Queenstown Winter Festival 2009

Way back in 1975 a bunch of locals decided that the start of Winter was a great excuse to have a party. They organised races on the mountain and in town, lollies for the kids, beers for the grown-ups a concert or two and a town-wide ball, all of which were a great success.

News spread quickly and the next year people came from further afield to join in the festivities.

Since then the Festival has evolved into New Zealand’s biggest winter party – it’s a 10 day celebration of Queenstown’s unique culture and community with street parties, fireworks, international and local acts, jazz, comedy, Mardi Gras, family fun, rail jams and plenty of Mountain Mayhem.

From June 26 – July 5 this year the town will be a buzz with around 60,000 people celebrating the arrival of Winter and Festival’s 35th birthday in true Queenstown style

Learn more about the event calendar on the Festival Website