Brighton Gala Day 2026, Dunedin. Join us!
The Rusty Petticoat is popping up at Brighton Gala day!
The Brighton Gala Day is a fun family day out. The event has grown over the last 25 plus years attracting crowds of over 12,000 visitors to the small beach side community at Brighton - the "Riviera of the South".
It is held annually at the Brighton Domain just 25 minutes drive from the centre of the city. The event runs from 10 am to 5 pm and has a variety of attractions including over 150 plus food and craft stalls. There is also a great food area handy to the bands, musicians and entertainment throughout the day.
The event has something for all the family which includes a great variety of rides and activities such as slides, water park, merry go rounds, bumber cars etc. There is also scheduled demonstrations from the emergency services such as Fire brigade, St Johns, Red Cross and New Zealand Police and motocross displays. Helicopters Otago have been a feature with value rides along the coastline. The 150+ stalls have just about everything for sale and make for a great day of browsing, purchasing and inspiration
The event is run in conjunction with the Brighton Surf Life Saving Club who provide excellent life saving patrols at the adjacent beach. A gold coin donation is appreciated to help towards providing this wonderful volunteer service and its facility.
Its a good old fashioned family day out - something to mark on your calendar as a "must do" in Dunedin.
Sunday 18 January 2026
Warbirds Over Wanaka
Warbirds Over Wanaka
Join us at Warbirds Over Wanaka Easter 2026 for three days of exhilarating aviation excitement and family entertainment.
Warbirds Over Wanaka is New Zealand Premier Airshow and was voted New Zealand's Favourite Event for 2024. Warbirds Airshow's mission is "to educate through the celebration and promotion of aviation past and present." Every even year, 50,000+ visitors from around the world see Warbird aircraft, pyrotechnic and other displays making an unforgettable experience
Port Chalmers Seafood Festival - The Rusty Petticoat
Join us at the Port Chalmers Seafood Festival
Set on the wharf & cruise ship terminal at Port Otago, the Port Chalmers Seafood Festival is the perfect day out for seafood lovers who want to pair their tasty kai moana with high-quality beverages and entertainment for kids big and small. If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, look no further!
Along with dozens of food trucks, the Rusty Petticoat will be in full swing, bringing our mobile chefs kitchen on wheels and bespoke, steam-punk inspired dining room to the masses. Come on in and partake of fresh, delicious, locally sourced morsels and thoughtful bites - all made with care, love and a dash of whimsy.
If you’re looking for healthy food that’s delicious, you don’t need to drive all the way to Roxburgh to visit us - we are coming to you. So come on in and say hello, don’t be shy. The entire reason the truck exists is to welcome you.
We can’t wait to see you there and share our kai with you.
Get tickets to the Port Chalmers Food Festival here. They do sell out, so don’t delay!
Alexandra Blossom Festival
Alexandra Blossom Festival
Celebrate the arrival of spring at NZ's longest running festival, the Alexandra Blossom Festival.
A week long event for all ages - with Friday night Mardi Gras, Saturday Grand Parade & Party in the Park, Sunday Garden Tour + more!
Find us at the corner of Ennis and Dunorling in Alexandra