RUN BY THE COMMUNITY FOR THE COMMUNITY
While Stall Holder Fee’s & Gate Entry Fee’s are charged, they have been held to a
minimum and quite deliberately. The Upper Hutt Summer Carnival is a non-profit making
organization; it seeks to ensure the widest participation of the community in the
event. Fee’s are collected to cover ground set up costs, advertising, signage, Marquee
use and costs where services or equipment need to be hired. The majority of public
displays and entertainment is provided for little or no charge, hundreds of people
give their time to ensure the continuing success of this community event.
PARTICIPATE AND ENJOY
The Carnival attracts an estimated 15,000 + people from throughout the region. Amusement
rides and side-shows will thrill, you will experience the largest variety of rides
brought to the Wellington Region for this day. The Carnival hosts several National
Competitions that are conducted on this same weekend each year as part of a national
circuit. The Upper Hutt Axeman Club have held local and Trans-Tasman events at the
Carnival and continue to attract a crowd captivated by their skill and agility as
they Chop and Climb large poles. The Wellington Regional Excavators Competition
has been held at the event for several years now and is running very successfully.
Other examples of organizations holding annual competitions at the Carnival are
the Wellington Provincial Highland Gathering and Zone 3 Dog Agility. Stages offering
a wide range of free entertainment are a main attraction. Food stalls offer traditional
Carnival Foods such as Candy Floss, Soft Serve Ice Creams, Hotdogs and then tastes
from the Orient and Asia. Craft stalls, displays and exhibitions are enjoyed by the
thousands who come to the Carnival. If you have an interest in cars, the Carnival
also attracts a selection of Modern and Vintage Car organizations.
