Buskers bask in beach sun

Juggling weapons, body contortion and balloon eating were just some of the spectacles audiences were treated to at this year’s Boulevard of Buskers Festival, which took place from February 7 to 9.

Six street acts from New Zealand and overseas performed at several spots around Ōrewa, including Moana Reserve on the festival’s opening evening, and the carpark by Muldoon’s carpark.

Several local children were called up from the audience to be part of the show, bravely completing tasks including throwing knives and catching flying carrots – usually resulting in a five-dollar reward.

This is the seventh year the event has been put on by Destination Orewa Beach.