Sarau Festival

Yet more images from this years Sarau Festival. This time, thanks to our sponsors and supporters Blackcurrants NZ Ltd. A great selection of images that truly capture the spirit and diversity of the day. Click an image to start a pop-up slideshow. Enjoy. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1...

Thank you to the generosity of the many, many local families and individuals, too numerous to mention, who donated their time, land, expertise and enthusiasm in so many areas. The Sarau Festival is truly a community effort, and to everyone who made a contribution, however big or small – it wouldn’t...

Hot of the presses, here is the official programme for Sunday’s Sarau Festival. We are all set for what is sure to be a great afternoon and evening of fun and entertainment for all. See you there. 2009 Official Programme [pdf]

As the day for the second Sarau Festival is rapidly approaching it is timely to further acknowledge our major sponsors who continue to support this growing event. We are indebted to them and look forward to their ongoing support. CRT Horticulture CRT Co-Operative formed CRT Horticulture fourteen months...

What a fun idea! At the Sarau Festival there will be a Recipe Book Stand. Here you can give us your surplus recipe books and browse around for pre-loved books to buy. Take your time and look – maybe you’ll find just that book or recipe you remember from your childhood! BUT to make this work we need...

You still have a few days to get your registration in!  Download the form and send them in – the Sarau Festival is building up to another fantastic day!  Be part of it!

Hi Everyone Just to let you all know that the 2009 Sarau Festival will be held at the Moutere Community Centre and Grounds on 1 February 2009 at 4pm.  More information on the website soon but mark your diary now! We will have registration forms for stalls and the cycle race on this website so watch...

Hi Everyone, Here’s a small gallery of images from the Cycle Race. Feedback was very positive from riders, with some good tips and ideas to make it even better next year! If you have any photos you would like to add to the gallery, drop us an email.

Just one not so good outcome . . . . . unfortunately 2 of the Cancer Society sun umbrellas were removed from the festival site during or following the festival.  These umbrellas are lent out by the Cancer Society to help Nelsonians enjoy outdoor activities like the Sarau Festival without being in...

What a great race? And an adventure for those of you who took a wrong turn – sorry about that . . . our first time too! A special thanks to Ross Prestidge and Brian Beuke who devised this race, and to Rosemary Hyatt and Merleen Earlam who helped with the registrations and of course, to all the...