So much on for the children this year. Check out the full list of purple competitions and fun for children right here! Purple and Sarau seem to just work in harmony, so what better than the: Purple Hat Competition By popular demand, school students (and pre-schoolers) of all ages are invited to attend the Sarau … Continued
[singlepic id=232 w=320 h=240 float=left] Many individuals and organisations are needed for a community event as ambitious as this. We are already overwhelmed with the number of individuals and organisations who have pledged their support for the 2013 Festival by way of donations in cash or in kind, and we thank them sincerely. We encourage … Continued
The hunt for a Sarau Festival Mascot is on! For all artists and creators (or would-be artists or creators) in the region, of any age. We are looking for a mascot for our festival. The competition is to design and manufacture a quirky mascot, that is of course blackcurrant related. The mighty mascots will be … Continued
Our 2013 Guest chef: Mark Mehalski – now at the wonderful Jellyfish Cafe and Bar on the Mapua wharf. Returning to New Zealand after 20 years honing his craft in London, Valencia, Tel Aviv and Sydney, Mark has a passion for produce-driven, rustic food he describes as “decidedly Antipodean with a Mediterranean leaning”. The 2012 … Continued
Here’s a special slideshow from 2012 Sarau Festival to get you in the mood! Thanks to our wonderful photographer Libby who manages to capture the uniqueness of every Sarau Festival, year after year. Enjoy the memories of an amazing event. Maybe you’ll spot yourself if you were there…
Our photographer Libby captured some magical moments at Sarau Festival 2010. Enjoy our archive of festivals gone by and if you’ve never been before, get a taste of this wonderfully purple and unique event! The festival continues to get bigger and better every year thanks to our amazing community volunteers.
Another successful bike race – well done. And a huge thank-you to Country Kids Childcare Centre for the use of their car-park and facilities. Here are the early results from the event: Mountain Bike Race: 1st: Tom Fulmer 54min 32 secs 2nd: Henry Jaire 56mins 11 secs 3rd: Andrew Reid 56 mins 26 secs First … Continued
Thank-you to everyone who entered our competitions at Sarau Festival 2012. We were absolutely delighted to welcome over 4,000 people through the gates and have a fantastic afternoon and evening. Some guests weren’t able to stay for the results announcement so we present the results of all the competitions here! Congratulations to winners and all … Continued
We’ve just been informed that we are lucky to offer helicopter rides at Sarau Festival 2012! Helipro will be offering scenic flights from an adjacent paddock. A first for Sarau. Helipro Nelson will be waiting to take you on a fantastic flight over our beuatiful Moutere region. Cost from $65.00 and $95.00 per person. Please … Continued
Our cooking competition is once again kindly sponsored by Barker’s Fine Foods. Here’s a quick reminder that all cooking comp entries must be presented to the competition tent (FruitFed marquee) by 4.00pm. Preserves, baking and juices should all be delivered there. Make sure you make your items look attractive and names should be separate from … Continued
