FRIDAY 22 JANUARY

THE VINTAGE SOCIAL

SPONSORED BY SERIOUS SOCIAL 

Come dressed in an outfit from your favourite era to dance to the best vintage sounds from all eras at Whanganui’s home of craft beer, fine wines, and fun times: Porridge Watson.

Enter our best-dressed competition while our DJ plays the best in jazz, blues, rock and roll, 60s pop, 70s disco, glam, psychedelia, mod, Motown, soul, RnB, and 80s pop classics - all under one roof!

Where: Porridge Watson, 30 Drews Ave
When: 7pm - late
Entry: R18s only, $20

BUY TICKETS HERE
To buy tickets available from Eventfinder CLICK HERE

This show is a musical journey outlining Paul Ubana Jones's blues and folk roots. Featuring his original songs and instrumentals from the repertoire that he has performed on tour worldwide and throughout New Zealand. Suitable for all ages.

Where: Whanganui Musicians Club, 65 Drews Avenue
When: Doors Open 7pm, Show Starts 8pm
$30pp

SATURDAY 23 JANUARY

WHANGANUI RETRO MARKET

Our Saturday Markets take on a retro theme as our stallholders bring out their treasures from another era. There is so much to discover as you chill out with friends and family, and try some delicious street food as you watch the river go by. Local producers and growers and makers make it easy for you to put together a delicious pre-dinner platter before heading out on the street to party in the evening.

Where: Downtown Riverbank, Taupo Quay
When: 8.30am - 2pm
Entry: Free

Find out more at whanganuirivermarkets.nz

THE VINTAGE FAIR

Sponsored by Cura Personal Insurance Advisers

Shop vintage, retro, antiques, collectables, arts, crafts and fashion from stallholders that have come from all around.

Where: 79 Victoria Avenue (former site of Postie Plus)
When: 10am - 4pm
Entry: $2, under 15s FREE

MAINSTREET CABOODLE 

Sponsored by Whanganui Vintage Weekend Trust, Bayleys Whanganui and Mainstreet Whanganui

Whanganui’s largest annual street carnival, entertainment, food & more. Check the programme out below.

Where: Whanganui’s largest street carnival brings the CBD alive
When: 10am - midnight
Entry: FREE, some ticketed events

Find out more at www.mainstreetwhanganui.co.nz  

SCHEDULE

Wheels on Victoria, Family Zone, Steampunk, Pop Up Heritage Portraits, Retro Radios Exhibition, food stalls, buskers, boutique shopping and so much more! 

Doffing Dinner - a formal dinner in the heart of the city. The donning of hats for tipping and doffing over dinner is encouraged!
To book tickets, click here

10am - 5pm MORE FM Majestic Stage

Featuring the highly anticipated Carnival of Costume Fashion Show (2pm), live music and surprises galore to keep you guessing 

12pm - 10pm Simmer Down Stage 

A splendid chilled-out area with live entertainment, dining and a fantastic outdoor bar hosted by The Rutland Arms Inn 

11am - midnight Bayleys Mainstage - Bridge Block

Surrounded by some of Whanganui's finest bars, cafes and restaurants, Bayleys Mainstage will be pumping with an eclectic line-up of entertainment to take you through the decades, showcasing Whanganui's phenomenal artists.

To book tickets and view stage line-ups visit mainstreetwhanganui.co.nz/mainstreet-caboodle

Sponsored by Gasnet

Are you fascinated by the 2000-year-old art of glass? Try a one-on-one paperweight workshop. No experience required, book today and create your own Vintage Weekend memento! 

Where: New Zealand Glassworks, Rutland Street
When: 10am - 4pm
Entry: $115 per person

 For more info visit nzglassworks.com 

Come and enjoy our heritage arts and crafts such as spinning and weaving.

Where: Cooks Gallery, Trafalgar Place (by entry to Cooks Gardens from Ridgway St)
When: 10am - 3pm
Entry: Free

Find more information here

Experience this stunning NZ historic class A homestead built in 1906, recently repaired and renovated - looking its best just now. Walk through the forest and visitor centre and finish with tea in the Edwardian Homestead or on the balcony.

Where: 791 Rangitatau East Road, RD Kai Iwi, Whanganui 
When: 10am - 4pm
Entry: High Tea $35 adult incl. glass of bubbles, $15 under 13 years | Devonshire Tea $12 adult, $6 under 13 years

Phone 06 3429879 for bookings.

For more info visit bushypark.co.nz

Step back in Time. Whanganui Repertory Theatre will transport you to another age full of fun, laughter and intrigue. Enjoy! 

Where: 4 Ridgway St
When: 6.30pm
Entry: $20, $10 per person under 18s

Find more information visit wanganuirepertorytheatre.co.nz

Visit the Museum to take your own Vintage Selfies in the photo studio in the Tesla Studios exhibition. While you are there, take the opportunity to visit Dressed to Thrill – Fashion & accessories from the 1870s and the 1970s.

Where: Whanganui Regional Museum - Pukenamu Queens Park  
When: 10am – 4.30pm  
Entry: Free

Phone: 06 349 1110

Visit the Museum's super popular show Teeth, Talons & Taxidermy. Great activities for children are available in the Atrium. Take part in explorers, puzzles and colouring in.

Where: Whanganui Regional Museum - Pukenamu Queens Park  
When: 10am – 4.30pm  
Entry: Free

Phone: 06 349 1110

Lisa tells some great local stories for children and adults.

Where: Whanganui Regional Museum - Pukenamu Queens Park  
When: 11am - Children’s Session | 1pm - Adults Session
Entry: Free

Phone: 06 349 1110

Be dazzled with a very special night of live jazz and blues music from Lauren Armstrong and friends. Lauren’s voice influenced by the style and character of 1920s New Orleans. Sit back, enjoy the music or dance the night away. Dressing up? Think vintage jazz, swing, 1920’s, glitz. R18.

Where: Porridge Watson - 30 Drews Avenue  
When: 8pm - 11:30pm
Entry: $20 presales. Limited door sales only - subject to availability

Click here to book your tickets

SUNDAY 24 JANUARY

THE VINTAGE FAIR

Sponsored by Cura Personal Insurance Advisers

Shop vintage, retro, antiques, collectables, arts, crafts and fashion from stallholders that have come from all around.

Where: 79 Victoria Avenue (former site of Postie Plus)
When: 10am - 4pm
Entry: $2, under 15s FREE

BILLY WEBB CHALLENGE

Sponsored by Rigtec

The ‘Billy Webb’ commemorates NZ’s first professional single sculling world champion – William ‘Billy’ Webb’s defence of his World Title on the Whanganui River in 1908.

Where: Downtown Riverbank, Taupo Quay
When: 11am - 12.30pm
Entry: Free to view

For entry, course and prize details visit billywebbchallenge.co.nz

Riverside Shindig

Sponsored by Roger Crowley Barristers and Solicitors and Whanganui River Markets

Get into the groove and dress up as we revisit the 80’s with the Whanganui River as our backdrop. Live music, dancing, pop-up bar, food trucks and family fun all afternoon.

Where: Downtown Riverbank, Taupo Quay 
When: 12pm - 5pm
Entry: Free

Come and enjoy our heritage arts and crafts such as spinning and weaving.

Where: Cooks Gallery, Trafalgar Place (by entry to Cooks Gardens from Ridgway St)
When: 10am - 3pm
Entry: Free

Offered again by popular demand. See key innercity places which made Whanganui a centre of Arts and Crafts Movement design. Refreshments provided. Hosted by Whanganui District Council’s heritage advisor, Scott Flutey.

Where: Meet on Ridgway Street, by the Edith Collier mural  
When: 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Entry: $10 per person

Bookings essential - to book tickets visit Eventfinda

Experience this stunning NZ historic class A homestead built in 1906, recently repaired and renovated - looking its best just now. Walk through the forest and visitor centre and finish with tea in the Edwardian Homestead or on the balcony.

Where: 791 Rangitatau East Road, RD Kai Iwi, Whanganui 
When: 10pm - 4pm
Entry: High Tea $35 adult incl. glass of bubbles, $15 under 13 years | Devonshire Tea $12 adult, $6 under 13 years

Phone 06 3429879 for bookings.

For more info visit bushypark.co.nz

A night of delightful dancing to Double Click. Ballroom, New Vogue, Ceroc and Rock ‘n’ Roll. Complimentary glass of bubbly or soft drink on arrival and an evening supper. 

Where: Club Metro, Ridgway Street 
When: 7.30am - 11.30pm
Entry: $40

Tickets from Club Metro. Door sales available

Enjoy the thrills and spills of stockcar racing featuring vintage stockcars in the unique setting of “the Oval by the Ocean” - Whanganui’s home of motorsport, with views of the river and the sea. Sitting on a hill, blankets and a picnic are a must

Where: Landguard Road 
When: 6pm
Entry: $20 adult, $5 6 - 15 years, under 6 years free, $50 family (2 adults & 3 children), $10 Gold Card

For more info visit oceanviewspeedway.co.nz

Visit the Museum to take your own Vintage Selfies in the photo studio in the Tesla Studios exhibition. While you are there, take the opportunity to visit Dressed to Thrill – Fashion & accessories from the 1870s and the 1970s.

Where: Whanganui Regional Museum - Pukenamu Queens Park  
When: 10am – 4.30pm  
Entry: Free

Phone: 06 349 1110

Visit the Museum's super popular show Teeth, Talons & Taxidermy. Great activities for children are available in the Atrium. Take part in explorers, puzzles and colouring in.

Where: Whanganui Regional Museum - Pukenamu Queens Park  
When: 10am – 4.30pm  
Entry: Free

Phone: 06 349 1110

Lisa tells some great local stories for children and adults.

Where: Whanganui Regional Museum - Pukenamu Queens Park  
When: 11am - Children’s Session | 1pm - Adults Session
Entry: Free

Phone: 06 349 1110

MONDAY 25 JANUARY

Come and enjoy our exhibition and demonstrations of vintage arts and crafts including carving, spinning, weaving, embroidery, crochet and lots more.  Shop for something special from our vintage exhibition of embroidery, arts and crafts.

Where: Cooks Gallery, Trafalgar Place (by entry to Cooks Gardens from Ridgway St)
When: 10am - 3pm
Entry: Free

Find more information here