2582 days ago

Beach, babies and bouncy castles

Pines Kairaki Beach Association

We have an amazing family fun day planned and would love for you to join us at the Pines Beach Gala Day on Sunday 10 February 2019.

For further programme information and details see our event on our Facebook page, like, share and we will see you there!

Due to the wet weather experienced in November, this event was postponed until February and with the weather settled and beautiful beach days continuing - a hot and sunny day is sure to be on the cards.

We have free bouncy castles, Natural Magic and Sports Suzy on hand to entertain the kids. With a local band The Mule providing sounds throughout the day.

- 10.00am Natural Magic,Baby competition registrations
- 10.30am Blackwells Baby Competition 0-9mths, 10-15mths, 16-23mths
- 11.00am Miss Pines Beach, Master Pines Beach 2-5years, 6-12years Chocolate Wheel Draws
- 11.30am Ballet School Dance Demo Running Races, Sack or 3 legged races
- 12.00 to 1.00pm The Mule Band - Music throughout morning and over lunch break
- 1.00pm Egg throwing competition
- 1.30pm Kaiapoi North School - Kapahaka group
- 2.00pm Sports Suzy
- 2.30pm to 3.00pm Kaiapoi High School - Te Rakiwhakaputa
- 3.00pm Closing ceremony
Find out more!

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