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Fun On the Foreshore
Saturday 17th January 2026

WHAT'S ON THE FORESHORE (2026)

Roving MC Scott Radovanovich 

1100 - Opening Ceremony, starts on the water
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Interislander Main Stage 11am to 11pm - see programme 
Treasure Island, 11am-4pm - see programme
Treasure Hunt - 11am to 3pm


Register for the Treasure Hunt & Raft Races - at Crafar Crouch Information Tent

Bouncy Castles open - get your tickets from Crafar Crouch Info. Tent $5.00 for a day pass


Photo Booth at Craft Crouch Tent
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On the water - see programme 
Main Sail Market – 11.00am to 4.00pm London Quay
The Galley (Food Stalls) – 11.00am to Close 

2:00pm Build a Raft Parade to foreshore for races
5pm to 10pm - R18 Bar in the Marquee
10pm - Fireworks Extravaganza
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11am - 4pm, On the Foreshore
Clinker Boat display
Coast Guard display & raffle tickets
Harbour Master display and activities
Rarangi Beach Lifesaving tent
Marlborough Dragon Boat Club tent
Top of South Biosecurity Partnership display
Ropework masterclass demo by Get Spliced
FENZ - Fire Emergency NZ

Picton Heritage & Whaling Museum - Free entry
Edwin Fox Museum (by Ferry Terminal) -  Free entry
Water stall - replenish your drink bottles, or you can purchase water
NEW FOR 2026 !
Beach Art competition on the Beach
SPOT PRIZES AVAILABLE
Bring buckets & spades, flags & smiles 
Picture
Picture
Picture
All photos provided by Richard Briggs Photography 
  • Home
  • ABOUT
    • Sustainability
    • Volunteer with us
  • PROGRAMME
    • FRIDAY
    • SATURDAY >
      • Interislander Menu
      • Foreshore
      • On The Water
      • Treasure Island
  • SPONSORS & DONORS
  • Raft Races
  • The Seagull Race
  • STALLHOLDERS
  • GALLERY
  • Contact
    • Scholarship Entry