Local Events
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Nth. Canterbury Festival Events Calendar
13-11-2011 until 17-03-2012
Hurunui, North Canterbury
February
11th Hurunui Races and Gala Day
18th The Winery Trail 2012 - Mud House Waipara
25/26th Jazz and Blues Festival Hanmer Springs.
March.
3rd Waipara Valley Wine and Food Festival.
3rd Amuri A&P show. Rotherham
10th Cheviot A&P Show. Cheviot
16/18th Art in the Alps. Select Braemar Lodge Hanmer Springs
17th Hawarden A&P Show. Hawarden
Country Markets
04-01-2012 until 31-12-2012
Farmers Markets, North Canterbury
Ohoka Farmers Market- Every Friday 9am- 12.30pm
Kaiapoi Farmers - Every Saturday 9am- 12 noon
Oxford Farmers Market - Every Sunday 9am - 2pm
Rangiora Farmers Market- Every Sunday 9am - 12.30pm
Coming Up In February!
01-02-2012 until 29-02-2012
February Events , North Canterbury
5th-Oxford-A day in the Country.
6th-New Zealand Day Festival - Kaiapoi
10th - More FM Summer Vineyard Tour 2012 Pegasus
16th-19th Pegasus NZ Womens Golf Open- Pegasus
25th-26th Boys Toys/Gear for Girls- Rangiora
Interislander Summer Festival
06-02-2012
Racecourse - Lehmans Road, Rangiora
Rangiora Trots. Gates open at 9am. A fantastic day out for all and FREE entertainment for the kids including face painting.pony rides,moon hoppers,competitions, prizes and much more! Adults $10
Arts in Oxford
07-02-2012 until 04-03-2012
Main Street, Oxford
At the Art Centre Main Street. Exhibition by Julia Sobkowiak,Lauryne Hart and Jane Harper. Tues - Sunday 10am - 4pm.
More FM Summer Vineyards Tour
10-02-2012
Pegasus Lake, Pegasus
5-10pm, Pegasus Lake. Featuring Legendary Australian roots act John Butler trio and all other acts on stage by Pegasus Lake. Tickets from Tickettek.
Woodford Glen Speedway
11-02-2012
Wodford Glen, Kaiapoi
7pm Woodford Glen. Super Cup and Canterbury Production Saloon Championship. Aduls $15 Family $30 Snr $10
W A I Art Exhibition
11-02-2012 until 12-02-2012
Main Highway Waikuku, Waikuku
W A I Art Exhibition
10am - 6pm at Historic Mill State Highway Waikuku. Enjoy this exhibition featuring works of local artists in a range of mediums. Gold coin donation.
St. Joseph's School Summer Fair
12-02-2012
Entry off Victoria & Percival Streets, Rangiora
Summer fair from 11.30am to 3.30pm. Craft stalls, white elephant, live music from "The Clan." Food, Games, Great fun for all the family. See you there?
The Classic Hits Winery Tour @ Mud House Winery
18-02-2012
780 Glasnevin Road, Waipara, Waipara
See Gin Wigmore, The Mutton Birds & Avalanche City perform at the 6th Annual Classic Hits Winery Tour.
Mud House Winery & Cafe - Saturday 18 February, 2012.
www.winerytour.co.nz or www.mudhousewineryandcafe.co.nz
Woodford Glen Speedway
24-02-2012
Glenford Glen, Kaiapoi
7pm. "Rumble by the River" and Grades Racing. Adults $15 Family $40. Snr $10 at the gate.
Oxford Family Picnic
25-02-2012
Pearson Park, Oxford
10am - 2pm at Pearson Park. Join us for a day of FREE family fun, including face painting, bouncy castle, Corey the clown, story teller Liz Weir and Brian Ringrose and Tessa Griggs'
Rangiora Ride and Rock Bullriding!
25-02-2012
Racecourse, Rangiora
From 3pm at the Rangiora Racecourse. Watch the best bullriders take on the best bucking bulls. Popular sheep and calf rides for cowboys and girls. Presale tickets from www.ticket.co.nz.
Adults $20 child $10 Family $40
Boy's Toys/Gear for Girls
25-02-2012 until 26-02-2012
Rangiora Showgrounds - Ashley Street, Rangiora
9.30 - 4.30pm both days at the showgrounds.The ultimate weekend of activities including water sports, trucks, 4WDs,and a mock battle. Craft stalls, live craft and food stalls for girls. Adults $10,Child $5, Family $25 Under 5 free.
"Embracing the Light"- Photo Exhibition
25-02-2012
Brick Mill Gallery, Waikuku
10am - 5pm at the Brick Mill Gallery Waikuku. View over 100 images by members of the Rangiora Photographic Society and friends. Guest artist Tony Bridge. Gold coin donation.
Charity Ride - Cust
26-02-2012
Cust Domain, Cust
9am start at Cust Domain. A 75km circuit road cycle ride starting at the Domain. For entry details see www.charityride.org.nz
Aoraki Open Dragon Boat Regatta
26-02-2012
Pegasus Lake , Pegasus
First race at 9.30am. Join the festivities and cheer for your favourite teams. Wacky uniforms, team haka, and loud chants create an electrifying atmosphere as teams battle it out on the water.
Coming up In March
01-03-2012 until 31-03-2012
March Events , North Canterbury
3rd - Main Event
4th - North Canterbury Triathalon
4th - Swananoa Country Fair
11th - Rangiora- Kaiapoi Fun Run/Walk
11th - 103rd Kowai Family Gala
31st - Oxford A&P Show
The Main Event - Retro Rangiora
03-03-2012
Main Power Oval, Rangiora
4pm - 7pm at the Main Power Oval. FREE CONCERT! Bring a picnic and dress up in 70's clothes. Food stalls and coffee See www.themaineventrangiora.co.nz '
Graham Waldrop, Suzanne Lynch, and VagueAs Brothers.
Swannanoa Country Fair
04-03-2012
Tram Road opposite Swannanoa School, Rangiora
Over 130 craft and trade stalls, children's entertainment, games and rides, beer tent, cake stall, monster white elephant and much much more.
10am - 3pm
Adults $5, Children (up to 15)Free
NZ Amateur Radio Day
10-03-2012
High, Rangiora
To mark this event The North Canterbury Amateur Radio Club will be holding a display in front of the Council Building, High Street Rangiora,10am to 2pm.
Blood Brothers
15-03-2012 until 31-03-2012
Victoria Street, Rangiora
The North Canterbury Musical Society announces tickets finally go on sale 1st February for their 2012 production- Willy Russell's classic musical Blood Brothers which is being staged at the Chervier Centre, Victoria Street, Rangiora.
Blood Brothers is set in Liverpool from the 1960’s – 1980’s and tells the story of two twins who are separated at birth and go on to lead drastically different lives. However, fate conspires to bring the brothers together again after they both fall in love with the same girl, with tragic consequences! It’s incredible score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged Tell Me It’s Not True. Evening performances will be held on March 15th, 16th, 17th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 29th, 30th, 31st. and Saturday afternoon shows on March 17th, 24th and 31st. Tickets: Adults $25; Students/Seniors $20; Group Discounts available.Tickets are available from 1st February at John Harrington Showcase Jewellers in High Street, Rangiora. Bookings can also be made through the North Canterbury Musical Society’s website: www.ncms.co.nz.
M V Tuhoe River Cruise
19-03-2012
Kaiapoi Wharf, Kaiapoi
Boarding 2pm Sailing 2.30pm. Departs from Kaiaopi Wharf. Step on board for a cruise along the beautiful Kaiapoi and Waimakariri Rivers. Adults $20 Child $10 Family $50
Oxford A&P Annual Show
31-03-2012
Show Grounds, Oxford
Applications now invited for food,trade, & Art/Craft sites. Food site tenders close December 1st. Application forms now available from Christine Roberts 03 312 4116 or chritine@oxfordapshow.co.nz See also www.oxfordapshow.co.nz
