Building into the sky

With the “Gus” the dog and help from Mark Evans Building. The frames of the Wanakafest house continue to rise into the sky. The house is really looking good now! We have also had some of the underground electrical work laid down by Jeff Limmer Electrical and continued supply of much of our building materials by Placemakers. Thank you to everyone who is working hard to make this project a success!

Volunteers make Willowridge Wanakafest go round

Wanakafest is all about bringing our community together, celebrating this incredible place we are lucky enough to call home and having fun!

As you may have heard… the resurrection of Wanakafest is underway and now it is your opportunity to be involved in this fantastic event.

So many people have come forward to offer their services to the Stonewood House Build Project and as you read this, building work is underway. The slab was poured last week, frames are now up and builders are on site. To see who’s helped so far check out our sponsor’s page.

As you may have heard, the house will be auctioned during the festival among other items, and the proceeds will be put forward to a particular community project, which will be chosen by you, the community.

As amazing as these events sound, they can’t run without further community support.

“We need volunteers. We need them for various events and a wide range of activities. This is a great event and really fun to be involved in.” says the manager of the event Laurel Morrison.

If you would like to volunteer, it’s easy. Click here to download the registration form. Otherwise, if you prefer, pop into Mainly Tramping up-stairs in Spencer House Mall. There you can pick up a paper copy of the registration form. Once you’ve filled it in either drop it back to Mainly Tramping or pop it in the post.

“One generation plants the trees; another gets the shade.”

Chinese proverb.

Willowridge Wanakafest’s Bright New Look Website

Welcome to the Brand New Willowridge Wanakafest website! Thanks so much to Jon Clamp at MacStudio for sponsoring this new site! We now have a fresh new face to show the world! The best thing about our new website is how easy it is to update you on what is happening with the festival. On the front page, I will keep posting new stories as the festival evolves, events are confirmed and people come on board to help. Keep checking back to see what is new and happening at the festival this year!

If you would like to be involved click this link. Once you have downloaded the form, print it out, fill it in and either drop it off at Mainly Tramping, Scan and email it back to info@wanakafest.co.nz or post it to PO Box 274 Wanaka. Look forward to meeting you soon!

Thanks again Jon for a great new website!

The House is Taking Shape!

This week was an exciting week for Willowridge Wanakafest organisers. The slabs for the Stonewood Homes festival house were poured on Monday and the Frames started going up on Wednesday. Now it is starting to look like a house which is really exciting! Here is a picture of what the house will look like when it is finished.