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, Dennis
Marsh 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
