Friday 16 April
7.30pm : Lakes District Museum Art Exhibition Opening
A grand night of art with more than $4,000 in prize money. All works are for sale.......... Lakes District Musuem $5 entry includes first drink
Saturday 17 April
MARKET DAY, FAMILY FUN, STREET PARADE
Gold Coin donation for a day’s entertainment
9.30am – 11am : The Golden Times Vintage Car Display and Rally
Admire the vintage cars parked down on Butlers Green before they leave for a car rally. Butlers Green
10am : Mitsubishi Electric Market
A village wide market experience featuring over 120 stalls with some of the best NZ made products ranging from arts and crafts, to farmers and artisan food. Set amongst colourful autumn trees, this vibrant market is full of atmosphere and with live entertainment throughout the day it is not to be missed..........Village Green
10am : Festival Ticket and Information Booth
Purchase your tickets for festival events or pick up some festival information..........Outside the Arrowtown Library, Village Green
10am – 1pm : Bikes 4 Fun
Have a go on these unique, weird and wonderful bikes. Fun for all ages. Gold coin donation to Child Cancer Society.........Buckingham Street by the cottages
10.30am : Sir R Wolley’s Street Theatre
Well received at the 2009 Edinburgh Festival, Sir R Wolley delivers a street show filled with expert mimicry, clowning, off-the-cuff improvisation and his famous ballet routine - guaranteed to have you laughing.........Buckingham Street
11am – 1pm : Gold Panning
Try your luck panning for some genuine Arrow gold..........Buckingham Street FREE
11am - 3pm : Lodge Arrow Kilwinning No 86
The Masonic Lodge was built in 1888. Now fully restored, the public are invited to view the historic discoveries..........Wiltshire Street FREE
ON THE Q92 MORE FM STAGE: BUCKINGHAM GREEN
11am – 12.00pm : Timaru Dixieland Jazz Band
A great upbeat jazz band with a variety of songs to entertain you.
12.05pm – 12.10pm : Southland Times/Mirror Prize Draw
Locals watch out for competition details in the special Autumn Festival edition of The Southland Times delivered on Saturday 3th April. 5 prize draws of $100 Smith City vouchers.
12.15pm – 12.45pm : Live Entertainment
12.50pm – 1.50pm : The Heartleys
Winners of the 2008 Gold Guitar Awards, the duo, and their fresh, pop-infused country music is already making waves across the Tasman and NZ. Their debut single ‘No Man's Land' hit Australian country music charts and they were finalists in the NZ APRA ‘Country Song of the Year 2009'.
1.50pm : JAG Air fly over 
Look skyward for the amazing aerobatic display by Jag Air’s stunt plane.
2pm : The Southland Times / Mirror Festival Street Parade
A large variety of community groups and local businesses participating to make this a wonderful parade among stunning autumn colour. Buckingham Street.
After the parade come and view the floats. See the Buckingham Belles dance the cancan and listen to the Miners’ Band on Buckingham Street by the market.
3pm - 4pm : Timaru Dixieland Jazz Band
A great upbeat jazz band with a variety of songs to entertain you..........Buckingham Green
7.30pm : 70’s Disco Inferno
Grab your posse of hot chicks and groovy dudes to ‘feel tha funk’ at a night like no other. Dress up and get down with the boogie; pull on your boob tube and hot pants or slip into your hip hugging flares and swing your medallion round your neck. Shake your booty to the funky disco beats for prizes to be awarded on the night i.e. best Disco Diva and hottest Jive Turkey. Cash bar and light supper provided… it promises to be loads of fun and excellent value with all proceeds going to the Arrowtown Scouts Jamboree Fund..........Athenaeum Hall $25PP FOR TABLES OF 10 / SINGLES $30
Sunday 18 April
10am – 12pm : The Golden Times Vintage Car Display and Rally
Come and see the vintage cars...........Butlers Green FREE
10am - 4pm : Mind, Body and Soul Expo
A fascinating and educational look at health and well-being with expo stalls ranging from innovative therapies to holistic and conventional healing, including bowen, reiki, herbals, crystals, palmistry, homeopathy, massage, clairvoyants, energy healing and much more.
Athenaeum Hall..........$3 ENTRY FEE, CHILDREN UNDER 12 FREE.
10am : Arrow Ambles
Guided walks of the area with local legends Ray, Rupert, Bill and Russell - 2.5 km of easy walking with stories. Meet at the Museum..........FREE
10.30am : Combined Church Autumn Festival Service
Buckingham Green / Arrowtown School Hall if wet.
11am - 3pm : Lodge Arrow Kilwinning No 86
The Masonic Lodge was built in 1888. Now fully restored, the public are invited to view the historic discoveries. Wiltshire Street..........FREE
12pm - 2pm : Jazz at the Royal Oak
The Arrow Brewing Company, Snatch , Mantra and Betty's Liquor invite you to relax in the courtyard for an afternoon with tasty food, fine drink, good friends and the toe tapping rhythms of the Timaru Dixieland Jazz Band.
The Royal Oak Courtyard Buckingham Street
1pm : Shotover Country Music Club Concert
Come along for some great entertainment by locals and guests. Open to anyone who wants to perform.
Buckingham Green..........FREE
1pm : Fat Tyre Mountain Bike Treasure Hunt
Ride the streets, tracks and trails of Arrowtown to gather as many clues within the timeframe to crack the code to the ‘Pot of Gold'. Biking fun for everyone - individuals, groups or families can enter. Recreational or sports class options available depending on your ability. Participants must have a mountain bike and a NZ safety approved helmet. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. To enter contact Jean on ph: (03) 4098783. Meet at Butlers Green..........GOLD COIN DONATION
2pm : Company on Parade
A musical show of songs and comedy from wartime years. Join in with the Arrow Entertainers- come along and sing along! Athenaeum Hall..........$15
3.30pm - 5pm : Kids' Cooking Classes - Make a Meal
Come and learn how to make a meal for your family with Helen Reid from Eat to Live. By the end of the session you will have learned how to prepare, cook and serve a 2 course meal all from scratch. It will be lots of fun and your family will be so impressed with the results. Ages 8+. To book a place phone Helen Reid on 442 1141 or email: info@eattolive.co.nz. Arrowtown School Hall..........$5
7.30pm : Company on Parade
A musical show of songs and comedy from wartime years. Join in with the Arrow Entertainers - come along and sing along! Athenaeum Hall..........$15
Monday 19 April
10am : Arrow Ambles
Free guided historical walks of the area with hosts Ray, Rupert, Bill and Russell - 2.5km of easy walking and stories. Meet at the Lakes District Museum
11am - 12pm : Going for Gold
25 years of Arrowtown Autumn festival history captured on film, with great moments from past festivals and interviews from well known locals. Dorothy Browns Cinema..........$5
12pm - 1pm : Street Entertainment
Enjoy a lively mix of entertainment with the Miners' Band, the Buckingham Belles and a variety of performers. Something different every day. Buckingham Green..........FREE
3.30pm - 5pm : Kid's Cooking Classes - Make a Meal
Come and learn how to make a meal for your family with Helen Reid from Eat to Live. By the end of the session you will have learned how to prepare, cook and serve a 2 course meal all from scratch. It will be lots of fun and your family will be so impressed with the results. Ages 8+. To book a place phone Helen Reid on 442 1141 or email: info@eattolive.co.nz. Arrowtown School Hall..........$5
7.30pm : Arrowtown School PTA Autumn Festival Quiz
Challenge your general knowledge with the festival quiz. A great opportunity to support our local school and have a fun night. Proceeds go to Arrowtown School. Contact Ali on ph: (03) 4420046 to book your spot. Fox's Bar..........$20 PER TEAM OF 4
7.30pm : Company on Parade
A musical show of songs and comedy from wartime years. Join in with the Arrow Entertainers - come along and sing along! Athenaeum Hall..........$15
Tuesday 20 April
10am : Arrow Ambles
Guided historical walks of the area with hosts Ray, Rupert, Bill and Russell - 2.5km of easy walking and stories. Meet at the Lakes District Museum.......... FREE
11am-3pm : Lodge Arrow Kilwinning No 86
The Masonic Lodge was built in 1888. Now fully restored, the public are invited to view the historic discoveries. Wiltshire Street..........FREE
12pm - 1pm : Street Entertainment Q92 More FM Stage
Enjoy a lively mix of entertainment with the Miners' Band, the Buckingham Belles and a variety of performers. Something different every day. Buckingham Green.........FREE
1.30pm - 3pm : Senior Citizen's Afternoon Tea
Be entertained by the Arrow Miners' Band, the Mini Belles and have a good old ‘sing a long' to your favourite old songs. Prize for the best hat. Tickets essential - limited number of seats. Athenaeum Hall..........TICKETS FREE OF CHARGE FROM THE LAKES DISTRICT MUSEUM
7.30pm : Guy Cater's Ultimate Comedy Show
Award winning comedy hypnotherapist performs his stand up comedy show and stage hypnotherapy on willing volunteers from the audience. Athenaeum Hall..........TICKETS $15
Wednesday 21 April
10am : Arrow Ambles
Guided historical walks of the area with your genial hosts Ray, Rupert, Bill and Russell - 2.5km of easy walking and stories. Meet at the Lakes District Museum..........FREE
11am - 12pm : Going for Gold
25 years of Arrowtown Autumn festival history captured on film, with great moments from past festivals and interviews from well known locals. Dorothy Browns Cinema...........$5
12pm - 1pm : Street Entertainment on the Q92 More FM Stage
Enjoy a lively mix of entertainment with the Miners' Band, the Buckingham Belles and a variety of performers. Something different every day. Buckingham Green..........FREE
1pm : Arrowtown Bowling Club
Peregrine Winery half day tournament. To enter contact John Polson on (03) 4421102.
2pm : Wild Rubbish
Show how much you care about the environment. Join Nomad Safaris to help clear litter from around the river. Bring a collection bag and enjoy the fresh autumn air of the Arrow. Meet at the back of the Lakes District Museum
3.30pm - 5pm : Bikes 4 Fun workshop - Learn to ride a unicycle
John Potts from Bikes 4 Fun has a wonderful collection of unicycles - tall ones, short ones, come along and learn how to ride one. Arrowtown School playground. To book a place contact Jean on (03) 4098783..........FREE
8pm : Shotover Country Music Club presents An Autumn Night in Arrowtown
Join top country performer Roger Tibbs, recipient of a gold disc and previous winner at the prestigious Australian Tamworth Country Awards. Supported by Gold Guitar winner and pianist Trevor Dawe from Timaru and singer/songwriter Joy Adams from Hamilton, this night has a stellar line up of country music performers. Contact Reg McTaggart for tickets on ph: (03) 4420785
Athenaeum Hall..........TICKETS $25
Thursday 22 April
10am : Arrow Ambles
Free guided historical walks of the area with local identities Ray, Rupert, Bill and Russell. 2.5 km of easy walking and stories. Meet at the Lakes District Museum..........FREE
11am - 12pm : Going for Gold
25 years of Arrowtown Autumn festival history captured on film, with great moments from past festivals and interviews from well known locals. Dorothy Browns Cinema..........$5
12pm - 1pm : Street Entertainment Q92 More FM Stage
Enjoy a lively mix of entertainment with the Miners' Band, the Buckingham Belles and a variety of performers. Something different every day. Buckingham Green..........FREE
3pm - 4.30pm : High Tea with Jo Seagar
Proudly brought to you in association with SBS Bank
Jo Seagar is a highly successful cookbook author and TV cook. Come along to meet Jo and join her for a traditional high tea with dainty sandwiches, devonshire tea. and delectable sweets and treats. Her warm personality along with delicious food and the stunning setting of Millbrook will make this a truly memorable afternoon. Millbrook Resort.......... $20
7.30pm : Autumnal Entertaining with Jo Seagar
Proudly brought to you in association with SBS Bank
Jo Seagar runs ‘Seagars' at Oxford in Canterbury, a hugely successful cafe, cook school and shop. Her philosophy is to create great meals with ‘maximum effect for minimum effort'. Don't miss this opportunity to watch Jo create impressive dishes with ease. Get ideas for the colder autumn evenings, easy entertaining ideas and learn how to cook warm comforting recipes. Athenaeum Hall.......... $20
Friday 23 April
9.30am : Arrowtown Bowling Club Mixed Tournament
Come along at 9am for morning tea. There are some fantastic prizes to be won and afternoon tea is included too. To enter contact tournament secretary Bruce Teasdale on (03) 442 1057 or email: bruce.eleanor@ihug.co.nz...........$10 PP
10am : Arrow Ambles
Guided historical walks with local characters Ray, Rupert, Bill and Russell - 2.5 km of easy walking and stories. Meet at the Lakes District Museum..........FREE
11am-3pm : Lodge Arrow Kilwinning No 86
The Masonic Lodge was built in 1888. Now fully restored, the public are invited to view the historic discoveries. Wiltshire Street..........FREE
12pm - 1pm : Street entertainment - Q92 More FM Stage
Enjoy a lively mix of entertainment with the Miners' Band, the Buckingham Belles and a variety of performers. Something different every day. Buckingham Green..........FREE
5.30pm : School Disco
Dance to DJ Henry from Q92 More FM. Arrowtown School Hall..........TICKETS $3
7.30pm : Mactodd Art 2 Wear Show
Be prepared to be amazed, inspired and entertained as art and fashion collide! This is Arrowtown's own wear-able art show where art made to be worn will be showcased in a stunning performance of colour, music and dance; definitely a must on your festival calendar. Get to vote for your favourite with the People's Choice Award. A glass of bubbles and selection of canapés served on arrival. Athenauem Hall..........$30
Saturday 24 April
10am - 3 pm : Central Lakes Trust Community Harvest Picnic
Bring a picnic, a blanket and enjoy a day chock a block full of activities and entertainment for the kids. Be taken back to yesteryear with old fashioned games like wheelbarrow races, three legged races and tug of war. Hula hooping, a bouncy castle, bikes for fun, the final of the Q92 More FM 'Arrow Idol' pony rides and a mad hatter's tea party with magic, clowning and strange riddles will keep the kids entertained. Watch out too for an old fashioned musket demonstration using black powder.
Mum's and Dad's bring along your home grown fruit and vegetables, homemade jams, preserves and cakes etc, and barter for other goods at our Trading Post. Butlers Green..........FREE
12pm - 3pm : Alta Skateboard workshop
Learn basics with some of the best local skateboarders from how to ollie and drop in to more advanced tricks like landing that super tech kick flip tail slide. Learn how to set up, clean and look after your board, and tuning to get the best performance. Come down and learn some new tricks. Excellent for first timers, ages 5 and up. Bring your board & helmet. For more info contact Alta on (03) 4429330 or email: queenstown@alta.co.nz Arrowtown Skate Park..........FREE
7.30pm : Allan Hamilton Wines Masquerade Ball
We unmask our new sponsor with a night of unequalled merriment and revelry. Get ready for a night of tease, fantasy and surprise. Enjoy the opulence of Allan Hamilton's Venetian Palace at the district's best value gala event. Feathers, sequin masks and fake identities will abound as you participate in a night of harlequin entertainment, dancing, pre-dinner canapés, fine banquet fare and a spectacular petit fours dessert - all complimented by "Shagger's" selection of great value beverages from the cash bar. Get tickets from Lakes District Museum or contact Ann on ph: (03) 442 1673 or ball@mannmade.co.nz Athenaeum Hall..........$60 PP FOR TABLES OF 10 / SINGLES $65
Sunday 25 April
10.30am : ANZAC Day Commemorations
ANZAC Day service followed by the parade to War Memorial.
Nomad Safaris will be on hand to take those needing a ride to Cenotaph and back. Starts at the Athenaeum Hall
1pm : Arrowtown Golf Club Festival Tournament
4BBB Stableford per team of 2 (mixed field). Great prizes to be won. Contact John on (03) 4421719 to enter. Arrowtown Golf Club..........$30 PER TEAM
1pm - 3pm : The Edge & Alta Skate Jam
Music and prizes, skate jam format and games of skate, Show off your new tricks from the Alta skateboard workshop in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Competition will cater to all age groups. Arrowtown Skate Park..........FREE
7.30pm : The Great Arrowtown Variety Concert - ‘This is It'
An evening of music, singing, dancing and comedy; the variety concert closes the festival with performances from the best of our local talent. Arrowtown's annual Unsung Hero Award will be presented tonight - nomination forms from our web site or the Lakes District Museum. Athenaeum Hall..........TICKETS $12