Market Day 2024
Sunday 1 Dec 2024
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Food, shopping, plants, rose gardens, heaps of things for the kids to do and world class entertainment.
It is the icing on the cake, the feather in the cap: the Roses on the Bay Market Day truly is the grand finale of the Timaru Festival of Roses. Every year thousands of people descend on Caroline Bay for this feast for the senses. Colour and interesting sights, music, enticing aromas, delicious tastes and a festive, friendly atmosphere. What makes the Market Day so special is its blend of the ever-popular favourites and exciting and innovative additions. Stall holders vie for a gorgeous trophy awarded to the Best Dressed Stall that fits with out International Christmas market theme. There are always fresh arrivals, a choice new plant or an original gift idea. Plants are always in plentiful supply as are crafts from all over New Zealand and beyond, along with gourmet food and garden accessories – from outdoor art to furniture. The Soundshell stage will feature live free music and entertainment. The TImaru Santa Parade will end at the market day Entry to the Market Day is free and you can also visit the exceptional Festival exhibitions in the Caroline Bay Hall. |
Introducing your 2024 PerformerWe’re thrilled to announce that the incredibly talented Jackie Bristow will be headlining this year’s Festival of Roses Market Day on Sunday, 1st December at Caroline Bay! 🎤✨
Jackie Bristow acclaimed singer-songwriter blends soulful storytelling with a timeless sound that resonates, she has an outstanding body of work and is currently working on 6th Studio Album.
Her songs have been widely featured with notable placements in film and television such as Euphoria (HBO), Young Sheldon (CBS), Home and Away (Seven Network, Australia), The Secret Life of Us (Ten Network, Australia), The Brokenwood Mysteries, (Prime), The Way Home (Hallmark) , Paper Girls, (Amazon Prime) and Kevin Can F**K Himself * (AMC). Jackie has toured extensively worldwide and has as opened for iconic artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Chris Isaak, Boz Scaggs, Foreigner, The Steve Miller Band, Marc Cohn, Art Garfunkel, Tommy Emmanuel, John Oates, John Waite, and Madeleine Peyroux and many others. “New Zealand born singer-songwriter crafting some of the most beautiful, compelling Americana today” Americana Songwriter |
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