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The biggest travelling show in New Zealand will return to Matakana Country Park for a fourth consecutive year next month.
The Extravaganza Fair will visit on January 5 and 6 as part of its 32-week tour across the South and North Island.
It’s a free show run by 40 families and involves stalls, activities, and artistic and circus-based performances.
The Extravaganza Fair management member Hipsy Scott says they’re keen to return to Matakana, one of the original tour locations.
“We’ve gone there from the start because we love getting away to the beach, and it’s a great area for that,” Hipsy says.
“It’s our fourth year coming through here, and the show is definitely better than ever with people awaiting our arrival as we travel up the country.”
She promises Extravaganza will still wow those who have attended before as it includes a new line-up of performances and stalls.
“We’ve got loads of goods from hand-crafted toys to herbal remedies and recycled jewellery for sale.”
Performances will include a magic show, fire show and live music.
Local acts can also piggy-back on the show’s popularity by performing during the two open mic sessions that are included in the schedule.
There are a huge range of free activities to keep children busy, from sack races to tugs of war.
Recycling is a huge part of the show, with sustainability being one of its aims.
“We have banned all plastics, including water bottles, from the Extravaganza. Glass jars are available to drink from and food is served on recyclable trays.”
To be part of the open mic sessions, email extravaganzafair@gmail.com
