FAQ's & General Info
Dates, tickets & registration & locations
What are the 2025 dates?
Friday 4 July - Big Wigs & High Hats - Friday session SOLD OUT
Friday 4 July - Creatures of Atlantis
Saturday 5 July - Craft Market | Costume Exhibit
Saturday 5 July - Big Wigs & High Hats - Saturday session
Saturday 5 July - Costumiers' Fantasy Masquerade Ball - with two ballrooms
Costumes, Themes, Catering, Pool & Children
Do I have to wear a costume?
YES - to immerse yourself in the enchantment of our themed events, costumes that align with the themes are an absolute requirement.
We highly encourage you to unleash your creativity and don imaginative costumes that add to the magic of the occasion.
Masquerade masks are NOT mandatory
Photography & Videography
Photography / Videography Disclaimer
Please be advised that photographs and videography will be taken at all the events over this weekend for use by and for the Costumiers New Zealand Charitable Trust (formerly CNZ Wild Adventures) website, and in promotional and marketing materials.
By attending our events, craft market or exhibit you consent to Costumiers New Zealand Charitable Trust (formerly CNZ Wild Adventures) photographing and potentially using your image and likeness for promotional and marketing purposes.
Props & Weapons
Weapons & Props Policy
Below is our expectation of our guests regarding weapons and props.
If its a ...
- real or ‘sold as replica’ firearm of any description (pistol, rifle, shotguns etc)
- real or ‘sold as replica’ metal bladed knives, swords, daggers, switchblades etc
- tasers, explosives, gun caps, flame throwers, axes, ninja stars, num-chuks, knuckle dusters
DO NOT BRING IT !! - THAT’S LAW
PROP GUNS - IF IT CAN STILL ...
- go bang bang ... or fire any type of projectile (foam bullets, caps, water, silly-string, ping-pong balls, potato, whatever ...)
The prop guns must be made non-functional / decommissioned for the event
And do not bring ammo or projectiles
These types of prop guns must be peace bonded*
PROP BLADED WEAPONS - IF IT HAS ...
- potential to stab, slice, dice or puncture someone...
Bladed prop weapons must be cased or sheathed at all times.
These types of bladed weapons must be peace bonded*
Colds & Flu's - sharing is not caring
Feeling sick before the event?
PLEASE - do not attend this event if you are suffering any kind of flu or cold symptoms.
We know it will be a big disappointment to you if you do come down with a flu, and sadly yes the tickets at that point are non-refundable, but it would be appreciated that you consider others and do not spread any flu or cold symptoms with any of our other guests by attending while unwell.
Code of Conduct
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