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Dunedin Midwinter Carnival

Sun, 05/09/2010 | by The Dunedin Difference Team
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On June 26th over 5,000 spectators will swarm Dunedin’s city centre to watch a spectacular Lantern Procession to celebrate the longest night and shortest day.

This year the Lantern Procession, the highlight of the Dunedin Midwinter Carnival, is in its’ 11th year and has a ‘Creatures of the Sea’ theme. Spectators will be enchanted by a glowing stream of over 700 people, 250 hand-made lanterns, 10 giant lanterns, costumed dancers, stilt walkers, musicians, and fire-works.

Event Details: 

When: From 5.30pm, Saturday 26th June 2010.
Where: The Octagon, Dunedin
Website: www.midwintercarnival.co.nz
Email: info@midwintercarnival.co.nz
Phone: +64 3 477 3350

Start Date: 
Sat, 26/06/2010
End Date: 
Sat, 26/06/2010
Start Time: 
19:00
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Festival of the Plain

Sat, 02/27/2010 | by The Dunedin Difference Team
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A celebration of living on the Taieri Plains

  • Cultural and Family Entertainment
  • Party in the Park
  • 1/4 mile sprint
  • Sporting Events
Event Details: 

When: 27th February -  7th March 2010
Website: www.festivaloftheplain.co.nz

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Dunedin Summer Festival

Sun, 01/24/2010 | by The Dunedin Difference Team
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SummerFun '09 kicks off on Saturday 24 January at 9.15am in the Octagon when Dunedin's own Rally New Zealand driver Emma Gilmour joins Mayor Peter Chin to start the 55th Dunedin to Brighton Veteran Car Club Run.

With a programme of over 30 events taking place from 24 January through until the end of February there is something for everyone.

Event Details: 

Where: Dunedin Otcagon
When: 24th January – 28th February
Website: www.dunedin.govt.nz

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