St Bathans Rhythm and Gold Festival
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A Two-Day Multi Arts Festival
Family Activities, Craft Stalls, Art Demonstrations Live Music and Workshops
Set in St Bathans, Central Otago, against the backdrop of the stunning Blue Lake – with Summer weather, local community, music, food and drink, this two day event is an epic way to celebrate our gold mining heritage in the goodness of summer, right in the depth of the warmer months.
Family fun is a priority.
Children can have fun on the waterslide, face painting, fire engine rides, giant games, crafts and more in the dedicated kid zone.
Immerse yourself in the arts, join in on a guided tour and learn the fascinating history of stonemasonry with our own resident heritage stonemason.
Watch live demonstrations from NZ renowned artist Pauline Bellamy.
Have a go at Mosaicing, you can even book a class at rug rag making!
If you ever wanted to learn how to find that elusive gold nugget, watch live gold panning demonstrations from World Gold Panning Champions!!
Consider planning your travels to one of New Zealand's hidden gems. Bring your bike, Bring your swimsuit and visit the Blue Lake, we are located right off the Central Otago Rail Trail.