.0km Run Long Course Tri: 750m Swim, 22km Cycle, 4.0km Run Short Course Du: 2.4km Run, 11km Cycle, 2.0km Run Long Course Du: 2.0 km Run, 22km Cycle, 4.0 km Run Open Water Swim 1500m For more information and to enter visit www.waikawatri.nz |
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Foundation-Freedom-Focus Yoga Retreat
Sunday 30th January 8.30 am to Monday 31st January 5.30 pm
Queen Charlotte Yacht Club, Shelley Beach, Picton Another year of uncertainty, stress and heightened tensions will soon come to an end. Let's launch ourselves into 2022 with two days of community spirit, asanas, meditation and skills to improve our wellbeing, both physically and spiritually for the year ahead. |
Chaitanya Deva (Chai), co-owner of Kindred Studio in Nelson will be the principle yogi teaching eight hours over the two day retreat. Chai will be teaching a detailed Yin Yoga for Postural Realignment Workshop split over two afternoons, plus a Power Vinyasa session. Chai has undertaken many pilgrimages to India to deepen his meditation practice. He has gained years of experience in applied anatomy, therapeutic massage, reiki master, designs and delivers Kindreds Level 1 & 2 Teacher Training programs and is the co-director of Evolve Festival.
James Wvinner is a 30-year practitioner of yoga and will be co-hosting 'Yoga's Three Cores'.
The first core - the physical core
The second core - breath/pranayama
The third core - the mind
James came to the practice through a near-fatal accident and used yoga to heal himself. A 500 hour Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher, James teaches a heart centred blend of pranayama, yoga asana and meditation. A keen martial artist, James also is an accomplished artist, photographer and film director.
Carmena Su began practising Ashtanga in 1998 and has since been a life-long student. Her passion is to enhance the life force within each and every one of us, using yoga, strength training, functional core training and meditation to unlock and align mind, body and spirit. Carmena will be co-hosting 'Yoga's Three Cores'.
Nicky Hewitt explains the principles of Ayurveda during a presentation What is Ayurveda? The presentation explains the principles which can assist you to take charge of your life free of disease and to enjoy stability and happiness. A Q & A session follows the presentation.
Each student will receive a twelve-minute head and shoulder massage from local experienced therapists. Morning teas and lunches are included.
Bookings: yogaretreatsnz@gmail.com. Early bird 10% discount until 30th November.
James Wvinner is a 30-year practitioner of yoga and will be co-hosting 'Yoga's Three Cores'.
The first core - the physical core
The second core - breath/pranayama
The third core - the mind
James came to the practice through a near-fatal accident and used yoga to heal himself. A 500 hour Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher, James teaches a heart centred blend of pranayama, yoga asana and meditation. A keen martial artist, James also is an accomplished artist, photographer and film director.
Carmena Su began practising Ashtanga in 1998 and has since been a life-long student. Her passion is to enhance the life force within each and every one of us, using yoga, strength training, functional core training and meditation to unlock and align mind, body and spirit. Carmena will be co-hosting 'Yoga's Three Cores'.
Nicky Hewitt explains the principles of Ayurveda during a presentation What is Ayurveda? The presentation explains the principles which can assist you to take charge of your life free of disease and to enjoy stability and happiness. A Q & A session follows the presentation.
Each student will receive a twelve-minute head and shoulder massage from local experienced therapists. Morning teas and lunches are included.
Bookings: yogaretreatsnz@gmail.com. Early bird 10% discount until 30th November.
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Waikawa Triathlon Series
Sunday 13th February, 8.30 am
Waikawa Bay Foreshore, Waikawa, Picton The Waikawa Tri Series is suitable for all levels and takes places on three Sundays; 23 January, 13 February and 13 March. Enter for fun, fitness or competition. Short course and long course with Triathlon and Duathlon options as well an open water swim are all available. Registration is at the Waikawa foreshore reserve from 8.30am. There will be a briefing at 9.50am and you will get underway at 10.00am. Event distances Short Course Tri: 300m Swim, 11km Cycle, 2.0km Run Long Course Tri: 750m Swim, 22km Cycle, 4.0km Run Short Course Du: 2.4km Run, 11km Cycle, 2.0km Run Long Course Du: 2.0 km Run, 22km Cycle, 4.0 km Run Open Water Swim 1500m For more information and to enter visit www.waikawatri.nz |
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Music in the Park
Saturday 19th February, 4.00 pm - 7.00 pm
The Foreshore, Picton Marlborough 4 Fun's Summer Concert Series are back with Music in the Parks! 3 Free, Live Music Concerts for all to enjoy at various regions of Marlborough - Blenheim, Renwick, and Picton! Grab your picnic blankets and chairs and join us for this family friendly Summer Concert, as we enjoy live music and entertainment amongst Marlborough's beautiful parks' scenery. FREE event! Family friendly. Food Trucks. Live Music. and FUN! |
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Waikawa Triathlon Series
Sunday 13th March, 8.30 am
Waikawa Bay Foreshore, Waikawa, Picton The Waikawa Tri Series is suitable for all levels and takes places on three Sundays; 23 January, 13 February and 13 March. Enter for fun, fitness or competition. Short course and long course with Triathlon and Duathlon options as well an open water swim are all available. Registration is at the Waikawa foreshore reserve from 8.30am. There will be a briefing at 9.50am and you will get underway at 10.00am. Event distances Short Course Tri: 300m Swim, 11km Cycle, 2.0km Run Long Course Tri: 750m Swim, 22km Cycle, 4.0km Run Short Course Du: 2.4km Run, 11km Cycle, 2.0km Run Long Course Du: 2.0 km Run, 22km Cycle, 4.0 km Run Open Water Swim 1500m For more information and to enter visit www.waikawatri.nz |
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Dennis Marsh and Brendan Dugan in ConcertSaturday 20th March, 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm
Picton RSA & Club, 66 Wellington Street, Picton Tickets selling now for Dennis Marsh and Brendan Dugan. Come along for a great afternoon of music. Tickets are $25 per person. Snack baskets available from noon for $15. Bar open from noon. Purchase tickets directly from the club or phone 03 573 6114. |
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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 |