Festivals and Events

 
Classic Fighters Marlborough air show - www.classicfighters.co.nz
22nd - 24th April 2011, Omaka Aerodrome, Blenheim
Classic Fighters Marlborough is more than an airshow. Aircraft are displayed as part of a theatrical spectacle, where battle scenes are re-enacted on the ground as well as in the air.
Prepare for a spectacular weekend of fun and aeroplanes in Marlborough.
 
Kaikoura Boardriders Coldwater Classic Surf Competition
4th - 6th June 2011
 
Spring Challenge - www.springchallenge.co.nz
23rd - 25th September 2011
All Girl Adventure Race
 
Kaikoura Seafest - www.seafest.co.nz
Saturday 1st October 2011.
Seafest is an annual celebration of the abundance of the ocean, this is Kaikoura's premier festival featuring local food, wine & beverages. An impressive variety of products are offered, presented in many weird & wonderfully creative ways, all enjoyed with live entertainment.
 
Culverden Country Fete - www.thefete.co.nz
Thursday 27th October 2011
Over 200 stalls, Craft and arts at their best, Top quality foods and wines, Great garden party atmosphere.
 
Kaikoura Trotting Cup
Monday 31st of October 2011, South Bay Race Course

Marlborough Wine & Food Festival - www.wine-marlborough-festival.co.nz
Saturday 11th February 2012
New Zealands longest running wine & food festival. Enjoy over 200 wines from more than 40 leading wineries, matched with gourmet foods from the area, cooking demonstrations from top NZ chefs, wine tutorials from leading winemakers & great all day entertainment.
 
Kaikoura A&P (Agricultural & Pastoral) Show
Saturday 25th February 2012
Where the country comes to town. Every aspect of rural life is here competing for prizes in everything from the best 'Cake baked by a man' to the serious Sheep, Cattle & Horse competitions.
A great family day out.