Village Street Carnival back with a bang

FUN TIME: There will be loads of entertainment at Saturday's Village Street Carnival. PHOTO/FILE

The Village Street Carnival is back this Saturday - and it's bigger than ever before.

For one action-packed day, the roads will be closed and the village will be taken out on to the street for its biggest day of the year. It's going to be huge. It's going to fun. And it's a party you'd be crazy to miss.

Chock full of events that the whole family will enjoy, the whole village will come alive with a carnival vibe that you don't want to miss.

Enjoy:

■ Quality food stalls staffed by our award-winning cafes, restaurateurs and food trucks.

■ Carnival Food at our cafes and restaurants.

■ Artisan suppliers and growers showcasing their produce.

■ Free rides, bouncy castles, story readings, a magician, a fairy, face painting & so much more for the kids.

■ Buskers, live music and street performances on a centralised stage.

■ Artists creating and selling on the street.

■ Exclusive carnival deals and some incredible bargains from our amazing retailers - and so much more!

This year the Piece-makers market and the Havelock Handmade market will also be involved pushing the carnival throughout the village. The two markets will be in their usual spots and serving up the best of local arts and crafts.

The Havelock North Function Centre will be overflowing with Carnival action. With the Keirunga Arts & Crafts Society showcasing several of their groups, namely spinners and weavers, potters, folk art, quilters and painters. A pop-up store, Paterson Rose, is selling children's linen and accessories and Pure Catering is offering tea, coffee and refreshments throughout the day.

Many lucky locals will also be heading to the carnival with pockets full of carnival cash which can be won through The Hits with Sarah and Martin leading into the carnival.

The Village Street Carnival

Saturday, October 29, 10am to 3pm

Havelock North Village

Be there, or be somewhere less cool!