Saturday 12 December 2009, 10.30am
Seddon Square and Bolland Park, Waimate
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY MERIDIAN
Strawberries have been grown in the Waimate region since 1880 they were then and still are today an important contriubtion to the Waimate economy. In 1984 it was decided to celebrate this little luscious red fruit by staging a community event - from there the rest is history..!
The fare today... Is hailed as the largest annual regional event. Visitors swell to 14,000 attracted from all over New Zealand to this free family day out offering all day entertainment, upmarket stalls and colourful rovers and entertainers.
The Strawberry Fare commences at 10.30am with the arrival of Santa Claus at 11.00am.
Stalls... Each year stall demand outstrips available sites with 250 sites on offer. Strawberries and ice cream sell in their hundreds, punnets by the thousands.
Stallholders from throughout the country sell an amazing aray of upmarket arts and crafts, clothing, jewellery, plants, gardening accessories, to goldfish! Local clubs, schools and organisations utilise the fare as a vehicle to fund raise via raffles, food stalls, car parking etc.
Foodies... Enjoy fine cuisine with an international flavour on offer including Indian, Swiss, Turkish, French, Chinese and of course kiwi favouites the BBQ, hot dogs etc. Fine wines, cheeses, and other culinary delights are also on offer.
There is truely something to be found here for everyone!
2009 ENTERTAINMENT LINE UP INCLUDES..
FEATURING..
'THE FUNKY HOT MAMAS'
Take a psychedlic trip down memory lane with the Funky Hot Mama's belting out hits of the 60's 70's and 80's. Get your dancing shoes on and get on down...!
Boru Bush Band.. Great Irish music to get the toes tapping
Top Shelf.. Waimate's very own mix and match of musicians and music!!
Father Christmas.. dont we all love him and he heralds the start of another Strawberry Fare at 11.00am
Great Balloon Release.. 200 Helium balloons will take to the sky!
Punk the Clown.. She juggles, she twists (balloons that is), she does magic and she's seriously cool!
Scarecrow Competition - make your own scarecrow and bring it along. Enter on the day at Police Caravan.
Strawberries after dark! Evening Concert
Strawberry Fare Committee are pleased to beable to bring you extended entertainment from 5.00pm until 7.00pm.
Timaru band Collectors Edition will be playing on Seddon Square a mix of 60's, 70's and 80's music.
Bring a chair and picnic or enjoy food and wine from our stall holders, sit back and enjoy!
Just some of the entertainment on offer at this years fare, watch this space for updates.
Bus... Bus groups are welcome and the Strawberry Fare Committee are happy to arrange special parking/meet and greet by prior arrangement.
We love our sponsors:
Meridian - Port FM -
STALL SITES FOR 2009 EVENT ARE SOLD OUT.
For Further Information please contact:
Stall Convenor:
Fiona Brown - Phone 03 689 8569
Email: waimatestrawberryfare@hotmail.com