Auckland International Carnival is here...
Where: Ellerslie Race Course
When: Saturday November 6th & Sunday November 7th
Who: Something for everyone
Time: 10am - late
Entry: Free General Admission
Ticketed Areas:
Corporate Hospitality, Ascot Stand, Kids Rides, Carnival After Party, Masquerade Charity Ball and Concert Area
Updates and Carnival News...
Main Stage - watch this space for announcement of wicked line up of entertainment
Community Cultural Stage - finals of New School Dance Champs, join our line up of entertainers for exposure now starting to fill up...
Blue Light Disco - in association with the New Zealand Police, get on down with the men and women in blue
Sound Systems - Jamaican DJ Dell bringing Salsa, Calipso, Soca, Reggae, in a total Carnival Rock Steady style
All Nations & Market Stalls - taste flavors from around the continent and our own back yard
Kids Zone - fun fun fun for all the family with activities to keep you amused with special visit from COOKIE BEAR!!
Merchandise - Grab a carnival T Shirt or souvenirs
African Drumming Workshop by ZOH ZOH
Sunday 7th November
ZOH ZOH music got elements of drums that can be found in different tribes in Ghana, Guinea, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Senegal, Mali and other few West African countries. The music is largely though influenced by the Ewe drums and Ga drums from Ghana.
Entertainment in the Kids Zone
Live Sheep Racing - Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th
Pick your winner and cheer for your favorite as our 7 highly trained
sheep with mounted jockeys race for the finish line and their well
earned bucket of feed.
The event consists of a full commentary and pre race build up, the
race itself and an after race prize giving if required.
From beginning to end, each race/show lasts approx 20 minutes. There
is also the option of having guests place bets on their favorite sheep
by purchasing a $2 wristband, with all winners receiving a prize!
The Cookie Bear Road Show - Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th
Stilt Walkers - Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th
Fantasy Land - Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th
Plus lots more...Free Giveaways, Free Bouncy Castle
Our Values
In the spirit of carnivals from around the world, Auckland International Carnival is an event that will bring people of all backgrounds, cultures and ages as one to celebrate what makes us unique in the city that has brought us all together.
Our Purpose
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