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Whanganui Vintage Weekend

This annual event is a celebration of the best of yesteryear.

20-23 January 2023

Whanganui begins every year with a huge, colourful party weekend. With vintage and celebration-themed events, dress-up competitions, special shopping, dancing and more this weekend has something for travellers of any age and interest. This celebration of all things vintage takes place over Wellington Anniversary Weekend.

The inaugural Whanganui Vintage Weekend was held in 2012. The Vintage Car Club was hosting a week-long rally based at the Whanganui Racecourse, attracting 35,000 vintage car enthusiasts from around New Zealand.

Events included the Caboodle, the Retro Market, the Riverside Shindig and the Soap Box Derby. These traditional events are still features of the programme along with the Vintage Fair and supporting events and attractions run by the community.

 

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