THIS MONTH

This page promotes links to family events, not only within our district but our neighbors districts. 
If you have an event you would like to share please contact us with your information
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GET TO THE POINT FAMILY FUN DAY
Sat 7th Nov - 10am
Fairlie Flyer AB699 Steam Train - rides
Helicopter Rides (weather permitting)
Classic Car Show
Highland Dancing
Sheep Dog Trials
Stalls & Entertainment
Tug of War
Food and Music
Sausage Eating Competition
Ice Cream Eating Competition
​Noddy Train plus more
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BUSHTOWN BONFIRE & FIREWORKS
@ Bustown Heritage Site, Dobson St Waimate
Entry: $5 adult, Children FREE
Sat 7th November
Gates open 6pm
Bonfirm 8.30pm
Fireworks 9pm
Market from 6pm
Games from 7pm
Live Music, Glow in the Dark Face Painting, Kids obstacle course, Tug of War, Food & Drink stall
BYO Fireworks (NB: to be set off by Bushtown Volunteer)

Southern Canterbury A&P Show
Saturday 21st November
A&P Showgrounds, Waimate
$10 Adult - Under 16: Free

10.30-11.30 Arm Wrestling Doco
11.00-11.30 Sport Suzie Comedy
11.30-12.00 Amanda Goodwin & Band
12.00-12.05 Mayor Craig Riwley opens show
12.05-12.20 Sport Suzie Comedy
12.20-1.00 Amanda Goodwin & Band
1.00-1.35 Grimaldi Circus Show
1.35-2.15 Jayden T Band
2.15-2.30 Sport Suzie Comedy
2.00-3.15 Arm wrestling Doco
2.30-3.00 Jayden T Band
3.00-3.15 GRAND PARADE
3.15-3.45 Grimaldi Circus Show
3.45-5.30 JPC Band
3.30-6.30 Bar & Calendar Girls

Plus Amusements sideshow & rides, Dog trials, Food, Equestrian, Competitions, Vintage Machiney, Livestock Breed Judging, Waimate Vet & Rural Scholars Animal World, Young Farmers District Final, Kennel Dog Show, Car show
Over 1000 Livestock & Equestrian Entries, 70 Trade exhibitors plus much more
CHRISTMAS EVENTS
are now listed on the
Christmas Events Page
CONTACT US CLICK HERE

  • Sun 1st: 10am-4pm Centrewood Fete & Garden Party, Mill Rd, Waimate
  • Sun 1st: 11am-4pm SC International Festival @ Aoraki Polytechnic
  • Thur 5th: 10am-4pm Geraldine Summer Fete @ Stover Farm, SH79, Geraldine Stalls, Music and Food. Gate Tickets $15
  • Fri 6th Nov: 7.30pm The Black Seeds with support from Soulsystem @ Caroline Bay Hall.  CLICK HERE for page & ticket info
  • Sat 7th: Get to the Point:  From 10am  See separate listing in 1st column
  • Sat 7th: 10-2pm Mini Fair, St. Peters Anglican Hall, Temuka
  • Sat 7th: 10-1pm Market Day @ Margaret Wilson Home 27 Seddon St, Timaru
  • Sat 7th: Bushtown Bonfire Family Night 6pm-10pm @ Bushtown Heritage Site, Dobson St, Waimate
  • Sun 8th: 10.30am Dog Day Afternoon @ Village Green, Fairlie
  • Wed 11th to Sun 15th: Victorian Heritage Celebrations In Oamaru: Theme 'Alice in Wonderland'
  • Wed 11th: 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month - Armistice Day
  • Thur 12th-Sun15th: Geraldine Arts and Plants Festival CLICK HERE for times & programme
  • Fri 13th: Christchurch Show Weekend
  • Fri 13th: 6-9pm Friday Fright Night Roller Disco @ Caroline Bay skating rink $5 pp. Dress in your scariest outfits - prizes for best dressed and best dressed helmet
  • Sat 14th: 1-4pm Zombie Run @ Knottingly Park, Waimate (NB This event is R13 to enter and parent/caregiver sig required)
  • Sat 14th: Rainbow Confectionery 5km run - that is the postponement day from October's run
  • Sat 14th: Danseys Pass Trail Ride
  • Sat 14th: 9am-5.00pm November Race Day @ Levels Raceway hosted by SCCC
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  • Thur 19th: 11am Community House Open Day @ 27 Strathallan St.
  • Fri 20th-Sun 22nd: St John Geraldine 75th Jubilee
  • Sat 21st: 10am-2pm Fairlie 150th Year Market Day
  • Sat 21st & Sun 22nd: Timaru Bookarama @ Trinity Church Hall on College Rd
  • Sat 21st & Sun 22nd: 8am-5pm Waimate Southern A&P Show @ Waimate Showgrounds. $10 entry Fee under 16 Free
  • Sat 21st & Sun 22nd: From 10am Coopers DIY Stripping Expo - go along with a photo or an object you want paint or varnish stripped from and talk to the experts. FREE
  • Sat 21st & Sun 22nd: Sat 1-5pm, Sun 9.30-4.30pm Alpine Energy National Spring Rose Show & Convention @ Caroline Bay Hall. $5 entry, Under 12 Free

  • Mon 23rd - Sun 29th: Festival of Roses   CLICK HERE for program listing and info 
  • Fri 27th @ 3pm & Sat 28th @ 11am: Hospice Home & Garden Tickets $25. CLICK HERE for more info​​
  • Sun 29th: 11am Tuhawaiki Jacks Point 5km Fun Run & Walk. Race start at Ellis Rd end
  • Sun 29th: 10am-2pm Hook Beach Surf Fishing Contest. Click here for registration details etc
MARKETS
PLEASANT POINT MARKET: Outside Legends Cafe starts 9.30am. Last Sun each month
TIMARU FARMERS MARKET: Community House Car Park starts 9.30am. Every Saturday morning
TIMARU STATION MARKET: Station St Timaru starts 9am. Every Sunday morning
GERALDINE CRAFT MARKET: opp St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. Starts 9am. Every Sat & Sun (weather permitting) 
WAIMATE FARMERS and ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET: Council Car Park, Queen St. Starts 9am. Every Saturday morning
PHAR LAP MARKET: Phar Lap Raceway starts 9am. 3rd Sunday of each month
BUSHTOWN VINTAGE MARKET DAY: Bushtown Waimate Heritage Park, Dobson St. Starts 9am. Last Sun each month
GERALDINE FARMERS MARKET: From 3rd Oct Every Saturday 9am - 12.30pm
MACKENZIE MARKET MORNINGS: From Sat 24th October