VINTAGE CAR CLUB WHEELS ON VICTORIA AVE
Witness the mighty sight of over 200 classic cars, hot rods and vintage cars filling Whanganui’s main street or enter your own car and join the others on display.
Where: Downtown, Victoria Ave
When: Cars park from 8am, viewing from 10am - 4pm
Entry: Free car entry & free to view
Contact the Vintage Car Club here
WHANGANUI RETRO MARKET
Our Saturday Market takes on a retro theme as our stallholders bring out their treasures from another era. Think eats, beats and retro treats, as we chill out by the river.
Where: Downtown Riverbank, Taupo Quay
When: 8.30am - 2pm
Entry: Free
Find out more at whanganuirivermarkets.nz
THE VINTAGE FAIR
Sponsored by Kerryn Irvin, LJ Hooker Real Estate
Look out for the flags and shop vintage, retro, antiques, collectables and fashion from stallholders that have come from all around.
Book a stall. We are currently accepting bookings for stalls at the Vintage Fair. For more information and to book click here.
Where: Victoria Ave
When: 10am - 4pm
Entry: $2
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: Various Locations, Downtown
When: 10am - midnight Entry: Free
Find out more at mainstreetwhanganui.co.nz
Live at the Bayleys Mainstage, Ridgway St
When: 11am to 10.45pm
11am Te Taikura o Te Awa Tupua Kapa Haka
11.30am Victorious Steam (Whanganui) Steampunk Teapot Racing
12.30pm Ukulele Orchestra
1.30pm Freddy Flash & the Firebirds
3pm Evenflow
4pm Dusta
5pm Whiskey Mama
6pm Kessel
7pm The Blue Veinz
8pm Under Cover
9pm Damn Raucous Brass
10.45pm The Replicants
Live on the More FM Majestic Square Stage
When: 10am to 4pm
10am Jazz Connexion Combo
11am Ra Costello
11.30am Lizzy De Vegt
12.30pm Te Taikura o Te Awa Tupua Kapa Haka
1pm Cultural & Community Entertainment
2pm Looking Good Costume Competition
3pm Colour Radio
4pm Transistors
Vintage Costume Competition
Looking good and dressed to impress! Enter on the day.
Where: More FM Majestic Square Stage
When: 2pm
Find out more at www.themetropolitan.club
Free Family Zone
Face-painting. Old fashioned games. Dress ups. Storytelling. Find out more at www.mainstreetwhanganui.co.nz
Pop Up Sound Lounge
Retro Radios take beautiful old radios of yesteryear and bring them back to life. Visit, view, chat and buy. Features, a taster of Whanganui District Library’s new vinyl collection. Full of classics, old and new.
Venue to be advised. Find out more at www.mainstreetwhanganui.co.nz
Simmer Down
Eateries and cafes spill out onto Victoria Avenue. Live entertainment.
Where: Victoria Ave between Ridgway St and Taupo Quay
When: 10am to 4pm
Find out more at www.mainstreetwhanganui.co.nz
The Decade Dinner
A three course meal from three restaurants: La Quattro, Momiji and Stellar.
Where: Momiji Courtyard, 26 Victoria Avenue
When: 6.30pm
$65
Tickets: www.eventfinda.co.nz/2020/the-decade-dinner/manawatu-whanganui/tickets
TRADITIONAL GLASS BLOWING EVENT
Sponsored by GasNet
See skilled artisans using traditional Murano techniques create pieces of art glass. Discover contemporary art glass and limited edition works within the gallery which features over 30 of New Zealand’s best artists.
Where: New Zealand Glassworks, Rutland Street
When: 10am - 2pm
Entry: Free
Find out more at nzglassworks.com
BUSHY PARK HOMESTEAD HIGH TEA & DEVONSHIRE TEA
Walk through the forest and visitor centre and finish with tea in the Edwardian Homestead or balcony.
Where: Bushy Park
When: 10pm - 4pm
Entry: High Tea $30pp, Devonshire Tea $12pp
Phone 06 342 9879 for bookings
PAHIATUA RAIL CAR TRAIN TRIPS
Take a return trip to Eastown (40 mins) or Westmere (1.5hrs) on the RM31 Rail Car 52 seater still in its original condition. Please park on Taupo Quay and walk to Steam Rail Wanganui. For $2 pp, view the steam rail projects underway in the shed.
NOTE: Please park on Taupo Quay and walk to Steam Rail Wanganui. For $2 pp, view the steam rail projects underway in the shed.
Where: Steam Rail Wanganui, 151 Taupo Quay When: 10am
When: 10am
Entry: $25pp (Eastown) $45pp (Westmere)
Book at www.railcars.co.nz/whanganui-vintage-weekend-all
Return Day Trip to Whanganui Vintage Weekend
Take a return day trip from Palmerston North, Feilding or Marton to Whanganui on the Vintage Railcar RM31 Tokomaru and spend 6 1/2 hours in the river city enjoying Whanganui Vintage Weekend. Available on Saturday and Sunday. On both days the Railcar leaves Palmerston North at 7.50 am and arrives in Whanganui at 9.30am. The Railcar departs Whanganui at 5pm and arrives Palmerston North at 6.50pm.
Here’s the schedule:
Getting there -
- 7.50am depart Palmerston North Train Station
- 8.10am stop Feilding Train Station
- 8.35am stop Marton Train Station
Getting home -
- 6pm stop Marton Train Station
- 6.35pm Feilding Train Station
- 6.50pm Palmerston North Train Station
$50pp Palmerston North & Feilding return. $30pp Marton return.
To book visit www.railcars.co.nz/whanganui-vintage-weekend-all
Please note: you must make a note in the comments section if you are to be picked up from Feilding.
WANGANUI ARTS SOCIETY VINTAGE EXHIBITION
Vintage arts, crafts and fashion. Browse our exhibition and enjoy demonstrations of vintage arts and crafts such as spinning, weaving and tatting. Shop for something special from our vintage clothing sale.
Where: Cooks Gallery, Trafalgar Place (by entry to Cooks Gardens from Ridgway St)
When: 10am - 3pm
Entry: Free
Find more information here
HERITAGE STUDEBAKER BUS TOURS
Sponsored by Grand Hotel
Enjoy a spectacular 1.5 hour vintage bus tour of Whanganui, one of NZ’s oldest cities steeped in history. Hosted by Kyle Dalton, Whanganui history and heritage expert. Limited seats. Bookings essential.
Where: Departs from the Tram Shed, Taupo Quay
When: 10am, 12pm, 2pm
Entry: $20
Book at Whanganui I-Site
VINTAGE SPECIAL - 30 MINUTE HERITAGE RIVER CRUISES
Journey on the beautiful Whanganui River with Motor Vessel Wairua and learn all about one of New Zealand’s most important Victorian transport networks. Perfect for all ages.
Where: Opposite Moutoa Gardens
When: Departs every hour from 10am - 3pm
Entry: Adults $10, 15yrs and under $5. Pay when boarding
STEAM TRACTION ENGINE TRAILER RIDES
Ride behind the road steamers that built New Zealand, hauling timber, wool, grain and construction materials. Driven by road from our site at Maewa in Feilding.
Where: Corner of Ridgway St & Drews Ave
When: 10am - 4pm
Entry: $2
WAIMARIE VINTAGE CRUISE
Enjoy the Whanganui River with a daytime cruise on the Paddle Steamer Waimarie. Dress up in your favourite vintage. Fun for all ages. Family tickets available.
Where: Departs from Riverboat Centre, Taupo Quay
When: Boarding 10.30am, 11am – 1pm
Entry: Prices vary
Find more information at waimarie.co.nz/steampunk-cruise/
AIR CHATHAMS 1945 DOUGLAS DC3 30 MINUTE SCENIC FLIGHTS
Experience ‘real’ heritage flying in the 1945 Douglas DC-3, “Pouwhaitere”. 30 minutes of spectacular views over Whanganui in old style luxury.
Where: Whanganui Airport, Airport Rd
When: 10.30 am - 11.30 am, 1pm - 2pm, 3 - 4pm
Entry: $99
Find more information at eventfinda.co.nz
THE BARD IN THE BOOK STORE MERCHANT OF VENICE ABRIDGED
Sponsored by Bason Botanic Gardens Trust & Patrick's Pre-Read Books
Enjoy the highlights reel of Merchant of Venice at this pop-up, abridged version of Shakespeare's black comedy.
Where: Patrick's Pre-Read Books, 65 Ridgway St
When: 2pm
Entry: Gold Coin donation
Find more information at shakespeareintheparkwhanganui.com
TRAM RIDES
Experience travel from yesteryear on our beautifully restored 1912 Vintage Tram. In the Tram Shed, see the restoration in pictures and the Brisbane Tram, used by Peter Jackson in the remake of the King Kong movie.
Where: Riverbank, Moutoa Quay
When: 3pm - 5pm
Entry: $2, under 5’s free
PADDLE STEAMER WAIMARIE JAZZ CRUSIE
Listen to the highly regarded Andrew London Trio’s great jazz tunes. Complimentary glass of bubbles, finger food and cash bar. Fully licensed galley with hot and cold refreshments. Eftpos available.
Where: Departs from the Riverboat Centre, Taupo Quay
When: Boarding 5.30pm, 6pm - 8pm
Entry: $70 (R18)
Find out more information at waimarie.co.nz/jazz/
CLASSIC CRUISE
Sponsored by Mitre 10 Mega
Classic cars tour the city to delight spectators and encourage people to join in the weekends’ events. Two routes to choose from. No restrictions on car make, model or age. 7pm Finish and prize draw at the Grand.
Where: The Grand Hotel
When: 4.30pm registration, 5pm start
Entry: $5 per car includes entry into prize draw
WANGANUI REPERTORY THEATRE VINTAGE IMPROV & MUSIC HALL EVENING
Step back in Time. Wanganui Repertory Theatre will transport you to another age full of fun, laughter and intrigue. Enjoy!
Where: 4 Ridgway St
When: 6:30pm
Entry: $10
Find more information at wanganuirepertorytheatre.co.nz
CLUB METRO VINTAGE BALL
A night of delightful dancing to Double Click. Ballroom, new vogue, ceroc and rock 'n’ roll. Tickets from Club Metro.
Where: Club Metro, Ridgway St
When: 7.30 - 11.30pm
Entry: $35pp
Tickets from Club Metro
JON TOOGOOD LIVE SOLO
JT unplugged armed with yarns and tunes both young and old spanning 2 Adults albums and 3 decades of Shihad.
Where: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
When: 7.30 - 10.30pm
Entry: R18 $42pp
Tickets from www.jontoogood.live