Jed Mildon and Jumpflex at the 2022 BMX Big Air Championships. PHOTO: JUMPFLEX
ARMISTICE events at Lake Karapiro will be boosted this November with adrenaline-packed displays, ‘have a go’ sessions as well as plenty of retailers, clubs and organisations promoting everything for a great kiwi summer.
Armistice in Cambridge, the largest Armistice celebration of its kind in New Zealand, is an annual event with a packed two-day programme of living military history for all the family to experience and enjoy alongside other exhibitors and displays.
This year, a new free public event will expand the celebration to all things summer, and will include Nitro Circus star Jed Mildon, the first person to complete a triple and quadruple backflip on a BMX bike.
He will bring the best riders in the country with him as they complete for the New Zealand BMX BIG AIR national title during the festival.
Event manager Janette Douglas said the team was excited to be bringing together an event that would get Kiwis outside and excited for summer after two previous years of disruption and event cancellations due to Covid.
“We already have two big drawcards confirmed with the BMX Big Air demonstration plus the popular summer water-obstacle course Waterworld returning for the weekend,” she said.
“We also have ‘have a go’ sessions for diving and kayaking lined up for anyone who has thought about giving some new activities a go as well as demonstrations of flyboarding and hydroplanes on the programme.”
A range of exhibitors will showcase the latest products and accessories, allowing visitors to stock up on all their favourite gear just in time for the camping, boating, and outdoor season. With food trucks, ample grassed areas and a stunning view of the lake, it’s intended to be a great day out for the whole family.
“We are located at a world class venue with easy access from Auckland and Bay of Plenty, so we look forward to welcoming those from both in and out of the region to enjoy the spectacular Lake Karapiro along with everything the festival will offer,” Janette said.
“We are grateful for the continued support of the Thermal Explorer Fund and the Waipā District Promotion Fund which enables us to make this a free event for spectators.”
The Great Kiwi Summer Festival is being held at Lake Karapiro Domain on November 11 and 12.
For more information, check out www.greatkiwisummer.co.nz
