Live Days
Country Fair & 30th Anniversary Celebrations - 21 March
(Bracketed numbers refer to area and buildings on the brochure provided at Village entry point)
Programme
10:00 am The Villagers prepare for their annual Country Fair.
10:30am The visiting 65th Regiment present the Opening Ceremony (32)
10:45am Scottish Dancers on Parade (23)
11:00am Church Service.(19)
11:30am Fun and Games at the Fair.
12:00pm The visiting 65th Regiment perform musket drill on the Village green (1)
12:30pm The Manukau Pipes and Drums march past (28)
1:00pm Eastern Stars Youth Concert Band (31)
1:30pm Maypole Dancers plait their Ribbons (31)
2:00pm Release a Dove and make a Wish! $2.00 (33)
2:30pm Maypole Dancers show us more (31)
3:00pm Celebrating 30 Years: Howick Historical Village! (29)
Keynote: His Worship The Mayor of Manukau City, Councilor Len Brown.
3:15pm New Fencible Settlers arrive at the Village (31)
4:00pm The 65th Regiment conduct the Closing Ceremony (32)
About Live Days
On the third Sunday of every month (excluding December) the whole Village is filled with activity, as up to 30 costumed villagers go about their daily tasks.
The visiting 65th Regiment has an encampment and performs military duties including cannon firing (on occasions) and musket drill. A blacksmith's forge is in operation, and a bodger works on his pole lathe, turning wood.
Call into the general store or visit cottages where you can sample food cooked over the fires, or learn about everyday crafts and activities. You can experience a Victorian school lesson, take part in a church service, and enjoy various forms of entertainment.
Normal admission charges apply on Live Days, which run from 10am to 4pm.
2010 Live Day themes - 3rd Sunday of the month / 10am to 4pm
The items on our Live Days vary depending on the theme of the month. Popular features are a Victorian school lesson and a short church service. There is always a military display and other items from many different entertainers.
There is always an ongoing craft activity for young children. Live Days are a great day out for families, and for visitors who want to see the Village full of activity and costumed characters. Normal admission charges apply.
- 17 January Early Settler Picnic
- 21 February Children’s Toys and Games
- 21 March Country Fair
- 18 April Transport
- 16 May Queen Victoria’s Birthday/Proud to be British
- 20 June Sickness & Health
- 18 July Fireside Stories
- 15 August Arts and Crafts of the 1850’s
- 19 September Empire Games
- 17 October ‘The Good Life’ – gardening / cooking
- 21 November Preparing for Christmas
- 19 December (no Live Day this month)
