Eastland Events
11 & 12 July, Fibre & Fleece Fashion Show
Fibre and Fleece 2008 Design Awards and Fashion Parade encourages craftspeople, designers and artists to create garments furnishings and art forms out of materials with no less than 90% natural materials.
Venue: De Luxe Theatre, Church Street, Opotiki Postal - PO Box 168, Opotiki
Shows $25 or $30; tickets available from the Opotiki Information Centre 07 315 3031 infocentre@odc.govt.nz
15 July, Ranfurly Shield Challenge
Bayleys Poverty Bay will take on Auckland.
For further information contact: Neil Alton 027 231 5022
10 August, Kayak Race
10km Bridge to Bridge Kayak leg from Waioeka Bridge to the Otara Bridge and back again. Surf ski's, outriggers and recreational kayaks welcome.
Get the full 2008 Eastern Bay Kayaker's Programme by contacting Noel at 07 308 7101
Cost: $2 per kayaker
16 August, The Laughing Samoans - CRACK ME OFF TOUR
Catch one of NZ's most successful comedy duo in action!
Venue: War Memorial Theatre, Bright St, Gisborne
Tickets available from Stephens Photo Plus
5 - 7 September, Opotiki Silent Film Festival
Cinema just like it was in the old days.
Venue: Deluxe Theatre, Church St, Opotiki
For more information, ring Kate Adams at 07 315 6627 or visit www.silentfilmfest.org.nz
17 - 18 October, Poverty Bay Agricultural & Pastoral Show, Gisborne
The region displays its best agricultural and pastoral produce.
Venue: A & P Showgrounds Main Rd, Makaraka
Call Derek Allan at 06 868 6084 for more information.
Labour Weekend, Gisborne Wine & Food Festival
Great atmosphere, live music, fine wines and gourmet cuisine. Tickets are limited and cost $60 (including bus pass) per person.
Phone Gisborne i-SITE on 0800 447 267 or visit www.gisbornenz.com
15 November, Piano Accordion Concert
Join the Cordaires from Auckland and local artistists for an evening fundraiser for the Opotiki Deluxe Theatre. For more information, call 07 315 6319. Tickets: $3 Children, $7 Adult, or $12 for two Adults.
Venue: De Luxe Theatre, Church Street, Opotiki
28 December, Annual Opotiki Rodeo
This annual event features spectacular horse and western type events and is commended by the competing cowboys & girls to be one of the best in New Zealand. There are amusements, food and drink stands, and clothing and tack (saddlery), available for purchase. Great entertainment for all ages.
Cost: Adult $15, Child $5, Family $35
Venue: Opotiki Rodeo Grounds, St John Street, Opotiki