DATE: Saturday 29th January 2011
VENUE: (please note this has changed from the original Taupo Gliding Club)
TIME: Gates Open 4.00pm / Event will conclude 9.00pm
PARKING: Plenty of free parking on site
SHUTTLE: There will be a event shuttle bus departing from the i-site in downtown Taupo at 3.45pm to the venue and continuing approx. every 30min from / to the venue with the last departure from i-site at 6pm and the last departure from the venue at 9.30pm. We do ask for a gold coin donation for this service. As wine, beer etc will be available on site we encourage you to leave your vehicle at home and use this service.
FOOD / WINE: There is a no BYO policy as part of our License. There will be a selection of wine and beer, soft drinks & coffee to purchase on site at great prices. There will also be a small selection of food stalls as well.
TICKETS: These are available from the Gate from 4pm @ $20.00 per adult / $10 per child or student and no charge for 4 & under.
EFTPOS / CASH: It is advisable to bring cash for any purchases although we will have eftpos machines available for ticket sales and our beverage supplier, The Merchant of Taupo will also have eftpos. Please note there will be no cash out facility.
SHELTER / SHADE: Our new venue and marquees offer visitors plenty of shelter from any rain and is planned to keep everyone dry and undercover (or out of the sun as it may turn out)!
WHAT TO BRING: Wear comfy flat shoes and advisable to bring a jacket although we anticipate it to be warm under shelter and in the hanger. For the optimists, bring sunscreen & sunglasses and of course a camera is advisable!
ACCOMMODATION: For accommodation in Taupo, we recommend the Beech Tree Motels. Please contact Jacqui for rates & reservations. Phone 07 377 0181. We can arrange the Event Shuttle bus to transfer you to / from the venue from here if required.
PROGRAMME: please refer to our website www.taupoflyingproms.co.nz or our Facebook page (taupoflyingproms) for the latest programme and entertainment highlights.
INFORMATION: General information and queries – please email info@taupoflyingproms.co.nz or phone 021643475. Refer to Facebook for regular updates also.
- “Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines” meet the highly entertaining musical magic of a Night at the Proms.
- Get up close and personal with some of the country’s top pilots and best musicians.
- Picnic or party while being amazed and entertained.
- This one has it all - flying, food, fizz, fun, fantasia and fireworks.
Please note the following programme is draft and subject to change.
Hosted by MC, Jim Hopkins our programme features exceptional entertainment, food, wine, static displays and a dedicated childrens area from 3.00pm.
| 4.00pm |
Gates Open, Centennial Park. Fly in, drive in or take a bus from the Taupo Town Centre! The afternoon will feature live entertainment acts of exceptionally talented local performers. There will be a myriad of food, wine and refreshment stalls, market stalls, static displays and plenty to see & do… |
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| 5.30pm | Parachute drop Entertainment |
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| 6.00pm | Taupo Flying Proms Airshow commences | |
| 7.30pm | Red Checkers display Headline Entertainment Act (tba) |
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| 8.00pm | Proms Concert begins featuring the Aotea Youth Orchestra Mass Performers Finale & Fireworks display w/ Orchestra |
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| 9.30pm | Taupo Flying Proms Concludes |
Taupo Flying Proms would like to thank
the following sponsors and funders:
