Picton Maritime Festival

The Picton Maritime Festival festival runs for two days!

Friday is the day we invite the locals to perform. This year we have all ages performing from 7-year old's through to 80+. Starting at 4pm and going through to 9.30pm. The local band "The Grumpy Monkeys" will be performing for the last hour or so. There is no charge to enter.

11am start on Saturday. It is FREE to enter this wonderful family fun day where families can meet up and enjoy watching or participating in the events that run throughout the day. Bring your deck chair and rug and find a space for your whanau and friends.

The Marlborough Lines Treasure Island is for the little ones. Lots to do and make.

The Creative Communities children's workshop will be running from Wednesday 18th. Entry forms will be on the website in November 2023. The children will be taught a dance incorporating our maritime theme.

On the Interisland Stage - we have a variety of performers for young and old starting at 11am with the Queen Charlotte College Kapa Haka opening the event. Watch out for the programme on our website www.maritimefestivalpicton.com.

The very competitive mussel float rafts competition is always a must to watch or participate in. All you need is four members. Life Jackets are supplied along with a raft and paddles. Register your team at the Crafar Crouch Picton information tent or email pictonmf2005@gmail.com to register your team.

The build a raft competition will be once again staged on the Historic Railway Station platform starting at 11 am - registrations for all will be taken at the Crafar Crouch Picton Info tent from 11 am. This is limited to eight teams of four. Email pictonmf2005@gmail.com if you have sorted your team prior to the festival. This is also FREE to enter.

The Youth Trust climbing wall (free) will be on the east side of the Picton Heritage and Whaling Museum with the bouncy castles close by.

The Clinker & Classic Boat Society will be running FREE rides in their clinker boats across the harbour. Life Jackets must be worn and are supplied.

The Craft stalls will be situated on London Quay (adjacent to Le Café) from 11 am on Saturday 20th 2024.

So much more to see and do.

Please look at our website and face book page for other information for the day or contact Beryl B 035736885.

See you all there.