BBQ COOK-OFF COMPETITION
Free - Cass Street from 11.30am

Grab a team of two and showcase your culinary
talents by cooking up a storm. Let your creativity run wild on the hot plate. We’ll provide the ingredients, Birdman apron and of course the audience. Team entries will only be considered on the day.

THE FUNKY MONKEYS
Free - Cass Street from 12.00pm

Yes, they’re back for another year. New Zealand’s very own musical super-group for kids (and mums). Join Neil, Joe, Chris and Dizzy Dog for an hour of fun musical entertainment. The kids (and mum) will love it!!!

RUSSELL BIRDMAN 2009
Pre-registration Entries Only

 

1.00pm Birdman Safety Briefing
1.30pm Birdman Parade
2.00pm Birdman Jump

Find a spot along the waterfront and watch the wacky, zany, cleverly crafted, hilarious team or individual human powered flying machines launch off Russell wharf to gain the longest distance.

BIRDMAN MELTDOWN
The Pub’ round the corner from 7.00pm -
Gold Coin donation

The Pub is about to heat up with live entertainment by local group, PULSE. Chance to win the biggest ever Birdman Rescue raffle or have a go to win the official signed Birdman shirt. Grab a friend and come down for some fun and plenty of dancing.

Click here for printable programme

BEACH DIG 10 YEARS & UNDER
Free -Russell Waterfront Beach from 9.30am

Bring the kids down to search for the hidden ice block sticks. Everyone gets a prize.

RUSSELL MARKETS
Village Green from 9.30am

Relax and enjoy the festive market atmosphere browsing a wonderful selection of local crafts, food stalls and artworks. There’s also a fun kid zone with plenty of activities to keep them entertained.

PAPER PLANE COMPETITION
$1 per plane - Town Hall from 9.30am to 12.00pm

Design and push your paper plane to win the longest distance. Using an A4 sheet of paper create the ultimate design to win the inaugural paper plane competition. There’s no limit as to how many goes you can have just make sure you bring plenty of coins.

KAYAK RACES -
Free - Wharf to Waterfront race from 10.00am

Jump in a kayak and join the mad dash from the wharf to the waterfront beach. Watch out you don't tip or crash into your opponents. Life jackets and kayaks supplied

SPAGHETTI EATING COMPETITION -
Free - Cass Street from 11.00am

Take centre stage and eat all the spaghetti you can to in one go. Before you can claim the winning prize you must eat your way through the heats. Prizes galore.