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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


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