Parnell Festival of Roses

8 - 9 November 2008
Noon - 6pm daily
Parnell Rose Gardens and surrounding venues
Free event

Parnell comes alive on 8 and 9 November during the Parnell Festival of Roses - a free family celebration featuring music, poetry, dance, craft and food.

Rose Gardens

Dove-Myer Robinson Park

Noon to 6pm daily

There will be a huge range of talented poets, musicians and dancers on two stages from noon to 6pm during the weekend. Highlight acts include:

Sam Hunt
The Mamaku Project
and Hammond Gamble.

There will also be a large number of craft stalls at the park.

Historic walk

3pm, Saturday 8 November

Those interested in the history of Parnell can meet at Judges Bay at 3pm on Saturday for a historic walk led by Rendell McIntosh.

Parnell Road

Parnell Road Market Day

10am - 4pm, Saturday

Don't miss the excitement of hunting for some unique Christmas bargains at the Parnell Road Market Day.

Parnell Hill Sprint

7am to 9am, Saturday

New this year is the Parnell Hill Sprint with cycling enthusiasts competing for the fastest time negotiating Parnell Rise's 2km hill course to win some great prizes from iBike.

Parnell Community Centre

The Parnell Farmers' Market

8am to noon, Saturday

The Parnell Farmers' Market will be on as usual with their fantastic fresh and seasonal produce.

Jubilee Hall

Saturday 8 November

Get down to the Jubilee Hall and cast your vote early so you can make the most of what's on offer around the area.

Be in to win

The Parnell library has a "quote the rose" competition in the week leading up to the festival. Be in to win a rose bush, and don't forget to have a look at the library's fine selection of gardening books for inspiration and practical advice.

Free bus

A free bus will loop around festival venues every 30 minutes from 10am to 6pm during the weekend.

For any queries regarding the Parnell Festival of Roses please email us.

For all enquires in relation to stalls please contact Gus Simonovic 021 2323 739 or email ParnellFestival@gmail.com