Lake Hayes Community BBQ
Enjoy an early evening of family fun and games with the Lake Hayes Community.
When: 4pm, Sunday 17th
Where: Playground at Lake Hayes Estate, Hope Avenue
Contact: Jan Maxwell 027 233 7934
Glenorchy Races
Glenorchy Race Day is a real southern kiwi experience and one of the premier events on Glenorchy’s social calendar.
Races include: Walk Trot Gallop; Trotting Cup; Relay Race; Stockmans Race; Saddling Race; Double Banking; Ladies Gallop; Open Gallop; Locals Gallop; Quarter Mile Sprint.
Although anyone with a horse can registers (only rule is that you wear a helmet), this is not riding for the faint hearted or inexperience.
There is plenty to eat with the Glenorchy School BBQ and the Golf Club beer tent
When: Saturday 2 January, 11am
Where: Glenorchy Recreational Grounds
Cost: $10
Contact: Pete 027 442 9950
Wanaka’s The little day out in association with The Edge
Come on down for Wanaka’s very own little day! Skate and BMX competitions on the skate park, DJ’s all day, bouncy castles, food stalls, face painting, Ball games, competitions and much, much, much more!
When: from 12:30pm through till 5pm Saturday 23rd January
Where: Pembroke Park
Cost: Free
Contact: Kahu.youth@xtra.co.nz 443 5880 or 0275 709268
Cavells Big Chill Out
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
Summerdaze Challenge
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
SUMMA SK8 SESH 2010 in association with The Edge
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.
More FM Wild About Water Pool Parties
Get ready to splash out at this year’s Summerdaze Festival with the ultimate summer pool parties in Queenstown and Wanaka! Join the party for an afternoon of fun with BBQ’s, great prizes, music from More FM, treasure hunts and more!
When: 12pm to 3pm, Friday 8 January 2010
Where: Alpine Aqualand and Wanaka Community Pool
Cost: $3
Contact: Karen Gemmell karen@lakesleisure.co.nz 03 450 9105
Wanaka Holiday Gala
Sponsored by the Upper Clutha Presbyterian Parish
An inexpensive day out for the whole family: games, food, barbecue, pavlova and raspberries, sweets and ice creams, home baking, garden produce, face painting, rides on Thomas the Tank Engine and vintage cars. Variety of stalls, silent auctions.
When: 11am to 3pm Saturday 9 January
Cost: Free entry to Wanaka Show Grounds, Corner of Aspiring Rd and McDougal St
Contact: Carol Orbell 03 443 7914 or larchwood@xtra.co.nz
Wanaka Farmers & Gardeners Market
Where: Wanaka’s Pembroke Park (corner of Ardmore & Dungarvon)
When: Every Saturday from 9am-1pm
Website: www.wanakafarmersmarket.org.nz
Email: info@wanakafarmersmarket.org.nz
Queenstown Farmers Market
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
