Bring the whole whanau along to enjoy a day of FREE entertainment and activities.

The much anticipated cardboard boat race hosted by Aotea Sea Scouts on the lagoon will start at 11:00am followed by upbeat stage performances from local cultural & dance groups, and an acoustic set by Chris Bates. The last performance will be at 2:00pm with popular Auckland covers band Hands Off bringing a mix of rock, Kiwi anthems and modern pop.

There'll be a range of children's entertainment including Little Bo Peeps Mobile Farm, The Bubble Man, face painting and balloon twisting plus activities to suit all ages such as t-shirt tie dying, a 7-metre Climbing Wall, X-Run Slide, Goliath Obstacle Course and a Bouncy Castle.

A selection of delicious food and beverages will be available from The Corner, Mussel Madness, Master Food on Wheel, Double Dutch Fries, Divine Donuts, Addicted Coffee, Ice Cream Social, Candy Floss Art and Hawaiian Pineapple Hut.

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE:

10.30am – Karakia & Welcome

11.00am – Cardboard Boat Race (on the lagoon)

11.30am – Onehunga Chinese Association

11.55am – DDF Dance Studio

12.05pm – Ori Tahiti with Ahuuranui

12.35pm – Chris Bates

1.25pm – JAZAM Zumba

2.00pm – Hands Off

3.00pm – Close of Festival