Sunday, 14 March 2021, 2:28 pm
Organisers of the Wanaka A&P Show have
confirmed another tremendous turnout for the annual event,
with about 45,000 people attending the two-day Show this
weekend.
Many months of planning went into
the 84th Wanaka A&P Show – the largest lifestyle event
in the South Island – with new challenges presented this
year due to the introduction and management of Covid-19
regulations.
Show event manager Jane Stalker says the
team is thrilled to have delivered a well-organised and
successful event that adhered to health and safety
guidelines.
“I think I can speak on behalf of the
wider Upper Clutha community that we were very, very
Source: Wanaka A&P
Organisers of the Wanaka A&P Show have confirmed another tremendous turnout for the annual event, with about 45,000 people attending the two-day Show this weekend.
Many months of planning went into the 84th Wanaka A&P Show â the largest lifestyle event in the South Island â with new challenges presented this year due to the introduction and management of Covid-19 regulations.
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Show event manager Jane Stalker says the team is thrilled to have delivered a well-organised and successful event that adhered to health and safety guidelines.
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âI think I can speak on behalf of the wider Upper Clutha community that we were very, very fortunate to be able to proceed with the Wanaka A&P Show this year and we are absolutely thrilled with the turnout,â she says. âThe Show would not have gone ahead if it wasnât for our wonderful trade exhibitors, sponsors and funders and we are grateful for their continued support.â
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Friday, 12 February 2021, 4:09 pm
New Zealand celebrities and entertainers are set to
captivate the crowds at the Wanaka A&P Show on March
12-13, 2021.
Nashville-based Kiwi country singer
Jackie Bristow will perform her collection of
internationally acclaimed hits, as will Barry Saunders,
former frontman of the legendary band The
Warratahs.
Up-and-coming Dunedin group Loose &
Colourful will perform on the main stage for the first time,
while celebrity green thumb Lynda Hallinan shares her tips
and tricks for a great garden in the Life & Style
space.
The Wanaka Show is also proud to welcome
special guest Hilary Barry to this year’s event, while The
But the self-funded festival isn’t only for youngsters. The week-long event will feature a variety of free and ticketed festivities for all ages, including a family picnic day, a comedy show, a cocktail and dinner evening, a drag brunch and a youth event, with further announcements to come. Torrance has previously been instrumental in bringing drag and burlesque shows to the region, and also goes by the name of CoCo Flash when she dressesin drag to deliver Rainbow Story Time, a children s event designed to encourage inclusivity and acceptance through books and games. She was recently named a Taranaki Kiwibank Local Hero Medallists of 2021 for her advocacy work in the LGBTQI+ communities.