Famous Bear confirmed for the 2016 ABE’S Bagels Teddy Bears Picnic

One of world’s most loved bears, “Po” will join thousands of other bears at the ABE’S Bagels Teddy Bears Picnic at the Western Springs Lakeside on Sunday, 28 February.

Po - the beloved Panda Bear is getting ready to hit the big screen with the release of “Kung Fu Panda 3” on the 24th of March, but will take a break from his secret Panda Village in China to spend time at Auckland’s iconic ABE’S Bagels Teddy Bears Picnic.

The ABE’S Bagels Teddy Bears Picnic is being held for the 33rd time on Sunday, 28 February making it the longest running event of its kind in the country. In addition to the famous Panda, the picnic will host an array of activities and entertainment, picnic baskets & teddy bears this year from 10am – 3pm.

Two stages are being set-up for the event to host a variety of shows such as “The Neverland Show”, the Bruce & Bruce Adventure, NZ International Dance School, Molly the Pirate Show and well-known magician – Alan Watson.

The popular Fairy Grotto is back with ‘The Enchanted Party’ presenting an entourage of fairies and pixies in a lively interactive show amongst the trees.

Another highlight will be face painting from the Face Art team who will transform kids into various characters. They are promoting a safe face-painting campaign which invites people to swap their old face paint with new, safe face paint, as well as creating a unique artwork with the old face paint.

A new feature area this year is the Vitafresh Funzone, which will be filled with inflatable fun and games. The Funzone’s obstacle course, bouncy castle and giant slides will have kids grinning from ear to ear. Vitafresh will be giving away samples of their new Made For Kids fruit drink which is 98% sugar free and has no artificial colours or preservatives.

In looking ahead to this year’s event, Event Director Leehane Stowers said – “we can’t wait to see the Western Springs Lakeside come alive with activities, kids and bears this year. We are delighted to have Po attending to have photos and interact with the kids.”

So - pack a picnic and your favourite bear, and join Po at the ABE’S Bagel’s Teddy Bears Picnic at Western Springs Lakeside on Sunday, 28 February from 10am – 3pm. The official charity for this year’s ABE’S Bagel’s Teddy Bears Picnic is the Child Cancer Foundation.

Key Details

Event: ABE’S Bagels Teddy Bears Picnic

Date: Sunday 28 February 2016

Place: Western Springs Lakeside

Time: 10am – 3pm

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