150th Anniversary of Strathallan Landing at Timaru

Sorry, this event’s been and gone

When:

Sat 17 Jan ’09, 3:00pm

Where: Caroline Bay, Timaru, South Canterbury, Parking via Te Weka Street, or Marine Parade, Timaru

Restrictions: All Ages

Ticket Information:

Admission: Free

Timaru District residents, visitors, and descendants are invited to FREE entertainment for all the family at the celebrations of the Strathallan landing 150 years ago. Starting from 3pm on the redeveloped Caroline Bay, there is a re-enactment of the landing, followed by formal recognition of the occasion with a Maori cultural group and the City of Timaru Highland Pipe Band. This is followed by a concert at the Soundshell, and the Caroline Bay Carnival will re-open for the day (charges for rides).

The HMNZS Canterbury will be in Timaru port and meal tickets for an event on board have already sold out. Entertainment continues at the Soundshell from 7pm with Double Talk and followed by The Lady Killers at 8pm. The evening rounds off with a firework display from 11pm over Caroline Bay.

Food stalls will be available and families are welcome to picnic on the Bay. You are invited to wear period costume. Event memorabilia is available for purchase at the EFTPOS facilities on the Bay.