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Day in the Bay
Sunday 11th February
2024
Day in the Bay is back in 2024 and better than ever! Come along on Sunday 11th of February to kick off the beginning of the Island Bay Festival with the parade, bands, food and the blessing of the boats.
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Be sure to check out the other events happening
throughout the week!
2023
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.
Day in the Bay Schedule
Event | Location | Time | Event Information |
|---|---|---|---|
Powhiri | Shorland Park | 10.45am | |
Opening Address | Band Rotunda, Shorland Park | 10.55am | Deputy Mayor, Laurie Foon,
Rongotai MP Paul Eagle &
Regional Councillor Thomas Nash |
Community Parade | From Avon Street to Shorland Park | 10:00am | |
Market | 10:00am - 5:30pm | Food Stalls @ Reef Street
Non Food Stalls @ Esplanade
Community Stalls @ Shorland Park | |
Skate Park | Esplanade East Part | 10:00am - 5:30pm | |
Inflatables Amusement | 10:00am - 5:30pm | Titanic & Trampoline @ Shorland Park
Bounce Balls @ Dog Park | |
Alfa Romeo Car Display | Esplanade | 10:00am - 5:30pm | |
The Bait House Aquarium | Bait House, Island Bay Beach | 10:00am to 3:00pm | $3 for Children and $8 for Adults |
Southern Bays Historical Society Exhibition | Island Bay Marine Education Centre (Surf Club) | 10:30am - 4:00pm | |
Moveitdanceworks | Shorland Park | 11.15am | Dance Performance |
Music Performances | Shorland Park + Reef St Stage | 11.45am - 6:00pm | |
EkeRua/ReBicycle Fix up/Repair/Swap | South Wellington Baptist Church | 11:00am to 1:00pm | |
Birdman Competition + Sandcastle Competition | Island Bay Beach | 12.30pm | |
Blessing of the Boats | Island Bay Beach | 2:15pm - 2:45pm | |
Carnival Games | Shorland Park | 3.00pm - 3.45pm | |
Day in The Bay Closes | 6:00pm |
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