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Organisers of the Warkworth Showgrounds Have a Go Day are going back to the drawing board to see how they can attract more people to the event next year.
Event organiser Nicola Jones says she was disappointed with the turnout following the success of last year’s The Great Turn On.
“Last time we had a lot of people comment on how much they enjoyed the evening so that inspired us to make it annual,” Nicola says.
“This year, numbers were down, but I think because of the spectacle of the new showground lights and the funding we had last year, it was always going to be difficult to improve on that.”
Nicola says in future they will look to host exhibition matches during the event to attract more families along as supporters.
“We would also like to host it over summer so that all winter sporting registrations can be accepted on the night, to bring more value for clubs participating.”
The event did provide an opportunity this year for Mahu Bike and Skate to showcase their draft plan for its proposed park at the showgrounds.
Submissions on the design were also collected at the Warkworth Fiesta last month, and Nicola says feedback has all been positive.
“The community really supports the idea and the plans we’ve put forward, and now it’s just about making it happen.
“We hope to obtain Auckland Council approval within the next three months, and then we will be busy applying for funding, as the project is set to cost around $1.5 million at this stage.”
To view the bike and skate plans and give feedback visit facebook.com/mahubikeandskate/
