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Day in the Bay
Sunday 9th February
2025

Day in the Bay is back in 2025 and better than ever! Come along on Sunday 9th of February to kick off the beginning of the Island Bay Festival with the parade, bands, food and the blessing of the boats. 

Be sure to check out the other events happening

throughout the week!

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2025
Key Events

We are so excited to see you at Day in the Bay! With so many different events for everyone to attend, we have highlighted a few of the key events we know you won't want to miss.

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Day in the Bay Schedule

Event
Location
Time
Date
Blessing of the Boats
Island Bay Beach
2:15pm
Sunday 9th February
Markets & Food Trucks
Food Stalls - Reef Street. Markets - Esplanade by beach
Sunday 9th February
Community Stalls
Shorland Park
Sunday 9th February
Music Performances
Shorland Park + Reef St Stage, Reef St road cnr + Dog park
11:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday 9th February
Community Parade
From Avon Street to Shorland Park
10:00pm (leaving shops), 10:30 (arriving at park)
Sunday 9th February
Locals fun night at the beach!
All events will be held around the wharf vicinity
(Picnic & Sandcastle comp) 5:30pm (Birdman) 7:15pm Junior Category, 7:30pm Open Category
Friday 14th February
Open studio Ian Logan
15 High Street (limited street parking on the road above the gallery)
10:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday 15th February
Tapu Te Ranga Marae - Whanau fun day
Tapu Te Ranga Marae entry - Danube st, Island Bay
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Saturday 15th February
Morsa Loca After-Party – Island Bay Festival Edition
Morsa Loca Tapas Bar
6:00pm - 12:00am
Sunday 9th February
Festival summer showcase
St Hilda's Island Bay Anglican Church
(8th Feb) 10:00 - 4:00pm, (9th Feb) 1:00 - 4:00pm
Saturday 8th February, Sunday 9th February
Pilates at the Park with Faye Tohbyn
Shorland Park
9:00am - 9:50am
Wednesday 12th February

Thanks to our funders, sponsors and partners whose support makes Island Bay Festival possible

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Funders & Sponsors

Principal Sponsor

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Creative partners

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