FRIDAY
Live music: 8-11pm at Hector Black’s Lounge Bar on Stafford St, Timaru. Dunedin band Oscar LaDell and Hoot bring their summer tour of blues, funk, rock, soul, and R&B music to Timaru. Entry is $10.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
Railcar operating days: 11am-4pm at the Pleasant Point Railway and Museum on Afghan St. On non-steaming days, the Ford Model T Replica Rail Car operates daily, leaving the station on the hour until the last train at 3pm. Includes an hour-long guided tour of the museum and short historic movie. Entry is $12 for adults, $6 for children, or $35 for a family. Runs until February 28.
JOHN BISSET
The Fairlie New Year Day Parade returns in 2021 with plenty of floats, stalls, and entertainment. (File photo)
FRIDAY
New Year’s Day Parade: 2-5pm along Fairlie’s Main St to the Village Green. Floats, stalls, and entertainment from one-man-band The Southern Man or Denis Henderson.
SATURDAY
Kimbell Day: All day at the Silverstream Hotel on Fairlie-Tekapo Rd, Kimbell. Festival with games, food, drinks, and entertainment from Christchurch-based musician Eddie Simon and Dunedin band Ollie and the Crooks.
Timaru Artisan Farmers’ Market: 9am-12.30pm near the Speights Ale House/I-Site on George St. Great range of fresh produce and artisan crafts.