Celebrate the unique maritime history of Picton and the Marlborough Sounds at the 14th Annual Picton Maritime Festival on Saturday 19th January 2019.
We're on a mission - to celebrate the unique maritime character and history of Picton.
On water displays including the learn to row Dory Boats -Waka ama, Rarangi Life Savers, Raft races - Build a Boat or supplied mussel rafts - clinker boat displays + scheduled rides on the water - Waka ama, Dragon Boat display, Whale Chaser, Steam Boat and Coastguard on display.
Children's activities on the day include - Treasure Island - Under the sea crafts, sea rock pets, face painting, toddler area, best dressed in maritime theme & bouncy castles.
Food stalls, Salmon filleting demonstrations, a selection of food & craft stalls - static displays i.e. Coast Guard.
Entertainment from the stage - Queen Charlotte College Kapa Haka performance, Goodtime Music Academy children's workshop performance, local talented musicians, Circus Act and lots more.
The evening line up of musicians and the Quarterdeck opens after 5pm with refreshments
Don't miss the FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA at 10pm.
The purpose of the Picton Maritime Festival Trust - a registered charitable trust - is to raise funds and create a fundraising platform for other non-profit organisations, thereby providing support for the benefit of needy and deserving groups, individuals, community organisations and projects within the Marlborough community, particularly with the emphasis towards youth.
Our continued goal is very much about bringing families together, in a free, fun environment, celebrating the unique maritime heritage of Picton. We have established a professionally operated, safe, enjoyable annual event for the whole family and we are excited that is has now become an event in its own right, proudly occupying Wellington anniversary Weekend on the calendar. We are determined to keep the festival free of charge as entry fees to these types of events are rapidly becoming beyond financial reach of the average Kiwi family.
We invite you to come along and be part of our fabulous 13th annual festival.
To celebrate the unique Maritime character and history of Picton.
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