Friday 29 November 2019 | 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 Black Forest Waffle Hut, The Rolling Pedlar, Fritz Wieners, The Food Truck, Smoke n Barrel, Pop Up Playground and Aoraki Lil Orbit Donuts.
Schedule
6.00pm: Come along early for some amazing food in Food Alley and have some fun in the KidZone with bouncy castles and Santa
6.30pm: Light up the Night kicks off
6.40pm: Ashburton Silver Band
6.55pm: Santa and his Elves
7.00pm: Santa gift giveaway 1
7.15pm: Tyrone Schwalger
7.30pm: Santa gift giveaway 2
7.40pm: Santa’s Challenge
8.00pm: Santa gift giveaway 3
8.10pm: Ashburton Silver Band
8.30pm: Santa gift giveaway 4
8.55pm: Tyrone Schwalger
9.00pm: Santa gift giveaway 5
9.30pm: Official lighting of the tree, followed by all our performers on stage to sing O Christmas Tree to send us on our merry way
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
