Waimate
Event
Calendar
Waimate knows how to throw a good event.
From motors and mountain bikes to markets, theatre and community days, there’s always something happening through the year.
Check the calendar to see what’s coming up and plan your visit around it.
May events
Pink Ribbon Breakfast
Come together for good at the Waimate Kitchen and Bar’s annual Pink Ribbon Breakfast.
118 High Street, Waimate
P. 03 689 1413
Ladies Day - Waimate Rugby
Starting at 1pm, it’s an afternoon and evening of entertainment.
To purchase a ticket, please email waimaterugby@gmail.com or text Alice on 027 476 4702.
Upcoming events
Edition Zero Gravel
Edition Zero Gravel is a premier, annual long-distance gravel cycling event. Often cited as the country's first true endurance gravel race. Focused on adventure, community, and adventure, it features multiple course distances up to 250km+,
Southern Canterbury A&P Show
Annual events
List your event
Events bring life to a place. They give people a reason to visit, catch up with friends, try something new and fill the town with a bit of buzz.
If you’re organising an event in Waimate District, Explore Waimate can help spread the word - and it’s free. From website listings to social media and local promotion, there are a few simple ways to get your event in front of locals and visitors.
Here’s how we can help promote your event.
1
Create a free listing in the event calendar on this website
2
Upcoming events are published in our fortnightly newsletter, Newsline.
3
Social media promotion on Explore Waimate Facebook and Instagram.
4
Display a poster on the noticeboard outside the Council offices.
Get started
Email your event information to us, including:
event name
date
venue
brief description
a link to learn more
photo/photos and/or your event poster.
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