Gumboot Day

Gumboot Day is a native celebration of Taihape, New Zealand. It occurs the Tuesday after Easter, and has been a regular event since 1985. It is a celebration of all things to do with gumboots, and includes the famous gumboot throwing contest.

Gumboot Monument at the entrance to Taihape

The aim of the festival is to break the world record for the longest gumboot throw. It is a family event, which includes a number of other competitions such as the best-dressed gumboot and ‘shoot the loop’ with gumboots. Gumboots can also be tossed skyward on any day of the year in the official Gumboot throwing lane[1] located in the 'Outback', just behind Taihape's main shopping centre.

History

In 2019, a mental health care fundraiser was held on Gumboot Day.[2]

See also

References
  1. "Manawatu and Whanganui Region". Jasons Travel Media.
  2. Webb-Liddall, Alice. "'Vulnerable and broken': Mike King's plea for mental health profiling to stop". Retrieved 7 October 2019.
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