Summerdaze Summer Festival, Queenstown, Wanaka, New Zealand » Special Events

Cavells Big Chill Out

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:47:07 +0000

Over looking the Shotover River in Arthurs Point, come and visit Cavells Cafe and Bar. Sit back and relax with a beer or wine and chill out to the sounds of live music.

When: 4pm to 10pm Saturday 30th January 2010
Cost: Free entry. Bring money for food & Beverages
Contact: Cavells@queenstownrafting.co.nz or 03 442 8692

Homelands in the Gardens

nicole — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:15:12 +0000

The 2nd annual live music concert in the Queenstown Gardens. Featuring: Six60, Taos, Rythmonyx, Soulsystem, Dj Pops, Dj Fat Eddie

When: 2pm – 8pm Sunday 17th January
Where: Queenstown Gardens
Cost: FREE
Contact: Johnno Stapleton revolverqueenstown@yahoo.com.au

Lake Hayes A & P Show

nicole — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:10:58 +0000

Town meets Country! Lots of family entertainment. Horses, ponies, showjumping, sheep dogs, stud sheep, childrens pets, side shows, lawn mower race. Special guest this year is TV’s Te Radar.

When: Saturday 9th January 2010
Time: Start is 8.30am with Pony events, Family entertainment at 10am
Cost: $20 per family (2 adults/2 children)
Contact: lakecountyaandpsociety@hotmail.com

New Year’s Eve Queenstown

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:09:45 +0000

Join us to celebrate the New Year with live music and a fantastic fireworks display. A great line-up of bands including the Oxo Cubans and the Medicine Men in Queenstown as well as a DJ stage.

Where: Earnslaw Park and Marine Parade, Queenstown CBD
When: 8.30 pm – 1.00 am Thursday 31 December,
Cost: Free

NB Connectabus will be providing New Year’s Eve transportation following the Celebrations. Buses will be depart from O’Connell’s Pavilion check www.connectabus.com for timetable details.

Connectabus services from Frankton – Queenstown – Fernhill will run to 11.15pm every 30 minutes.

Kelvin Heights pick-ups will be 9.00pm – 10.oopm starting at Oregon Drive to Queenstown.

Arrowtown – Queenstown departures are 9pm and 10pm.

After midnight departures from downtown Queenstown will be every 15 minutes covering Fernhill, Frankton, Kelvin Heights, Lake Hayes Estate and Arrowtown. These services will stop at approx 4.30am.

Road Closures and Liquor Bans:

Roads to be Closed: Rees Street from Shotover Street to Marine Parade. Marine Parade from Rees Street to Church Street. Beach Street from Camp Street to Shotover Street. All of Cow Lane

Period of Closure: 5.00 pm Thursday 31st December 2009 to 2.00 am Friday 1st January 2010

Extended Liquor Ban: From 6am on Sunday 27th of December 2009 to 6am Wednesday 6th January 2010 there will be a liquor ban enforced within the areas specified by the QLDC – see www.qldc.govt.nz for further information

New Year’s Eve Wanaka

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:18:27 +0000

Join friends and family to welcome in the New Year with live music and a dazzling firework display. Enjoy the beats from Retrosonic and The Cartel

Where: Ardmore Street waterfront, Wanaka CBD
When: 8.30pm – 1.00 am Thursday 31 December
Cost: Free

Road Closures and Liquor bans:

Road Closures: Ardmore Street from Dungarvon Street to the Lakeside Road/Ardmore Street intersection. Helwick Street from Ardmore Street to Dunmore Street.

Period of Closure: 5.00 pm Thursday 31st December 2009 to 2.00 am Friday 1st January 2010.

Queenstown Art and Craft Market

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:39:37 +0000

Locally handmade arts and crafts at their best; glasswear, pottery, jewellery and much more. Set in a vibrant colourful arena, where visual and performing arts meld together for the public and visitors to enjoy.

When: 9am-4.30pm Saturdays
Where: Earnslaw Park, Queenstown
Cost: Free
Contact: www.marketplace.net.nz

Queenstown Farmers Market

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:46:58 +0000

The Queenstown Farmers Market allows regional growers and primary producers of Otago and Southland the opportunity to promote and sell their produce on a regular basis directly to the community and visitors to the region. Local produce includes fruit & vegetables, honey, free range eggs, breads, farm bacon, cheeses, loose leaf teas, chutneys, coffee, cakes and much more as well as live music.

The Queenstown Farmers Market offers a variety of affordable, seasonal and fresh produce from local producers of Otago and Southland. BYO carry bag & cash

When: Saturdays 9am -12.30pm
Where: Anglican Church Grounds, corner of Church and Camp St
Contact: Sharlene Inch, 021 025 67250
Email: qtfarmersmarket@ihug.co.nz

Shakespeare on Location

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:31:27 +0000

Remarkable Theatre in association with Allied Work Force presents

“Shakespeare on Location”

Shakespeare’s loveliest scenes staged outdoors. Take a guided tour around the Queenstown Gardens and watch local actors bring the Bard’s finest works to life. Bring a cushion or come prepared to stand. Some walking required.

Tours leave from the main gates of the Queenstown Gardens (Park Street Entrance) every hour on the hour between the following times:

Friday 15th Jan 6p-8p inclusive
Sat 16th Jan 2p-8p inclusive

Cost: Gold Coin Donation. No booking required
Email: marvel@remarkabletheatre.org.nz
Website: www.remarkabletheatre.org.nz

SUMMA SK8 SESH 2010 in association with The Edge

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:32:12 +0000

SK8 COMP categories: Under 16yrs registration $5, open registration $10.

Featuring Dj k lab and Dj Pops with special guest MC Beau.

Where: Queenstown Botanical Gardens/ Skate -Park
When: SK8 COMP rego @ 10am. Saturday 23 January
Cost: Donations welcome
Contact: Summit Youth Workers 03 442 8115

This is a smoke and alcohol free event. Listen out to Q92More for weather details on the day.

Summerdaze Challenge

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:36:55 +0000

For an afternoon of sporting fun you can’t beat the Summerdaze Challenge.

Teams will go head to head on the inflatable obstacle course, battle it out on the dual lane bungy fun run and heave their way to victory in a good old fashioned tug-o-war. Grab your colleagues, friends and family and form a team of six for some sporting action and fun. Bring a picnic lunch, plenty of energy and your best sporting tactics. It’s all on!

Where: The Rec Ground, Queenstown
When: Register 11am for 12pm start, Sunday 24 January, Prize giving to follow
Cost: $20 per team
Contact: EveNZ phone 03 443 2700 or events@summerdaze.co.nz for an entry form.

Prizes kindly donated by:

Winnie Bagoes – www.winnies.co.nz

Patagonia Chocolates – www.patagoniachocolates.co.nz

Hell Pizza – www.hell.co.nz

Lonestar Cafe and Restaurant – www.lonestar.co.nz