Join us at the Upper Hutt Spring Festival!

Tracy Harker from Upper Hutt Women's Centre Inc

Hi neighbours, come along and see 200 stalls from around the country will be on display at the Upper Hutt Spring Festival this weekend!

There will be arts, crafts, clothing, jewellery, metal art, plants, hot food, antiques, bric-a-brac, macrocarpa furniture, temporary tattoos, cushions, pottery, hats, cakes and sweets.

Loads of family entertainment for all ages: children's rides, bouncy castles, Lofty the train, paintball, fire service display, belly dancers, local bands, gym displays and buskers. This is a festival not to be missed!

Organised by Upper Hutt Women's Centre. Phone (04) 527 0017.

Sponsored by Rimutaka Licensing Trust. Find out more!

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