The annual Soapbox Derby is happening on Monday as part of Vintage Weekend.
The annual Soapbox Derby is happening on Monday as part of Vintage Weekend.
Your guide to what's happening in our region this week. If you have an item for this column, please email the details to news@wanganuichronicle.co.nz. The deadline is noon every Wednesday.
WHAT: Whanganui Summer Programme WHEN: January 3-31 WHERE: Various locations DETAILS: Contact the Whanganui i-Site, Taupo Quay, for more information.
WHAT: Marton CountryMusic Festival WHEN: January 19-21 WHERE: Sir James Wilson Memorial Park, Rira Street, Marton DETAILS: www.martonfestival.nz
WHAT: Vintage Weekend Whanganui WHEN: January 20-23 WHERE: Various locations DETAILS: www.vintageweekend.co.nz
WHAT: Wanganui Motorboat Club 2018 Powerboat Regatta WHEN: January 20-21 WHERE: Whanganui River near Motorboat Club DETAILS: Racing starts 11am Saturday, 10.30am Sunday.
WHAT: Wanganui Water Ski Club Goldstar Tournament WHEN: January 20-21 WHERE: Lake Wiritoa DETAILS: Racing starts 8am.
FRIDAY WHAT: Whanganui Opera Week: Talking about Desert Island Discs WHEN: 2.30pm WHERE: Prince Edward Auditorium, Wanganui Collegiate School DETAILS: Join world class opera singers Della Jones and Cesar Ulloa as they discuss their Desert Island Disc selection. Entry by koha.
SATURDAY WHAT: Whanganui River Traders and Farmers Market WHEN: 8.30am-1pm WHERE: Downtown Whanganui riverbank DETAILS: Retro theme for Vintage Weekend.
WHAT: Whanganui Opera Week: Great Opera Moments 2018 WHEN: 7.30pm WHERE: Royal Wanganui Opera House DETAILS: Final event for Whanganui Opera Week featuring all students of the school. Book at Royal Wanganui Opera House.
SUNDAY WHAT: Castlecliff Sunday Market WHEN: 11am-3pm WHERE: 5 Bryce St DETAILS: Goods, produce and food.
