CELEBRATING 12 years of Art Deco Festivals in Ranfurly
Last weekend of February 2012 (24th - 26th)
Get a group of friends together and come and escape to Ranfurly! This years’ Ranfurly Art Deco Festival has an ‘ART’ theme. Join us to celebrate our 1930's heritage. Art Deco Poster 2012
Friday 24 Feb
The ‘ART’ themed cabaret at Ranfurly Town Hall (7.30pm) a wonderful evening of dancing, food & wine. Featuring Vince Martin - Jazz Crooner and character band 'Forbidden Fruit'. Tickets will be limited ($45pp) & will go on sale in December. Pre-cabaret cocktails at the Ranfurly Hotel from 6pm.
Saturday 25 Feb
Relax and be entertained at our street festival from 12 midday – continuous music, market stalls, vintage cars and much more. Explore our open Art Exhibition, watch artists at work, contribute to a giant 'paint-by-numbers' art deco themed mural which will be installed on a wall in the town.
Fabulous food, wine & fashion, Grand Parade and Street Entertainers. Explore a variety of markets at the Saturday street festival including local and visiting displays. |
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This iconic Maniototo event is for the whole family as well as Art Deco enthusiasts. Kids entertainment includes free pool entry, treasure hunt, noddy train, face painting and colouring competitions.
The day culminates with our evening entertainment, family band 'The Hamiltones' in the main street from 5-8pm.
Sunday 26 Feb
Enjoy an Art Deco themed church service on the Ranfurly Railway Station Green on Sunday morning.
The last weekend in February each year is Maniototo’s Art Deco Festival weekend. The Festival celebrates Ranfurly’s unique Art Deco heritage. The fun starts on Friday night with the Art Deco Dance in the Maniototo Stadium. The Dance is great fun particularly if you go with a group of friends. On Saturday it is street party time with music and entertainment all afternoon, along with stalls, an art exhibition and a children’s programme.
Contact:
Donna Kearns 03 444 8356 or the Ranfurly I Site 03 444 1005
For more information visit - www.ranfurlyartdeco.co.nz
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