Friday 27 November | 6.30pm - 9.30pm | Baring Square East, Ashburton
The Christmas season kicks off in Ashburton with the lighting of the town's giant Christmas tree. Treat the family to a night of Christmas carols, performances, a kids activity area and delicious food before the countdown to the lighting of the Christmas tree.
This year, we're turning the 'season of giving' dial up with some awesome CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAYS for the whole family! Be there on the night for your chance to take home the incredible gifts on offer. More details on these whopping giveaways to come...
And of course, what would Christmas be without some tasty treats? Get your fill of scrumptious food and drink from The Food Den, The Rolling Pedlar, SEAD crepes and waffles, exotic candy straps, Yes Chef catering and events, Aoraki Lil Orbit Donuts, Indian Minar, Pop Up Playground.
Head to town for the Ruralco Christmas Shopping Day on your way to Light up the Night.
Schedule
5:30pm: DJ
6:30pm: MC open
6:35pm: Life Dance Academy
6:55pm: William Johnston
7:00pm: DJ/Giveaway
7:05pm: Christchurch City Chorus
7:25pm: William Johnston
7:30pm: DJ/Giveaway
7:35pm: Samoan Church Choir
7:55pm: DJ/Giveaway
8:05pm: Santa's challenge
8:25pm: DJ/Giveaway
8:35pm: Christchurch City Chorus
8:55pm: DJ/Giveaway
9:05pm: Life Dance Academy
9:25pm: Lighting of the Christmas tree
Santa Gift Prizes
Kids:
Nintendo Switch - Noel Leeming Ashburton
Malvern Star Radmax 16 bike & helmet (suitable for ages 3-7) - Wheel Haus
Twitter 20 bike & helmet (suitable for ages 7-12) - Wheel Haus
2 x MG kick scooters & helmets - Wheel Haus
Teens:
$100 gift voucher & Rip Curl wallet - Chicago Joes
Marley Positive Vibration 2 Bluetooth Headphones, Marley Chant Mini Speaker - Noel Leeming
Marley Positive Vibration 2 Bluetooth Headphones, AMPD Float 2 Bluetooth Speaker - Noel Leeming
Sea Biscuit - D & E Outdoors
Xbox One - Noel Leeming
Diamondback Outlook Mountain Bike & Milazo Tour Helmet Black - The Warehouse
Adults:
Jobmate Petrol Lawnmower - Mitre 10 Mega Ashburton
Nouveau 4 Burner BBQ & Grillman 31pc BBQ Cooking Set - Mitre 10 Mega Ashburton
PlayStation 4 - Smith City Ashburton
Ebenz Torino II E-bike in black - Smith & Church
Weber Baby Q Portable BBQ - Smith & Church
Businesses open on the night
And what time they close
Mode Botique 8pm
Todds of Ashburton 8pm
Preen 8pm
Hello Banana 8pm
Whitcoulls 8pm
D&E Outdoors 7pm
Somerset grocer 7pm
The Ashburton Arcade
Redmonds Furnishings 7pm
The China Shop 7pm
Kitchen Kapers 7pm
Swarovski 7pm
Tots to Teens 7pm
Chicago Joes 7pm
Robilliards Showcase Jewellers 7pm
Health 2000 7pm
Unique Boutique 7pm
