Events 2010 - 2011

Collingwood Summer Food Fair

Food caught, shot, harvested, cultivated, bred, hooked or cooked locally. Also games, raffles, spit roast, hangi, tug-o-war, live music, bar. Entry fee Adults $25, accompanied kids free - then all you can eat. Courtesy coaches home in Golden Bay. Collingwood Recreation Ground 3pm ‘til sundown. Weather day Monday. For further information contact Pete Watkins.
collingwood520@windowslive.com

Golden Bay Summer Food and Wine Festival

Cultural Food and Wine Festival above Pohara Beach looking over Golden Bay at Kowhatu Winery, Richmond Road, Pohara.

The aim of this festival is to promote the culture, region and idyllic lifestyle of Golden Bay, as well as creating awarenes of the variety of cuisine foods, local products and the unique micro wine growing region, along with art and entertainment in a place of natural wonder.

Te Radar will be back to compare the show !

Entry fee : prepaid $16 - adults $20 - under age 16 free
Tickets available at the Schnapp Dragon Distillery Takaka.

For more information email terry@wildfruit.co.nz or phone 03 525 9899.

Golden Bay 114th A&P Show

Location : Golden Bay Recreation Park, Park Avenue, Takaka

This is a superb country A&P Show with judging of farm animals, horse events over the day, chopping, shearing, quilting and spinning displays, vintage machinery and collectable car exhibitions. The produce booth shows off the many talents of our residents and visitors with cooking, vegetable  and floral entries and a very large photography section. There are many trade stands from tractors to chopping blocks, plus a large variety of food stalls to tempt every taste. Follow this up with a whirl on the carnival side shows or relax and enjoy our local bands and other entertainment.
This is a day that has something for everyone. See you there.

Cost : Adults $8.00 - Children under 15 free - Cars free

For information phone Jean Wedderburn - 03 525 9142
Email: jeanwedderburn@gmail.com

Fireworks Over the Aorere

Now in its 6th year. Professional firework display over the Aorere River estuary in Collingwood. Weather days 24th or 25th October.

Fundraiser for Collingwood Volunteer Fire Brigade.
Contact Pete Watkins collingwood520@windowslive.com

Beat the Winter Blues at Anatoki Salmon

Golden Valley Country Music Awards

This event is run annually on Queen's Birthday Weekend at the Pohara Hall. Auditions run from 8am Saturday & Sunday morning. We have a social on Saturday evening and the Finals will start at approximately 1pm on the Sunday afternoon.

It's a great weekend of Country Music. Cost: Auditions $5  Finals $12  $6 Under 5 Free.

For further information contact: Judy Ray on 03 5258175
Web Site: www.freewebs.com/marbmountain-cmc
email: judy.ray@ihug.co.nz

Orange Queensday at Anatoki Salmon

On the 2nd of May we celebrate our Orange Queensday.
Wear something ORANGE and have 15% discount on fishing.
Live music

• Tina Bridgeman
• Rum 'n Coke
• Raysanne and Paul

Kids activities - Heaps of fun.

Totally Local Easter Market Fair

Takaka Primary School Hall on Easter Sunday
Back by popular demand this free local only event is a rain or shine showing off of Golden Bay's products and produce, arts and crafts and music !

10:30    Kiwi Pinjata for kids
1:00     Unusual Egg races for all
1:30    Egg Judging

Buskers need to sign up for a time slot - Stalls are $10 - Community group fundraisers free
Young people $5. - Book at 525 9298 or at moonbow@goldenbay.net.nz

Escape from Tane's Forest

The inaugural Escape from Tane's Forest ....18km trail run over the Kaituna Track finishing at The Naked Possum.
A rugged run in a great location.
For further information contact: Amanda Dykzeul on 03 545 8453 - Web Site: www.nelsonevents.co.nz - email: admin@nelsonevents.co.nz

Anatoki Salmon Harvest Festival

Live music:
- Tina Bridgeman
- Rayzanne and Paul
- Gipsy Pickers

Nice meals and salmon at bargain prices while stock last.
Anatoki Salmon, McCallums Road, Anatoki Valley, Golden Bay, New Zealand
www.anatokisalmon.co.nz

World Naked Bike Ride

The Golden Bay World Naked Bike Ride will be from Tarakoe to Pohara. The ride will travel the 3Km coastal scenic road to Pohara where prizes will be given for the funniest body art. Although this ride is in support of the World Naked Bike Ride, the Golden Bay ride is focusing on promoting the new drive for motorists to pass cyclists at a safe distance of 1.5m. For more information contact Victoria Davis moonbow@goldenbay.net.nz or phone 525 9298.

Family Fun Ride

Start at 2:00pm from the Village Green and cycle to Bencarri Nature Park and Cafe and back. Stop off at the park and be in with a chance of winning a new bike. Refresh yourselves with a drink or snack at Bencarri before heading back to the start at your leisure.
For more information phone Dave Myall 03 525 8876 or email recreation@gbcw.co.nz

Heart Art Festival

Celebrating the diversity of the Bay's arts community. For further information contact Grant Knowles 03 525 7974. www.tribulldrums.co.nz

Live entertainment on Takaka's Village Green and the main street of Collingwood.

Other events include 'Opening of the Heart', a public mural, art exhibition, a sculpture symposium at Milnthorpe scenic reserve, 'A Way With The Faries’, the swamp stomp and entertainment in the local schools. Read more about the events under "Facts and Footnotes"

Mardi Gras

A full 12 hours off non stop entertainment both on and off stage. Buskers, clowns, fairground attractions LOTS of children’s entertainment, fire performance, music, food, market stalls, PLUS Belly, Salsa & Ceroc Dancing and MUCH, MUCH MORE!! Highlights are the Taniwha and mask parade PLUS our excellent local performance artists. Location: Village Green, Takaka. Cost : Free.
For more information phone Dave Myall 03 525 8876 or email recreation@gbcw.co.nz

Luminate Festival - REJUVENATE AT LUMINATE 2010

Canaan Downs, Takaka Hill - Returning for its third year, Luminate is an earth friendly festival of music, dance, art, creativity and sustainability. Join us to celebrate the ancient summer harvest festival of Lughnasadgh, on the full moon midway between the solstice and equinox. Luminate is a Clean Environment event. There will be no rubbish bins or recycling on site! Be prepared to pack out what you bring in and leave no trace. Food stalls will serve onto ceramics or direct to your own plate and cup. There will be a composting area for biodegradeables.
Ticket sales online available from www.eventfinder.co.nz
and locally from GB Organics, Takaka.
Early summer special $135 until December while stocks last. Standard price $150. Children under 13 and adults over 70 gain free admission. Ticket to festival includes admission to all workshops and one weeks camping. More info: www.luminatefestival.co.nz

Euphoria Expressive Dance

Location : Pohara Hall

Cost $5

Dance from your heart as live acoustic music takes you on a journey of free expression.

For more information call Clair Fones on 525 7974

Heart Art - A Way with the Faeries

Location : Milnthorpe Scenic Reserve, State Highway 60
20km west of Takaka

Calling all mystical and mortal creatures to celebrate the unique environment of Milnthorpe Scenic Reserve, a 400 acre regenerating native forest. Explore the enchanted pathways and beautiful beach, keeping an eye out for whimsical creatures and sculptures along the way.

We invite adults and children alike to dress in faery forest folk costume.  Enjoy a family day of fun filled activities: faery picnic, treasure hunt with great prizes, storytelling, creative workshops, sculpture, music, food stalls.

Cost: $5 adults gold coin children
Contact: Grant Knowles - Ph: 525 7974 - Email : tribulldrums@xtra.co.nz
Web Site : www.tribulldrums.co.nz

The Naked Possum Rata Festival

Celebrating the annual flowering of our spectacular rata forests in Golden Bay. For further information contact Jocelyn or Grant on 03 524 8433 or follow information as it is posted on our web site www.nakedpossum.com

Tata Titanic Cardboard Boat Race

Race starts at 11am, BUT be there 10am for judging and to see the crazy boats and costumed crews. This event made the Golden Bay ICON status. Cardboard crafts resembling dinghies, submarines and even icebergs brave the waves for a fun time. Category and spot prizes donated by local businesses.  Location: Tata Beach (or the “lagoon” if windy). Cost: $10.00 per team. For Information phone Dave Myall 03 525 8876 - or email recreation@gbcw.co.nz

Sand Sculpture Extravaganza

Location : Pohara Beach January 10th  2010 (rain day 11th )
Gold coin per entry

Bring : shovel, spade, mum, sun block, water, sunhat, dad, creative ideas, children

For more information ph Grant 5257974
Supported by Golden Bay Community Arts Council

The Tata Swim

Tata Beach to Tata Island and back. There are spot prizes as well as 11 category prizes. Categories include Junior and Open in both One-Way (about750m) and Two-Way (1500m), also Oldest- and Youngest- competitor to complete any swim, and First Local in the Two-Way swim. Postponement day if sea/weather conditions dictate is Mon 04 Jan.
For more information contact Graeme : trimwells@orcon.net.nz
To view the Tata Swim flyer click on the picture to the right (this will open a PDF document).

Collingwood Raft Race

Show your artistic flair and boat racing skills - make your own boat and assemble at noon at Beardmores Beach, Collingwood for a 1pm race start. Senior and Junior sections. Everyone must wear a life jacket. Location: Hills Beach to Collingwood Boat Ramp. Cost: $5 children / $10 adults. Info phone Paddy on 0800 808257.

Takaka Village Theatre Annual Book Fair

Visit The Village Theatre for our monster sale of preloved books of all genres, languages, conditions, persausions and temperaments. Gather your holiday reading matter, and maybe a few choice gems that you can ferret out from amongst the throng. This event is a fundraiser for the community-owned Village Theatre.

Santa Parade

Location : Commercial Street, Takaka
A parade of collectable vehicles, a visit by Santa in his sleigh, a performance by Golden Bay Citizens Band and the Motueka Highland Pipe Band.
Location: Takaka Village Green. Cost: Free. For more information contact Dave Myall on 525 8876 or recreation@gbcw.nz.

Allshorts - short film and music video festival

Sat 24th October 7:30 pm at the Village Theatre Takaka
Golden Bay grown festival showcasing a a fantastic range of NZ Short Films from Antarctica to Auckland - all genres all short.
Red carpet and bubbles - wear your finery
Tickets on sale now at The Golden Bay Gallery $12
www.allshorts.org.nz

Free Outdoor Concert

Fresh FM is a Community Access radio station buzzing with life, and Sunday 6 September will find the Takaka studio really come alive with a free live-to-air concert in the courtyard at the Golden Bay Workcentre. Everyone is welcome.
Guests include the Golden Bay Orchestra; Zing World Choir; Noodles (Tina Bridgman, Dale Westerink and Purple) who play funky Celtic; Grio; and members of one of the many local ukulele bands. Hosted by Martine Bouiller, the concert will be a great way to shake off the winter blues.

A Gnome Away From Home

The third Gnome Away from Home weekend will find visitors burrowing their way to Collingwood over the weekend of August 21-23. The surprisingly successful event last year attracted 100 gnomes and their associates, the furthest coming from Aberdeen. The late Dave Whittaker anonymously abandoned four on the various “petrol sharer’s benches” around the Bay, all with notes asking to be taken to Collingwood. All four gnomes were safely delivered. The weekend’s organiser, says the event is held on what is traditionally the quietest weekend of the year. Bring your gnome and enjoy races, competitions, food and fun. Information: Farewell Spit Eco Tours - 03 5248257 or 0800 808 257.

Wheelbarrow Jamboree

Tukurua Beach - A celebration and thanksgiving for two of the things we most treasure - the wheelbarrow and the beach. Prizes are awarded for the best-decorated wheelbarrow, the fastest-laden team (junior / senior events) and unladen sprints. Silly hats, banners and signage are all encouraged. All are welcome to join in.
A joyous, energenic and respectful occasion. Info: Paul Winspear

Amplified Picnic and Outdoor Movie

A great chance to hang out in the park with your neighbours, enjoy sounds mixed by local DJs and have some fun with hula hoop, jump rope, poi and big ball volleyball. Make up a gourmet picnic hamper (BYO permitted) and bring your friends along to watch the movie "The Adventures of Robin Hood". Location: Village Green, Takaka. Cost: $2 Adults, $1 Child. Infophone: Anthony 021 776 623.

Jazz on the Green

Enjoy a summer afternoon of jazz featuring music by Nelson four piece jazz icons, Free Wheelin’ on the Village Green. Pack a picnic and head on down to the Green. Location: Takaka Village Green.
Cost: Free - Info: www.nelsonjazzfest.co.nz