Thursday, Nov 9th Meet ‘n’ Greet
FREE EVENT No booking required.
Bite Cafe Thames 5pm-7pm 601 Mackay Street Thames (Across from the hospital)
Meet new and catch up with Steampunkers from far and wide and of course the local Steampunks too n. Enjoy a bite to eat and a drink before the shenanigans begin. Cash & eftPOS bar available.
Steampunk Markets
Salvation Army hall/ Grahamstown hall Pollen street Thames
- Thursday 9th nov 5:30-8:00pm
- Friday 9:00-4:30pm
- Saturday 9:00-4:30pm
- Sunday Victoria park 10:00-4:00pm 200 Albert street thames
Friday Nov 10th High Tea
3pm – 5pm Bite Cafe Thames 601 Mackay Street Thames (Across from the hospital)
Tickets available online https://www.trybooking.com/nz/events/landing/10064
Be transported back to a time of gears, gadgets, bustles, braces, big skirts, big hats, and high stakes in Tea DUELLING, battle it out to be named ultimate champion of The Gold Rush 2023 Tea Duel. Enjoy delicious treats and live music from the Autangi Ensemble
Friday Nov 10th Quiz Night
7:30pm – 10:00pm Thames Bowling Club 512 Mackay Street Thames
Tickets available online, www.trybooking.com/nz/events/landing/10531
Teams to register on site. Step into a world of brass and steam, and challenge your friends to see who comes out on top. With the fantastical Quiz master Richard Foster, stretch your memory and test those brain cells! bar, and food available on premises, eftPOS AVAILABLE.
Friday nov 10th HeritAge walk
5.30 Assemble, ‘meet and greet in the museum grounds, 503 Cochrane streey thames, 6.00 Move to Bella Street Pumphouse 6.25 Move to The Treasury, 6.50 Move to the school of mines, 7.10 Return to Museum grounds and DISPERSE. There will be no charge for the tour, but participants may wish to make a donation to The venues via donation box, enjoy a relaxing walk and learn about the real thames gold rush
Saturday Nov 11th Steampunk Parade
FREE EVENT No booking required.
Muster at Willoughby Street 10:30 am Paraders and vehicles participating are to assemble, 11:00 One minute silence will be observed in respect to Armistice Day. Parade to begin after one minute of silence around 11:05 Procession down Pollen Street, to Pahau Street outside of Union Parish. Pahau Street will remain closed while entertainment takes place, from Flames of Plenty, Dancing Divas, The Mid-Eastern Dancers, AK Samba and of course the Punk my Ride competition. A feast for the eyes and a spectacle to behold, come and join the steampunkery and discover a world of wonder, weird and wow
Saturday Nov 11th Gold Rush GOSH Fashion Show
2:00pm – 3:00pm Goldfields Mall, 100 Mary Street Thames
Gold Coin Donation for participants (donations also accepted) Show off your fabulous finery and strut your steampunk stuff on the catwalk, Presented by the Fantabulous Linsay Morgan a Steampunk Fashionista Extraordinaire. Prizes for best Costume Here’s your chance to shine.. Take it.
Saturday 11 November Dance lessons
2:00pm-4:00 pm thames civic centre, 200 Mary street thames
For ticket holders of the. Victoriana masked ball only, Lead dances by the accomplished dance mistress Fiona Murdoch.
Saturday Nov 11th Gold Rush Victoriana Masked Ball
7:30pm – 12:00pm Thames Civic Centre, 200 Mary Street, Thames
Tickets available online https://www.trybooking.com/nz/events/landing/10618
Step back in time into a beautiful steampunk ballroom, don your finery, dust off your masquerade mask and witness a grand affair to behold, Join the steampunk experience with dancing lead by the accomplished Dance Mistress Fiona Murdoch, delightful tunes of the Rose and Thistle band, and of course, a fantastic atmosphere. Nibbles provided and cash Bar onsite, Don’t miss out on a night to remember.
Saturday Nov 11th Gold Rush Rave
7:30pm – 12:00pm Bella Street Pump House, 212 Bella Street Thames.
Tickets available https://www.trybooking.com/nz/events/landing/10617
Don’t miss out on the shenanigans and fun of the Gold Rush Rave! Dig out your finest golden fits and stretch those hamstrings ready for a good boogie on the dance floor, located in the historical site of Bella Street Pump House Thames, filled with old worldly character and history and of course cogs! Boogie to the bands Shabang and JLB, marvel at the wonders of Full-Noise Burlesque and be wowed by the skills of Flames of Plenty. Nibbles provided and cash bar onsite,
Sunday, Nov 12th Unplugged Sunday.
10:00am – 4:00pm Victoria Park Thames 200 Albert Street Thames
FREE EVENT no booking required.
Market stalls Food vendors Tea Pot Racing Awesome Monster Pot Racing Air Ship Racing Parasol Dueling Punk My Pet Competition Come and join the fun and frivolity in the park and finish the weekend on a high note, with market stalls, food vendors and loads of entertainment from Flames of Plenty with the Give it a Go Circus, Stilt walkers from Free Lunch Theatre, Live music from local bands, and why not get you face painted steampunk style. Bound to be a Fun filled day, bring your Teapot racer or build a Monster pot racer to take out the TROPHIES, fly an airship and challenge your friends to a race. Dress up your pets, and enter the Punk My Pet Competition, take out the trophy for the best-dressed animal. Relax and enjoy live music and try your hand at some magical moves with The Flames of Plenty and the Give it a Go Circus. Loads of fun for all the family ALL WELCOME!