Briar Rider was glad she dressed warmly for the downhill race at last year's Soapbox Derby. Photo/File
Briar Rider was glad she dressed warmly for the downhill race at last year's Soapbox Derby. Photo/File
It's one of the biggest weekends in Whanganui events calendar, with the popular Vintage Weekend and a host of other events. Here are our top 5 events that you shouldn't miss.
5. Marton Country Music Festival Catch big names in country music such as Joni Harms (United States), Brendan Dugan, DennisMarsh and Marian Burns.
Saturday, 9.30am-6pm, and Sunday, 9.30am - 12 noon. Sir James Wilson Memorial Park, Rira Street, Marton Cost: Saturday $25, Sunday $10
4. Capital Classic Athletics This event, which was unexpectedly moved from Wellington to Whanganui, will include Commonwealth Games qualifying trials.
Saturday, from 3pm Cooks Gardens, St Hill St Cost: free entry
