FESTIVAL
PAUL UBANA JONES • CRAIG SMITH • JULIAN TEMPLE BAND
1ST-3RD JAN 2021
ORGANIC FARM MUSIC FESTIVAL
Celebrating 31 years of organic sheep & cattle farming under the Takitimu mountains. Join us for the 2nd organic farm festival featuring Paul Ubana Jones, Craig Smith, the Julian Temple Band and other artists. Camp on site and enjoy the food trucks, healing therapies, family-friendly play areas, walks and animals. If you’d like to get involved with supplying food, healing or performing, please get in touch soon.
LIVE MUSIC • STAND-UP COMEDY • GUITAR & SONGWRITING WORKSHOPS • AYURVEDA, KUNDALINI, REIKI, ENERGY HEALING, ACUPUNCTURE, MASSAGE & YOGA • ACUPUNCTURE • CHILDREN’S & FAMILY YOGA • SABBATICAL FALLOWING & ORGANIC FARM WALK • PSYCHICS • BRAIN GYM • EVs/CARS/BIKES/UTVs • FLAX WEAVING• CACAO CEREMONY • PLUS SHIRE HAIR SHEEP & TUFTY CATTLE DISPLAYS & SALES
FEATURING
SCHEDULE
This schedule is still in development and could be subject to change.
3:00 PM
FESTIVAL OPENS
ARRIVALS BEGIN
We welcome arrivals to the farm!
Set up camp, see the EVs, look around the organic farm & meet friends
Evening
OPEN MIC NIGHT
AN EVENING OF MUSIC
(ROAR right of admission reserved)
With the stars of the festival and you can play or sing too, don’t miss it!
Morning
FARM WALK & FALLOWING TALK
ORGANIC & REGENERATIVE SABBATICAL FALLOWING WALKS
Talks & walks
We open up to explain the techniques we have proven over the last 31 years.
Morning
MEDITATION WORKSHOP
BRAINGYM
A group revitalizing event.
A breakout group to those who want to start the day refreshed.
Morning/Afternoon
HEALING & WELLNESS
Morning of Healing
Heal & rejuvenate for children and adults
Kundalini reiki energy healing, massage, children's yoga and family yoga, healers & more
Morning/Afternoon
MAKE YOUR OWN MUSIC
GUITAR & SONGWRITING WORKSHOPS
Learn from some of NZ's best!
Ever wanted to learn how to write a song? Get help developing your concept or start a new project.
Morning/Afternoon
LEARN TO WRITE COMEDY
COMEDY MC WORKSHOPS
Learn from some of NZ's best!
Whether you want to be a stand-up comic, or you just want to learn how to MC an event with humour, this workshop is for you.
Morning/Early Afternoon
ELECTRIC VEHICLES
EV DISPLAY Q&A
Dealer cars & our own Electric cars, bikes and UTVs
Let us show you how to farm with electric rather than fossil fuel vehicles.
Afternoon
LIVE MUSIC
The League of Ordinary Gentlemen
Opening the evening's entertainment
Playing covers: blues, soul and a touch of country.
Late Afternoon & Evening
FESTIVAL CONCERT
SOUL, ROCK & COUNTRY MUSIC plus STAND-UP COMEDY
Featuring Our Big Name Artists
Bring your picnic blanket and cruise out to the gorgeous sounds or get your groove on & have a dance. Finishes 9:30
Morning
MEDITATION WORKSHOP
BRAINGYM
A group revitalizing event.
A breakout group to those who want to start the day refreshed.
Morning
FALLOWING WORKSHOP
ORGANIC & REGENERATIVE SABBATICAL FALLOWING WALKS
Talks & walks
We open up to explain the techniques we have proven over the last 31 years.
Morning
HEALING & WELLNESS
MORNING OF HEALING
Heal & rejuvenate for children and adults
Childrens yoga and family yoga, kundalini reiki energy healing, brain gym, healers & more
THROUGHOUT THE DAY
ELECTRIC VEHICLES
EV DISPLAY WALKS
Dealer cars & our own EVs and UTVs
Let us show you how to farm with electric rather than fossil fuel vehicles.
EARLY AFTERNOON
CEREMONY FUN
CACAO CLOSING CEREMONY
Lead by Ileanie Shaw
Something very special to celebrate
3:00 PM
END OF FESTIVAL
TIME TO PACK UP
Sadly we've come to the end of the event.
Break down camp, say goodbye to new friends and drive safely.
FAQ
WHAT FOOD OPTIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE?
At last count, we had confirmed three food and/or coffee trucks available on-site – some are providing organic and natural options.
We welcome guests to bring their own food.
Limited BBQs and cookers, plus plenty of cups, and hot & cold drinking water will be available for use.
There will be no bar, but guests are welcome to bring a picnic dinner. Drunken behaviour is strongly discouraged, and will result in your being removed from the festival.
IS THERE ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE ON SITE?
On site camping costs $10 a day per adult (children under 14 are free). You can also arrange accommodation at the nearby Borland Lodge or elsewhere such as Manapouri and Tuatapere.
COVID-19 INFORMATION
We request that festival goers follow the latest COVID-19 guidelines. Please scan or sign in upon arrival at the festival as well. The event will be postponed or cancelled if a local COVID-19 lockdown comes back into force between December 31st and Jan 5th.
HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED IN HELPING?
The festival is evolving from the one we had in 2019. Anyone that wants to get involved with supplying food, healing, music or other services can contact us on facebook messenger or by email at tim@organic-rams.co.nz.
WHERE IS THE FESTIVAL LOCATED?
The festival will take place at Mangapiri Downs OrganicStud Farm® under the beautiful Takitimu mountains, halfway between the townships of Tuatapere and Manapouri. The address is 2576 Clifden Blackmount Road.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING WITH ME?
We recommend that you bring chairs, water bottles, jackets, hats, and gumboots or old walking shoes with you to the festival.
You may also wish to bring cash, earplugs, sunscreen, sun umbrellas/shade tents, rain umbrellas, guitar, picnic rugs, chilly-bins, and yoga mats too – if you have them.
IS THERE EFTPOS?
PUBLIC TRANSPORT?
GO2 New Zealand tours are putting on a special minibus service from Te Anau via Manapouri for the Open Mic night. This has only been announced on 23Dec so is not full yet. However, with only 11 seats, get in quick, if you wish to be driven there and back. If there is enough interest, they may also do a Saturday afternoon and evening service so people can get to the Feature Artist Concert.
Go2NZ website for contact details.