Featherston Booktown
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Featherston Booktown is back!
What is a Booktown?
A Booktown is a small rural town or village, close to major cities, in which second-hand and antiquarian bookshops are concentrated. Most Booktowns have developed in villages of historic interest or of scenic beauty. Their residents set up events around books - selling them, writing, reading, illustrating, printing, making and publishing them.
The first was set up in Hay-on-Wye, Wales, back in 1961. Now they're around the World, from Europe to Malaysia, South Korea, Japan and Australia. The International Organisation of Booktowns binds the towns together.
Featherston became a full member of the International Organisation of Booktowns in 2018.
Featherston Booktown thanks its partners, Friends and sponsors including Featherston Lionesses, South Wairarapa District Council, Palliser Ridge and Steve Chapman of Ray White Real Estate. And without our stunning volunteers these events would not be possible.
Tours
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Join Pākehā Tiriti educator Gwyn John for a workshop on our founding…
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NZSQ Sounds of the Sanctuary
“Wonderful, impressive and spirited performance against a glorious…
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Bay of Islands Walking Festival 2024
The Bay of Islands Walking Weekend. 10, 11, 12, 13 October…
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Mel Parsons Regional Sabotage Tour
Mel Parsons announces 16-date Regional Sabotage tourFollowing on from Mel…
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Rikki Morris - About Time Tour
Plus1 proudly presents much-loved singer-songwriter Rikki Morris on a six-date…
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Centuria Taranaki Garden Festival 2024
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New Zealand String Quartet 2024 Soundscapes Tour
The New Zealand String Quartet – Te Rōpū Tūrū O Aotearoa are all set…
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A Taste of Ireland Tour
Hot off its Off-Broadway premiere, A Taste of Ireland―The Irish Music…
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Northland Rugby 2024
Join us for an unforgettable season of rugby at Semenoff Stadium, packed with…
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Marlborough Book Festival 2024
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Sound Series 2025
AUCKLAND SOUNDS has announced its best line-up yet, with OMD (Orchestral…
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Laugh Your A** Off 2024
Everyone’s favourite cheeky Hawke's Bay comedy cabaret festival Laugh…
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Nelson Clay Week 2024
Two years ago Arts Council Nelson & Kiln Studio had a wild concept, to…
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Greytown Festival of Christmas 2024
This winter, prepare for Fire and Ice, when the happiest festival in New…
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Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival 2024
Welcome to the Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival 2024 where we celebrate…
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