Each year Variety - The Children's Charity  organises a 'Mini Bash' which is a three day weekend example of what to expect on the main Variety Bash, which runs for seven days.

The Variety Bash is the signature fundraising event for Variety - The Children's Charity. The Bash is a convoy of pre-1976 or unique vehicles which tours the country raising money and distributing grants for the benefit of children throughout New Zealand.

 

Unlike the main Bash, any type or age of vehicle can participate in the Variety Mini Bash (as long as it is roadworthy and legal) from corporate fleet cars to the family sedan.

 

As the Mini Bash is an introduction to the main Bash, there is no vehicle entry fee - each team member must pay $400 (GST inclusive) for their meals and entertainment. Accommodation costs are separate and the responsibility of each team. 

  

To download an information pack about the 2010 Mini Bash, click here. You can download an entry form here and find out more information about your accommodation options here. If you would like to find out more information about the 2010 Variety Mini Bash, contact Jodi

 

2010 Variety Mini Bash - Papakura - Te Awamutu

 

The annual Variety Mini Bash will travel from Papakura to Te Awamutu via Port Waikato and Raglan from September 17-19, 2010 distributing grants and raising funds and FUN for Kiwi kids.

 

DAY 1 - Day: School Visits - Papakura

The Mini Bash will launch at McDonalds in Takanini in true Bash style with grants to present and plenty of noise.

The focus for the day will be on school visits, bringing the unique kind of Bash fun into Papakura District schools and meeting an estimated 3500 children.

 

DAY 1 - Night: Port Waikato

We are very excited to be taking the Mini Bash to Port Waikato the home town of Variety Ambassador and long-time supporters Ewen 'Westie' Gilmour and his wife Cathy.

 

DAY 2 - Day: Port Waikato- Raglan-Waikato

The Bash will meet and greet the local community with a beach breakfast before it heads off to admire some of the hidden gems of the West Coast. We will be running the inaugural Raglan Regatta on our way through Raglan.

Get prepared and enter your team to compete against the locals! Find out more information here

 

DAY 2 - Evening: Waitomo

Enjoy the fantastic hospitality and beautiful surrounds of Waitomo Village.

You can look forward to a fun filled evening, with the guys at Kiwi Paka and Curleys Bar hosting the Mini Bash for a good old fashioned night at the local.

 

DAY 3 - Community Project: Te Awamutu

Sunday morning will be dedicated to community projects. Watch this space for more information closer to the  time.

 

Following the projects we will have a chance to have some Super Sized fun with the local kids. The Mini Bash will finish with prizegiving and lunch in Te Awamutu.