Elsie Lange
Word has it the Easter bunny will be spending a bit of time scattering precious chocolate eggs around Gisborne Steam Park this year.
Featuring egg hunts, arts and crafts, carnival rides, face painting, sack and egg and spoon races, the Gisborne Easter Festival is sure to be an egg-citing, joyful time for all who head along on Saturday, April 16.
The event is raising money for Gisborne Food Bank, and Webb Event group volunteer Emma Dwyer said it was seeing people struggle in the community that made her want to make it happen.
“I’ve just ordered 50kg of solid chocolate… we’re also doing an adult Easter egg hunt, which will have chocolate and other bits and pieces in it,” Ms Dwyer said.
“It’s just family friendly, community related, fun we’ve all missed out on.
“There’ll be some market stalls, some food vendors, a community sausage sizzle,” she said.
She said no matter how much they raise for the food bank, it’s all about celebrating her community.
“It’s for the kids, it’s nice to see children out and about again,” Ms Dwyer said.
The event starts at 10am and tickets must be purchased to take part in the egg hunts.
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