Christchurch Folk Music Club
Waimate Summer Folk Festival
Gunn’s Bush Camp | 2-4 February 2023 (+optional Jam day: 5-6 February)
This is a second Festival event which will have most of the familiar well loved folk festival features-concerts, blackboard sessions, blind date concerts, dance, jamming and a water fight for those with fond memories of the Tui New Year festival.
Our guests this year are
- Peninsula Envy
- Nick Smith
Festival Details
Situated 50km south of Timaru and 10 minutes from Waimate, Gunn’s Bush Camp. Nestled in 140 hectares of beautiful New Zealand forest.
36 Gunns Bush Road, Hunter, Waimate, South Canterbury (view on google maps)
Everyone attending needs to check on arrival and receive their ID tag. The site
will open at 2pm on Friday 2 February 2024.
Optional Jam Day – Monday 5th February with overnight camp
Departure: before 10am Tuesday 7th February
Accommodation:
Camping
Available from midday on 2 February to 10am on 5 February.
Optional Jam day 5-6 February – bookings to remain on site for this day must be
made direct with Gunns Bush Camp: email: gunnsbush@gmail.com.
The camp has an abundance of grass fields for use for outdoor activities during
your stay and the native bush and creek is easily accessed via the camp.
Tents, campervans and caravans welcome.
Powered Sites
Only 5 powered sites are available – only use a power outlet if you have booked
and paid for it.
All sites are a short walk to the main venues and ablution facilities
Bunk room accommodation
A limited number of bunks in shared rooms available for long-distance travellers.
Sleeping bags essential. Ear plugs recommended as rooms are nearby to the
music venue.
Kitchen
Please note, this is not a catered event. The kitchen has communal fridges and limited cooling facilities equipped with jugs, toasters, pots pans, cutlery, crockery etc. but please bring your own cooking equipment where possible.
Registration
Festival Fees
| Full Weekend Adult (2pm Friday – 10am Monday) | $130 |
| Full Weekend Child (13 -18 years) | $80 |
| Under 13’s | Free |
| Full day pass | $40 |
| Half day pass | $25 |
There is an opportunity for 6 people to assist with cleaning and logistics in return for free
admission. Please email waimatesummerfest@gmail.com for more information.
Online Registration here: https://www.trybooking.com/nz/events/landing/11040
Contact
Follow the fest on Facebook: here
Contact waimatesummerfest@gmail.com with any questions