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 Resource Centre AGM
Tuesday 16th June, 1.00 pm - 2.00 pm
Scoozis Cafe, Mariners Mall, 100 High Street, Picton Notice is hereby given that the 2020 AGM of Picton Resource Centre Inc will be held on Tuesday 16th June 1.00 pm at Scoozis Cafe. RSVP to prcentre@xtra.co.nz or 03 573 7790, an RSVP is vital due to the need to keep the number of attendees to 10 or below in accordance with the Covid-19 gathering restrictions. |
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Picton Dawn Chorus AGM
Sunday 21st June, 8.30 am
Location to be confirmed, Picton Notice is hereby given that the 2020 AGM of Picton Dawn Chorus Inc will be held on Sunday, June 21 at 8.30am (being the PDC traditional time). |
Due to Covid-19 causing some uncertainty, the meeting will be held either at Le Cafe, at another venue or on-line using Zoom. A decision in this regard will be made closer to the time of the meeting and made known to all potential participants.
Further information pertaining to the AGM will be sent out to all paid-up members early in June. Please note - Nominations for the election of Board Members must be in the hands of the Project Administrator, Pop Macfarlane (admin@pictondawnchorus.nz) before June 3, 2020. Nominations can only be accepted from current members and must be seconded by another current member. All nominations must include a brief biographical description of the Nominee.
Further information pertaining to the AGM will be sent out to all paid-up members early in June. Please note - Nominations for the election of Board Members must be in the hands of the Project Administrator, Pop Macfarlane (admin@pictondawnchorus.nz) before June 3, 2020. Nominations can only be accepted from current members and must be seconded by another current member. All nominations must include a brief biographical description of the Nominee.
Edwin Fox ShowcaseThursday 25th June, 6.00 pm - 7.30 pm
Edwin Fox Maritime Museum, Dunbar Wharf, Picton On the 135th anniversary of the ship leaving from London on its last ocean voyage reaching New Zealand 3 months later ready to be converted into a refrigeration ship, we will be opening the museum for the evening.Karen McLeod, manager of The Edwin Fox will give a talk sharing some of the interesting facts in particular around the convict cargo, this will be followed by a visit into the dry dock, a different experience at night. This is a great opportunity to find out a little bit more about our fantastic tourism attraction that attracts more than 12000 people a year, and given that a lot of our visitors to New Zealand in the future maybe Australian a great chance to skill up on some Australian Convict history. A great chance to develop connections between local business's/ attractions. Edwin Fox promotional packs will be available on the night too. This is a free event but bookings are essential, numbers will be limited and appropriate Covid 19 protocol will be in place. Refreshments will be served also. Call 03 573 6868 to book you place. |
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National Cream Tea Day
Saturday 27th June, 10.00 am - 2.00 pm
Edwin Fox Maritime Museum, Dunbar Wharf, Picton Come and enjoy scones and tea the Cornish way! Celebrating National Cream Tea Day Edwin Fox Maritime Museum is offering FREE tea and scones included in your entry fee to the museum from 10.00 am until 2.00 pm. For more information call 03 573 6868. |
Edwin Fox Pirate School
Saturday 4th to Sunday 12th July daily, 9.00 am - 3.00 pm
Edwin Fox Maritime Museum, Dunbar Wharf, Picton Pirate School is back! Come and explore the museum and ship, arts and crafts in the boat shed, enjoy a ships biscuit with or without weavels and try a lime cordial to keep the scurvy away. Try your hand at knot tying and don't forget to dress like a pirate. Call 03 573 6868 for more information. |
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The Daylight Atheist
Thursday 6th August
Picton Little Theatre, 9 Dublin Street, Picton An instant hit when it premiered, The Daylight Atheist by award-winning satirical cartoonist Tom Scott, stars Michael Hurst in a not-to-be-missed repertoire experience. Ageing Irish raconteur Danny Moffat retreats from the harsh light of the world to his bedroom. There, under hoardings of old newspapers and beer bottles, he sorts through a lifetime of memories and regrets, from growing up as a boy in Ireland, to the hopes and disappointments of immigration to New Zealand. Tom Scott’s wonderfully inventive and fiercely funny play is a stirring portrait of his father, a deeply flawed yet charismatic bloke. Details to be confirmed. |
Edwin Fox Social Club Launch
Friday 14th August, 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm
Edwin Fox Maritime Museum, Dunbar Wharf, Picton We are excited to launch an Edwin Fox Social Club, we plan to meet regularly and arrange events and outings while also enjoying the museum, new research and of course our waterfront location. We want to kick off with a quiz night which will be about New Zealand maritime history (including Edwin Fox) call to book your team of 3 to 5 persons by the 7th August please, prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and second to last! We will share more info on the social club during the night. Call 03 573 6868 for more information. |
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Hammers and Horsehair
Sunday 16th August
Picton Little Theatre, 9 Dublin Street, Picton Hammers & Horsehair brings you Three's Company, a vibrant and varied programme of music from the late Classical period. In between two wonderful piano trios by Mozart and Beethoven are a much loved Rondo for piano by Mozart, a set of lively variations by Beethoven for piano and cello on a theme from Handel's Judas Maccabeus, and a beautiful Sonatina for violin and piano by Schubert. Details to be confirmed. |
From Scratch
Tuesday 8th September
Picton Little Theatre, 9 Dublin Street, Picton The inventive, highly rhythmic percussion group From Scratch is like no other. It has its own characteristic Pacific-region sound, performed on a unique array of original, DIY invented instruments, including their PVC slaptubes. |
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From Scratch guide their audience through a magical journey, part sculpture, part music, part ritual. Rhythmic and instrument invention lie at the heart of From Scratch and have earned the group an international reputation for visually captivating and sonically mesmerizing performances.
Details to be confirmed.
Details to be confirmed.
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Queen Charlotte Relay
Saturday 19th September, 11.00 am to 5.30 pm
Waitohi Domain, Dublin Street, Picton This relay is one of the oldest road relays held in New Zealand and still running on a State Highway.The first relay was on 17th September 1982 and has been competed for annually since without a break. The course has had only minor changes mainly in Havelock for safety reasons. We have teams coming from all over New Zealand to compete and have a fun day into the bargain. |
This event is a 5 person relay starting at Waitohi Domain, Picton finishing in Havelock outside the Havelock Hotel. The relay was for runners only until 2002 when due to popular demand we introduced a walkers grade. The walkers are not refereed so it is social walking.
Team Entry $125 | On-line Entry for 2020 opening May 2020. The race is limited to a maximum of 80 teams participating (incl. walkers teams).
(All competitors must be aged 14 or above on Race Day)Walkers leave Waitohi Domain 11.30am | Race briefing 11.00am at Picton School.
Entries close Thursday 17th September 2020. Runners leave Waitohi Domain 1pm | Race briefing 12.15pm at Picton School. Online entries open soon on harriers.net.nz/
Team Entry $125 | On-line Entry for 2020 opening May 2020. The race is limited to a maximum of 80 teams participating (incl. walkers teams).
(All competitors must be aged 14 or above on Race Day)Walkers leave Waitohi Domain 11.30am | Race briefing 11.00am at Picton School.
Entries close Thursday 17th September 2020. Runners leave Waitohi Domain 1pm | Race briefing 12.15pm at Picton School. Online entries open soon on harriers.net.nz/
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Marina 2 Marina
Saturday 10th October, 7.00 am
London Quay, Picton Now in its eighth year, Marina 2 Marina (brought to you by Marlborough Sounds Marinas) 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. There are four track options to choose from: The Link 24km: Starting at Anakiwa Bay (beginning of the Queen Charlotte Track) the track takes runners through 24km of native bush on the newly built Link Pathway. The Snout 13km: The Snout 13km course includes a few hard hill climbs but when you reach the top, the views are amazing. This would be suited for the fitness enthusiast and regular joggers. Marina 2 Marina 9km: This course follows the Picton to Waikawa track and is an easy trail for novice runners and with the option to walk, makes it suitable for all members of the family. Kids Dash 2km: Children aged 5-9 years can enter this event for a quick dash around Picton Marina. The event begins and ends with the festival atmosphere and family entertainment at London Quay. For more information visit www.marina2marina.co.nz. |
Marlborough Heritage Festival - Kids Day
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Saturday 10th October, 3.00 pm
Edwin Fox Maritime Museum, Dunbar Wharf, Picton Hey kids, after you have exhausted yourself running the Marina 2 Marina run, pop into the Edwin Fox Museum and enjoy an afternoon tea party and an explore of the museum and ship, limited food so first come first served. Kids are free but do need to be accompanied by a paying adult. Call 03 573 6868 for more information. |
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Hopetoun Brown
Saturday 10th October
Picton Little Theatre, 9 Dublin Street, Picton Hopetoun Brown light up the night, their antique wind instruments shrieking wildly, evoking the spirit of New Orleans funeral processions or futuristic funk jams. This is Supergroove’s horn section. Expect electric pianos, vibraphones and a van load of horns playing deep down bass lines and jumping sax licks like you’ve never heard! These New Zealand Music Hall of Fame inductees adore rare and antique acoustic instruments such the vibraphone and the bass clarinet, while embracing the bombastic power of the tuba, the tenor saxophone, trombones and multiple trumpets. They’ve teamed up with Finn Scholes, arguably one of the finest improvisers currently playing trumpet in New Zealand to form a unique and musically diverse act that can be at once tender and soulful while at times, anarchic and heavy. Details to be confirmed. |
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Marlborough Heritage Festival - Edwin Fox Gold Coin Day
Saturday 17th October, 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Edwin Fox Maritime Museum, Dunbar Wharf, Picton The Last Gold Coin of the year, don't miss it. Come and explore the Edwin Fox ship and Museum, The ship and passengers hold some fantastic stories come and learn what an amazing piece of World History we have right here in Marlborough. Great opportunity for local business owners to come and check out a great attraction for visitors to Marlborough too, brochures and information will be on hand to take away and feel free to chat to the manager Karen McLeod who will be hosting. Call 03 573 6868 for more information. |
Linkwater School Spring Fair
Saturday 24th October, 10.00 am - 2.00 pm
Linkwater School, QC Drive, 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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Marlborough Heritage Festival - Guided Tour of The Edwin Fox
Sunday 25th October, 3.00 pm - 4.00 pm
Edwin Fox Maritime Museum, Dunbar Wharf, Picton Come and enjoy a free tour of The Edwin Fox Museum by Manager Karen McLeod. Discover the forgotten stories the ship holds, convicts, immigrants, soldiers. After the tour, wonder at your own pace, take photos, watch the documentary and view the displays in the museum. Call 03 573 6868 for more information. |
Lochmara Lodge Half Marathon - SOLD OUT
Saturday 7th November, 8.30 am - 2.30pm
Queen Charlotte Track, Marlborough Sounds Wow, the 2020 event sold out in just over 24 hrs - but don't despair, you can add your name to the wait list in case a spot becomes available by completing the entry form on the website (http://www.lochmarahalfmarathon.co.nz/). It's time to put all that training you did during lockdown to the test at this popular boutique running event through paradise - Beech trees, bellbirds and bays, it doesn't get much better. Enjoy a stunning 1 hour early morning boat ride from Picton to Anakiwa before setting off on your 22km run/jog to Lochmara Lodge. There is a slightly shorter (19km) walking option for those who feel they cannot compete the half marathon course within the 3 1/2 hour time limit - but don't worry, you will still have the same opportunities to win spot prizes and funs prizes as everyone else. The podium will be there to celebrate the speed bunnies. The Lochmara Lodge prize giving and barbecue (at own cost) is not to be missed before joining Beachcomber once more to cruise back to Picton. What an adventure! |
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Rail Land
Saturday 7th November
Picton Little Theatre, 9 Dublin Street, Picton A journey of the mind, through song and story, about New Zealand’s on-and-off again love affair with passenger rail. |
Equal parts tragedy, comedy, and personal memoir, Rail Land is a theatrical show that weaves the critically acclaimed songs of Anthonie Tonnon with synthesizer soundscapes, and soliloquy like story-telling. Along with touches like historical letters to the editor, and meticulous notes on taking Aotearoa’s surviving public railways, Rail Land is a story of human enterprise, sabotage, obsession and hope.
The show also travels with an exhibition of historic NZ Rail Advertising Department posters and schematic maps, blown up to large scale.
Details to be confirmed.
The show also travels with an exhibition of historic NZ Rail Advertising Department posters and schematic maps, blown up to large scale.
Details to be confirmed.
Picton Christmas Parade & Prize Giving Concert
Sunday 6th December, 2.30 pm
Picton High Street and Foreshore, Picton Picton Christmas Parade and Carols is a family event. The volunteer committee of nine start organising the parade in June.We encourage community organisations and businesses to participate. Registration forms can be picked up from Picton's First National office on London Quay or emailed out on request. The parade leaves the Picton Police Station at 2.30pm. A locals concert is held on the foreshore with the the "Belles" singing Christmas Songs. We also invite the local school choirs, individuals and Kapa Haka groups to perform. Face painting is free and Santa is available for photo opportunity. The cash prizes are awarded for the Best Community Float 1st, 2nd and 3rd - Best Business Float 1st, 2nd and 3rd. We encourage families to come along - bring a rug or chairs and enjoy a family afternoon on our stunning foreshore. Thank you to our sponsors = Marlborough Lines, O'Donnell Park Barging and Port Marlborough. |
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Picton Maritime Festival
Friday 22nd January 3.00 pm - 10.00 pm and Saturday 23rd January 11.00 am - 11.00 pm
Foreshore, Picton At the moment we are looking at options of what we can do with the COVID 19 Levels. We will update this page once we confirm the plan for 2021 festival will look like.In the past the very special thing about Picton Maritime Festival is the festival runs for two days. Friday is the day we invite the locals to perform and Saturday is the family filled fun day where families can meet up and enjoy watching or participating in the events that run through the day. The event is FREE to enter and it usually attacks the local Marlborough Community and also people from Wellington (its always held on Wellington Anniversary day), Nelson and Christchurch. |