Gosh, the year has passed so quickly! It’s almost time for The Very Vintage Day Out 2015, and I’m very excited to be heading along with a group of friends. I hope you’ll join us! If you’ve never been before, check out my posts about VVDO 2013 and VVDO 2014.
A lot goes on at The Very Vintage Day Out, and this year is no exception – as well as ten women competing for the coveted crown of Miss Pinup New Zealand 2015, there will be a vintage fashion show with both authentic vintage and reproduction garments (most of which will be available for sale directly after the show – just what my inner shopaholic likes to hear!); a screening of award-winning vintage documentary Paper Dolls about pinup culture in Australia during the Second World War; the always popular photo safari; a vintage car display; workshops in vintage hair and makeup by Phoenix cosmetics, go-go and swing dancing as well as burlesque. Sal Valentine & The Babyshakes are headlining the amazing acts at the VVDO with their special brand of vintage-inspired rhythm and blues, so make sure you bring your dancing shoes!
Miss Victory Violet, winner of Miss Pinup New Zealand 2014. Photo / Emma Joyce
If you’ve never been to The Very Vintage Day Out before, you’re in for a treat! Make sure you dress in your finest vintage splendour, as there will be spot prizes for the best dressed ticket holders. There is also a pamper parlour on site to help you look your best – I know I’ll need a hand taming my curls into a suitable vintage style!
Some things to keep an eye out for this year are the Bombshell Clothing stall (their sizes go up to a 24), Rita Sue‘s clothing stall (up to a size 18), and Devel who specialise in custom and retro clothing.
What: The Very Vintage Day Out 2015
When: 10.00am – 6.00pm, Saturday 11th April 2015
Where: Alexandra Park Raceway, Greenlane West, Auckland
Tickets: Purchase your tickets via iTicket
| Ticket Type | Price | Details |
| Early Bird Adult | $18.00 | The Very Vintage Day Out (Limited Availability) |
| Standard Adult | $25.00 | The Very Vintage Day Out |
| Standard Child (12 yrs and under) | $12.00 | The Very Vintage Day Out |
| VIP Adult + Weekend Pass (Limited Availability) | $130.00 | Includes a goodie bag, vip seating, special discounts, a glass of bubbles and cupcake on arrival at VVDO plus a pass to Wildcat Shakeout and Tiki Party |
| Weekend Pass Adult | $65.00 | VVDO, Wildcat Shakeout, Tiki Party (18yrs + only) |
| The Wildcat Shakeout (18 yrs+ only) | $25.00 | The Wildcat Shakeout 11th April, 7.30pm – 11pm |
| Tiki Party(18 yrs+ only) | $25.00 | Tiki Party 12th April, 2pm – 7pm (at The Backyard, Northcote) |
Better yet, how would you like to WIN tickets? The Very Vintage Day Out team have given me three double passes to give away to some of my lucky readers! You have an entire month to enter, so make sure you let your friends know that they can enter too – sharing is caring after all!
Please enter via the widget below – by entering this giveaway you agree that you have read and accepted the terms and conditions as listed below. New Zealand residents only for this one please – travel and accommodation is not included, so you must be able to get to the event in Auckland.
Ohhh Laaa Laaa would love to win these tickets
It looks like a wonderful day out. The thing id look forward to the most is seeig everyone dressed in vintage attire and the atmosphere
What a wonderful giveaway! I have never been, keep missing it, but am keen like a keen thing. The opportunity to be inspired and encouraged to try new looks is what I’m looking forward to. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
I’m most looking forward to the fabulous frocks & maybe a sneaky Amy Trouble tattoo!
Would really love to go!!! 🙂
I haven’t been to VVDO before – looks like so much fun and a great chance to dress up!
Even though I’m in my dotage
And wore these fashions first time round
I adore anything vintage
And the tattoos are renowned !
I didn’t even know this was a thing! Wow, it sounds awesome. And it’s after my Masters submission date so I won’t be grounded then! Woohoo 🙂
Woohoo, not long to go until submission, good luck Louisa!
This looks amazing! 🙂
I have never been and I’m most looking forward to supporting one of my best friends in the miss pinup pageant!!!!!
I’ve never been to this, I’d be so excited oh my gosh. In love with vintage stuff!
The VVDO looks amazing, Id love to be able to go and take my partner or friend along with me 🙂 xx
Oh my gosh I LOVE Sal Valentine & The Babyshakes! Would love to check this out!
I haven’t been before but am intensely curious about the hair workshops as I’d love to try a new look
I’d love, love, love to go to this with my daughter!
I’ve never been to The Very Vintage Day Out before but it looks like a super fun event. Fingers crossed!
I am actually performing at the VVDO but would love to win a ticket for my husband to come along and see what’s what there. Then we just have to sort tickets for my teenage son’s 🙂
Hurray, I can’t wait to see you perform!