Whanganui What's On January 18-24

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 Country Music 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.