What do the Bay of Plenty Steamers have in common with Lord Poddymouth and a sale of New Zealand literature?
It's not a trick question - they are all part of the fantastic weekend of events in Tauranga this Labour Weekend.
With the Tauranga Arts Festival 2009 now in full swing, a
busking festival in Mount Maunganui and the Steamers playing Taranaki, Bay residents and visitors will be spoilt for choice if they're looking for something to do.
And the good news is that fine weather is forecast - Saturday and Sunday will both be fine, with a high of 16C on Saturday and 18C on Sunday, MetService forecaster Ian Gall said.
Showers are forecast for tomorrow and are due to return on Monday.
FRIDAY:
Drivers Motorsport Bar, 11th Ave Plaza: Chris Gunn plays live 8pm-11pm (Hot rod cruise night on last Friday of month).
Welcome Bay Sports Bar & Grill: Monthly big band nite featuring Rotorua 5-piece Count me In. R&B/ rock fusion band 8pm.
Mainstream, play at Mount RSA.
Bay Salsa Festival Dance workshops, showcase performances, street displays and stalls. Otumoetai Action Centre, Tauranga
SATURDAY:
The Cargo Shed 10am- 4pm. 5 Dive Crescent, Tauranga. High quality original artwork for sale. Body artist painting a model from 10.30am to early afternoon.
Mount Maunganui Busking Festival, midday to 2.30pm, downtown Mount Maunganui.
Maunganui the Market, Saturday 10am-4pm, Citizens' Hall
345 Maunganui Rd.
Caring for Our Coast climate rally 3.50pm. Main Beach, Mount Maunganui (next to the Surf Club). Join in the 350 human outline and join in the climate change conversation.
Next Generation Rally 10am, Memorial Park. Join families interested in protecting their children's future at Memorial Park to make a human 350 outline.
Art in the Park 8am-5pm, Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui.Tauranga Society of Artists offer for sale a variety of art to suit all tastes and pockets. Sunday if wet.
Mount RSA: Bee Gees Fever Show.
Welcome Bay Sports Bar and Grill: Forte - cruisy R&B/Soul 8pm.
The Great Kiwi Book Sale. Tauranga Library is selling off classic New Zealand favourites. All books sold are multiple copies. 9.30am - 4pm.
Yachting: P Class and Starling North Island championships, Tauranga Harbour.
Bay Salsa Festival Dance workshops, showcase performances, street displays and stalls. Otumoetai Action Centre, Tauranga
SUNDAY:
Rugby:
Bay of Plenty Steamers v Taranaki, last round-robin game Air NZ Cup rugby, Baypark Stadium, 2.35pm.
Cricket: Bay of Plenty v Manawatu, Twenty20, Te Puke Domain, 2.30pm
Golf: Booth Shield, annual teams inter-provincial tournament, Bay of Plenty, Eastlands, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, Waikato, Northland, Wellington at Mount Maunganui Golf Club
Mount Maunganui Busking Festival, midday to 3.30pm, downtown Mount Maunganui
The Cargo Shed 10am- 4pm. 5 Dive Crescent, Tauranga. High quality original artwork for sale.
TECT All Terrain Park open day.
Maunganui The Market, 10am-2pm, Citizens' Hall
345 Maunganui Rd.
Home Computer Club [Tga] Inc: 10am, Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St West. Computer enthusiasts meet to share their knowledge and experience. $3 door charge. Visitors welcome. Ph 544-2067.
BOP Linux Users: Bimonthly Hands On Day. 9.30am, Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St West (back room). $2 door charge. All welcome. www.lug.co.nz
Papamoa Country Music Club: Meeting 1pm, Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, Parton Rd. Guest artists "sparx"-dynamic duo. All welcome, Visitors $3 afternoon tea included.
Mount RSA: Donna Heke 4.30pm-6.30pm.
The Great Kiwi Book Sale. Tauranga Library is selling off classic New Zealand favourites. All books sold are multiple copies. 11.30am - 4pm
Yachting: P Class and Starling North Island championships, Tauranga Harbour.
Bay Salsa Festival Dance workshops, showcase performances, street displays and stalls. Otumoetai Action Centre, Tauranga
MONDAY:
Cricket Bay of Plenty v Manawatu, one-day game, Te Puke Domain, 11am.
Golf: Booth Shield, annual teams inter-provincial tournament, Bay of Plenty, Eastlands, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, Waikato, Northland, Wellington at Mount Maunganui Golf Club.
Yachting: P Class and Starling North Island championships, Tauranga Harbour.
What do the Bay of Plenty Steamers have in common with Lord Poddymouth and a sale of New Zealand literature?
It's not a trick question - they are all part of the fantastic weekend of events in Tauranga this Labour Weekend.
With the Tauranga Arts Festival 2009 now in full swing, a
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