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22 Jan
2011
Whangamomona Republic Day - 22 January, 2011
Festivals, Whangamomona
A fantastic fun-filled day where the township of Whangamomona invites people from all over to celebrate the independence of Whangamomona - a self declared republic. This is a biennial event not to be missed!

Entry fee is a $5 Whangamomona Republic Passport for persons aged 15+ (required by any person wishing to enter the Republic on OUR day)

Activities & Events
Electing and Swearing in of President
Whip Cracking
Gut Buster (running race)
Tug of War
Sheep Races
Stalls
Helicopter Rides
Guess the Weight
Gumboot Throwing
Guess the Eels
Border Posts
Water Slide
Belly Dancers
Best Dressed
Little Miss/Master Puniverse (under 12)
...and more

Demonstrations
Possum Skinning
Sheep Sheering
Wood Chopping
Hot Horse Shoeing
Music
Pets Corner
Toko Fire Department
Dog Trials
...and more

Food Available All Day
Ice Creams
Chip Wagon
BBQ - Venison Patties and Wild Pork Sandwiches
Cups of Tea
Hotel Beverages and Food
Sandwiches

Contact for more information
Vanessa Kennedy - 06 762 5484
Shona Gower - 06 762 5574

You may buy extra passports and get them stamped at the Republic Stall.

Whangamomona Republic Day - 22 January, 2011
ADDRESS
Whangamomona Township
Forgotten World Highway - State Highway 43
Between Startford and Taumarunui
CONTACT
Vanessa Kennedy
PHONE
06 762 5842
Added: 7th December 2010
Last Modified: 13th January 2011
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