Gardening guru Lynda Hallinan will speak at the Mt Somers Plunket wine & cheese evening fundraiser. She will talk on how she got to where she is today, and self-sufficient vege gardening.

Diggler Downhill is a Bike Methven event, designed as an easy to enter fun event for all mountian bikers. Lots of prizes and maximum fun.

Annual A&P Show with a fantastic mix of traditional and unique show events including the very popular pig racing.

Social tournament. Fundraiser event for club. Mixed doubles - Draw a partner. Sausage sizzle for lunch. Please bring afternoon tea to share. Entries by 10 March.

Part of this Sunday’s Programme Race will take place in the Mt Somers region. All new and old cyclists are most welcome, bring along a friend and find out why cycling is taking off.

Mike King, one of New Zealand's most popular and well-known comedians will be at the Methven Resort Hotel for St Patrick's Day. Buffet meal available from 5:00pm.

Art and Craft stalls, Wine and Food Festival. New Animal Shed to be opened and lots of entertainment. Come and have fun. This years theme: Animals & Entertainment.

A great mix of classic covers and wicked original rock/blues with dazzling lead guitar rifts.

Three separate events: fun run/walk, short duathlon, and a long duathlon. Part of a three event series. (Others in Nov & Jan). Individual or teams. All proceeds will be donated to Methven Mini Muscles

Held every second Sunday morning on the Main Street of Methven, around the Centennial Oak in the Square. If you don't come for a wander round you are missing something very special!

Head along to the Methven Races for a memorable day out. Mt Harding Raceway is NZ’s best grass track Harness Racing venue and provides a memorable spectacle for all.

Mt Hutt College PTA invite teams of three to enter for an Ambrose Fun Day at the Methven Golf Course. Students, family and friends all welcome at this fundraiser event.

The 2010 High Country Challenge is set to start on Good Friday, the 2nd of April. Building on from the success of the past years Challenges, we are looking forward to another exciting season.

Methven's town centre will turn into a motorcycle street racing course next Easter. An event full of colour, spectacle, noise and excitement.

Easter Saturday April 3rd Mt Thunder. The streets of Methven will be reved up full throttle with the first annual Mountain Thunder street race. Racing kicks off at 10am and goes all day.

Held every second Sunday morning on the Main Street of Methven, around the Centennial Oak in the Square. If you don't come for a wander round you are missing something very special!

The 57th World Ploughing Contest will be held in Methven where the New Zealand Ploughing Assn will host competitors from 30 countries.

Eight contestants will compete in a multi-disciplined farming challenge which tests a range of skills. This regional final is being held in conjunction with the NZ and World Ploughing Champs.

The Mountain Bike race is on again. Great spot prizes up for grabs. The event is suitable for all mountain bike riders experienced and first timers. We have added an extra class 55yrs + in both rides.

Country music returns to Methven with the beautiful and soulful voice of Fluer Jack (lead singer Pavlova and The Jandals). One to get out and see Methven!

Multisport event. Lake Coleridge - Happy Valley - Rakaia Gorge - Terrace Downs. Mountain Bike - Kayak - Road Cycle - Run. Fantastic Prizes. Entries now open.

Held every second Sunday morning on the Main Street of Methven, around the Centennial Oak in the Square. If you don't come for a wander round you are missing something very special!

The 2010 High Country Challenge is set to start on Good Friday, the 2nd of April. Building on from the success of the past years Challenges, we are looking forward to another exciting season.

Supported by Doppler.

The 2010 High Country Challenge is set to start on Good Friday, the 2nd of April. Building on from the success of the past years Challenges, we are looking forward to another exciting season.

The racing Baa Blacks is a quirky, innovative and unique event that has something to offer everybody for a full night of family entertainment.

The 2010 High Country Challenge is set to start on Good Friday, the 2nd of April. Building on from the success of the past years Challenges, we are looking forward to another exciting season.

High quality crafts, paintings, clothing, pottery, jewellery, and gifts available. Free admission. Raffle. Food available. Will be held at the Methven Resort this year.

The 2010 High Country Challenge is set to start on Good Friday, the 2nd of April. Building on from the success of the past years Challenges, we are looking forward to another exciting season.

Mad action and excitement in the centre of Methven with a 16m high snow ramp for ski and board daredevils, freestyle motoX antics, fireworks and live music - don't miss it!

The 2010 High Country Challenge is set to start on Good Friday, the 2nd of April. Building on from the success of the past years Challenges, we are looking forward to another exciting season.

It's time to dust off your cowboy hat and pull on your boots, as the annual Methven Rodeo bolts into action this Labour Weekend. Seperate family area. Total glass ban.

The 2010 High Country Challenge is set to start on Good Friday, the 2nd of April. Building on from the success of the past years Challenges, we are looking forward to another exciting season.

A four stage multi-sport event based around the Methven foothills. Individual and team categories. Social/Corporate teams category.

The 2010 High Country Challenge is set to start on Good Friday, the 2nd of April. Building on from the success of the past years Challenges, we are looking forward to another exciting season.

Methven Summer School offers adult education courses in gardening, golf, fly fishing, arts, food, writing and crafts. Methven Summer School offers high quality tutors in a social atmosphere.