Buller Festival 2008 - February 29, March 1 and 2

Buller Festival is happening this year on February 29 and the March 1 and 2. The event kicks off on Friday 29 with paddlers going head-2-head in the Extreme Race back on the Lower Matakitaki. Join Ben Jackson on Friday night for a slideshow and tall tales of recent travels in the Indian Himalaya's. Saturday is based down at O'Sullivan's Rapid with the legendary Buller Slalom and Rafter X events before the Rock the Buller Party back in Murchison. Sunday starts with the third running of the Buller Big Air competition followed by the final prize giving to celebrate those who won and lost. For more information and updates head to www.rivers.co.nz/bullerfestival