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CREATE MACKENZIE
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While Create spans three weekends and ust after the national Level 4 makes the most of the unique and expansive lockdown last year, the team behind geography – with events in Fairlie, Kimbell, Mackenzie’s book and art festival Tekapo, and Twizel – it is a boutique came together to create something to look forward to – something that would highlight festival celebrating land and people. This the amazing Mackenzie landscape and boost programme has an exciting mix of free and ticketed events. Some you can do in your their vibrant community. own time, and others are guaranteed to sell In an effort to celebrate the things we know and love best – books, art, and people – Create out, so don’t wait to get tickets! Take the chance to experience the entire Mackenzie Book and Art Festival was born. region while you’re there, and take your time The Mackenzie Region has long been the and soak it all in. Enjoy the vast plains of the muse of many writers and artists, home to Mackenzie – watch the light change on the stargazers and mountaineers, explorers and Southern Alps as the sun sets and the stars scientists, authors and artisans. Given this rich cultural and historical legacy, appear as night falls in the International Dark Sky Reserve. Plunge into the glacial lakes the festival organisers are proud to have attracted more of New Zealand’s finest poets, and meet other book and art lovers in the fantastic cafés and restaurants. artists, sculptors, and authors. So spend a spring weekend in the Mackenzie With over 40 events across the length and breadth of the region, Create aims to bring the region, where you can experience, engage, and community together, attracting people from all enjoy everything that Create Mackenzie has over the country to the district while having a to offer. The inaugural festival will run from 17 world-class showcase of our artists and authors. September to 3 October. Grab your tickets now! createfestivalnz.co.nz
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