A Century of Carnivals : The Caroline Bay story John Button; Kevin Fahey;

Caroline Bay Association, [2010]- Limited Edition- 240pp, numerous colour and b/w plates, many 'people' photographs

The publication was launched in conjunction with the Caroline Bay Carnival's 100th celebrations and is the result of hundreds of hours research by the author, Caroline Bay Association staff and South Canterbury Museum staff. Co-ordinators collated hundreds of photos and combed through hours of footage .

Caroline Bay Association secretary Kevin Fahey said Mr Button's book, which covers more than 100 years of events, contained a number of "controversies".A 32-page compilation of photographs had been sourced through archives and donated, he said. “…..This enduring and much-loved carnival features all the fun of the fair, from the Big Wheel, Roller Coaster, Merry-Go-Round, Octopus and Rocket Ship rides to buzz boats, sideshow stalls, circus, candyfloss and ice creams. Swings, slides, paddling pools and a skateboard park beckon under summer skies, and tea-rooms offer a cool respite from the day’s excitements. With a wealth of free family entertainment, there is always something for everyone to enjoy at the Caroline Bay Carnival.

Over the years, generations of families have savoured the salt, sea and sand of summer carnival as they cheer their favourites in the Princess of the Sands competition and applaud the line-up of popular New Zealand artists and entertainers giving concerts in the Art Deco Sound Shell.

The many competitions include Junior Miss Caroline Bay, Tiny Tots, Mother and Son and Queen of the Carnival, while the ever-popular talent quests attract more hopefuls each year." Scarce title, very limited edition- is ex-lib though not obvious, clean and sharp copy

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