
Produce, artworks, food, music and children’s activities are set to ring in the New Year at the annual Higgins Heritage Park Community Craft Fair on 2 January.
The popular event will be held from 9am until 3pm at 222 Pigeon Valley Rd in Wakefield.
Plenty ofcraft stalls will be on offer, including handicrafts, artworks, jewellery, pottery, plants, garden art, soaps, wooden toys, tools, quilts, sun hats, as well as fresh berries.
Fair-goers can also enjoy the nostalgia of yesteryears’ steam-up and vintage machinery and transport, as well as the bush rail jigger, school bus, and honey barrel rides.
A variety of food and beverages will be available, including vegan food, potato rostis, ice creams, cold drinks, tea, coffee, and a sausage sizzle.
Children’s activities will include an art display from Nayland Primary School, Wakefield Fire Brigade’s kids challenge, face painting and balloons, model trains, and pre-loved children’s books.
Picnic tables and the pavilion will be available for people to have some time out from shopping and other activities.
Sunscreen, Eftpos, and plenty of off-road car parking will be available. Koha appreciated.
The fair is proudly presented by Higgins Heritage Park member groups, including Pigeon Valley Steam Museum, Nelson Vintage Engine and Machinery Club, Rover Car Club Nelson, Historic Transport Museum, Army Group Centre and The Ray Win Collection.
The event is proudly supported by NBS Community Banking, Bunnings Warehouse, Titan Traffic Management and Tasman Pine Forests Ltd.