EXPLORE | 8 GREAT – SPRING FESTIVALS
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8 GREAT SPRING FESTIVALS Looking for a little fun to brighten up your spring? We’ve found some seasonal celebrations to help you do just that. HASTINGS BLOSSOM FESTIVAL: 11 SEPTEMBER
Be a part of the festivities in Hastings. The Blossom Festival takes place on Russell Street South, at the Hastings Clock Tower from 10am to 2.30pm. The theme of this year’s parade is ‘Transport to Delight!’ There will be live entertainment in Albert Square from 10am, with the parade kicking off at 11am, followed by a prizegiving and more live entertainment from 12.45pm. facebook.com/ HastingsBlossomParade
CARTERTON DAFFODIL FESTIVAL: 12 SEPTEMBER The Carterton Daffodil Festival is back for 2021! In the heart of the Wairarapa, this popular gala is the perfect way to brighten up your year. Events include daffodil picking, Daffodil Express steam train 58 Motorhomes Caravans & Destinations
rides, street markets and an art sale. The market stalls will be set up in the town centre, a short walk from the railway station. Free shuttle buses will run from the town centre to the daffodil fields, where, for a donation to local charities, you can pick your own flowers. facebook.com/CartertonDaffodilFestival
DOMINION RD MOON FESTIVAL: 17–18 SEPTEMBER
Dominion Road in Auckland is welcoming the new season with its very own festival. The Moon Festival is celebrated by East and South East Asian communities. It’s a time for family and friends to unite in harmony and happiness – spending time together and enjoying the beauty of the full moon. The event covers three venues at the intersection of Dominion and Balmoral
roads – Potters Park, the Mt Eden War Memorial Hall, and the ex-Warehouse car park. A range of Asian cultures are on display, with an infusion of diverse ethnic representations through dance and performances, arts and craft, food and interactive light displays. drdmfest.org.nz
KAIKŌURA BEACH HOP: 15–19 SEPTEMBER
Taking place over five fantastic days, the Kaikōura Beach Hop is the perfect way to shake off those winter blues. It’s one of the biggest car shows in the South Island and is now in its 11th year. There’s something for everyone this year, including a quiz night, poker run, drivein movie, food stalls and bar, helicopter rides, Marilyn Monroe competition, rock ‘n’ roll dancing, markets and trade stalls. kaikourahop.co.nz
