Eastbourne Carnival celebrates summer and family fun

Eastbourne Carnival celebrates summer and family fun by the sea

A revamped Eastbourne Carnival promises to be a big day of family fun at the seaside, bringing a festive focus to the day of quality rides and stalls that Wellington has come to expect from the event. The carnival happens on Sunday November 23. The vibrant atmosphere will be enhanced this year with headline act the Beat Girls, more street performers, and a children’s costume parade.

Eastbourne Carnival Coordinator Sally Bain says: “This year we’re all about fun. The Eastbourne Carnival has always been a great day out for families, and we want to build on this so that everyone has a fantastic time in our unique seaside location.”

“We’re encouraging creative kids to come along dressed up in a carnival-themed costume. They will take part in a parade in the afternoon, with great prizes for the best-dressed,” Mrs Bain says.

Rides and attractions on offer at the carnival include a Haunted House, the enormous Iron Man bouncy castle, and Bump-It Balls. “Bump-It Balls are giant inflatable globes that festival-goers of all ages will enjoy rolling about and crashing into each other in,” she says.

Entertainment will be provided on two stages continuously throughout the day, with the Beat Girls performing at 2pm in the Muritai School grounds.

New to the festival this year are demonstrations by the Wellington Vintage Machinery Club and the Wellington Car Enthusiasts Club.

The carnival is perfectly-timed for Christmas shopping. Eastbourne Village streets will be closed to traffic for the day, and filled with quality stalls. “Stallholders have to meet a high standard before they are accepted for a place at the carnival. Shoppers can expect a wonderful range of crafts, furniture, beauty products, clothing and plants. This year we are also offering a gift-wrapping room, which means that shoppers can get all their Christmas shopping sorted in one place,” she says.
For bargain-hunters, classrooms at Muritai School will be turned into shops for quality second-hand toys, books and clothes. Food and drink stalls will provide something for everyone’s tastes.

“The Eastbourne Carnival is a safe and welcoming day out for families, in a pretty and sunny bush-clad seaside village. We welcome everyone to come along and enjoy the day,” she says.

The Eastbourne Carnival is a biennial event that is the main fundraiser for Muritai School. In addition, all funds raised at the toy stall will go to KidsCan charity. Up to 25,000 people are expected to attend the event.

The details:
Eastbourne Carnival, 23 November 10-3pm, Muritai School and surrounding streets, Eastbourne. Parking provided, public transport available. Visit www.eastbournecarnival.org.nz or follow Eastbourne Carnival on Facebook for more information.

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