A Short History.
It was back in 1997 that the Carrara Park Carnival moved to Riddiford Street as part of the celebration for the tree planting and street improvements.
The Newtown Street Fair was so successful that the local Residents Association continued to run the annual event.
The same people have been planning the event with many volunteers helping which have made the event as popular as it is. It is also the largest event of its type in New Zealand.
Back in 2008 no fewer than 2008 a crowd of 60000 attended and a staff of 132 help to keep the day running smoothly.
The even is not for profit. The aim has been to showcase Newtown and its community. Any money made from the event goes towards all future events
Many months goes into planning which involves everyone from the Council, Business and those living in the area.
Newtown Fair 2013 3rd March 2013
Although cloudy it was a wonderful 18c. By lunch time Riddiford Street and the side streets were humming.
The streets were full of people enjoying the weather and all were taking time to check all the stalls out and tasting the food and drink that were on offer.
The stalls were selling a wide selection of goods including clothes, hand made goods, pictures as well as food.
The local shops and restaurants were also open providing them with the opportunity to showcase their wares.
The different sound stages gave different groups the chance to show their skills to those who attended. The most popular interms of crowd was the main stage when Newtown Rocksteady who got the crowd up and dancing.
A lot of different street preformers were out and about entertaining the crowds as they walked between the streets and stalls.
The Box of Curious Delight produced a smile to all those that took a look.
Otherwise there were the Storm Troopers and a man on a bike with a portable music device or people blowing bubbles.
Even the MC of the main stage got into the grove whilst Latin Aotearoa was on stage. Even a couple got up to dance away.
Even if the locals did not want to take a stroll they could enjoy the event with a birds eye view
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